:: Drowsy driving in the ridesharing industry is a public safety riskA position statement from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) concludes that fatigue and sleepiness are inherent safety risks in the ridesharing industry.
:: Drowsy driving in the ridesharing industry is a public safety riskResearchers conclude that fatigue and sleepiness are inherent safety risks in the ride-sharing industry.
:: Drug combination targeting HSP90 and BRAF is safe and effective in advanced melanomaA team of researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center have been working to learn more about how melanoma becomes resistant to BRAF inhibitors in order to develop new treatment strategies. They tested whether a drug targeting heat shock protein 90 (HSP90) combined with the BRAF inhibitor vemurafenib could be a safe and potentially effective strategy to treat patients with melanoma. Their study was publish
:: Drug dials down intense opioid-related itchingChronic itching is a common side effect of opioids—a problem for some people who need the drugs for pain relief and for others fighting addiction. A new study with mice finds a drug delivers itch relief by targeting particular opioid receptors on neurons in the spinal cord. Nalfurafine hydrochloride (brand name Remitch) is approved in Japan to alleviate itching in dialysis patients with chronic k
:: Drug reduces size of some lung cancer tumors, relapse rate after surgeryA drug given to early stage lung cancer patients before they undergo surgery showed major tumor responses in the removed tumor and an increase in anti-tumor T-cells that remained after the tumor was removed, which resulted in fewer relapse cases in the patients.
:: Drug reduces size of some lung cancer tumors, relapse rate after surgeryA drug given to early stage lung cancer patients before they undergo surgery showed major tumor responses in the removed tumor and an increase in anti-tumor T-cells that remained after the tumor was removed, which resulted in fewer relapse cases in the patients.
:: Drug Test Spurs Frank Talk Between Hypertension Patients And DoctorsHigh blood pressure can cause severe health problems, but some of the medications to control it have unpleasant side effects. A new drug test alerts doctors when patients aren't taking their meds. (Image credit: Blake Farmer/WPLN)
:: DTU-projekt optimerer 3D-print i metal med digital tvillingVed at opbygge en virtuel og fysisk produktionslinje til 3D-print i metal vil forskere fra DTU og Teknologisk Institut optimere produktionen og hjælpe industrien med at skabe bedre 3D-printede metalemner.
:: Dubai splashes billions on mega projects ahead of ExpoDubai is splashing tens of billions of dollars on infrastructure and hospitality projects related to the international trade fair Expo 2020, Dubai-based BNC Network said in a report published Sunday.
:: Dubai splashes billions on mega projects ahead of ExpoDubai is splashing tens of billions of dollars on infrastructure and hospitality projects related to the international trade fair Expo 2020, Dubai-based BNC Network said in a report published Sunday.
:: Duel of the inflammatory master regulators: Insights for drug discoveryAnti-inflammatory drugs such as dexamethasone can have harmful side effects on the skin, bones and metabolism. Emory structural biology research has implications for the long-standing quest to separate these drugs' benefits from their side effects.
:: Duel of the inflammatory master regulators: Insights for drug discoveryAnti-inflammatory drugs such as dexamethasone can have harmful side effects on the skin, bones and metabolism. Structural biology research has implications for the long-standing quest to separate these drugs' benefits from their side effects.
:: Duel of the inflammatory master regulators—insights for drug discoveryAnti-inflammatory drugs such as dexamethasone can have harmful side effects on the skin, bones and metabolism. Structural biology research from Emory University School of Medicine has implications for the long-standing quest to separate these drugs' benefits from their side effects.
:: Dumping pesticides, using ducks insteadBernard Poujol believes ducks are the future for rice farms, but he hasn't quite perfected his technique.
:: Dust and starlight shape future exoplanet explorationNew research sheds light on which stars might be harboring exoplanets that would make the best candidates for future exploration, as well as how large the telescopes that astronomers would use to study them need to be. Imagine trying to see a firefly next to a distant spotlight, where the beams from the spotlight all but drown out the faint glow from the firefly. Add fog, and dim both lights. Is
:: Dust and starlight shape future exoplanet explorationNew research sheds light on which stars might be harboring exoplanets that would make the best candidates for future exploration, as well as how large the telescopes that astronomers would use to study them need to be. Imagine trying to see a firefly next to a distant spotlight, where the beams from the spotlight all but drown out the faint glow from the firefly. Add fog, and dim both lights. Is
:: Dutch roll out 'orange carpet' to woo post-Brexit businessSweet tax deals, a business-friendly climate and an English-speaking population. The Netherlands is going all out to attract companies leaving Britain post-Brexit in search of a new EU-based home.
:: Dutch roll out 'orange carpet' to woo post-Brexit businessSweet tax deals, a business-friendly climate and an English-speaking population. The Netherlands is going all out to attract companies leaving Britain post-Brexit in search of a new EU-based home.
:: Dutch Universities, Journal Publishers Agree on Open-Access DealsDespite some difficult negotiations, academic institutions in the Netherlands have been securing subscriptions that combine publishing and reading into one fee.
:: Dutch Universities, Journal Publishers Agree on Open-Access DealsDespite some difficult negotiations, academic institutions in the Netherlands have been securing subscriptions that combine publishing and reading into one fee.
:: E. Coli Linked to Chopped Romaine Lettuce Infects People in 11 StatesNo one has died in the outbreak, though 35 have been infected, including three people who have developed a type of kidney failure, officials say.
:: E. Coli Linked to Chopped Romaine Lettuce Infects People in 11 StatesNo one has died in the outbreak, though 35 have been infected, including three people who have developed a type of kidney failure, officials say.
:: E. Coli Outbreak Tied to Romaine Lettuce Expands to 16 StatesAt least 53 people have been infected so far, and more than half have been hospitalized.
:: E. coli's internal bomb may provide novel target for treatment strategyBacteria's internal bomb, the so-called toxin-antitoxin (TA) system that is part of the normal bacterial makeup, may be triggered to make bacteria turn on themselves, providing a valuable target for novel antimicrobial approaches in drug design, according to research presented at the 28th European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID).
:: E. coli's internal bomb may provide novel target for treatment strategyBacteria's internal bomb, the so-called toxin-antitoxin (TA) system that is part of the normal bacterial makeup, may be triggered to make bacteria turn on themselves, providing a valuable target for novel antimicrobial approaches in drug design, according to new research.
:: E3 ubiquitin ligase SOR1 regulates ethylene response in rice root by modulating stability of Aux/IAA protein [Plant Biology]Plant hormones ethylene and auxin synergistically regulate plant root growth and development. Ubiquitin-mediated proteolysis of Aux/IAA transcriptional repressors by the E3 ubiquitin ligase SCFTIR1/AFB triggers a transcription-based auxin signaling. Here we show that rice (Oryza sativa L.) soil-surface rooting 1 (SOR1), which is a RING finger E3 ubiquitin ligase identified…
:: Ear infections can lead to meningitis, brain abscess and other neurological complicationsWhile antibiotics have greatly reduced the dangers of ear infections, serious neurological complications, including hearing loss, facial paralysis, meningitis and brain abscess still occur, according to a report in the journal Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports.
:: Ear infections can lead to meningitis, brain abscess and other neurological complicationsWhile antibiotics have greatly reduced the dangers of ear infections, serious neurological complications, including hearing loss, facial paralysis, meningitis and brain abscess still occur.
:: Earlier detection of ovarian cancer
:: Early 'chemobrain' intervention needed for breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapyMore support is needed to help breast cancer patients and survivors manage 'chemobrain' symptoms, such as memory loss, short attention span and mental confusion, according to a study led by researchers from the National University of Singapore.
:: Early childhood interventions show mixed results on child developmentEarly childhood interventions may have some efficacy in boosting measures of child health and development in low income countries, but more work is needed to sort out how to implement these interventions, according to a new set of studies published this week in PLOS Medicine.
:: Early emergence of cortical interneuron diversity in the mouse embryoGABAergic interneurons (GABA, -aminobutyric acid) regulate neural-circuit activity in the mammalian cerebral cortex. These cortical interneurons are structurally and functionally diverse. Here, we use single-cell transcriptomics to study the origins of this diversity in the mouse. We identify distinct types of progenitor cells and newborn neurons in the ganglionic eminences, the embryonic prolife
:: Early emergence of cortical interneuron diversity in the mouse embryoGABAergic interneurons (GABA, -aminobutyric acid) regulate neural-circuit activity in the mammalian cerebral cortex. These cortical interneurons are structurally and functionally diverse. Here, we use single-cell transcriptomics to study the origins of this diversity in the mouse. We identify distinct types of progenitor cells and newborn neurons in the ganglionic eminences, the embryonic prolife
:: Early environment may shape axon pathfindingA new mechanism regulating the early development of connections between the two sides of the nervous system has been identified in a paper published in eNeuro. The work demonstrates that neuronal activity is required for this process, a finding that may provide new insight into brain connectivity disorders such as autism.
:: Early evolution of insect scales
:: Early stimulation improves performance of bioengineered human heart cellsResearchers are now able to use induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) to form a model of human adult-like cardiac muscle by introducing electric and mechanical stimulation at an early stage. Since this muscle is similar to the adult heart, it could serve as a better model for testing the effects of drugs and toxic substances than current tissue-engineered heart models. The study, performed by scie
:: Early stimulation improves performance of bioengineered human heart cellsResearchers are now able to use induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) to form a model of human adult-like cardiac muscle by introducing electric and mechanical stimulation at an early stage. Since this muscle is similar to the adult heart, it could serve as a better model for testing the effects of drugs and toxic substances than current tissue-engineered heart models. The study, performed by scie
:: Early treatment for leg ulcers gets patients back on their feetTreating leg ulcers within two weeks by closing faulty veins improves healing by 12 percent compared to standard treatment, according to new findings.
:: Earth BioGenome Project aims to sequence DNA from all complex life on EarthAn international consortium of scientists is proposing what is arguably the most ambitious project in the history of biology: sequencing the DNA of all known eukaryotic species on Earth.
:: Earth BioGenome Project aims to sequence DNA from all complex life on EarthAn international consortium of scientists is proposing what is arguably the most ambitious project in the history of biology: sequencing the DNA of all known eukaryotic species on Earth.
:: Earth BioGenome Project aims to sequence genomes of 1.5 million speciesAn international consortium of scientists is proposing a massive project to sequence, catalog and analyze the genomes of all eukaryotic species on the planet, an undertaking the researchers say will take 10 years, cost $4.7 billion and require more than 200 petabytes of digital storage capacity. Eukaryotes include all organisms except bacteria and archaea. There are an estimated 10-15 million euka
:: Earth BioGenome Project aims to sequence genomes of 1.5 million speciesScientists is proposing a massive project to sequence, catalog and analyze the genomes of all eukaryotic species on the planet, an undertaking the researchers say will take 10 years, cost $4.7 billion and require more than 200 petabytes of digital storage capacity. Eukaryotes include all organisms except bacteria and archaea. There are an estimated 10-15 million eukaryotic species on Earth.
:: Earth BioGenome Project: Sequencing life for the future of life [Evolution]Increasing our understanding of Earth’s biodiversity and responsibly stewarding its resources are among the most crucial scientific and social challenges of the new millennium. These challenges require fundamental new knowledge of the organization, evolution, functions, and interactions among millions of the planet’s organisms. Herein, we present a perspective on the…
:: Earth Day and the Hockey Stick: A Singular MessageOn the 20th anniversary of the graph that galvanized climate action, it is time to speak out boldly — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Earth’s temperature history is good news for finding alien lifeAn analysis of temperature during early Earth’s history supports more moderate average temperatures throughout the billions of years when life slowly emerged on Earth. Theories about the early days of our planet’s history vary wildly. Some studies have painted the picture of a snowball Earth, when much of its surface was frozen. Other theories have included periods that would be inhospitably hot
:: Earth's magnetic ocean tides mapped from spaceSatellites make the most detailed observations yet of the magnetism generated by moving seawater.
:: Earth's stable temperature past suggests other planets could also sustain lifeResearch about temperatures on the early Earth have ranged from a virtually ice-covered surface to a very hot planet that could not support most of today's lifeforms. New computer simulations show fairly moderate average temperatures and more stable ocean pH — which helps explain how life evolved here, and might emerge on other planets.
:: Earth's stable temperature past suggests other planets could also sustain lifeTheories about the early days of our planet's history vary wildly. Some studies have painted the picture of a snowball Earth, when much of its surface was frozen. Other theories have included periods that would be inhospitably hot for most current lifeforms to survive.
:: Easing uncertainty: How Heisenberg's uncertainty principle can be relaxedHeisenberg's uncertainty principle — the fundamental impossibility of simultaneously measuring entities such as position and momentum exactly — is at the heart of quantum theory. Physicists have now demonstrated an elegant way to relax this intrinsic incompatibility using a mechanical oscillator formed by a single trapped ion, opening up a route for fundamental studies and practical uses alike.
:: Easing uncertaintyHeisenberg's uncertainty principle — the fundamental impossibility of simultaneously measuring entities such as position and momentum exactly — is at the heart of quantum theory. Physicists at ETH Zurich have now demonstrated an elegant way to relax this intrinsic incompatibility using a mechanical oscillator formed by a single trapped ion, opening up a route for fundamental studies and practica
:: Easing uncertaintyHeisenberg's uncertainty principle, the fundamental impossibility of simultaneously measuring properties such as position and momentum, is at the heart of quantum theory. Physicists at ETH Zurich have now demonstrated an elegant way to relax this intrinsic incompatibility using a mechanical oscillator formed by a single trapped ion, opening up a route for fundamental studies and practical uses ali
:: Easing uncertaintyHeisenberg's uncertainty principle, the fundamental impossibility of simultaneously measuring properties such as position and momentum, is at the heart of quantum theory. Physicists at ETH Zurich have now demonstrated an elegant way to relax this intrinsic incompatibility using a mechanical oscillator formed by a single trapped ion, opening up a route for fundamental studies and practical uses ali
:: Easter Sunday: A history of dying-and-rising godsToday millions are celebrating the resurrection of Christ, yet there were many gods before him with similar stories. Read More
:: EasyJet, two others in running for Alitalia: companyTroubled Italian airline, Alitalia, said Tuesday that it has received three takeover offers, including one by a consortium led by British low-cost carrier EasyJet.
:: Eating less enables lemurs to live longerChronic caloric restriction consists of eating a reduced but balanced diet from early adult life onward. Previous research, into macaques in particular (which have an average lifespan of forty years), had already demonstrated its beneficial effect on the incidence of age-related pathologies. However, its positive effect on the lifespan of primates remained controversial. To study this question, th
:: Eating less enables lemurs to live longerChronic caloric restriction consists of eating a reduced but balanced diet from early adult life onward. Previous research, into macaques in particular (which have an average lifespan of forty years), had already demonstrated its beneficial effect on the incidence of age-related pathologies. However, its positive effect on the lifespan of primates remained controversial. To study this question, th
:: Eating less enables lemurs to live longerChronic caloric restriction strongly increases the lifespan of a small primate, the grey mouse lemur. This is one of the results of a ten-year experiment conducted by researchers at the CNRS and the MNHN. Chronic caloric restriction consists in eating a reduced but balanced diet from the outset of early adulthood. Its beneficial effect on lifespan had been established for many short-lived species
:: Eating less enables lemurs to live longerChronic caloric restriction strongly increases the lifespan of a small primate, the grey mouse lemur. This is one of the results of a ten-year experiment conducted by researchers at the CNRS and the MNHN. Chronic caloric restriction consists in eating a reduced but balanced diet from the outset of early adulthood. Its beneficial effect on lifespan had been established for many short-lived species
:: Eating less enables lemurs to live longerChronic caloric restriction strongly increases the lifespan of a small primate, the grey mouse lemur. This is one of the results of a ten-year experiment. Chronic caloric restriction consists in eating a reduced but balanced diet from the outset of early adulthood. Its beneficial effect on lifespan had been established for many short-lived species (worms, flies, mice), but remained controversial f
:: Eating less enables lemurs to live longerChronic caloric restriction strongly increases the lifespan of a small primate, the grey mouse lemur. This is one of the results of a ten-year experiment. Chronic caloric restriction consists in eating a reduced but balanced diet from the outset of early adulthood. Its beneficial effect on lifespan had been established for many short-lived species (worms, flies, mice), but remained controversial f
:: Eating more fish could prevent Parkinson's diseaseParvalbumin, a protein found in great quantities in several different fish species, has been shown to help prevent the formation of certain protein structures closely associated with Parkinson's disease. A new study from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, shines more light on the link between consumption of fish and better long-term neurological health.
:: Eating more fish could prevent Parkinson's diseaseParvalbumin, a protein found in great quantities in several different fish species, has been shown to help prevent the formation of certain protein structures closely associated with Parkinson's disease. A new study shines more light on the link between consumption of fish and better long-term neurological health.
:: Eating more protein may not benefit older menA randomized, clinical trial conducted by Brigham and Women's Hospital investigator Shalender Bhasin, M.D., and colleagues has found that higher protein intake did not increase lean body mass, muscle performance, physical function or other well-being measures among older men.
:: Eating more protein may not benefit older menA randomized, clinical trial has found that higher protein intake did not increase lean body mass, muscle performance, physical function or other well-being measures among older men.
:: Ebola Vaccine Appears to Provide Long-Lasting ProtectionResearchers are now optimistic about combating the virus with this inoculation — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Ebola: Overestimated mutation rateAt the start of the epidemic in West Africa, the Ebola virus did not change as rapidly as thought at the time. Researchers explain why scientists misjudged it at the time.
:: Economics- and policy-driven organic carbon input enhancement dominates soil organic carbon accumulation in Chinese croplands [Biological Sciences]China’s croplands have experienced drastic changes in management practices, such as fertilization, tillage, and residue treatments, since the 1980s. There is an ongoing debate about the impact of these changes on soil organic carbon (SOC) and its implications. Here we report results from an extensive study that provided direct evidence…
:: Economics- and policy-driven organic carbon input enhancement dominates soil organic carbon accumulation in Chinese croplands [Biological Sciences]China’s croplands have experienced drastic changes in management practices, such as fertilization, tillage, and residue treatments, since the 1980s. There is an ongoing debate about the impact of these changes on soil organic carbon (SOC) and its implications. Here we report results from an extensive study that provided direct evidence…
:: Ectopic neurogenesis induced by prenatal antiepileptic drug exposure augments seizure susceptibility in adult mice [Neuroscience]Epilepsy is a neurological disorder often associated with seizure that affects ∼0.7% of pregnant women. During pregnancy, most epileptic patients are prescribed antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) such as valproic acid (VPA) to control seizure activity. Here, we show that prenatal exposure to VPA in mice increases seizure susceptibility in adult offspring…
:: Ectopic neurogenesis induced by prenatal antiepileptic drug exposure augments seizure susceptibility in adult mice [Neuroscience]Epilepsy is a neurological disorder often associated with seizure that affects ∼0.7% of pregnant women. During pregnancy, most epileptic patients are prescribed antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) such as valproic acid (VPA) to control seizure activity. Here, we show that prenatal exposure to VPA in mice increases seizure susceptibility in adult offspring…
:: Edge of extinction
:: Edge of extinction
:: Edie Falco Anchors the Romantic Drama of Outside InLynn Shelton is a director whose films thrive in the quieter moments—an awkward glance shared between characters, or a casual, improvised conversation. From mumblecore-style low-budget comedies like Humpday to more mainstream efforts like Laggies , Shelton has always held on to a raggedy sort of realism, drawing out major story details from small personal interactions. Her new film Outside In , w
:: Editor's note
:: Education, not income, the best predictor of a long lifeRising income and the subsequent improved standards of living have long been thought to be the most important factors contributing to a long and healthy life. However, new research from Wolfgang Lutz and Endale Kebede, from IIASA and the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU) has shown that instead, the level of education a person has is a much better predictor of life expectancy.
:: Education, not income, the best predictor of a long lifeRising income and the subsequent improved standards of living have long been thought to be the most important factors contributing to a long and healthy life. However, new research has shown that instead, the level of education a person has is a much better predictor of life expectancy.
:: Effect of a home-based exercise program with wearable activity monitor, telephone coaching on walking endurance for peripheral artery diseaseA home-based exercise program that consisted of a wearable activity monitor and telephone coaching to promote walking by patients with peripheral artery disease didn't improve walking endurance.
:: Effective school-based cavity prevention programSchool-based prevention programs can substantially reduce children's cavities — but what type of treatment should be delivered in schools to best prevent tooth decay? A new study suggests that cavity prevention programs with a combination of prevention strategies may be more effective than one alone for reducing tooth decay.
:: Effects of climate change on communally managed water systems softened by shared effortShared fates and experiences in a community can help it withstand changes to water availability due to climate change, a recent study by Sandia National Laboratories researchers found.
:: Effects of climate change on communally managed water systems softened by shared effortShared fates and experiences in a community can help it withstand changes to water availability due to climate change, a recent study by Sandia National Laboratories researchers found. The work, recently published in a special socio-hydrology issue of Water Resources Research, paired a dynamic systems model of an acequia community and its water system with a hydrology model of an upland water sour
:: Effects of climate change on communally managed water systems softened by shared effortShared fates and experiences in a community can help it withstand changes to water availability due to climate change, a recent study has found. The work paired a dynamic systems model of an acequia community and its water system with a hydrology model of an upland water source to study how the community responds to changes in water availability and flow.
:: Effects of iron on the lattice thermal conductivity of Earth’s deep mantle and implications for mantle dynamics [Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences]Iron may critically influence the physical properties and thermochemical structures of Earth’s lower mantle. Its effects on thermal conductivity, with possible consequences on heat transfer and mantle dynamics, however, remain largely unknown. We measured the lattice thermal conductivity of lower-mantle ferropericlase to 120 GPa using the ultrafast optical pump-probe technique…
:: Effects of iron on the lattice thermal conductivity of Earth’s deep mantle and implications for mantle dynamics [Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences]Iron may critically influence the physical properties and thermochemical structures of Earth’s lower mantle. Its effects on thermal conductivity, with possible consequences on heat transfer and mantle dynamics, however, remain largely unknown. We measured the lattice thermal conductivity of lower-mantle ferropericlase to 120 GPa using the ultrafast optical pump-probe technique…
:: Effects of national ecological restoration projects on carbon sequestration in China from 2001 to 2010 [Biological Sciences]The long-term stressful utilization of forests and grasslands has led to ecosystem degradation and C loss. Since the late 1970s China has launched six key national ecological restoration projects to protect its environment and restore degraded ecosystems. Here, we conducted a large-scale field investigation and a literature survey of biomass…
:: Effects of national ecological restoration projects on carbon sequestration in China from 2001 to 2010 [Biological Sciences]The long-term stressful utilization of forests and grasslands has led to ecosystem degradation and C loss. Since the late 1970s China has launched six key national ecological restoration projects to protect its environment and restore degraded ecosystems. Here, we conducted a large-scale field investigation and a literature survey of biomass…
:: Efficient control of leukaemia with treatment by dual immune-checkpoint blockadeChronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) is a haematological malignancy. When infiltrating tissues, CLL cells come in contact with healthy cells, including immune cells. Researchers from the Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH) succeeded in characterising in depth the composition of immune cells and circulating cytokines of the CLL microenvironment in mouse models using mass cytometry. Based on this kn
:: Efficient control of leukaemia with treatment by dual immune-checkpoint blockadeChronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) is a haematological malignancy. When infiltrating tissues, CLL cells come in contact with healthy cells, including immune cells. Researchers from the Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH) succeeded in characterising in depth the composition of immune cells and circulating cytokines of the CLL microenvironment in mouse models using mass cytometry. Based on this kn
:: Efficient control of leukemia with treatment by dual immune-checkpoint blockadeChronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a hematological malignancy. When infiltrating tissues, CLL cells come in contact with healthy cells, including immune cells. Researchers have now characterized the composition of immune cells and circulating cytokines of the CLL microenvironment in mouse models using mass cytometry. Based on this knowledge, they propose an immunotherapeutic strategy with two i
:: Efficient control of leukemia with treatment by dual immune-checkpoint blockadeChronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a hematological malignancy. When infiltrating tissues, CLL cells come in contact with healthy cells, including immune cells. Researchers have now characterized the composition of immune cells and circulating cytokines of the CLL microenvironment in mouse models using mass cytometry. Based on this knowledge, they propose an immunotherapeutic strategy with two i
:: Efficient genetic modification of immune cellsA new method enables genes in living T-cells in mice to be modified quickly and efficiently. It makes use of plasmids, a tried-and-tested method of genetic engineering. Researchers from the Department of Biomedicine at the University of Basel and University Hospital Basel reported these findings in the Journal of Immunology.
:: Efficient genetic modification of immune cellsA new method enables genes in living T-cells in mice to be modified quickly and efficiently. It makes use of plasmids, a tried-and-tested method of genetic engineering. Researchers from the Department of Biomedicine at the University of Basel and University Hospital Basel reported these findings in the Journal of Immunology.
:: Effort seeks to increase the number of trained rheumatology nurse practitioners and physician assistantsDue to an aging population and increasing prevalence of rheumatic disease, there are growing demands on clinicians who specialize in rheumatology.
:: Efforts large and small speed science reform
:: Efter 11 timers forhandling: De regionale parter nærmer sig hinandenPositiv stemning efter gårsdagens overenskomstforhandlinger på det regionale område. Intet kan dog afgøres, før parterne på statsområdet har forhandlet på plads, siger Camilla Rathcke.
:: Efter 16 timers forhandling: Intet gennembrud i OK18Overenskomstforhandlingerne tordner fortsat derudaf. Lægerne håber på at nå en aftale, så konflikten afblæses.
:: Efter 16 timers forhandling: Intet gennembrud i OK18Overenskomstforhandlingerne tordner fortsat derudaf. Lægerne håber på at nå en aftale, så konflikten afblæses.
:: Efter 17 år: Danske DAB-signaler halter stadig bagefter FM’s lydkvalitetSelv om DAB er en nyere teknologi, kan lydkvaliteten ikke hamle op med den på FM-nettet, som Kulturministeriet vil slukke for i 2021.
:: Efter kabellægning for milliarder: 170 km nye luftledninger på vejStatens energiselskab erstatter flere steder i landet velfungerende højspændingsledninger med jordkabler alene for at slippe for synet af dem. Samtidig vil selskabet rejse nye master på en 170 km strækning i Syd- og Vestjylland. Vi begår samme fejl igen, frygter borgmester.
:: Efter kritik: København ændrer kurs i tildeling af førtidspensionDe praktiserende læger glæder sig over, at Københavns Kommune vil rette op på praksis af tildelingen af førtidspension, efter kulegravning af området viste en for hård kurs.
:: Eggshell nanostructure protects a chick and helps it hatchThe nanoscale structure of a chicken eggshell changes to fulfill different functions as the egg incubates.
:: Egypt court suspends ban on Uber and CareemAn Egyptian court on Saturday suspended a ruling banning the use of ride-sharing apps Uber and Careem until an appeal is exhausted, a judicial source said.
:: Einstein’s general relativity reveals new quirk of Mercury’s orbitA tiny effect of general relativity on Mercury’s orbit has been calculated for the first time.
:: Ekspert efter Zuckerberg-høringer: Facebook kommer til at ændre sigDet bliver blandt andet nemmere at ændre sine privatindstillinger, fortæller digital rådgiver.
:: Ekspert om V2G: Glem de private – sats på store elbilflåderDet er for tidligt at afskrive V2G, mener DTU-forsker. Dansk Energi mener, man skal satse på de større elbilflåder.
:: Elastic thinking: Help your brain excel in today's mentally tasking worldElastic thinking is what endows us with the ability to solve novel problems and to overcome the neural and psychological barriers that can impede us from looking beyond the existing order. Read More
:: Elderly less likely to benefit from simultaneous radio- & chemotherapy for lung cancerAn analysis of elderly patients treated in a phase II trial of radiotherapy combined with chemotherapy in non-small cell lung cancer has shown that they were less likely to benefit than younger patients if the two treatments were given at the same time. The study is presented at ESTRO37 — Europe's largest radiation oncology conference.
:: Electrochemical tuning of single layer materials relies on defectsPerfection is not everything, according to an international team of researchers whose 2-D materials study shows that defects can enhance a material's physical, electrochemical, magnetic, energy and catalytic properties.
:: Electrochemical tuning of single layer materials relies on defectsPerfection is not everything, according to an international team of researchers whose 2-D materials study shows that defects can enhance a material's physical, electrochemical, magnetic, energy and catalytic properties.
:: Electrochemical tuning of single layer materials relies on defectsPerfection is not everything, according to an international team of researchers whose 2-D materials study shows that defects can enhance a material's physical, electrochemical, magnetic, energy and catalytic properties.
:: Electrode shape improves neurostimulation for small targetsA cross-like shape helps the electrodes of implantable neurostimulation devices to deliver more charge to specific areas of the nervous system, possibly prolonging device life span, says research published in March in Scientific Reports.
:: Electrode shape improves neurostimulation for small targetsA cross-like shape helps the electrodes of implantable neurostimulation devices to deliver more charge to specific areas of the nervous system, possibly prolonging device life span, says research published in March in Nature Scientific Reports.
:: Electrogates offer stop-and-go control in microfluidicsAlthough microfluidics devices have a wide variety of uses, from point-of-care diagnostics to environmental analysis, one major limitation is that they cannot be modified for different uses on the fly, since their flow paths are set during fabrication. In a new study, researchers have addressed this limitation by designing electrogates that can regulate the flow of liquid at different points along
:: Electromagnetic wizardry: Wireless power transfer enhanced by backward signalAn international research team including scientists from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology and ITMO University has proposed a way to increase the efficiency of wireless power transfer over long distances and tested it with numerical simulations and experiments. To achieve this, they beamed power between two antennas, one of which was excited with a back-propagating signal of specific
:: Electronics giant Philips posts 27% drop in Q1 profitsDutch electronics giant Philips Monday posted a 27 percent drop in first quarter profits, hit partly by the costs of restructuring and some acquisitions as it evolves its portfolio.
:: Elektrisk Ærøfærge igen udskudtProblemer med underleverandører udsætter endnu engang idriftsættelse af den nye elektriske Ærøfærge med fire måneder.
:: Elephants on the Brink | :: Racing Extinction (360 Video)A herd of African elephants curiously investigates its surroundings in South Africa and happens to notice cameras filming their behavior. Among the smartest of all animals, elephants continue to be in grave danger from poachers fueling the ivory trade. Join a conservation biologist on an interactive mission to learn how animals critical to the world’s ecosystem thrive and survive in the wild. For
:: Elevated blood pressure before pregnancy may increase chance of pregnancy lossElevated blood pressure before conception may increase the chances for pregnancy loss, according to an analysis by researchers at the National Institutes of Health. The authors conclude that lifestyle changes to keep blood pressure under control could potentially reduce the risk of loss. The study appears in Hypertension.
:: Elevation in buildings can affect the decisions we makeNew research shows that elevation in an office building can increase someone's willingness to take financial risks because it makes people feel more powerful.
:: Elevation in buildings can affect the decisions we makeNew research shows that elevation in an office building can increase someone's willingness to take financial risks because it makes people feel more powerful.
:: Elevation in buildings can affect the decisions we makeNew research shows that elevation in an office building can increase someone's willingness to take financial risks because it makes people feel more powerful.
:: Elevation in buildings can affect the decisions we makePeople rely on financial managers, doctors and lawyers to be as objective as possible when making decisions about investments, health and legal issues, but findings from a new study suggest that an unexpected factor could be influencing these choices.
:: Elev-boykot på 20 til 50 procent kan lægge omstridt trivselsmåling i gravenSlutdato d. 3. august for mulighed for at få slettet cpr-numre i Undervisningsministeriets trivselsmåling skyldes frygt for, at det statistiske grundlag smuldrer.
:: Elon Musk just secured $507 million in funding to pursue these 3 SpaceX projectsSpaceX Elon MuskSpaceX recently secured about $507 million in new funding. Based on recent statements, SpaceX will put that cash toward three ambitious projects. Read More
:: Elon Musk makes light of Tesla's woes in April 1 Twitter prankTesla Autopilot ModelElon Musk, the flamboyant boss of Tesla and SpaceX, took to Twitter on April Fool's day to joke the electric car-maker, which has been rocked by bad news, was going bankrupt.
:: Elon Musk reveals why Tesla is going through a “production hell” with Model 3In the wake of several public setbacks since the start of 2018, Musk said Tesla is currently going through a “production hell.” Read More
:: Elon Musk reveals why Tesla is going through a “production hell” with Model 3In the wake of several public setbacks since the start of 2018, Musk said Tesla is currently going through a “production hell.” Read More
:: Elon Musk Says 'Humans Are Underrated'Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk just paid a rare compliment to his own species, calling humans "underrated" on Twitter last week.
:: Elon Musk Says 'Humans Are Underrated'Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk just paid a rare compliment to his own species, calling humans "underrated" on Twitter last week.
:: Elon Musk Says SpaceX Will Try to Land a Rocket with a 'Giant Party Balloon'From anyone else, it would sound ridiculous: Elon Musk says SpaceX is going to try to land a rocket stage with … wait for it … a "giant party balloon."
:: Elon Musk: Vi tester Hyperloop ved over 600 km/tTesla-chefen kan ikke holde fingrene fra sin vakkum-tog ide, der egentlig er i open source udbud.
:: Elon Musk's SpaceX gains formal approval for satellite broadband networkLow-Earth orbiting ‘constellation’ of satellites will provide broadband to hard-to-reach areas in US Elon Musk’s SpaceX has been given formal approval by US telecoms regulators to build a global broadband network using satellites. “This is the first approval of a US-licensed satellite constellation to provide broadband services using a new generation of low-Earth orbit satellite technologies,” th
:: EMA undersøger årsager til fejldosering af gigtmiddelStadig flere indrapporterede tilfælde af overdosering med methotrexat får nu det europæiske lægemiddelagentur EMA til at iværksætte en undersøgelse, som skal klarlægge metoder til at forebygge de alvorlige og ofte fatale tilfælde af fejldosering.
:: Embryonic hints of adult diversity
:: Embryonic hints of adult diversity
:: Embryophyte stress signaling evolved in the algal progenitors of land plants [Evolution]Streptophytes are unique among photosynthetic eukaryotes in having conquered land. As the ancestors of land plants, streptophyte algae are hypothesized to have possessed exaptations to the environmental stressors encountered during the transition to terrestrial life. Many of these stressors, including high irradiance and drought, are linked to plastid biology. We…
:: Emerging diseases: Is MERS-CoV a threat for Africa?The main MERS-CoV reservoir species is the dromedary, which is found in large numbers in many African countries. Why is it that they have never transmitted the virus to humans, as they have in parts of the Middle East?
:: Emma, Carrie, Vivian: How A Family Became A Test Case For Forced SterilizationsThe eugenicists were utopians, convinced that they were doing hard but necessary things. And that included making decisions about who gets to have children. (Image credit: M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University at Albany, SUNY)
:: Emmanuel Macron Could Be Trump's Tony BlairAhead of Donald Trump’s decision to launch strikes against Syria’s chemical-weapons program, the U.S. president signaled a desire to leave Syria altogether. His advisers, based on their public pronouncements advocating leaving in place the 2,000 American troops there, likely tried to convince him otherwise. But then another, unexpected source claimed credit for changing his mind—the president of
:: Emmanuel Macron Could Be Trump's Tony BlairAhead of Donald Trump’s decision to launch strikes against Syria’s chemical-weapons program, the U.S. president signaled a desire to leave Syria altogether. His advisers, based on their public pronouncements advocating leaving in place the 2,000 American troops there, likely tried to convince him otherwise. But then another, unexpected source claimed credit for changing his mind—the president of
:: Emmanuel Macron Q&A: France's President Discusses Artificial Intelligence StrategyIn an interview with WIRED, French President Emmanuel Macron describes his plans to enhance the country's AI efforts—and differentiate them from those in the US.
:: Emoji skin tones promote diversity on TwitterEmoji characters with adapted skin tones are used positively and are rarely abused, a study of Twitter posts has shown.
:: En af 87 millioner: Zuckerberg blev selv ramt af Facebook-skandalenTopchefen fik også lækket sine oplysninger, da analysefirma udnyttede brugeres personlige data.
:: Encrypt your data with random quantum weirdnessRandom number generators are key to data encryption, but it’s impossible to prove that most truly work. A new one uses quantum laws to guarantee randomness
:: End the War on WeedFederal marijuana laws are counterproductive and overly harsh — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Endangered salamander offers clues on healing spinal cord injuryA new study takes a comparative approach to pinpoint what happens differently in humans versus other animals to explain why they can successfully regenerate neurons while we instead form scar tissue. By learning from the similarities and differences, researchers hope to find new leads in the treatment of spinal cord injury.
:: Endangered salamander offers clues on healing spinal cord injuryA new study takes a comparative approach to pinpoint what happens differently in humans versus other animals to explain why they can successfully regenerate neurons while we instead form scar tissue. By learning from the similarities and differences, researchers hope to find new leads in the treatment of spinal cord injury.
:: Endoplasmic reticulum-localized CCX2 is required for osmotolerance by regulating ER and cytosolic Ca2+ dynamics in Arabidopsis [Plant Biology]Ca2+ signals in plant cells are important for adaptive responses to environmental stresses. Here, we report that the Arabidopsis CATION/Ca2+ EXCHANGER2 (CCX2), encoding a putative cation/Ca2+ exchanger that localizes to the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), is strongly induced by salt and osmotic stresses. Compared with the WT, AtCCX2 loss-of-function mutant was…
:: Endothelial GqPCR activity controls capillary electrical signaling and brain blood flow through PIP2 depletion [Physiology]Brain capillaries play a critical role in sensing neural activity and translating it into dynamic changes in cerebral blood flow to serve the metabolic needs of the brain. The molecular cornerstone of this mechanism is the capillary endothelial cell inward rectifier K+ (Kir2.1) channel, which is activated by neuronal activity–dependent…
:: Enduring cold temperatures alters fat cell epigeneticsA new study in fat cells has revealed a molecular mechanism that controls how lifestyle choices and the external environment affect gene expression. This mechanism includes potential targets for next-generation drug discovery efforts to treat metabolic diseases including diabetes and obesity.
:: Energetic tradeoffs control the size distribution of aquatic mammals [Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences]Four extant lineages of mammals have invaded and diversified in the water: Sirenia, Cetacea, Pinnipedia, and Lutrinae. Most of these aquatic clades are larger bodied, on average, than their closest land-dwelling relatives, but the extent to which potential ecological, biomechanical, and physiological controls contributed to this pattern remains untested quantitatively….
:: Energetic tradeoffs control the size distribution of aquatic mammals [Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences]Four extant lineages of mammals have invaded and diversified in the water: Sirenia, Cetacea, Pinnipedia, and Lutrinae. Most of these aquatic clades are larger bodied, on average, than their closest land-dwelling relatives, but the extent to which potential ecological, biomechanical, and physiological controls contributed to this pattern remains untested quantitatively….
:: Energistyrelsen: Flere fossile brændsler i transporten på trods af vækst i elbilerI den seneste basisfremskrivning af energiforbruget i Danmark har Energistyrelsen regnet med flere elbiler i 2030. Men selv om biler generelt bliver mere brændstofeffektive, så vil brugen af de fossile brændsler i transporten fortsat stige.
:: Energy conversion: Optical 'overtones' for solar cellsNIM scientists from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet (LMU) in Munich have found a new effect regarding the optical excitation of charge carriers in a solar semiconductor. It could facilitate the utilization of infrared light, which is normally lost in solar devices.
:: Energy injustice? Cost, availability of energy-efficient lightbulbs vary with poverty levelsEnergy-efficient lightbulbs are more expensive and less available in high-poverty urban areas than in more affluent locations, according to a new University of Michigan study conducted in Wayne County.
:: Energy-efficient light bulbs cost more in high-poverty areasEnergy-efficient light bulbs are more expensive and less available in high-poverty urban areas than in more affluent locations, according to a new study. Researchers explored disparities in the availability and price of energy-efficient bulbs by surveying 130 stores across Michigan’s most populous county. “The ability to benefit from the transition to more energy-efficient lighting is not equitab
:: Engineer invents one-of-a-kind surf rover machineFor his first job during college, William Dally worked in what he calls the surf zone—the area from the shoreline up to an ocean depth of 25 feet—placing rods to gather scientific data. Battered by the waves, the then 20-year-old civil engineering major thought there must be a better way.
:: Engineered Chinese shrub produces high levels of antimalarial compoundArtemisinin is a potent antimalarial compound produced naturally by the Chinese shrub Artemisia annua, commonly known as sweet wormwood. Currently,however, the low amount of artemisinin produced in the leaves of this plant does not meet the global demand. In a study published by April 24 in the journal Molecular Plant, researchers in China report a high-quality draft genome sequence of A. annua an
:: Engineered Chinese shrub produces high levels of antimalarial compoundArtemisinin is a potent antimalarial compound produced naturally in low amounts by the Chinese shrub Artemisia annua, commonly known as sweet wormwood. In a study published by April 24 in the journal Molecular Plant, researchers in China report a high-quality draft genome sequence of A. annua and their use of this information along with gene expression data to metabolically engineer plant lines th
:: Engineered Chinese shrub produces high levels of antimalarial compoundArtemisinin is a potent antimalarial compound produced naturally in low amounts by the Chinese shrub Artemisia annua, commonly known as sweet wormwood. Researchers in China now report a high-quality draft genome sequence of A. annua and their use of this information along with gene expression data to metabolically engineer plant lines that produce high levels of artemisinin.
:: Engineering a better cancer blood test to detect tumors earlyA new innovative microfluidic device uses magnetic particles and wavy-herringbone design to capture and release circulating tumor cells with an 80-95% capture efficiency rate at different tumor cell concentrations.
:: Engineering a plastic-eating enzymeEnzyme Plastic BottlesScientists have engineered an enzyme which can digest some of our most commonly polluting plastics, providing a potential solution to one of the world's biggest environmental problems.
:: Engineering a plastic-eating enzymeEnzyme Plastic BottlesScientists have engineered an enzyme which can digest some of our most commonly polluting plastics, providing a potential solution to one of the world's biggest environmental problems.
:: Engineering a plastic-eating enzymeScientists have engineered an enzyme which can digest some of our most commonly polluting plastics, providing a potential solution to one of the world's biggest environmental problems.
:: Engineering a plastic-eating enzymeScientists have engineered an enzyme which can digest some of our most commonly polluting plastics, providing a potential solution to one of the world's biggest environmental problems.
:: Engineers build smallest volume, most efficient wireless nerve stimulatorIn 2016, University of California, Berkeley, engineers demonstrated the first implanted, ultrasonic neural dust sensors, bringing closer the day when a Fitbit-like device could monitor internal nerves, muscles or organs in real time. Now, Berkeley engineers have taken neural dust a step forward by building the smallest volume, most efficient wireless nerve stimulator to date.
:: Engineers develop technique to make adaptive materialsEngineers at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory and the University of Maryland have developed a technique that causes a composite material to become stiffer and stronger on-demand when exposed to ultraviolet light.
:: Engineers develop technique to make adaptive materialsEngineers at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory and the University of Maryland have developed a technique that causes a composite material to become stiffer and stronger on-demand when exposed to ultraviolet light.
:: Engineers propose coordinated control to assist driversEngineers have proposed a coordinated control architecture for motion management in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to increase safety and comfort across all vehicles, regardless of ADAS specifics.
:: Engineers turn plastic insulator into heat conductorIs your laptop or phone overheating? New MIT-engineered plastic could lead to self-cooling casings for common electronics.
:: Engineers turn plastic insulator into heat conductorIs your laptop or phone overheating? Newly engineered plastic could lead to self-cooling casings for common electronics.
:: Engineers turn plastic insulator into heat conductorPlastics are excellent insulators, meaning they can efficiently trap heat – a quality that can be an advantage in something like a coffee cup sleeve. But this insulating property is less desirable in products such as plastic casings for laptops and mobile phones, which can overheat, in part because the coverings trap the heat that the devices produce.
:: England behind other countries in maths performance of disadvantaged pupilsMaths performance of disadvantaged pupils in England ranks in the lower half of developed countries, new analysis by UCL Institute of Education and the Education Policy Institute (EPI) reveals.
:: Enhanced therapeutic vaccine platform achieves 2 proof-of-concepts in veterinary medical useChronic allergic diseases of dogs and horses can now be treated with a new therapeutic vaccine technology based on enhanced virus-like nanoparticle conjugates. It was developed by an international research team led by he University of Bern and in cooperation with the University of Zurich, together with private enterprise companies. The findings obtained in horses and dogs could lead to similar the
:: Enhanced therapeutic vaccine platform achieves 2 proof-of-concepts in veterinary medical useChronic allergic diseases of dogs and horses can now be treated with a new therapeutic vaccine technology based on enhanced virus-like nanoparticle conjugates. It was developed by an international research team led by he University of Bern and in cooperation with the University of Zurich, together with private enterprise companies. The findings obtained in horses and dogs could lead to similar the
:: Enhanced therapeutic vaccine platform achieves 2 proof-of-concepts in veterinary medical useChronic allergic diseases of dogs and horses can now be treated with an innovative vaccine. The findings obtained in horses and dogs could lead to similar therapeutic vaccines for humans.
:: Enhanced therapeutic vaccine platform achieves 2 proof-of-concepts in veterinary medical useChronic allergic diseases of dogs and horses can now be treated with an innovative vaccine. The findings obtained in horses and dogs could lead to similar therapeutic vaccines for humans.
:: Enhedslisten: Et nødvendigt opgør med biomassen
:: Enhedslisten: Et nødvendigt opgør med biomassen
:: Enigmatic gene critical for a healthy brain show University of Bath scientistsScientists from the universities of Bath, Oxford and Edinburgh have identified a non-coding RNA, called Paupar, influences how healthy brains develop during early life. They have shown that Paupar orchestrates proteins that control neurodevelopment.
:: Enigmatic gene critical for a healthy brainScientists have identified a non-coding RNA, called Paupar, influences how healthy brains develop during early life. They have shown that Paupar orchestrates proteins that control neurodevelopment.
:: Enlarged spleen key to diving endurance of Indonesian 'sea nomads'The Bajau, a population of sea nomads in Indonesia, are known for their ability to conduct prolonged and repeated deep dives while holding their breath. A new analysis by University of Copenhagen and UC Berkeley scientists shows that they evolved this ability by enlarging their spleen about 50 percent. A genetic analysis links this to upregulated thyroid hormone. This is a unique adaptation to liv
:: Enormt forskningsprojekt konkluderer: Flere eksterne konsulenter giver bedre kodeDer er en næsten lineær sammenhæng mellem antallet af eksterne konsulenter og kvaliteten af den kode, programmørerne afleverer, viser EU-forskning.
:: Enter the Intense World of Competitive Yo-YoingFor these players, yo-yos are much more than just toys.
:: Enter your info to calculate poverty riskWhat are your odds of experiencing poverty? This online tool can predict. The poverty calculator determines an American’s expected risk of poverty based on their race, education level, gender, marital status, and age. “Many Americans will now be able to estimate the sizable amount of economic insecurity that they will face in the future,” says Mark Rank, professor of social welfare at the Brown S
:: Environment prize goes to Flint water activistAn activist who helped expose a water crisis in a US town has been awarded a prestigious environment prize.
:: 'Environmental DNA' used to identify killer whales in Puget SoundWhen endangered killer whales swim through the sheltered waters of Puget Sound, they leave behind traces of 'environmental DNA' that researchers can detect as much as two hours later has found.
:: Environmental dynamics during the onset of the Middle Stone Age in eastern AfricaDevelopment of the African Middle Stone Age (MSA) before 300,000 years ago raises the question of how environmental change influenced the evolution of behaviors characteristic of early Homo sapiens . We used temporally well-constrained sedimentological and paleoenvironmental data to investigate environmental dynamics before and after the appearance of the early MSA in the Olorgesailie basin, Keny
:: Environmental dynamics during the onset of the Middle Stone Age in eastern AfricaDevelopment of the African Middle Stone Age (MSA) before 300,000 years ago raises the question of how environmental change influenced the evolution of behaviors characteristic of early Homo sapiens . We used temporally well-constrained sedimentological and paleoenvironmental data to investigate environmental dynamics before and after the appearance of the early MSA in the Olorgesailie basin, Keny
:: Environmental Group Plans Methane-Tracking SatelliteScientists hope MethaneSAT will show where the potent greenhouse gas is coming from. Tracking methane in the air is difficult because it rises and spreads from the source. (Image credit: Environmental Defense Fund)
:: Enzymatic construction of highly strained carbocyclesSmall carbocycles are structurally rigid and possess high intrinsic energy due to their ring strain. These features lead to broad applications but also create challenges for their construction. We report the engineering of hemeproteins that catalyze the formation of chiral bicyclobutanes, one of the most strained four-membered systems, via successive carbene addition to unsaturated carbon-carbon
:: Enzymatic construction of highly strained carbocyclesSmall carbocycles are structurally rigid and possess high intrinsic energy due to their ring strain. These features lead to broad applications but also create challenges for their construction. We report the engineering of hemeproteins that catalyze the formation of chiral bicyclobutanes, one of the most strained four-membered systems, via successive carbene addition to unsaturated carbon-carbon
:: Enzyme LSD1 found to regulate muscle fiber type differentiationJapanese researchers have clarified the mechanism by which the LSD1 enzyme regulates genes to determine how myoblasts differentiate into different types of muscle fibers and control their metabolic strategies. By clarifying the actions of specific enzymes and hormones, new methods for managing skeletal muscle formation, health maintenance, and changes due to aging are expected.
:: Enzyme LSD1 found to regulate muscle fiber type differentiationOur bodies convert food into energy for all life activities. These metabolic processes allow cells to produce energy (anabolism) and consume energy from nutrients (catabolism). In a recent update out of Kumamoto University in Japan to a continuing research project from the Institute of Molecular Embryology and Genetics (IMEG), researchers found that the LSD1 enzyme suppresses the expression of gen
:: EPA Declares Biomass Plants Carbon Neutral, Amid Scientific DisagreementAgency argues that the nation’s forests compensate for carbon released from burning wood — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: EPA Moves To Weaken Landmark Fuel Efficiency RulesThe EPA is rejecting landmark fuel efficiency rules for automobiles, a key part of President Obama's efforts to address climate change. The move could lead to another legal battle with California. (Image credit: Julio Cortez/AP)
:: EPA Moves To Weaken Landmark Fuel Efficiency RulesThe EPA is rejecting landmark fuel efficiency rules for automobiles, a key part of President Obama's efforts to address climate change. The move could lead to another legal battle with California. (Image credit: Julio Cortez/AP)
:: EPA Seeks to Restrict the Science Used in PolicymakingRepublican politicians have been trying to limit data to only those publicly available, but opponents say that would neglect private, yet important, information.
:: EPA Takes Toxic Site Flooded By Harvey Off Special Cleanup ListThe EPA says the San Jacinto Waste Pits near Houston no longer needs Scott Pruitt's personal attention due to progress on a remediation plan. But the site is still years away from being cleaned up. (Image credit: Rebecca Hersher/NPR)
:: EPA's IRIS program has made substantial progress, says new reportThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) program has made "substantial progress" in implementing recommendations outlined in past reports by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, improving the program's overall scientific and technical performance, says a new Academies report. The program, which is used to assess the hazard
:: EPA's IRIS program has made substantial progress, says new reportThe US Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) program has made 'substantial progress' in implementing recommendations outlined in past reports by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, improving the program's overall scientific and technical performance, says a new Academies report. The program, which is used to assess the hazards
:: Epstein-Barr virus protein can 'switch on' risk genes for autoimmune diseasesInfection with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), the cause of infectious mononucleosis, has been associated with subsequent development of systemic lupus erythematosus and other chronic autoimmune illnesses, but the mechanisms behind this association were unclear. Now, a novel computational method shows that a viral protein found in EBV-infected human cells may activate genes associated with increased ris
:: Equal earnings help couples say 'I do' and stay togetherNew research offers empirical evidence that cohabitating couples are likely to get married only when they earn as much as their married peers.
:: Equal earnings help couples say 'I do' and stay togetherRecent work by Patrick Ishizuka, a postdoctoral fellow at Cornell University's Cornell Population Center, is the first to offer empirical evidence that cohabitating couples are likely to get married only when they earn as much as their married peers.
:: Equal earnings help couples say 'I do' and stay togetherThere are lots of theories about why some couples who live together get married while others separate.
:: Er du svimmel? Så lider du måske af ørestenOver halvdelen af dem, der døjer med uforklarlig svimmelhed, lider af øresten, som er små kalk-krystaller i det indre øre.
:: Er du svimmel? Så lider du måske af ørestenOver halvdelen af dem, der døjer med uforklarlig svimmelhed, lider af øresten, som er små kalk-krystaller i det indre øre.
:: Erectile dysfunction drugs may help treat many other conditionsA new British Journal of Pharmacology review examines how phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitors, which were originally approved to treat erectile dysfunction, are finding clinical uses for a wide variety of conditions.
:: Ericsson shares fly as Swedish telecom giant caps lossesSwedish telecoms firm Ericsson posted improved first quarter results Friday, as it presses a massive cost-saving drive that has prompted thousands of jobs cuts.
:: Erratum for the Report "A precise measurement of the magnetic field in the corona of the black hole binary V404 Cygni" by Y. Dallilar, S. S. Eikenberry, A. Garner, R. D. Stelter, A. Gottlieb, P. Gandhi, P. Casella, V. S. Dhillon, T. R. Marsh, S. P. Littlefair, L. Hardy, R. Fender, K. Mooley, D. J. Walton, F. Fuerst, M. Bachetti, A. J. Castro-Tirado, M. Charcos, M. L. Edwards, N. M. Lasso-Cabrera, A. Marin-Franch, S. N. Raines, K. Ackley, J. G. Bennett, A. J. Cenarro, B. Chinn, H. V. Donoso, R. Frommeyer, K. Hanna, M. D. Herlevich, J. Julian, P. Miller, S. Mullin, C. H. Murphey, C. Packham, F. Varosi, C. Vega, C. Warner, A. N. Ramaprakash, M. Burse, S. Punnadi, P. Chordia, A. Gerarts, H. de Paz Martin, M. Martin Calero, R. Scarpa, S. Fernandez Acosta, W. M. Hernandez Sanchez, B. Siegel, F. Francisco Perez, H. D. Viera Martin, J. A. Rodriguez Losada, A. Nunez, A. Tejero, C. E. Martin Gonzalez, C. Cabrera Rodriguez, J. Molgo, J. Esteban Rodriguez, J. I. Fernandez Caceres, L. A. Rodriguez…Erratum for the Report "A precise measurement of the magnetic field in the corona of the black hole binary V404 Cygni" by Y. Dallilar, S. S. Eikenberry, A. Garner, R. D. Stelter, A. Gottlieb, P. Gandhi, P. Casella, V. S. Dhillon, T. R. Marsh, S. P. Littlefair, L. Hardy, R. Fender, K. Mooley, D. J. Walton, F. Fuerst, M. Bachetti, A. J. Castro-Tirado, M. Charcos, M. L. Edwards, N. M. Lasso-Cabrera,
:: Erratum for the Report "Predicting reaction performance in C-N cross-coupling using machine learning" by D. T. Ahneman, J. G. Estrada, S. Lin, S. D. Dreher, A. G. Doyle
:: ESA teams ready for spaceTomorrow's launch of Sentinel-3B will complete the Sentinel-3 constellation and represents the culmination of months of training to fly Europe's latest Copernicus satellite.
:: Esben Lunde: Analyseskandalen betyder mere iltsvind i danske farvandeDet bliver alligevel ikke 50 ud af 119 danske kystområder, der ved udgangen af 2021 lever op til målene om udvaskning af kvælstof, som giver iltsvind. Det oplyste miljøministeren på samråd onsdag.
:: Escalation of competition into conflict in competitive networks of Formula One drivers [Social Sciences]This article investigates the factors that escalate competition into dangerous conflict. Recent sociological theorizing claims that such escalations are particularly likely in dyads of structurally equivalent people (i.e., actors who have the same relations with the same third parties). Using panel data on Formula One races from 1970 through 2014,…
:: Escalation of competition leads to conflict in competitive networks of F1 driversA new study has revealed that people with similar social status in similar age groups are more likely to clash with each other. This rivalry could likely lead to taking more risks in fair weather conditions. A research team of KAIST, the US Treasury, INSEAD, and the European School of Management and Technology examined the link between status similarity and conflict as well as the conditions under
:: Escalation of competition leads to conflict in competitive networks of F1 driversA new study has revealed that people with similar social status in similar age groups are more likely to clash with each other. This rivalry could likely lead to taking more risks in fair weather conditions. A research team examined the link between status similarity and conflict as well as the conditions under which this link holds by using panel data on Formula 1 races from 1970 through 2014.
:: Escape from Proxima bA civilization in the habitable zone of a dwarf star like Proxima Centauri might find it hard to get into interstellar space with conventional rockets — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: ESCRTs offer repair service
:: ESCRTs offer repair service
:: Establishment of human pluripotent stem cell-derived pancreatic {beta}-like cells in the mouse pancreas [Medical Sciences]Type 1 diabetes is characterized by autoimmune destruction of β cells located in pancreatic islets. However, tractable in vivo models of human pancreatic β cells have been limited. Here, we generated xenogeneic human pancreatic β-like cells in the mouse pancreas by orthotopic transplantation of stem cell-derived β (SC-β) cells into…
:: Estonia Offers Free Genetic Testing to ResidentsThe nationwide experiment will initially include around 100,000 volunteers.
:: Estonia to give genetic testing and advice to 100,000 residentsEstonia is to become the first nation to give state-sponsored genetic advice on health and disease risks, and plans to extend the scheme to all its residents
:: Estonia's President Talks AI, Genetic Testing, and Dealing with RussiaKersti Kaljulaid, Estonia’s youngest and first female president, lays out her plans for moving the country from a traditional state to a digital society.
:: Estonia's President Talks AI, Genetic Testing, and Dealing with RussiaKersti Kaljulaid, Estonia’s youngest and first female president, lays out her plans for moving the country from a traditional state to a digital society.
:: Estrogen accentuates autoimmunity
:: Estuaries may experience accelerated impacts of human-caused CO2Rising anthropogenic, or human-caused, carbon dioxide in the atmosphere may have up to twice the impact on coastal estuaries as it does in the oceans because the human-caused CO2 lowers the ecosystem's ability to absorb natural fluctuations of the greenhouse gas, a new study suggests.
:: Estuaries may experience accelerated impacts of human-caused CO2Rising anthropogenic, or human-caused, carbon dioxide in the atmosphere may have up to twice the impact on coastal estuaries as it does in the oceans because the human-caused CO2 lowers the ecosystem's ability to absorb natural fluctuations of the greenhouse gas, a new study suggests.
:: EU court backs France ban of Uber service without notifying BrusselsUber Service CarThe EU's top court on Tuesday dealt another blow to US ridesharing giant Uber by backing the right of France and other member states to ban an illegal taxi service without notifying Brussels regulators.
:: EU probes Apple plan to buy music app ShazamShazam Apple EU MusicThe EU on Monday launched an in-depth probe of tech giant Apple's plan to buy leading song-recognition app Shazam because of fears the deal may reduce choice for consumers.
:: EU probes Italy's latest Alitalia rescue loanEU anti-trust regulators on Monday opened an in-depth probe to establish whether a massive rescue loan by the Italian government to troubled airline Alitalia constituted illegal state aid.
:: EU senses Facebook scandal shifts privacy tide in its favourSensing the Facebook scandal has shifted the transatlantic winds, the EU is asserting itself as a forward-looking regulator rather than a retrograde bulwark against Silicon Valley's innovative might.
:: EU senses Facebook scandal shifts privacy tide in its favourSensing the Facebook scandal has shifted the transatlantic winds, the EU is asserting itself as a forward-looking regulator rather than a retrograde bulwark against Silicon Valley's innovative might.
:: EU unveils new consumer protections after 'dieselgate' scandalThe EU on Wednesday unveiled rules to bolster European consumer protections by ensuring "tougher fines" for cheating companies and stronger legal ways to compensate victims.
:: Eurasian atmospheric circulation anomalies can persist from winter to the following springSurface air temperature (SAT) anomalies have pronounced impacts on agriculture, socioeconomic development, and people's daily lives. For example, the record-breaking hot summer over many parts of the Eurasia resulted in broad wildfires and serious economic losses. Many studies have demonstrated that atmospheric circulation anomalies play an important role in modulating the SAT variations. Hence, t
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:: Europe must sea food in a new way thanks to warming watersAquaculture, or fish farming, is one of the world's fastest growing food sectors, providing about half of all the fish we eat. As it stands, climate change is altering our ocean's environment, causing the seawater to become warmer and impacting the marine ecosystems profoundly. How will these changes affect marine species, consumers and industries that rely on them?
:: Europe plans remote update to keep aging Mars probe stableThe European Space Agency plans to remotely update the software on its Mars Express probe to ensure the aging spacecraft remains stable.
:: Europe poised to launch ocean-monitoring satelliteEurope is set to launch a satellite on Wednesday to keep a close eye on Earth's oceans, under siege from pollution and damage caused by humans.
:: European fish and canoes bump into barriers almost every kilometerA new study, led by Swansea University, reveals that the density of barriers in European rivers is much higher than indicated by available databases – up to one barrier in every kilometre of river. Information about the location and density of smaller barriers is often unknown, but these smaller barriers present the biggest problem for the health of Europe's streams and rivers.
:: Europeans are arguing over whether robots should have rights
:: Europe's Last-Ditch Effort to Save the Iran DealIt’s not easy seeking to mollify President Trump, and seldom satisfying. Just ask French President Emmanuel Macron, who is visiting Washington and who has been more successful dealing with Trump than many of his foreign counterparts. He has forged a good personal rapport with the U.S. president—to the point of being granted this White House’s first state visit—and he enjoys more influence over th
:: Europæisk robotprogram giver store muligheder for danske virksomhederTeknologisk Institut skal sammen med Made og Odense Kommune være med til at koordinere uddelingen af 30 mio. kroner til europæiske robotvirksomheder. TI håber, at ti af virksom­hederne bliver danske.
:: EU's tough new data protection rulesThe European Union introduces tough new data protection rules next month to give people more control over the way their personal information is used online, as Facebook is grilled over the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
:: Evaluation of induced membrane vesicles fusion specificity with target cellsExtracellular vesicles (EV) represent a promising vector system for biomolecules and drug delivery due to their natural origin and participation in intercellular communication. As the quantity of EVs is limited, it was proposed to induce the release of membrane vesicles from the surface of human cells by treatment with cytochalasin B. Cytochalasin B-induced membrane vesicles (CIMVs) were successfu
:: Even a single mindfulness meditation session can reduce anxietyMindfulness meditation programs have shown promise for the treatment of anxiety, one of the most common mental health disorders in the US. New research suggests people can begin to derive psychological and physiological benefits from the practice after a single introductory session.
:: Even a single mindfulness meditation session can reduce anxietyMindfulness meditation programs have shown promise for the treatment of anxiety, one of the most common mental health disorders in the US. New research suggests people can begin to derive psychological and physiological benefits from the practice after a single introductory session.
:: Even apps go on sale—here’s how to get the lowest priceDIY Set up price-drop alerts. Although you can download many apps for free, sometimes, you need to pay up for a program. To bring down that cost, here's how to set up price-drop alerts.
:: Even DNA that doesn't encode genes can drive cancerThe vast majority of genetic mutations associated with cancer occur in non-coding regions of the genome, yet it's unclear how they may influence tumor development or growth. Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and Moores Cancer Center identified nearly 200 mutations in non-coding DNA that play a role in cancer. Each mutation could represent a new cancer drug target
:: Even DNA that doesn't encode genes can drive cancerThe vast majority of genetic mutations associated with cancer occur in non-coding regions of the genome, yet it's unclear how they may influence tumor development or growth. Researchers have identified nearly 200 mutations in non-coding DNA that play a role in cancer. Each mutation could represent a new cancer drug target.
:: Even in young love, money matters for your well-beingFinances may begin to matter in romantic relationships long before marriage, according to new research. “…if you’re a 24-year-old, choose your dating partner wisely.” Researchers set out to see how financial socialization from three different sources affects life outcomes and well-being in young adults. The three sources they looked at were parents, romantic partners, and the young adults themsel
:: Even in young love, money matters for your well-beingFinances may begin to matter in romantic relationships long before marriage, according to new research. “…if you’re a 24-year-old, choose your dating partner wisely.” Researchers set out to see how financial socialization from three different sources affects life outcomes and well-being in young adults. The three sources they looked at were parents, romantic partners, and the young adults themsel
:: Even more genes control cell growth
:: Even short international travel can spread colistin-resistant bacteriaThe use of the antibiotic colistin, a last-resort treatment option in the infection by multidrug-resistant bacteria, is increasingly impeded by colistin-resistant bacteria. Researchers used biochemical and genetic assays to track resistant strains of bacteria in Japanese travelers returning from Vietnam. The researchers found short trips to a developing country can lead to the appearance of the co
:: Even short travel can spread colistin-resistant bacteriaThe use of the antibiotic colistin, a last-resort treatment option in the infection by multidrug-resistant bacteria, is increasingly impeded by colistin-resistant bacteria. Japanese researchers used biochemical and genetic assays to track resistant strains of bacteria in Japanese travelers returning from Vietnam. The researchers found short trips to a developing country can lead to the appearance
:: Everolimus rescues multiple cellular defects in laminopathy-patient fibroblasts [Genetics]LMNA encodes the A-type lamins that are part of the nuclear scaffold. Mutations in LMNA can cause a variety of disorders called laminopathies, including Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS), atypical Werner syndrome, and Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy. Previous work has shown that treatment of HGPS cells with the mTOR inhibitor rapamycin or…
:: Everolimus rescues multiple cellular defects in laminopathy-patient fibroblasts [Genetics]LMNA encodes the A-type lamins that are part of the nuclear scaffold. Mutations in LMNA can cause a variety of disorders called laminopathies, including Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS), atypical Werner syndrome, and Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy. Previous work has shown that treatment of HGPS cells with the mTOR inhibitor rapamycin or…
:: Everybody Lies, And That's Not Always A Bad ThingWhen we think of lies, we think of the big stuff. We say, "I could never do something like that." But big lies start with small deceptions. Dan Ariely talks about why we lie and why we're honest. (Image credit: Gary Waters /Getty Images/Ikon Images)
:: Everything Mark Zuckerberg Will Follow Up On for CongressIf you're a member of Congress, Mark Zuckerberg's team will get back to you.
:: Everything we know about Internet gaming disorderAn analysis of articles on Internet gaming disorder (IGD) notes that the condition has a complex psychosocial background, and many personal, neurobiological, familial, and environmental factors may put certain individuals at increased risk.
:: 'Everything-repellent' coating could kidproof phones, homesIn an advance that could grime-proof phone screens, countertops, camera lenses and countless other everyday items, a materials science researcher at the University of Michigan has demonstrated a smooth, durable, clear coating that swiftly sheds water, oils, alcohols and, yes, peanut butter.
:: 'Everything-repellent' coating could kidproof phones, homesIn an advance that could grime-proof phone screens, countertops, camera lenses and countless other everyday items, a materials science researcher at the University of Michigan has demonstrated a smooth, durable, clear coating that swiftly sheds water, oils, alcohols and, yes, peanut butter.
:: 'Everything-repellent' coating could kidproof phones, homesIn an advance that could grime-proof phone screens, countertops, camera lenses and countless other everyday items, a materials science researcher has demonstrated a smooth, durable, clear coating that swiftly sheds water, oils, alcohols and, yes, peanut butter.
:: Evidence mounts for Alzheimer's, suicide risks among youth in polluted citiesA University of Montana researcher and her collaborators have published a new study that reveals increased risks for Alzheimer's and suicide among children and young adults living in polluted megacities.
:: Evidence mounts for Alzheimer's, suicide risks among youth in polluted citiesA University of Montana researcher and her collaborators have published a new study that reveals increased risks for Alzheimer's and suicide among children and young adults living in polluted megacities.
:: Evidence mounts for Alzheimer's, suicide risks among youth in polluted citiesResearchers have published a new study that reveals increased risks for Alzheimer's and suicide among children and young adults living in polluted megacities.
:: Evidence mounts that daily opioid users may fare worse after spine surgery, study findsIn a multicenter database study of adults who had undergone surgery for spinal deformities, researchers say that those who had used narcotics daily on average had worse outcomes, such as longer intensive care unit stays and more severe post-op disability, compared with those who did not use opioids preoperatively.
:: Evolutionary emergence of the rac3b/rfng/sgca regulatory cluster refined mechanisms for hindbrain boundaries formation [Developmental Biology]Developmental programs often rely on parallel morphogenetic mechanisms that guarantee precise tissue architecture. While redundancy constitutes an obvious selective advantage, little is known on how novel morphogenetic mechanisms emerge during evolution. In zebrafish, rhombomeric boundaries behave as an elastic barrier, preventing cell intermingling between adjacent compartments. Here, we identify
:: Evolutionary emergence of the rac3b/rfng/sgca regulatory cluster refined mechanisms for hindbrain boundaries formation [Developmental Biology]Developmental programs often rely on parallel morphogenetic mechanisms that guarantee precise tissue architecture. While redundancy constitutes an obvious selective advantage, little is known on how novel morphogenetic mechanisms emerge during evolution. In zebrafish, rhombomeric boundaries behave as an elastic barrier, preventing cell intermingling between adjacent compartments. Here, we identify
:: Evolving cooperationA new study shows that in repeated interactions winning strategies are either partners or rivals, but only partners allow for cooperation.
:: Exclusive first look: Daisy is Apple's new robot that eats iPhones and spits out recyclable partsTechnology A two-minute journey through this machine renders a smartphone into recyclable materials. This 30-foot robotic line breaks up iPhones with a mix of precision and percussion.
:: Ex-Commerce Secretary Pritzker on Saving the Future of JobsFormer Commerce secretary Penny Pritzker, cochair of a task force on the future of work, says the nation needs to "relink education, work, and opportunity."
:: Exercise after a heart attack — it could save your lifeBecoming more physically active after a heart attack reduces the risk of death, according to research presented today at EuroPrevent 2018, a European Society of Cardiology congress. The study, which followed more than 22,000 patients, found that those who became more physically active after a heart attack halved the risk of death within four years.
:: Exercise and meditation ease PTSD after sexual assaultA combination of meditation and aerobic exercise can help women decrease negative thoughts and enhance self-worth after sexual assault, a new study suggests. The findings show that doing meditation and aerobic exercise for one hour twice a week for six weeks significantly reduced post-traumatic and ruminative thoughts in women with a history of sexual violence. “Despite the undeniable connection
:: Exercise to prevent falls recommended for older adults at increased risk for fallsFor adults 65 years or older who are at increased risk of falling, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends exercise, such as supervised individual and group classes and physical therapy, to prevent falls, and that clinicians selectively check older adults' risks for falls and then offer tailored interventions that address those specific risks. The USPSTF recommends against vitami
:: Exercise to prevent falls recommended for older adults at increased risk for fallsFor adults 65 years or older who are at increased risk of falling, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends exercise, such as supervised individual and group classes and physical therapy, to prevent falls, and that clinicians selectively check older adults' risks for falls and then offer tailored interventions that address those specific risks. The USPSTF recommends against vitami
:: Ex-Google Executive Opens a School for AI, With China's HelpKai-Fu Lee, head of the investment firm Sinovation Ventures, is training Chinese professors to teach artificial-intelligence techniques.
:: Ex-Google Executive Opens a School for AI, With China's HelpKai-Fu Lee, head of the investment firm Sinovation Ventures, is training Chinese professors to teach artificial-intelligence techniques.
:: Exhibit focuses on homes that adapt and change with usMost housing is designed for nuclear families, but most U.S. households don't meet that description.
:: Exhibit focuses on homes that adapt and change with usMost housing is designed for nuclear families, but most U.S. households don't meet that description.
:: Exolytic and endolytic turnover of peptidoglycan by lytic transglycosylase Slt of Pseudomonas aeruginosa [Biochemistry]β-Lactam antibiotics inhibit cell-wall transpeptidases, preventing the peptidoglycan, the major constituent of the bacterial cell wall, from cross-linking. This causes accumulation of long non–cross-linked strands of peptidoglycan, which leads to bacterial death. Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a nefarious bacterial pathogen, attempts to repair this aberrantly formed peptidoglycan by the function of the..
:: ExoMars poised to start science missionThe Trace Gas Orbiter has reached its final orbit after a year of 'aerobraking' that ended in February. This exciting operation saw the craft skimming through the very top of the upper atmosphere, using drag on its solar wings to transform its initial highly elliptical four-day orbit of about 200 x 98 000 km into the final, much lower and near-circular path at about 400 km.
:: ExoMars: Getting ready to drive on the Red PlanetEngineers finish assembly of the test model for Europe's ExoMars rover mission.
:: Exorcisms Enter 21st Century with Cellphone-Enabled Demon BustingCatholic priests have flocked to Rome for this year's exorcism training. Here's what that entails.
:: Expand your screen space with a virtual desktopDIY It's easier than buying a second computer monitor. To see all your files and windows more clearly, spread them out across a virtual desktop. Here's how to set up and use this tool on any computer.
:: Expand your screen space with a virtual desktopDIY It's easier than buying a second computer monitor. To see all your files and windows more clearly, spread them out across a virtual desktop. Here's how to set up and use this tool on any computer.
:: Expanding Global Access to Essential Heart MedicationsModernizing the World Health Organization's official list of vital medications — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Experience of black doctoral students underscores need for diversity in STEMThe danger and risk of riding out a storm is symbolic of the decision black men make to pursue a graduate degree in engineering. They do so knowing they will face challenges, but the barriers described by black men who shared their experiences as part of a six-year study show how race was a greater obstacle than they expected.
:: Experience of black doctoral students underscores need to increase diversity in STEM fieldsThe danger and risk of riding out a storm is symbolic of the decision black men make to pursue a graduate degree in engineering. They do so knowing they will face challenges, but the barriers described by black men who shared their experiences as part of a six-year study show how race was a greater obstacle than they expected.
:: Experimental demonstration of an isotope-sensitive warhead verification technique using nuclear resonance fluorescence [Engineering]Future nuclear arms reduction efforts will require technologies to verify that warheads slated for dismantlement are authentic without revealing any sensitive weapons design information to international inspectors. Despite several decades of research, no technology has met these requirements simultaneously. Recent work by Kemp et al. [Kemp RS, Danagoulian A, Macdonald…
:: Experts define global criteria for hospital programs to tackle antimicrobial resistanceA group of international experts, led by researchers from the Center for Disease Dynamics, Economics & Policy (CDDEP) in India and the Université de Lorraine in France, has now for the first time defined a standardized set of actions that are relevant for all hospitals around the world to preserve the effectiveness of antimicrobials and limit the emergence of antimicrobial resistance.
:: Experts define global criteria for hospital programs to tackle antimicrobial resistanceA group of international experts, led by researchers from the Center for Disease Dynamics, Economics & Policy (CDDEP) in India and the Université de Lorraine in France, has now for the first time defined a standardized set of actions that are relevant for all hospitals around the world to preserve the effectiveness of antimicrobials and limit the emergence of antimicrobial resistance.
:: Experts propose method to monitor ocean healthIt's important to closely monitor how climate change and our increasing use of the oceans are affecting important marine resources and ecosystems. A new Global Change Biology paper identifies "biological essential ocean variables" that can be measured to provide key information to help effectively mitigate or manage the detrimental effects we may be having.
:: Experts propose method to monitor ocean healthIt's important to closely monitor how climate change and our increasing use of the oceans are affecting important marine resources and ecosystems. A new Global Change Biology paper identifies "biological essential ocean variables" that can be measured to provide key information to help effectively mitigate or manage the detrimental effects we may be having.
:: Experts propose method to monitor ocean healthIt's important to closely monitor how climate change and our increasing use of the oceans are affecting important marine resources and ecosystems.
:: Experts propose method to monitor ocean healthIt's important to closely monitor how climate change and our increasing use of the oceans are affecting important marine resources and ecosystems.
:: Explainer: What is a blockchain?Where it came from, what it does, and how you make one.
:: Explaining uneven mass loss
:: 'Exploding ant' species found in South East AsiaThe newly discovered canopy-dwelling ants are nicknamed after their bizarre defensive behaviour.
:: Exploding Ants Kill Foes, and Themselves, with a Blast of Toxic GooTreetop-dwelling ants have an explosive defensive move.
:: Exploring the Mirror Link Between Two Geometric WorldsDecades after stumbling upon a stunning coincidence, researchers are close to understanding the link between two seemingly unrelated geometric universes.
:: Exploring the structural origins of cryptic sites on proteins [Biophysics and Computational Biology]Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations of proteins reveal the existence of many transient surface pockets; however, the factors determining what small subset of these represent druggable or functionally relevant ligand binding sites, called “cryptic sites,” are not understood. Here, we examine multiple X-ray structures for a set of proteins with validated…
:: Expressway to partially oxidized phosphorene [Chemistry]Few-layer black phosphorus or phosphorene is an intriguing and important 2D material. It is a single-layer material that consists of corrugated and condensed six-membered phosphorus rings (Fig. 1). Each phosphorene layer can be weakly bonded to neighboring ones by van der Waals-like interactions to form few-layer arrangements, which are also…
:: Extensive seagrass meadows discovered in Indian Ocean through satellite tracking of green turtlesBiologists have discovered for the first time extensive deep-water seagrass meadows in the middle of the vast Indian Ocean through satellite tracking the movement of green sea turtles.
:: Extensive seagrass meadows discovered in Indian Ocean through satellite tracking of green turtlesResearch led by Swansea University's Bioscience department has discovered for the first time extensive deep-water seagrass meadows in the middle of the vast Indian Ocean through satellite tracking the movement of green sea turtles.
:: Extensive seagrass meadows discovered in Indian Ocean through satellite tracking of green turtlesResearch led by Swansea University's Bioscience department has discovered for the first time extensive deep-water seagrass meadows in the middle of the vast Indian Ocean through satellite tracking the movement of green sea turtles.
:: Extinct monitor lizard had four eyes, fossil evidence showsResearchers have evidence that an extinct species of monitor lizard had four eyes, a first among known jawed vertebrates. Today, only the jawless lampreys have four eyes.
:: Extinct monitor lizard had four eyes, fossil evidence showsResearchers reporting in Current Biology on April 2 have evidence that an extinct species of monitor lizard had four eyes, a first among known jawed vertebrates. Today, only the jawless lampreys have four eyes.
:: Extinct monitor lizard had four eyes, fossil evidence showsResearchers reporting in Current Biology on April 2 have evidence that an extinct species of monitor lizard had four eyes, a first among known jawed vertebrates. Today, only the jawless lampreys have four eyes.
:: Extracting Exosomes to Detect Signs of Cancer in UrineA new device uses anchored nanowires to capture extracellular vesicles from pee for microRNA analysis.
:: Extracting neuronal functional network dynamics via adaptive Granger causality analysis [Applied Mathematics]Quantifying the functional relations between the nodes in a network based on local observations is a key challenge in studying complex systems. Most existing time series analysis techniques for this purpose provide static estimates of the network properties, pertain to stationary Gaussian data, or do not take into account the…
:: Extreme climate variability destabilizing West Coast ecosystemsExtreme climate variability over the last century in western North America may be destabilizing both marine and terrestrial ecosystems.
:: Extreme climate variability destabilizing West Coast ecosystemsExtreme climate variability over the last century in western North America may be destabilizing both marine and terrestrial ecosystems.
:: Extreme climate variability destabilizing West Coast ecosystemsExtreme climate variability over the last century in western North America may be destabilizing both marine and terrestrial ecosystems.
:: Extreme climate variability destabilizing West Coast ecosystemsExtreme climate variability over the last century in western North America may be destabilizing both marine and terrestrial ecosystems.
:: Extreme climate variability destabilizing West Coast ecosystemsNew research shows that extreme climate variability over the last century in western North America may be destabilizing both marine and terrestrial ecosystems.
:: Extremely fast dives help peregrine falcons maneuver to catch agile preyComputer simulations of peregrine falcon attacks show that the extreme speeds reached during dives from high altitudes enhance the raptors' ability to execute maneuvers needed to nab agile prey that would otherwise escape. Robin Mills and colleagues of the University of Groningen, Netherlands, and Oxford University, UK, report this discovery in PLOS Computational Biology.
:: Extremely fast dives help peregrine falcons maneuver to catch agile preyComputer simulations of peregrine falcon attacks show that the extreme speeds reached during dives from high altitudes enhance the raptors' ability to execute maneuvers needed to nab agile prey that would otherwise escape.
:: Ex-Yahoo paying $35M to settle SEC charges over 2014 hackThe company formerly known as Yahoo is paying a $35 million fine to resolve federal regulators' charges that the online pioneer deceived investors by failing to disclose one of the biggest data breaches in internet history.
:: Eyes of adolescents could reveal risk of cardiovascular disease, study findsNew research has found that poorer well-being or 'health-related quality of life' (HRQoL) in adolescence could be an indicator of future cardiovascular disease risk. Researchers found that adolescents with poorer scores in the social and mental well-being domains of HRQoL have structural changes in their retinal blood vessels that could be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseas
:: Eyewire Release Report 4/20/2018Happy Friday! To give you a comprehensive picture of everything new on Eyewire, here are all changes since the last report a few weeks ago. Due to the cloud move, the leaderboard was unexpectedly resetting at midnight UTC instead of midnight HQ time. This is now resolved. It then seemed like this had some residual effects on automated competition events, such as points awarding twice, but this sh
:: F.D.A. Cracks Down on Sales of E-Cigarettes to MinorsThe agency issued warning letters to retailers not to sell to teenagers and demanded that the manufacturer JUUL submit marketing and research documents.
:: F.D.A. Panel Recommends Approval of Cannabis-Based Drug for EpilepsyEpidiolex was developed to treat two rare and devastating forms of the disease. It contains a chemical compound found in marijuana but not the one that makes people high.
:: F.D.A. Restricts Sales of Bayer’s Essure Contraceptive ImplantThe agency said the device could only be sold by doctors who agree to warn women of the serious risks associated with it.
:: Faba fix for corn's nitrogen needResearchers have good news for growers. Farmers raising a nitrogen-hungry crop like sweet corn may save up to half of their nitrogen fertilizer cost. The key: using a faba bean cover crop.
:: Faba fix for corn's nitrogen needResearchers have good news for growers. Farmers raising a nitrogen-hungry crop like sweet corn may save up to half of their nitrogen fertilizer cost. The key: using a faba bean cover crop.
:: Face recognition for galaxies: Artificial intelligence brings new tools to astronomyA machine learning method called "deep learning," which has been widely used in face recognition and other image- and speech-recognition applications, has shown promise in helping astronomers analyze images of galaxies and understand how they form and evolve.
:: Face recognition for galaxies: Artificial intelligence brings new tools to astronomyA machine learning method called 'deep learning,' which has been widely used in face recognition and other image- and speech-recognition applications, has shown promise in helping astronomers analyze images of galaxies and understand how they form and evolve. In a new study, researchers used computer simulations of galaxy formation to train a deep learning algorithm, which then proved surprisingly
:: Face recognition for galaxies: Artificial intelligence brings new tools to astronomyA machine learning method called 'deep learning,' which has been widely used in face recognition and other image- and speech-recognition applications, has shown promise in helping astronomers analyze images of galaxies and understand how they form and evolve. In a new study, researchers used computer simulations of galaxy formation to train a deep learning algorithm, which then proved surprisingly
:: Face recognition technology that works in the darkResearchers have developed an artificial intelligence and machine learning technique that produces a visible face image from a thermal image of a person's face captured in low-light or nighttime conditions. This development could lead to enhanced real-time biometrics and post-mission forensic analysis for covert nighttime operations.
:: Facebook admits data scandal may have hit 87 million usersFacebook Mark ZuckerbergFacebook boss Mark Zuckerberg has said that Cambridge Analytica may have accessed data from 87 million accounts, 37 million more than previously thought
:: Facebook admits data scandal may have hit 87 million usersFacebook Mark ZuckerbergFacebook boss Mark Zuckerberg has said that Cambridge Analytica may have accessed data from 87 million accounts, 37 million more than previously thought
:: Facebook CEO defends advertising-supported business modelThe CEO of Facebook is defending its advertising-supported business model.
:: Facebook CEO didn't have all the answers for CongressFacebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg often came across as one of the smartest people in the room as he jousted with U.S. lawmakers demanding to know how and why his company peers into the lives of its 2.2 billion users. But while some questions were elementary, others left Zuckerberg unable to offer clear explanations or specific answers.
:: Facebook CEO didn't have all the answers for CongressFacebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg often came across as one of the smartest people in the room as he jousted with U.S. lawmakers demanding to know how and why his company peers into the lives of its 2.2 billion users. But while some questions were elementary, others left Zuckerberg unable to offer clear explanations or specific answers.
:: Facebook flytter 1,5 milliarder brugeres data hjem til USANy regulering gør det sværere for Facebook at tjene penge i EU.
:: Facebook hit with class action suit over facial recognition toolA US federal judge in California ruled Monday that Facebook will have to face a class action suit over allegations it violated users' privacy by using a facial recognition tool on their photos without their explicit consent.
:: Facebook hit with class action suit over facial recognition toolA US federal judge in California ruled Monday that Facebook will have to face a class action suit over allegations it violated users' privacy by using a facial recognition tool on their photos without their explicit consent.
:: Facebook is using AI to predict users’ future behavior and selling that data to advertisers
:: Facebook is using AI to predict users’ future behavior and selling that data to advertisers
:: Facebook Messenger's 'Unsend' Feature Is What Happens When You ScrambleIt's good that Facebook is addressing its many privacy woes, but reacting rather than planning leaves some fixes feeling half-baked.
:: Facebook needs 'a few years' to fix problems: ZuckerbergMark Zuckerberg FacebookFacebook will likely need "a few years" to fix the problems uncovered by the revelations on the hijacking of private user data, chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said in an interview released Monday.
:: Facebook paid over $8.8 million for Mark Zuckerberg's security and travel last yearMark Zuckerberg's Facebook salary may only be $1, but don't think that is all the Facebook co-founder receives in benefits from the social network he helped create.
:: Facebook paid over $8.8 million for Mark Zuckerberg's security and travel last yearMark Zuckerberg's Facebook salary may only be $1, but don't think that is all the Facebook co-founder receives in benefits from the social network he helped create.
:: Facebook rejects Australia media calls for regulationTech giant Facebook has opposed calls by Australian media companies for digital platforms to be regulated, amid an inquiry into their impact on competition in news and advertising markets.
:: Facebook rules at a glance: What's banned, exactly?Facebook Content PostsFacebook has revealed for the first time just what, exactly, is banned on its service in a new Community Standards document released on Tuesday. It's an updated version of the internal rules the company has used to determine what's allowed and what isn't, down to granular details such as what, exactly, counts as a "credible threat" of violence. The previous public-facing version gave a broad-strok
:: Facebook sends privacy alerts to affected usersFacebook Cambridge AnalyticaFacebook has begun alerting some users that their data was swept up in the Cambridge Analytica privacy scandal.
:: Facebook skruer (lidt) ned for overvågning af sms’er og telefonopkaldDet sociale medie har annonceret flere tiltag, der gør indsamlingen af brugerdata en smule mindre massiv.
:: Facebook skruer (lidt) ned for overvågning af sms’er og telefonopkaldDet sociale medie har annonceret flere tiltag, der gør indsamlingen af brugerdata en smule mindre massiv.
:: Facebook still wants to gobble up your dataFacebook Privacy GDPR
:: Facebook suspends Canadian firm amid data mining scandalFacebook says it has suspended a Canadian political consulting firm amid media reports it had ties to Cambridge Analytica, a British data mining company accused of obtaining data from up to 87 million Facebook users to sway elections.
:: Facebook suspends Canadian firm amid data mining scandalFacebook says it has suspended a Canadian political consulting firm amid media reports it had ties to Cambridge Analytica, a British data mining company accused of obtaining data from up to 87 million Facebook users to sway elections.
:: Facebook to examine tens of thousands of apps for data misuseThe US Senate questioned Mark Zuckerberg yesterday about Cambridge Analytica. He said Facebook will investigate thousands of other apps for similar misuse
:: Facebook to stop spending against California privacy effortFacebook says it will stop spending money to fight a proposed California ballot initiative aimed at giving consumers more control over their data.
:: Facebook unveils appeal process for when it removes postsFacebook Content PostsFacebook said Tuesday it will give users the right to appeal decisions if the social network decides to remove photos, videos or written posts deemed to violate community standards.
:: Facebook: 37 mio. flere brugere ramt af Cambridge Analytica-skandalenGodt skjult i en nyhedsblog får Facebook indrømmet, at omfanget af brugerdata, der er havnet i hænderne på forkerte, er langt højere end oprindeligt anslået.
:: Facebook: 37 mio. flere brugere ramt af Cambridge Analytica-skandalenGodt skjult i en nyhedsblog får Facebook indrømmet, at omfanget af brugerdata, der er havnet i hænderne på forkerte, er langt højere end oprindeligt anslået.
:: Facebook’s 2017 Privacy Audit Didn’t Catch Cambridge AnalyticaAudit by PwC came two years after Facebook learned that a university researcher gave personal data on millions of Facebook users to Cambridge Analytica.
:: Facebook’s Cambridge Analytica Scandal Shows the Price of Tech UtopiaWas everything users gained from Facebook worth what they gave up?
:: Facebooks aktier steg under Zuckerberg-høringEfter massive kursfald steg kurserne med 4,5 procent i går.
:: Facebooks ansigtsgenkendelse er muligvis ulovligFacebook er begyndt at analysere ansigter på europæiske brugere. Men teknologien kan være på kant med den kommende persondataforordning, GDPR.
:: Facebook's biggest Black Lives Matter page was reportedly fake, according to CNNMark Zuckerberg FacebookOne of Facebook's biggest pages devoted to the Black Lives Matter movement was reportedly fake.
:: Facebook's data lockdown is a disaster for academic researchersFacebook Cambridge AnalyticaFacebook recently announced dramatic data access restrictions on its app and website. The company framed the lockdown as an attempt to protect user information, in response to the public outcry following the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
:: Facebook's Ideological ImperialismIt’s mostly forgotten now, but for a time, expanding the reach of social networks—making Facebook, Twitter, and others like it as large as possible—was an avowed foreign-policy goal of the United States. That is, at least, what the secretary of state said in the early days of this decade, in a speech at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. “New technologies do not take sides in the struggle for freedo
:: Facebook's social responsibility should include privacy protectionFacebook Mark ZuckerbergIn his congressional testimony, Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg seemed to understand the importance of protecting both the security and privacy of Facebook's 2.2 billion users. People in the United States have come to realize the power of technology companies in their daily lives – and in politics. As a result, what they expect of those companies is changing. That's why I believe, privacy
:: Facebook's Zuckerberg got grilled, but nothing's really changedFacebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg made a big splash testifying to Congress this week about the social network privacy scandal, but in the aftermath, not much changed.
:: Faced With Drought, the Pharaohs Tried (and Failed) to AdaptAncient Egyptian leaders increased their empire’s grain production and crossbred cattle for resilience in an early effort to ward off climate disaster, a study shows.
:: Faced with global warming, aviation aims to turn greenWill we someday be able to fly without the guilt of causing environmental damage? A handful of firms and regulators hope that the electric revolution in cars will also take to the skies, helping the industry cope with an expected boom in travel and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
:: Faced with global warming, aviation aims to turn greenWill we someday be able to fly without the guilt of causing environmental damage? A handful of firms and regulators hope that the electric revolution in cars will also take to the skies, helping the industry cope with an expected boom in travel and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
:: Facetime-sag: Apple skal betale patent-haj 3 milliarder kronerHvem ejer den digitale idé bag iOS-applikationen ‘Facetime’? Ikke Apple, ifølge amerikansk domstol.
:: Facet-specific interaction between methanol and TiO2 probed by sum-frequency vibrational spectroscopy [Chemistry]The facet-specific interaction between molecules and crystalline catalysts, such as titanium dioxides (TiO2), has attracted much attention due to possible facet-dependent reactivity. Using surface-sensitive sum-frequency vibrational spectroscopy, we have studied how methanol interacts with different common facets of crystalline TiO2, including rutile(110), (001), (100), and anatase(101), under amb
:: Facile bottom-up synthesis of partially oxidized black phosphorus nanosheets as metal-free photocatalyst for hydrogen evolution [Chemistry]Few-layer black phosphorus (BP) nanosheets were first reported as a 2D material for the application of field-effect transistors in 2014 and have stimulated intense activity among physicists, chemists, and material and biomedical scientists, driving research into novel synthetic techniques to produce BP nanosheets. At present, exfoliation is the main route…
:: Facilitating coral restorationGlobal declines of coral reefs — particularly in the Caribbean — have spurred efforts to grow corals in underwater nurseries and transplant them to enable recovery. However, current approaches rarely incorporate the key ecological reef processes critical to facilitating restoration and improving the odds of success. In a new paper, scientists advocate for the integration of essential natural pro
:: Facilitating coral restorationGlobal declines of coral reefs — particularly in the Caribbean — have spurred efforts to grow corals in underwater nurseries and transplant them to enable recovery. However, current approaches rarely incorporate the key ecological reef processes critical to facilitating restoration and improving the odds of success. In a new paper, scientists advocate for the integration of essential natural pro
:: Factors promoting physical activity in childhoodResearchers show that the more accurately children assess their motor competences, the more positive is the effect on their physical activity.
:: Facts About HafniumProperties, sources and uses of the element hafnium.
:: Facts About MolybdenumProperties, sources and uses of the element molybdenum.
:: Fagudvalg for tarmkræft skal have ny formandJim Stenfatt Larsen stopper formand til Medicinrådets fagudvalg for tarmkræft. Dansk Selskab for Klinisk Onkologi skal indstille ny formand.
:: Failing to match parents' educational achievements among men can be as distressing as being divorcedFailing to match the educational achievements of one's parents can be as distressing for men as having ethnic minority status or being divorced, new research says.
:: Failure To Save A Child In Wartime Inspires Wound-Healing TechAs a soldier, Kit Parker saw horrific injuries. As a scientist, he led an effort to create high-tech dressings that speed healing and reduce scarring. (Image credit: Courtesy of Michael Rosnach/Harvard University)
:: Faithful storks keep long-distance love alive in CroatiaA faithful male flying thousands of miles each year to join his handicapped female who cannot fly—the story of two storks in Croatia, Klepetan and Malena, is one of love and devotion beating the odds.
:: Fake news, the First Amendment and failure in the marketplace of ideasThe rise of social media and fake news challenge long-held assumptions about the First Amendment and are undermining the functioning of the "the marketplace of ideas," a Duke professor argues in a new article.
:: 'Fake Pee' Is In Demand, and Now States Want to Ban ItFake urine has become such a problem for those issuing drug tests that some states are moving to ban it.
:: Faktatjek: Er børn i dag de sundeste i flere årtier?I dag er børn og unge inaktive og overvægtige, lyder påstanden. Men var forældrene meget bedre, da de selv gik i skole?
:: FAM210A is a novel determinant of bone and muscle structure and strength [Medical Sciences]Osteoporosis and sarcopenia are common comorbid diseases, yet their shared mechanisms are largely unknown. We found that genetic variation near FAM210A was associated, through large genome-wide association studies, with fracture, bone mineral density (BMD), and appendicular and whole body lean mass, in humans. In mice, Fam210a was expressed in muscle…
:: FAM210A is a novel determinant of bone and muscle structure and strength [Medical Sciences]Osteoporosis and sarcopenia are common comorbid diseases, yet their shared mechanisms are largely unknown. We found that genetic variation near FAM210A was associated, through large genome-wide association studies, with fracture, bone mineral density (BMD), and appendicular and whole body lean mass, in humans. In mice, Fam210a was expressed in muscle…
:: Famed Doctor Hans Asperger Helped with Nazi Child Euthanasia, Notes RevealHans Asperger, a pioneer in autism research whose name is used to describe high-functioning people with the disorder, had a previously unknown dark past that included sending children with disabilities to a Nazi regime "euthanasia" program.
:: Family support networks in Peruvian barrios help to prevent child laborA survey carried out among parents in high-risk contexts shows that schools in barrios on the outskirts of Lima are a central part of life of the community, as they allow families from the district to start and develop relationships with each other; and they serve as points of access for valuable resources from outside the barrio.
:: 'Far Cry 5' record sales buoy gamemaker Ubisoft's sharesFrench videogame powerhouse Ubisoft saw its share price surge over six percent on the Paris CAC stock exchange Thursday, buoyed by record global sales of its "Far Cry 5" shooting game.
:: 'Far Cry 5' record sales buoy gamemaker Ubisoft's sharesFrench videogame powerhouse Ubisoft saw its share price surge over six percent on the Paris CAC stock exchange Thursday, buoyed by record global sales of its "Far Cry 5" shooting game.
:: Farming drone imagery often inaccurateFarmers should be cautious of drone imagery being offered by rogue operators, researchers have warned.
:: Farmland Birds in France Are in Steep DeclineTwo surveys in France, one national and one regional, show a loss of bird populations in agricultural areas. Pesticides may be the culprit.
:: Far-red fluorescent silk can kill harmful bacteria as biomedical and environmental remedyA silk hybrid material attacks bacteria when illuminated by a green light, thanks to a far-red fluorescent protein researchers transferred to its genetic makeup.
:: Far-red fluorescent silk can kill harmful bacteria as biomedical and environmental remedyA silk hybrid material attacks bacteria when illuminated by a green light, thanks to a far-red fluorescent protein researchers transferred to its genetic makeup.
:: Farthest star ever seen in the universe detectedAn international team of researchers including the Kavli IPMU have observed the most distant individual star, 9 billion light years from Earth.
:: Farvekoder på rør kan forebygge ekskrementer i badevandetSeparerede kloaksystemer er godt for både miljø og rense­anlæg, men ofte ­bliver rørene koblet forkert, så spildevand ender i badevandet.
:: Farvekoder på rør kan forebygge ekskrementer i badevandetSeparerede kloaksystemer er godt for både miljø og rense­anlæg, men ofte ­bliver rørene koblet forkert, så spildevand ender i badevandet.
:: Fascinating zoo of discs discovered around young starsNew images from the SPHERE instrument on ESO's Very Large Telescope are revealing the dusty discs surrounding nearby young stars in greater detail than previously achieved. They show a bizarre variety of shapes, sizes and structures, including the likely effects of planets still in the process of forming.
:: Fast-acting benefits of ketamine for depression and suicidalityA nasal spray formulation of ketamine shows promise in the rapid treatment of symptoms of major depression and suicidal thoughts, according to a new study. The double-blind study compared the standard treatment plus an intranasal formulation of esketamine, part of the ketamine molecule, to standard treatment plus a placebo for rapid treatment of symptoms of major depression, including suicidality,
:: Faster walking heart patients are hospitalized lessFaster walking patients with heart disease are hospitalized less, according to new research.
:: Faster walking heart patients are hospitalized lessFaster walking patients with heart disease are hospitalized less, according to research presented today at EuroPrevent 2018, a European Society of Cardiology congress, and published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.
:: Faster, cheaper wastewater treatment through improved oxidation reactionsResearchers at the University of California, Riverside have discovered a method to dramatically improve the way pollutants are removed from wastewater using Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs).
:: Faster, cheaper wastewater treatment through improved oxidation reactionsResearchers at the University of California, Riverside have discovered a method to dramatically improve the way pollutants are removed from wastewater using Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs).
:: Faster, cheaper wastewater treatment through improved oxidation reactionsResearchers have discovered a method to dramatically improve the way pollutants are removed from wastewater using Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs).
:: Fat cells seem to remember unhealthy dietFat cells can be damaged in a short amount of time when they are exposed to the fatty acid palmitate or the hormone TNF-alpha through a fatty diet, a new study shows. The researchers from Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research hope this new knowledge may be used to develop new preventive strategies for diabetes.
:: Fat cells seem to remember unhealthy dietFat cells can be damaged in a short amount of time when they are exposed to the fatty acid palmitate or the hormone TNF-alpha through a fatty diet, a new study shows. The researchers hope this new knowledge may be used to develop new preventive strategies for diabetes.
:: Fatberg 'autopsy' reveals growing health threat to LondonersPotentially deadly bacteria thriving in huge clots of waste in sewers, Channel 4 study shows Fatbergs, the congealed mass of fat and discarded items that are increasingly blocking Britain’s sewers, are the consequence of the plastic crisis in Britain and contain potentially deadly antibiotic-resistant bacteria, tests show. A study by Channel 4 in conjunction with Thames Water has analysed the con
:: Fathers missing in childhood obesity interventions, study findsFathers are often absent when it comes to family-based interventions to prevent childhood obesity, University of Guelph study finds.
:: FDA approves first AI-powered diagnostic that doesn’t need a doctor’s help
:: FDA approves new standard of care for kidney cancerThe US Food and Drug Administration granted approval to the combination of two immunotherapy drugs, ipilimumab and nivolumab, for the treatment of metastatic kidney cancer.
:: FDA approves new standard of care for kidney cancerThe US Food and Drug Administration granted approval to the combination of two immunotherapy drugs, ipilimumab and nivolumab, for the treatment of metastatic kidney cancer.
:: Fear of embarrassment holding you back? Here’s how to overcome itThe study’s results have implications for marketers as well. Read More
:: Fear of embarrassment holding you back? Here’s how to overcome itThe study’s results have implications for marketers as well. Read More
:: Fear of losing status, not economic hardship, drove voters in 2016 presidential electionData gathered in 2012 and 2016 from a nationally representative panel found that many American voters — especially whites, males, and Christians — felt their status threatened by growing diversity and perceived loss of US global dominance. This led America's socially dominant groups to increase their support in 2016 for the candidate who most emphasized reestablishing status hierarchies of the p
:: Fear of losing status, not economic hardship, drove voters in 2016 presidential electionIt has been a well-worn postmortem of the 2016 presidential election: the white working class, having faced job losses and stagnant wages under President Obama, voted with their pocketbooks when they chose Donald Trump.
:: Feather replacement or parental care? Migratory birds desert their offspring to moltA new study shows that when feather replacement and parental care overlap in time, migratory songbirds make a striking trade-off; they desert their offspring, leaving their mates to provide all remaining parental care.
:: Feather replacement or parental care? Migratory birds desert their offspring to moltA new study shows that when feather replacement and parental care overlap in time, migratory songbirds make a striking trade-off; they desert their offspring, leaving their mates to provide all remaining parental care.
:: Fecal microbiota transplantation produces sustained improvements in cognitive and clinical outcomesLong-term results of a randomized study demonstrate sustained improvements in hepatic encephalopathy episodes, hospitalizations, and cognitive performance compared with standard-of-care.
:: Fecal microbiota transplantation produces sustained improvements in cognitive and clinical outcomesLong-term results of a randomized study demonstrate sustained improvements in hepatic encephalopathy episodes, hospitalizations, and cognitive performance compared with standard-of-care.
:: Fecal microbiota transplantation produces sustained improvements in cognitive and clinical outcomesLong-term results of a randomized study demonstrate sustained improvements in hepatic encephalopathy episodes, hospitalizations, and cognitive performance compared with standard-of-care.
:: Federal officials urged to increase perinatal depression treatment in minority womenDespite increased risks of perinatal depression, research has shown that Latina and African-American women are significantly less likely to be screened or treated.In a new paper, researchers at the University of Illinois and Northwestern University are urging federal policymakers to appropriate funds to boost diagnosis and treatment rates among minority women, including increasing the number of me
:: Feds Seize Backpage.com, Site Linked to Sex TraffickingBackpage.com Sex FBIA notice on the website of Backpage.com said it had been seized by multiple federal agencies. The site was at the center of a debate over amending a bedrock internet law.
:: Feds seize Backpage.com, websites in enforcement actionBackpage.com Sex FBIFederal law enforcement authorities are in the process of seizing online classified site Backpage.com and its affiliated websites known for listing adult escort services.
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:: FEJL Når tillid er livsvigtigTilliden og respekten mellem alle parter er i sidste ende er afgørende for, om om sundhedsvæsenet effektivt kan lære af sine fejl, skriver en far til en dreng, som døde af meningitis.
:: Femerns tyske trafikeksperter bestilt til at lede efter tunnelens ‘dynamiske effekter’Det statslige projektselskab Femern A/S har bestilt to forskellige analyser til at supplere sine trafikprognoser med. Selskabets tyske konsulenter skal lede efter mere trafik i form af dynamiske effekter, viser aktindsigt.
:: Femerns tyske trafikeksperter bestilt til at lede efter tunnelens ‘dynamiske effekter’Det statslige projektselskab Femern A/S har bestilt to forskellige analyser til at supplere sine trafikprognoser med. Selskabets tyske konsulenter skal lede efter mere trafik i form af dynamiske effekter, viser aktindsigt.
:: Feminine hygiene products and infection: Concerning connectionNinety-five percent of Canadian women have used vaginal hygiene products and a new study shows that these products might be doing more harm than good.
:: Fentanyl overdose survivors require little if any hospital treatmentMost fentanyl overdose survivors, if given the antidote promptly, don't need prolonged hospital treatment, according to a study by University of British Columbia physicians. That finding could help standardize how first-responders and emergency departments handle overdoses from the potent drug.
:: Fentanyl overdose survivors require little if any hospital treatmentMost fentanyl overdose survivors, if given the antidote promptly, don't need prolonged hospital treatment, according to a study by University of British Columbia physicians. That finding could help standardize how first-responders and emergency departments handle overdoses from the potent drug.
:: Fermentation byproduct suppresses seizures in nerve agent poisoningA compound found in trace amounts in alcoholic beverages is more effective at combating seizures in rats exposed to an organophosphate nerve agent than the current recommended treatment, according to new research published in eNeuro.
:: Fermentation of dihydroxyacetone by engineered Escherichia coli and Klebsiella variicola to products [Applied Biological Sciences]Methane can be converted to triose dihydroxyacetone (DHA) by chemical processes with formaldehyde as an intermediate. Carbon dioxide, a by-product of various industries including ethanol/butanol biorefineries, can also be converted to formaldehyde and then to DHA. DHA, upon entry into a cell and phosphorylation to DHA-3-phosphate, enters the glycolytic pathway…
:: Fetal exposure to moderate/high caffeine levels linked to excess childhood weight gainExposure to moderate to high caffeine levels while in the womb is linked to excess weight gain in early childhood, suggests a large observational study published in the online journal BMJ Open.
:: Fewer recalls associated with higher rates of interval breast cancersLower screening mammography recall rates — the rates at which women are called back for additional testing based on suspicious findings — are associated with higher rates of breast cancers detected between screenings, or interval cancers, according to a major new study. Researchers said the study shows that establishing a minimum recall rate is a reasonable and potentially important goal for bre
:: Fewer recalls associated with higher rates of interval breast cancersLower screening mammography recall rates — the rates at which women are called back for additional testing based on suspicious findings — are associated with higher rates of breast cancers detected between screenings, or interval cancers, according to a major new study. Researchers said the study shows that establishing a minimum recall rate is a reasonable and potentially important goal for bre
:: Fiberoptisk sonde måler temperatur og ser dybt ind i kroppenAustralske forskere håber, de næste generationer af sonden kan måle pH-værdi og ophobning af fedt i årerne.
:: Fiberoptisk sonde måler temperatur og ser dybt ind i kroppenAustralske forskere håber, de næste generationer af sonden kan måle pH-værdi og ophobning af fedt i årerne.
:: Field guide highlights the need to conserve pristine watersA new colour publication A Field Guide to the Freshwater Fishes of the Kimberley has been launched, detailing the Kimberley's fascinating freshwater fishes, many unique to the region, and including newly described species.
:: Fierce — and Free! Win a Book of Dinosaur Facts in Our Giveaway TuesdayHere's how to win a book that details the rise and fall of the dinosaurs, including facts about Tyrannosaurus rex, which had eyes the size of grapefruits and more than 50 knife-sharp teeth.
:: Fight against Zika, dengue get boost from reliable spread of bacteriaA Vanderbilt team took the next leap forward in using a little-known bacteria to stop the spread of deadly mosquito-borne viruses such as Zika and dengue.
:: Fight against Zika, dengue get boost from reliable spread of bacteriaHow a bacteria hijacked insect fertility remained a mystery for five decades, until Associate Professor of Biological Sciences Seth Bordenstein and his team helped solve it.
:: Fight, flight, or freezeThere's increasing physiological evidence connecting breathing patterns with the brain regions that control mood and emotion. Now researchers have added neurons associated with the olfactory system to the connection between behavior and breathing. Connecting patterns in these interactions may help explain why practices such as meditation and yoga that rely on rhythmic breathing can help people ove
:: Filosof: Du er forpligtet til at redde et druknende barn – det samme gælder klimaetKan vi tillade os ikke at gøre noget for klimaet? Nej, mener filosof.
:: Filosof: Du er forpligtet til at redde et druknende barn – det samme gælder klimaetKan vi tillade os ikke at gøre noget for klimaet? Nej, mener filosof.
:: Finally home, Bundesbank's gold goes on showAll that glitters is definitely gold in a new exhibition at Germany's central bank that lifts the veil on the nation's massive reserves of the precious metal, partly to reassure sceptics that the prized ingots are really there.
:: Financial expert taking Facebook to UK court over fake adsFacebook Martin LewisA personal finance expert launched a lawsuit against Facebook in Britain on Monday, claiming the social media company is allowing the publication of scam ads featuring his name.
:: Finding order in disorder demonstrates a new state of matterPhysicists have identified a new state of matter whose structural order operates by rules more aligned with quantum mechanics than standard thermodynamic theory. In a classical material called artificial spin ice, which in certain phases appears disordered, the material is actually ordered, but in a "topological" form.
:: Finding order in disorder demonstrates a new state of matterPhysicists have identified a new state of matter whose structural order operates by rules more aligned with quantum mechanics than standard thermodynamic theory.
:: Finding order in disorder demonstrates a new state of matterPhysicists have identified a new state of matter whose structural order operates by rules more aligned with quantum mechanics than standard thermodynamic theory.
:: Findings from breast and gynecological cancer study may have potential for future clinical applicatiResearchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have found a startling amount of new information about molecular features of tumors as well as identified previously unknown cancer subtypes based on a comprehensive analysis of 2,579 tumors from breast and four different types of gynecologic cancers. These new findings potentially could serve as a launching pad for future therapeu
:: Findings from breast and gynecological cancer study may have potential for future clinical applicatiResearchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have found a startling amount of new information about molecular features of tumors as well as identified previously unknown cancer subtypes based on a comprehensive analysis of 2,579 tumors from breast and four different types of gynecologic cancers. These new findings potentially could serve as a launching pad for future therapeu
:: Fingernem robot løser et af robotteknologiens helt store hovedbrudEn toarmet robot udstyret med et avanceret, todelt neuralt netværk viser, at kunstig intelligens er vejen til at løse et af robotteknologiens helt store problemer: bin-picking.
:: Finger-prick test reveals fetus’s sex in the first trimesterWomen can now find out whether they are having a boy or a girl using a single drop of blood as soon as they are eight weeks pregnant
:: Fingrenes mønster af blodårer er unikke persondataNu kan man betale for frokosten ved at føre sin finger ind i en nærinfrarød scanner. Men betaling med den slags biometriske metoder kan rende ind i problemer med opbevaring af persondata, mener forsker i biometri.
:: Firing Rosenstein Won’t Save TrumpLet’s be blunt. Given what we know about President Trump’s impulsive nature, there are good odds that sometime soon he will fire the special counsel, Robert Mueller, or perhaps the deputy attorney general, Rod Rosenstein (who, because Attorney General Jeff Sessions is recused, is currently supervising the Mueller investigation as acting attorney general). No doubt some of his advisers will convin
:: First age-map of the heart of the Milky WayThe first large-scale age-map of the Milky Way shows that a period of star formation lasting around 4 billion years created the complex structure at the heart of our galaxy. The results will be presented by Marina Rejkuba at the European Week of Astronomy and Space Science (EWASS) in Liverpool on Tuesday, 3rd April.
:: First age-map of the heart of the Milky WayThe first large-scale age-map of the Milky Way shows that a period of star formation lasting around 4 billion years created the complex structure at the heart of our galaxy. The results will be presented by Marina Rejkuba at the European Week of Astronomy and Space Science (EWASS) in Liverpool on Tuesday, 3rd April.
:: First age-map of the heart of the Milky WayThe first large-scale age-map of the Milky Way shows that a period of star formation lasting around 4 billion years created the complex structure at the heart of our galaxy. The results will be presented by Marina Rejkuba at the European Week of Astronomy and Space Science (EWASS) in Liverpool on Tuesday, April 3.
:: First age-map of the heart of the Milky WayThe first large-scale age-map of the Milky Way shows that a period of star formation lasting around 4 billion years created the complex structure at the heart of our galaxy. The results will be presented by Marina Rejkuba at the European Week of Astronomy and Space Science (EWASS) in Liverpool on Tuesday, April 3.
:: First age-map of the heart of the Milky WayThe first large-scale age-map of the Milky Way shows that a period of star formation lasting around 4 billion years created the complex structure at the heart of our galaxy.
:: First age-map of the heart of the Milky WayThe first large-scale age-map of the Milky Way shows that a period of star formation lasting around 4 billion years created the complex structure at the heart of our galaxy.
:: First an alga, then a squid, enigmatic fossil is actually a fishA fossil slab discovered in Kansas 70 years ago and twice misidentified — first as a green alga and then as a cephalopod — has been reinterpreted as the preserved remains of a large cartilaginous fish, the group that includes sharks and rays. In a study published in the Journal of Paleontology, American Museum of Natural History researchers describe the fishy characteristics of the animal, which
:: First an alga, then a squid, enigmatic fossil is actually a fishA fossil slab discovered in Kansas 70 years ago and twice misidentified — first as a green alga and then as a cephalopod — has been reinterpreted as the preserved remains of a large cartilaginous fish, the group that includes sharks and rays. Researchers now describe the fishy characteristics of the animal, which lived between 70-85 million years ago.
:: First an alga, then a squid, enigmatic fossil is actually a fishA fossil slab discovered in Kansas 70 years ago and twice misidentified — first as a green alga and then as a cephalopod — has been reinterpreted as the preserved remains of a large cartilaginous fish, the group that includes sharks and rays. Researchers now describe the fishy characteristics of the animal, which lived between 70-85 million years ago.
:: First an alga, then a squid, enigmatic fossil is actually a fishA fossil slab discovered in Kansas 70 years ago and twice misidentified—first as a green alga and then as a cephalopod—has been reinterpreted as the preserved remains of a large cartilaginous fish, the group that includes sharks and rays. In a study published in the Journal of Paleontology, American Museum of Natural History researchers describe the fishy characteristics of the animal, which lived
:: First direct observations of methane's increasing greenhouse effect at the Earth's surfaceScientists have directly measured the increasing greenhouse effect of methane at the Earth's surface for the first time. A research team from the U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) tracked a rise in the warming effect of methane – one of the most important greenhouse gases for the Earth's atmosphere – over a 10-year period at a DOE field observation si
:: First direct observations of methane's increasing greenhouse effect at the Earth's surfaceScientists have directly measured the increasing greenhouse effect of methane at the Earth's surface for the first time. A research team from the US Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) tracked a rise in the warming effect of methane — one of the most important greenhouse gases for the Earth's atmosphere — over a 10-year period at a DOE field observation si
:: First direct observations of methane's increasing greenhouse effect at the Earth's surfaceScientists have directly measured the increasing greenhouse effect of methane at the Earth's surface for the first time. A research team has tracked a rise in the warming effect of methane – one of the most important greenhouse gases for the Earth's atmosphere – over a 10-year period.
:: First European database for secondary raw materialsIn January 2018 the first pan-European database for secondary raw materials, including many "critical" ones, went online. Ever since, we have known more about which raw material depots reside in cars, batteries and electronic devices sold, used and stored in the 28 EU countries – and ultimately recycled or disposed of. Empa played a key role in the ProSUM project.
:: First genetic evidence of ongoing mating between 2 distinct species of guenon monkeysA new study of guenon monkeys in Gombe National Park is the first to provide genetic evidence of ongoing mating between two distinct species. These monkeys have successfully been producing hybrid offspring for hundreds maybe even thousands of years. Prior studies have suggested that the different physical characteristics of these monkeys keeps them from interbreeding. So, if their faces don't matc
:: First genetic evidence of ongoing mating between 2 distinct species of guenon monkeysA new study of guenon monkeys in Gombe National Park is the first to provide genetic evidence of ongoing mating between two distinct species. These monkeys have successfully been producing hybrid offspring for hundreds maybe even thousands of years. Prior studies have suggested that the different physical characteristics of these monkeys keeps them from interbreeding. So, if their faces don't matc
:: First genetic evidence of ongoing mating between two distinct species of guenon monkeysA researcher from Florida Atlantic University is the first to document that two genetically distinct species of guenon monkeys inhabiting Gombe National Park in Tanzania, Africa, have been successfully mating and producing hybrid offspring for hundreds maybe even thousands of years. Her secret weapon? Poop.
:: First global carbon dioxide maps produced by Chinese observation satelliteAn Earth observation satellite called TanSat has produced its first global carbon dioxide maps. TanSat was launched by a collaborative team of researchers in China, and these maps are the first steps to provide global carbon dioxide measurements for future climate change research. The maps, based on data collected in April and July 2017, are published in the latest edition of the journal Advances
:: First global carbon dioxide maps produced by Chinese observation satelliteAn Earth observation satellite called TanSat has produced its first global carbon dioxide maps. TanSat was launched by a collaborative team of researchers in China, and these maps are the first steps to provide global carbon dioxide measurements for future climate change research. The maps, based on data collected in April and July 2017, are published in the latest edition of the journal Advances
:: First global carbon dioxide maps produced by Chinese observation satelliteAn Earth observation satellite, called TanSat, has produced its first global carbon dioxide maps. TanSat was launched by a collaborative team of researchers in China, and these maps are the first steps for the satellite to provide global carbon dioxide measurements for future climate change research.
:: First long-term study finds half trillion dollars spent on HIV/AIDSSpending on HIV/AIDS globally between 2000 and 2015 totaled more than half a trillion dollars, according to a new scientific study, the first comprehensive analysis of funding for the disease.
:: First long-term study finds half trillion dollars spent on HIV/AIDSSpending on HIV/AIDS globally between 2000 and 2015 totaled more than half a trillion dollars, according to a new scientific study, the first comprehensive analysis of funding for the disease.
:: 'First luxury space hotel' plans to offer zero gravity living – for $792,000 a nightSelf-described ‘serial entrepreneur’ behind the Aurora Station says it is selling the astronaut experience and plans to open in 2021 A Houston-based company said this week it plans to open the “first luxury hotel in space” by late 2021. Orion Span ’s compact Aurora Station – at 35ft-by-14ft its interior will be comparable to that of a Gulfstream jet, the company said – is projected to accommodate
:: First real-world studies report glecaprevir/pibrentasvir to be effective and well tolerated in chronic HCV infectionStudies conducted in Italy and Germany confirm the effectiveness and safety of glecaprevir/pibrentasvir in patients with chronic hepatitis C virus infection, with viral suppression rates similar to those observed in clinical trials.
:: First seeds of kidney cancer sown in adolescenceThe earliest critical genetic changes that can lead to kidney cancer have been mapped by scientists. The first key genetic change occurs in childhood or adolescence, and the resulting cells follow a consistent path to progress into kidney cancer four or five decades later, scientists from the Wellcome Sanger Institute and their collaborators have found. Insights from the study present an opportuni
:: First steps of translocation elucidated
:: First total penis and scrotum transplantMany soldiers returning from combat bear visible scars, or even lost limbs, caused by blasts from improvised explosive devices, or IEDs. However, some servicemen also return with debilitating hidden injuries — the loss of all or part of their genitals. Now, the reconstructive surgery team that performed the country's first bilateral arm transplant in a wounded warrior has successfully performed t
:: First-ever combustion experiment with X-raysScientists have made an historic first with its experiment in a gas turbine combustor using X-rays. The data will help advance gas turbine engine designs for higher power density and efficiency, scientists said.
:: First-in-human clinical trial of new targeted therapy drug reports promising responses for multiple cancersA phase I, first-in-human study reveals for the first time, an investigational drug that is effective and safe for patients with cancers caused by an alteration in the receptor tyrosine kinase known as RET. The drug appears to be promising as a potential therapy for RET-driven cancers, such as medullary and papillary thyroid, non-small cell lung, colorectal and bile duct cancers, which have been h
:: First-in-human clinical trial of new targeted therapy drug reports promising responses for multipleA phase I, first-in-human study led by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center reveals for the first time, an investigational drug that is effective and safe for patients with cancers caused by an alteration in the receptor tyrosine kinase known as RET. The drug appears to be promising as a potential therapy for RET-driven cancers, such as medullary and papillary thyroid, non-small cell
:: Fish have ears, so man-made noise threatens their survivalAn 'acoustic fog' from motorboat noise, underwater construction and other man-made marine sounds can threaten the survival of fish and their ability to communicate with each other, research has found.
:: Fishing 'nomads': corralling carp on China's Thousand Island LakeOn a clear sunny morning in eastern China, the surface of Qiandao Lake boils with tens of thousands of thrashing carp as they are swept into the nets of fisherman like Ye Zhiqing.
:: Fit for porpoise: Gene changes made 'river pig' uniqueChina's critically endangered Yangtze River porpoise is a distinct species, meaning it cannot interbreed with other porpoise types to pass on its DNA, a major analysis of the creature's genome revealed on Tuesday.
:: Five ivory objects that will be exempt from a proposed trade banWhen Michael Gove first called for responses from the public to his plan to ban ivory sales back in October 2017, the environment secretary said a ban would "put the UK front and centre of global efforts to end the insidious trade in ivory".
:: Five new blanket-hermit crab species described 130 years later from the PacificAt the turn of the twentieth century, two independent marine scientists—JR Henderson in 1888, and A Alcock in 1899, described two unusual blanket-hermit crabs from the Indo-West Pacific.
:: Five new blanket-hermit crab species described 130 years later from the PacificUnlike most hermit crabs, the blanket-hermit crab does not use empty shells for protection, and instead lives symbiotically with a sea anemone. The crab uses the anemone to cover its soft abdomen, and can pull the anemone's tissue over its head to protect itself whenever necessary. Since 1888, this crab had been considered a unique species until a research team recently described five new ones and
:: Five new blanket-hermit crab species described 130 years later from the PacificUnlike most hermit crabs, the blanket-hermit crab does not use empty shells for protection, and instead lives symbiotically with a sea anemone. The crab uses the anemone to cover its soft abdomen, and can pull the anemone's tissue over its head to protect itself whenever necessary. Since 1888, this crab had been considered a unique species until a research team recently described five new ones and
:: Five rad and random items for a fun night inGadgets The end-of-week dispatch from PopSci's commerce editor. Vol. 44. Throughout the week I spend hours scouring the web for things that are ingenious or clever or ridiculously cheap.
:: Five rad and random products I found this weekGadgets The end-of-week dispatch from PopSci's commerce editor. Vol. 45. My job is to find cool stuff. Throughout the week I spend hours scouring the web for things that are ingenious or clever or ridiculously cheap. Often times, these…
:: Five ways to communicate better – and influence peopleFrom thinking on your feet in job interviews to negotiating with children, here are some top tips to up your conversational game Whether it’s Michel Barnier and David Davis talking themselves to a standstill in Brexit negotiations, or the impending face-off between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un, the vexed topic of good – and bad – communication is on our minds. But is there a way to make your conv
:: Five ways to communicate better – and influence peopleFrom thinking on your feet in job interviews to negotiating with children, here are some top tips to up your conversational game Whether it’s Michel Barnier and David Davis talking themselves to a standstill in Brexit negotiations, or the impending face-off between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un, the vexed topic of good – and bad – communication is on our minds. But is there a way to make your conv
:: Five ways to help cancer patients avoid the emergency roomUnnecessary emergency department visits and hospitalizations are debilitating for patients with cancer and far too common — and costly — for the United States health care system. To reverse the trend, researchers at the Abramson Cancer Center, the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, and the Wharton School, all at the University of Pennsylvania, have identified the five best practices to
:: Five-dimensional imaging of freezing emulsions with solute effectsThe interaction of objects with a moving solidification front is a common feature of many industrial and natural processes such as metal processing, the growth of single crystals, the cryopreservation of cells, or the formation of sea ice. Interaction of solidification fronts with objects leads to different outcomes, from total rejection of the objects to their complete engulfment. We imaged the
:: Fjernvarmekunder betaler regningen for udbredt rentefidusKonkrete millionregninger er godkendt, og flere venter. Men det kunne være stoppet helt i 2012, mener ekspert.
:: Flare-responsive hydrogel developed to treat arthritisBWH bioengineers and physicians team up to develop a better delivery system for getting anti-inflammatory therapies to the sites where they are needed most.
:: Flare-responsive hydrogel developed to treat arthritisBWH bioengineers and physicians team up to develop a better delivery system for getting anti-inflammatory therapies to the sites where they are needed most.
:: Flat math and reading results in national report cardThe results of the latest Nation's Report Card are in and the news isn't good.
:: Flavins keep a handy helper in their pocketFreiburg researchers show for the first time in detail how a flavin-containing enzyme interacts with oxygen.
:: Flavins keep a handy helper in their pocketResearchers show for the first time in detail how a flavin-containing enzyme interacts with oxygen.
:: Flavivirus internalization is regulated by a size-dependent endocytic pathway [Microbiology]Flaviviruses enter host cells through the process of clathrin-mediated endocytosis, and the spectrum of host factors required for this process are incompletely understood. Here we found that lymphocyte antigen 6 locus E (LY6E) promotes the internalization of multiple flaviviruses, including West Nile virus, Zika virus, and dengue virus. Perhaps surprisingly,…
:: Flavivirus internalization is regulated by a size-dependent endocytic pathway [Microbiology]Flaviviruses enter host cells through the process of clathrin-mediated endocytosis, and the spectrum of host factors required for this process are incompletely understood. Here we found that lymphocyte antigen 6 locus E (LY6E) promotes the internalization of multiple flaviviruses, including West Nile virus, Zika virus, and dengue virus. Perhaps surprisingly,…
:: Flaxseed-like particles can now grow bone, cartilage tissues for humansHuman stem cells have shown potential in medicine as they can transform into various specialized cell types such as bone and cartilage cells. The current approach to obtain such specialized cells is to subject stem cells to specialized instructive protein molecules known as growth factors. However, use of growth factors in the human body can generate harmful effects including unwanted tissue growt
:: Flaxseed-like particles can now grow bone, cartilage tissues for humansHuman stem cells have shown potential in medicine as they can transform into various specialized cell types such as bone and cartilage cells. The current approach to obtain such specialized cells is to subject stem cells to specialized instructive protein molecules known as growth factors. However, use of growth factors in the human body can generate harmful effects including unwanted tissue growt
:: Fleets of compact e-vehicles could help battle air pollutionLightweight electric mini-cars could soon be a common sight on the streets of Europe's cities thanks to longer-lasting batteries, tilting and stackable design, and modular components to bring down the cost of mass production.
:: Flere besparelser på Aarhus Universitetshospital kan koste 150 stillingerStørre besparelser i forbindelse med udflytningen af Aarhus Universitetshospital kan betyde, at yderligere 150-200 stillinger skal nedlægges.
:: Flere besparelser på Aarhus Universitetshospital kan koste 150 stillingerStørre besparelser i forbindelse med udflytningen af Aarhus Universitetshospital kan betyde, at yderligere 150-200 stillinger skal nedlægges.
:: Flere børn bliver vaccineretHøjere tilslutning til vaccinerne i børnevaccinationsprogrammet glæder sundhedsministeren.
:: Flere patienter med alvorligt mavesår har brug for akut ambulancePatienter med blødende mavesår får dårligere akut hjælp med den hurtigste ambulance end f.eks. patienter med brystsmerter eller traumepatienter – selv om 30-dagesdødeligheden er lige så høj
:: Flere VPN-tjenester lover anonymitet, men overholder det ikkeStik imod hvad der fremgår af brugerbetingelserne, så overvåger eller logger hver 5. VPN-tjeneste i en undersøgelse brugerne.
:: Flere VPN-tjenester lover anonymitet, men overholder det ikkeStik imod hvad der fremgår af brugerbetingelserne, så overvåger eller logger hver 5. VPN-tjeneste i en undersøgelse brugerne.
:: Flesh-eating ulcer spreading rapidly in AustraliaBuruli ulcer cases surging and now at epidemic proportions in parts of Victoria, researchers say A severe tissue-destroying ulcer once rare in Australia is rapidly spreading and is now at epidemic proportions in regions of Victoria, prompting infectious diseases experts to call for urgent research into how it is contracted and spread. In an article published in the Medical Journal of Australia (M
:: Flies cool themselves down by constantly blowing bubbles of spitBlowflies repeatedly blow bubbles of saliva, which look like brown bubble gum – and it turns out this odd behaviour helps them keep cool
:: Flight of the future: UC students, faculty create innovative, internationally recognized technology for BoeingAir travel can be a pretty disconnected experience. Often times passengers are left without typical phone and internet capabilities and a limited choice in entertainment options to pass the time. Meanwhile, flight attendants are stretched too thin to cater to the needs of many travelers, from safety instructions to drink orders.
:: Flight paths of bees and cuckoos could bring savings to airlinesThe flight routes of passenger aircraft are generally well established. In practice, unforeseen factors, mainly related to the weather, often force pilots to cover more kilometres than anticipated. A Polish-Colombian team of scientists and engineers, inspired by the behaviour of insects and birds, has developed software that allows real-time rational modification of flight routes. The system showe
:: Flint Activist Wins Major Environmental PrizeLeeAnne Walters demanded action from local officials, confronting them with bottles of discolored water. They dismissed her for months. She meticulously documented lead levels in Flint homes. (Image credit: Michael Gleason/The Goldman Environmental Prize)
:: Flipboard's Answer to Fake News: More Human CurationThe news aggregator is focusing on human curation at a time when people distrust the news.
:: Flipping the classroom approach in public health — does student performance improve?A study analyzed the traditional model of education versus the flipped classroom model — where pre-recorded lectures are viewed outside of the classroom and in-person class time is devoted to interactive exercises, discussions, and group projects. The results showed there were no statistically significant differences in test scores or students' assessments of the flipped classes. However, student
:: Flipping the classroom approach in public health — does student performance improve?A study analyzed the traditional model of education versus the flipped classroom model — where pre-recorded lectures are viewed outside of the classroom and in-person class time is devoted to interactive exercises, discussions, and group projects. The results showed there were no statistically significant differences in test scores or students' assessments of the flipped classes. However, student
:: Flipping the classroom approach in public health — does student performance improve?A study analyzed the traditional model of education versus the flipped classroom model — where pre-recorded lectures are viewed outside of the classroom and in-person class time is devoted to interactive exercises, discussions, and group projects. The results showed there were no statistically significant differences in test scores or students' assessments of the flipped classes. However, student
:: Flipping the classroom approach in public health — does student performance improve?A study analyzed the traditional model of education versus the flipped classroom model — where pre-recorded lectures are viewed outside of the classroom and in-person class time is devoted to interactive exercises, discussions, and group projects. The results showed there were no statistically significant differences in test scores or students' assessments of the flipped classes. However, student
:: Flipping the classroom approach in public health—does student performance improve?A study conducted at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health analyzed the traditional model of education versus an increasingly popular approach to learning in the health sciences fields—the flipped classroom model—where pre-recorded lectures are viewed outside of the classroom and in-person class time is devoted to interactive exercises, discussions, and group projects. The results
:: Flipping the classroom approach in public health—does student performance improve?A study conducted at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health analyzed the traditional model of education versus an increasingly popular approach to learning in the health sciences fields—the flipped classroom model—where pre-recorded lectures are viewed outside of the classroom and in-person class time is devoted to interactive exercises, discussions, and group projects. The results
:: Flood risk denial in US coastal communitiesCultural anthropologist David Casagrande along with his colleagues are working to identify flood-prone locations, key individuals, and intervention strategies that lead to community-based mitigation in US coastal communities. He will present some of his findings at The annual meeting of the Society for Applied Anthropology (SFAA) in Philadelphia next week in a session called 'Sustainable Futures o
:: Flood risk denial in US coastal communitiesCultural anthropologists are working to identify flood-prone locations, key individuals, and intervention strategies that lead to community-based mitigation in US coastal communities.
:: Flood risk denial in US coastal communitiesRising sea levels have worsened the destruction that routine tidal flooding causes in the nation's coastal communities. On the U.S. mainland, communities in Louisiana, Florida and Maryland are most at risk.
:: FluMining social media to predict outbreaks — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Fluctuations uncover a distinct class of traveling waves [Physics]Epidemics, flame propagation, and cardiac rhythms are classic examples of reaction–diffusion waves that describe a switch from one alternative state to another. Only two types of waves are known: pulled, driven by the leading edge, and pushed, driven by the bulk of the wave. Here, we report a distinct class…
:: Fluctuations uncover a distinct class of traveling waves [Physics]Epidemics, flame propagation, and cardiac rhythms are classic examples of reaction–diffusion waves that describe a switch from one alternative state to another. Only two types of waves are known: pulled, driven by the leading edge, and pushed, driven by the bulk of the wave. Here, we report a distinct class…
:: Fly with individually air-conditioned seatsIn cooperation with its partner Gentherm, Fraunhofer has developed an air-conditioned business class seat (Aviation Double Seat). The seat features a combination of seat ventilation by means of fans and thermal regulation by seat heating. This leads to an optimal temperature control of the seat surface as well as a continuous moisture removal. The result is a permanently comfortable, dry climate o
:: Flying insects tell tales of long-distance migrationsResearchers are asking big questions about animal movements and pest control by tracking tiny insects in flight.
:: Flying insects tell tales of long-distance migrationsResearchers are asking big questions about animal movements and pest control by tracking tiny insects in flight.
:: Flykaptajn fortæller: Svært at nødlande med eksploderet motor og 469 om bordKaptajnen på Qantas Flight 32 fortæller om en dramatiske nødlanding med A380 i 2010.
:: FlyNYON Helicopter Crash: Inside the Safety Issues of the Fatal FlightI was a passenger onboard a companion flight on March 11. Locked to the downed craft, the victims didn't stand a chance.
:: FlyNYON Helicopter Crash: Inside the Safety Issues of the Fatal FlightI was a passenger onboard a companion flight on March 11. Locked to the downed craft, the victims didn't stand a chance.
:: FN er klar til at sætte droner ind i kampen mod zikaPå kun fem minutter kan én drone sprede 50.000 sterile myg over 20 hektar, viser vellykket test af ny bekæmpelsesmetode.
:: Focusing in on herpesvirus
:: Focusing in on herpesvirus
:: Folding, Cutting and Crumpling GrapheneFolding, Cutting and Crumpling Graphene Before learning what can be done with graphene, we need to know what can be done to graphene. Origami_spring.jpg An origami spring made using a single piece of paper. Image credits: Jason7825 via Wikimedia Rights information: CC BY-SA 1.0 Technology Monday, April 9, 2018 – 13:15 Yuen Yiu, Staff Writer (Inside Science) — Graphene has long been touted as the
:: Folketinget overvejer at lukke helt for politiets adgang til genom-dataPartierne bag National Genom Center drøfter for tiden, om Politiets mulighed for at få adgang til oplysninger skal inddæmmes eller helt lukkes.
:: Foodborne illness caused by common agricultural practice, casts doubts on biocidal product labelingChlorine, commonly used in the agriculture industry to decontaminate fresh produce, can make foodborne pathogens undetectable, according to new research published in mBio, an open-access journal of the American Society for Microbiology. The study may help explain outbreaks of Salmonella enterica and Listeria monocytogenes among produce in recent years.
:: Foodborne illness caused by common agricultural practice, casts doubts on biocidal product labelingChlorine, commonly used in the agriculture industry to decontaminate fresh produce, can make foodborne pathogens undetectable, according to new research published in mBio, an open-access journal of the American Society for Microbiology. The study may help explain outbreaks of Salmonella enterica and Listeria monocytogenes among produce in recent years.
:: Foodborne illness caused by common agricultural practice, casts doubts on biocidal product labelingChlorine, commonly used in the agriculture industry to decontaminate fresh produce, can make foodborne pathogens undetectable, according to new research published in mBio, an open-access journal of the American Society for Microbiology. The study may help explain outbreaks of Salmonella enterica and Listeria monocytogenes among produce in recent years.
:: Foodborne illness caused by common agricultural practice, casts doubts on biocidal product labelingChlorine, commonly used in the agriculture industry to decontaminate fresh produce, can make foodborne pathogens undetectable, according to new research published in mBio, an open-access journal of the American Society for Microbiology. The study may help explain outbreaks of Salmonella enterica and Listeria monocytogenes among produce in recent years.
:: Foodborne illness caused by common agricultural practice, casts doubts on biocidal product labelingChlorine, commonly used in the agriculture industry to decontaminate fresh produce, can make foodborne pathogens undetectable, according to new research. The study may help explain outbreaks of Salmonella enterica and Listeria monocytogenes among produce in recent years.
:: Foodborne illness caused by common agricultural practice, casts doubts on biocidal product labelingChlorine, commonly used in the agriculture industry to decontaminate fresh produce, can make foodborne pathogens undetectable, according to new research. The study may help explain outbreaks of Salmonella enterica and Listeria monocytogenes among produce in recent years.
:: Footballers' frequent transfers leave their wives and children feeling lonelyProfessional footballers' frequent transfers to new clubs leave their wives and children feel isolated and lonely as they move around the country, research says.
:: Footquakes': Messi really does make the Earth trembleIt's a scientific fact: when living football legends Neymar or Lionel Messi scores a goal, the Earth moves and the ground shakes.
:: Footsteps to preventing fallsOne of four elderly persons falls every year in the United States. With more than 37 million hospitalizations every year, roughly one million falls occur in hospitals and can lead to serious injury and even death. Patients often fall while trying to get out of bed or when they walk for longer than they are able. Nurses can't constantly monitor individual patients because of the number of patients
:: Footsteps to preventing fallsOne of four elderly persons falls every year in the United States. With more than 37 million hospitalizations every year, roughly one million falls occur in hospitals and can lead to serious injury and even death. Patients often fall while trying to get out of bed or when they walk for longer than they are able. Nurses can't constantly monitor individual patients because of the number of patients
:: For 50 Years, Deep-Water Trawls Likely Caught More Fish Than Anyone ThoughtUsing historical data and estimates from deep-sea trawls that drag nets along the ocean floor, researchers estimate that millions of tons of catch have gone unreported in the last 50 years. (Image credit: Monty Rakusen/Getty Images/Cultura RF)
:: For a better influenza vaccine, focus on the neglected 'N'In the April 5, 2018, issue of the journal Cell, researchers push for greater emphasis on the neglected viral-surface influenza protein neuraminidase. For decades, flu vaccines have concentrated on hemagglutinin. The authors maintain that a focus on neuraminidase could lower infection rates and lessen severity.
:: For a better influenza vaccine, focus on the neglected 'N'In the April 5, 2018, issue of the journal Cell, researchers push for greater emphasis on the neglected viral-surface influenza protein neuraminidase. For decades, flu vaccines have concentrated on hemagglutinin. The authors maintain that a focus on neuraminidase could lower infection rates and lessen severity.
:: For aggressive breast cancer in the brain, researchers clarify immune responseIn a preliminary study presented at the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2018 in Chicago, researchers from the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center revealed findings for what kind of immune response the body is staging against triple negative breast cancer that has spread to the brain. They hope they can use these findings to improve patient responses to drugs that wor
:: For aggressive breast cancer in the brain, researchers clarify immune responseIn a preliminary study presented at the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2018 in Chicago, researchers from the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center revealed findings for what kind of immune response the body is staging against triple negative breast cancer that has spread to the brain. They hope they can use these findings to improve patient responses to drugs that wor
:: For fewer cast-related ailments in dogs, researchers find taller casts a better fitDogs fitted with longer casts for hind-leg injuries or ailments should see fewer pressure sores and soft tissue complications than dogs with shorter casts, said Morris Animal Foundation-funded researchers at Colorado State University's Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
:: For fewer cast-related ailments in dogs, researchers find taller casts a better fitDogs fitted with longer casts for hind-leg injuries or ailments should see fewer pressure sores and soft tissue complications than dogs with shorter casts, said Morris Animal Foundation-funded researchers at Colorado State University's Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
:: For heavy lifting, use exoskeletons with cautionYou can wear an exoskeleton, but it won't turn you into a superhero. In the journal Applied Ergonomics, researchers report that that a commercially available exoskeleton relieved stress on the arms just as it was supposed to — but it increased stress on the back by more than 50 percent.
:: For heavy lifting, use exoskeletons with cautionYou can wear an exoskeleton, but it won't turn you into a superhero. Researchers report that that a commercially available exoskeleton relieved stress on the arms just as it was supposed to — but it increased stress on the back by more than 50 percent.
:: For Male Flies, Pleasure Comes with EjaculationFor Male Flies, Pleasure Comes with Ejaculation Studying fly sex may lead to a better understanding of addiction in humans. redfruitfly.jpg Image credits: Avi Jacob, BIU Microscopy unit Rights information: Credit Required Creature Thursday, April 19, 2018 – 12:30 Marcus Woo, Contributor (Inside Science) — Birds do it. Bees do it. And, of course, humans do it. Sex is almost universal, and most an
:: For nuclear weapons reduction, a way to verify without revealingIn past negotiations aimed at reducing the arsenals of the world's nuclear superpowers, chiefly the U.S. and Russia, a major sticking point has been the verification process: How do you prove that real bombs and nuclear devices—not just replicas—have been destroyed, without revealing closely held secrets about the design of those weapons?
:: For nuclear weapons reduction, a way to verify without revealingMIT researchers have found a new way of verifying nuclear weapons reduction agreements without revealing secret information, using a physical cryptographic key and nuclear resonant phenomena.
:: For One Fine-Dining Chef, Cutting Food Waste Saves The Planet And The Bottom LineAfter nearly going bankrupt, chef Tim Ma cut costs by cooking creatively with every last bit of ingredients. Some dishes born of frugality have become favorites at his acclaimed D.C. restaurant. (Image credit: Becky Harlan/NPR)
:: For racial minority adolescents, cigarette and alcohol use linked to suicidalityExamining more than 20 years of national data for US adolescents, a research team led by Andrew Subica at the University of California, Riverside reports that adolescents have high prevalence of alcohol, cigarette, and marijuana use, and concerning rates of suicide-related thoughts and behaviors. The data show that among U.S. adolescents in ninth to 12th grades, 75 percent had used alcohol, 58 per
:: For racial minority adolescents, cigarette and alcohol use linked to suicidalityExamining more than 20 years of national data for US adolescents, a research team led by Andrew Subica at the University of California, Riverside reports that adolescents have high prevalence of alcohol, cigarette, and marijuana use, and concerning rates of suicide-related thoughts and behaviors. The data show that among U.S. adolescents in ninth to 12th grades, 75 percent had used alcohol, 58 per
:: For repeat-spawning steelhead, more than once is worth the risksNew research shows steelhead trout that spawn repeatedly have greater than double the lifetime reproductive success of fish that spawn a single time, the benefit for making the daunting journey to sea more than once.
:: For the booze business, going green is a matter of survivalTechnology Sustainable rum? I’ll drink to that! Don Q, Patrón, and Castello Banfi wine are just a few of the alcoholic beverage brands committed to sustainable production.
:: For the COGNEURO layman, here is a podcast about the neurochemicals involved in love!submitted by /u/Collette0gq2h [link] [comments]
:: For the first time, researchers place an electron in a dual state—neither freed nor boundAtoms are composed of electrons moving around a central nucleus to which they are bound. The electrons can also be torn away via the powerful electric field of a laser, overcoming the confining force of their nucleus. A half-century ago, the theorist Walter Henneberger wondered if it were possible to use a laser field to free an electron from its atom without removing it from the nucleus. Many sci
:: For thousands of years, humans slept in two shifts. Should we do it again?Researchers believe that the practice of sleeping through the whole night didn’t really take hold until just a few hundred years ago. Read More
:: Forbud mod kamprobotter kræver en katastrofeUdbredelsen af autonome kamprobotter på slagmarken tegner til at blive afgjort af i hvor høj grad vi accepterer antallet af civile tab dræbt af algoritmer og AI.
:: Forensic science: the tip of the iceberg?Forensic science is nowhere near as robust and reliable as many people think We all want to live in a world where there is justice; where wrongs are righted, where the system is trustworthy and just works. But we have seen a growing body of reports that raise questions about that system. I was particularly challenged when I started doing research that was based on a murder case tried in 2002, whi
:: Forest plants on the edge of existence in tropical AfricaTropical rain forests are one of the most biologically diverse habitats on the planet but description of flora and fauna and understanding of their evolutionary history are far from complete. As they are a source of sustainable resources including potential pharmaceuticals, cuisine and timber, there is an increasing need for assessing global biodiversity changes.
:: Forestalling a Fatal DecisionSocial scientists have begun to close in on new ways to stop people from taking their own lives — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Forget tech's bad bros: Stanford, Berkeley boost female computing gradsMore and more women are getting computer science and electrical engineering degrees from the Bay Area's two elite universities, a goal U.S. colleges have been pursuing for decades. But in the midst of the #MeToo era's focus on sexual misconduct, harassment and gender discrimination in tech, some of these young women say they're worried about what their future workplace holds.
:: Fork this: What an unprecedented court battle says about the future of cryptocurrencyA new class action suit seeks a court-ordered “rescue fork” to recover $170 million in lost funds.
:: Formandsskifte i Dansk Selskab for PatientsikkerhedKarin Friis Bach (Rad.) afløser Ulla Astman (S) som formand for Dansk Selskab for Patientsikkerhed
:: Formation of supercontinents and strength of ocean tidesThe cyclic strengthening and weakening of ocean tides over tens of millions of years is likely linked to another, longer cycle: the formation of Earth's supercontinents every 400 to 600 million years, according a new study.
:: Former Cambridge Analytica chief ducks fresh grillingFormer Cambridge Analytica boss Alexander Nix has refused to appear for a second grilling by British lawmakers, the MPs' scrutiny panel investigating him said Tuesday.
:: Former Cambridge Analytica chief ducks fresh grillingFormer Cambridge Analytica boss Alexander Nix has refused to appear for a second grilling by British lawmakers, the MPs' scrutiny panel investigating him said Tuesday.
:: Former regulator under Obama says more than 1,000 ICOs are not following the lawGary Gensler, now a lecturer at MIT, says some popular cryptocurrencies should be regulated as securities.
:: Formidable duo: Protective effect of CD9 and CD81 in COPD and accelerated agingChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease of accelerated lung aging, but the mechanism remains unclear. Osaka University-centered researchers studied the aging-like phenotype and its underlying mechanisms in a COPD mouse model. Double deletion of tetraspanins CD9 and CD81 in epithelial cells downregulated expression of the protein SIRT. As SIRT1 is a key molecule that protects agai
:: Formidable duo: Protective effect of CD9 and CD81 in COPD and accelerated agingChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease of accelerated lung aging, but the mechanism remains unclear. Researchers studied the aging-like phenotype and its underlying mechanisms in a COPD mouse model. Double deletion of tetraspanins CD9 and CD81 in epithelial cells downregulated expression of the protein SIRT. As SIRT1 is a key molecule that protects against various lifestyle-rela
:: Forsker bag dansk rumprojekt: 'Jeg håber ikke, raketten springer i luften'Torsten Neubart har ventet i 20 år på at sende sin baby afsted til rummet. Nu sker det i aften.
:: Forskere arbejder igen med LSD og svampeDepression, angst, OCD og hovedpine kan måske afhjælpes af psykedeliske stoffer.
:: Forskere graver i ‘lyd- angreb’ på amerikanske diplomaterSkyldes symptomer hos amerikanske diplomater i Cuba målrettede lyd- eller mikrobølgevåben, massehysteri, intermodulationsforvrængning eller fårekyllinger? Forskerne har flere bud, og den amerikanske ambassade kører stadig med minimal bemanding.
:: Forskere undersøger om prutter påvirker børns indlæringBørn er særlig udsatte for dårligt indeklima, når de sover, fordi deres hjerner ikke er fuldt udviklede.
:: Forskere undersøger søvnmangel: Hvad gør det ved nybagte mødre?Forskere fra Oxford og Aarhus Universitet skal undersøge, hvordan manglen på søvn påvirker hjernen.
:: Forskere: Alt gær stammer fra KinaNy undersøgelse tyder på , at gær oprindeligt opstod i Østasien.
:: Forskere: Alt gær stammer fra KinaNy undersøgelse tyder på , at gær oprindeligt opstod i Østasien.
:: Forskning: Floorball styrker helbredet hos ældreMotionsfloorball styrker knogler og mindsker risikoen for diabetes hos ældre, viser undersøgelse. Det kan også gælde andre typer holdspil, siger forsker.
:: Forskning: Floorball styrker helbredet hos ældreMotionsfloorball styrker knogler og mindsker risikoen for diabetes hos ældre, viser undersøgelse. Det kan også gælde andre typer holdspil, siger forsker.
:: Forskning: Hjernerystelse kan give demens i alderdommenPatientforening håber, at nyt studie kan føre til en hurtigere behandling af hovedskader.
:: Forskning: Screening af udsatte familier fejlerForebyggelse, der skal hjælpe udsatte familier, virker ikke efter hensigten. Det viser ét af de forskningsprojekter, der er blandt finalisterne ved PhD Cup 2018.
:: Forslag: Sluse skal løfte skibe over LangebroEn arkitekt og to ingeniører mente i 1930 at have fundet den optimale løsning på, at Langebro ustandseligt måtte åbne og lukke for skibene i Københavns havn: Med »et efter danske forhold Storværk af Ingeniørkunst« foreslog de at bygge et sluseværk, der løftede skibene henover broens vejbaner og s…
:: Fossil study sheds light on ancient butterfly wing colorsPioneering new research has given an illuminating new insight into the metallic, iridescent colors found on the earliest known ancestors of moths and butterflies, which inhabited the Earth almost 200 million years ago.
:: Fossil study sheds light on ancient butterfly wing colorsPioneering new research has given an illuminating new insight into the metallic, iridescent colors found on the earliest known ancestors of moths and butterflies, which inhabited the Earth almost 200 million years ago.
:: Fossilized algae hold promise for improved food safety testingResearchers have used the fossilized remains of algae to take a key step toward being able to more sensitively detect harmful contaminants in food.
:: Fossilized algae hold promise for improved food safety testingResearchers have used the fossilized remains of algae to take a key step toward being able to more sensitively detect harmful contaminants in food.
:: Fossilized Brains Called into Question, Might be MicrobesAuthors of a new study suggest that 520-million-year-old structures, previously identified as the brains of ancient arthropods, are instead preserved microbial biofilms.
:: Fossils sparked Charles Darwin’s imaginationDarwin’s Fossils recounts how finding extinct species in South America helped Charles Darwin develop his theory of evolution.
:: Fossils sparked Charles Darwin’s imaginationDarwin’s Fossils recounts how finding extinct species in South America helped Charles Darwin develop his theory of evolution.
:: Found: A new form of DNA in our cellsIn a world first, Australian researchers have identified a new DNA structure — called the i-motif — inside cells. A twisted 'knot' of DNA, the i-motif has never before been directly seen inside living cells. The new findings, from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, are published today in the leading journal Nature Chemistry.
:: Found: A new form of DNA in our cellsIn a world first, researchers have identified a new DNA structure — called the i-motif — inside cells. A twisted 'knot' of DNA, the i-motif has never before been directly seen inside living cells.
:: Founder of Kenya's iconic 'elephant orphanage' dies aged 83Dame Daphne Sheldrick, a conservationist famous for her work rearing baby elephants in Kenya and fighting for the protection of the species, has died aged 83, her family said Friday.
:: Four innovations that aim to improve the environmentThe Experimental Biology 2018 meeting (EB 2018) will showcase exciting new research aimed at understanding contamination and improving the environment.
:: Four new 'hot Jupiter' exoplanets discoveredFour new "hot Jupiter" extrasolar planets have been detected as part of the Hungarian-made Automated Telescope Network-South (HATSouth) exoplanet survey. The newly found alien worlds are generally similar in size, but vary widely in mass. The discovery is detailed in a paper published April 4 on the arXiv pre-print server.
:: Four Questions Congress Should Actually Ask Mark ZuckerbergMark Zuckerberg FacebookMark Zuckerberg left a lot of questions unanswered before Senate committees on Tuesday. House members might try these more pointed queries when the Facebook CEO appears before them on Wednesday.
:: Four Things the Comey Memos RevealThursday evening, after a long legal battle, the Department of Justice turned over to Congress a set of memos written by FBI Director James Comey about his interactions with Donald Trump. And within about an hour, predictably, the memos had leaked to the press. The documents are a fascinating read: a window into Comey’s mind at the moment of his encounters with the president-elect and then presid
:: Four years of NASA NEOWISE dataNASA's Near-Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (NEOWISE) mission has released its fourth year of survey data. Since the mission was restarted in December 2013, after a period of hibernation, the asteroid- and comet-hunter has completely scanned the skies nearly eight times and has observed and characterized 29,375 objects in four years of operations. This total includes 788 near-Eart
:: Fox rejected an offer from Comcast before Disney buyout: filingMedia giant 21st Century Fox, which was sold to Disney in December, rejected a higher buyout offer from Comcast over fears of regulatory risks, a filing showed Wednesday.
:: Fra linje- til celleproduktion: SDU er klar med 100 millioner til industri 4.0Bløde robotter, ny modulbaseret automationsteknologi og virtual reality er nogle af de centrale teknologier, der skal købes i en ny strategisk industri 4.0-satsning på Syddansk Universitet
:: Fracking can cause social stress in nearby areas, according to researchThe question of opening the Northern Territory and South Australia to fracking has re-ignited concerns about environmental and health impacts.
:: Fragile X is visible in baby brains far before diagnosisBrain differences related to the neurodevelopmental disorder Fragile X are visible well before a diagnosis, which typically happens at age three or later, new research indicates. Researchers used MRIs to show that babies with the neurodevelopmental condition fragile X syndrome had less-developed white matter compared to infants that did not develop the condition. Imaging various sections of white
:: Fragile X is visible in baby brains far before diagnosisBrain differences related to the neurodevelopmental disorder Fragile X are visible well before a diagnosis, which typically happens at age three or later, new research indicates. Researchers used MRIs to show that babies with the neurodevelopmental condition fragile X syndrome had less-developed white matter compared to infants that did not develop the condition. Imaging various sections of white
:: Fragmented U.S. Privacy Rules Leave Large Data Loopholes for Facebook and OthersU.S. companies follow more comprehensive privacy laws in other countries but have little incentive to protect U.S. consumers the same way — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Fraud rap for cryptocurrency promoted by DJ Khaled, MayweatherSEC Centra ICOThe US Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday laid charges over a fraudulent cryptocurrency fundraiser that boxer Floyd Mayweather and rapper DJ Khaled touted on social media.
:: Fraud rap for cryptocurrency promoted by DJ Khaled, MayweatherSEC Centra ICOThe US Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday laid charges over a fraudulent cryptocurrency fundraiser that boxer Floyd Mayweather and rapper DJ Khaled touted on social media.
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:: Free Divers From Southeast Asia Evolved Bigger SpleensThe adaptation gives better endurance to the Bajau people, known as sea nomads, by increasing spleen size and, in turn, boosting the number of oxygenated red blood cells when diving.
:: Freed from a rocky embrace
:: Freed from a rocky embrace
:: Freed from the rocky constraints of bedrock, nitrogen supports lifeWhile nitrogen within terrestrial soils and vegetation has largely been thought to come from the atmosphere, a new study points to a previously underappreciated, additional source: weathered bedrock. Since nitrogen availability dictates plant growth, these findings have important implications for understanding the carbon cycle, in which plants are chiefly involved, and also for global climate chan
:: Freed from the rocky constraints of bedrock, nitrogen supports lifeWhile nitrogen within terrestrial soils and vegetation has largely been thought to come from the atmosphere, a new study points to a previously underappreciated, additional source: weathered bedrock. Since nitrogen availability dictates plant growth, these findings have important implications for understanding the carbon cycle, in which plants are chiefly involved, and also for global climate chan
:: Freeing electrons to better trap themHalf a century ago, Walter Henneberger wondered if it was possible to free an electron from its atom, but still make it stay around the nucleus. Scientists considered it was impossible. For the first time, physicists from UNIGE and MBI managed to control the shape of the laser pulse to keep an electron both free and bound to its nucleus, and were at the same time able to regulate the electronic st
:: 'Free-Range' Parenting's Unfair Double StandardEvery few decades, a new idea emerges about the “right” way to raise children. The 1990s saw the rise of the helicopter parent, those anxious middle- and upper-middle-class mothers and fathers who hover, imagining the worst-case scenario. Their fears led many states to pass laws aimed at keeping kids safe, including statutes that punish parents who leave their children at home alone or unattended
:: 'Free-Range' Parenting's Unfair Double StandardEvery few decades, a new idea emerges about the “right” way to raise children. The 1990s saw the rise of the helicopter parent, those anxious middle- and upper-middle-class mothers and fathers who hover, imagining the worst-case scenario. Their fears led many states to pass laws aimed at keeping kids safe, including statutes that punish parents who leave their children at home alone or unattended
:: Freezing breakthrough offers hope for African wild dogsJames Cook University researchers in Australia have helped develop a new way to save endangered African wild dogs.
:: Freezing breakthrough offers hope for African wild dogsJames Cook University researchers in Australia have helped develop a new way to save endangered African wild dogs.
:: Freezing breakthrough offers hope for African wild dogsJames Cook University researchers in Australia have helped develop a new way to save endangered African wild dogs.
:: Freezing breakthrough offers hope for African wild dogsJames Cook University researchers in Australia have helped develop a new way to save endangered African wild dogs.
:: Freezing breakthrough offers hope for African wild dogsResearchers in Australia have helped develop a new way to save endangered African wild dogs.
:: Freezing breakthrough offers hope for African wild dogsResearchers in Australia have helped develop a new way to save endangered African wild dogs.
:: Freight Train Kills 4 Elephants in India, Including a CalfAs mining and development projects shrink the country’s forests, animals in search of food have been forced to wander farther from their natural habitats.
:: French court condemns lastminute.com for 'parasitism' of Ryanair websiteThe Paris commercial court has ordered online travel agent lastminute.com to stop selling Ryanair tickets without the consent of the Irish low-cost airline, slamming the practice as "parasitism".
:: French court condemns lastminute.com for 'parasitism' of Ryanair websiteThe Paris commercial court has ordered online travel agent lastminute.com to stop selling Ryanair tickets without the consent of the Irish low-cost airline, slamming the practice as "parasitism".
:: French Scientists Petition for Firm Stance Against SpringerMore than 2,000 signatories urge a national consortium of French academic institutions to refuse an increase in journal subscription fees.
:: French startup Plume out to crowd-source air qualityFrench startup Plume Labs is out to let people breath easier, whether preparing for a marathon or just bicycling to work.
:: French Universities Cancel Subscriptions to Springer JournalsNegotiations between the publisher and a national consortium of academic institutions have reached a stalemate.
:: Frenchman Is First in World to Get 2 Full Face TransplantsJérôme Hamon, a bookseller who has a genetic disease, underwent a second transplant after his body rejected the first because he had taken an antibiotic for a cold.
:: Fri mig for den frie ordinationsretBegrebet ‘fri ordinationsret’ er en mytologisk illusion som hverken har eller har haft nogen retlig legitimitet.
:: Friend groups shield kids from bullying better than 1 bestieHaving a group of friends to rely on appears to buffer children from the emotional hurt bullying causes better than a single “best” friend, a new study of more than 1,200 primary school children and their parents suggests. “A group of friends appears to protect the mental health of bullied children when just having a best friend makes little difference,” says co-lead researcher Lisa Mundy of the
:: Friendship’s Dark Side: ‘We Need a Common Enemy’Friendship generally is regarded as an unalloyed good. But scientists have found it also can be a conspiracy, a way to separate “us” from “them.”
:: Frog embryos can fully regrow their eyes after injury, debunking a belief that they can'tScientists have found that frog embryos can fully regrow their eyes after injuries, a breakthrough that may lead one day to the ability to orchestrate tissue regeneration in humans.
:: 'Frogs' and 'mushrooms' bubble up in quantum fluidsQuantum fluids may mix in very weird ways, according to new computer simulations of exotic states of matter known as Bose-Einstein condensates.
:: 'Frogs' and 'mushrooms' bubble up in quantum fluidsQuantum fluids may mix in very weird ways, according to new computer simulations of exotic states of matter known as Bose-Einstein condensates.
:: From insulator to conductor in a flashA clever combination of novel technologies enables us to study promising materials for the electronics of tomorrow. Using short laser pulses, a research team have now shed light on the extremely rapid processes taking place within novel materials.
:: From insulator to conductor in a flashA clever combination of novel technologies enables us to study promising materials for the electronics of tomorrow. Using short laser pulses, a research team have now shed light on the extremely rapid processes taking place within novel materials.
:: From insulator to conductor in a flashA clever combination of novel technologies enables us to study promising materials for the electronics of tomorrow.Using short laser pulses, a research team led by Misha Ivanov of the Max Born Institute in Berlin together with scientists from the Russian Quantum Center in Moscow have now shed light on the extremely rapid processes taking place within novel materials. Their results have appeared in
:: From insulator to conductor in a flashIn recent decades, computers have become faster and hard disks and storage chips have reached enormous capacities. But this trend cannot continue forever. Physical limits are preventing silicon-based computer technology from attaining additional speed gains. Researchers are optimistic that the next era of technological advancements will start with the development of novel information-processing ma
:: From insulator to conductor in a flashIn recent decades, computers have become faster and hard disks and storage chips have reached enormous capacities. But this trend cannot continue forever. Physical limits are preventing silicon-based computer technology from attaining additional speed gains. Researchers are optimistic that the next era of technological advancements will start with the development of novel information-processing ma
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:: From Nogo to go
:: From promposals to Snaps, smartphones are crashing the prom partySmartphones have forever changed our lives. They also have forever changed the experience of the all-important high school ritual of going to the prom.
:: From property damage to lost production: How natural disasters impact economicsWhen a natural disaster strikes, major disaster databases tend to compile information about losses such as damages to property or cost of repairs, but other economic impacts after the disaster are often overlooked—such as how a company's lost ability to produce products may affect the entire supply-chain within the affected region and in other regions.
:: From property damage to lost production: How natural disasters impact economicsWhen a natural disaster strikes, major disaster databases tend to compile information about losses such as damages to property or cost of repairs, but other economic impacts after the disaster are often overlooked–such as how a company's lost ability to produce products may affect the entire supply-chain within the affected region and in other regions. This may give an incomplete picture of the f
:: From property damage to lost production: How natural disasters impact economicsWhen a natural disaster strikes, major disaster databases tend to compile information about losses such as damages to property or cost of repairs, but other economic impacts after the disaster are often overlooked — such as how a company's lost ability to produce products may affect the entire supply-chain within the affected region and in other regions. This may give an incomplete picture of the
:: From The Big Bang To This CommentaryIn 13.7 , we aimed to present the passion, the drama, the social and intellectual relevance of science as one of the deepest expressions of engagement with the unknown, says physicist Marcelo Gleiser. (Image credit: George Rose/Getty Images)
:: From the cloud to the clinic, wide range of St. Jude research presented at AACR 2018The 2018 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting features research, resources and expertise from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
:: From the quantum level to the car batteryNew developments require new materials. Until recently, these have been developed mostly by tedious experiments in the laboratory. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Algorithms and Scientific Computing SCAI in Sankt Augustin are now significantly shortening this time-consuming and cost-intensive process with their "Virtual Material Design" approach and the specially developed Tremolo-X so
:: From the quantum level to the car batteryNew developments require new materials. Until recently, these have been developed mostly by tedious experiments in the laboratory. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Algorithms and Scientific Computing SCAI in Sankt Augustin are now significantly shortening this time-consuming and cost-intensive process with their "Virtual Material Design" approach and the specially developed Tremolo-X so
:: From Vascular Medicine: Focus on vascular imaging and diagnosticsVascular disease is a leading cause of morbidity and death worldwide. In order to combat the disease, specialists must have skills with imaging techniques. With this in mind, Vascular Medicine, the official journal of the Society for Vascular Medicine, dedicated its April 2018 issue to the topic of vascular imaging and diagnostics.
:: Fruit fly study identifies new gene linked to aortic aneurysmsAn interdisciplinary team of researchers has identified a new gene linked to human aortic aneurysms.
:: Full of hot air and proud of it: Improving gas storage with MOFsOf the four states of matter, gases are the hardest to pin down. Gas molecules move quickly and wildly and don't like to be confined. When confined, heat and pressure build in the container, and it doesn't take long before the gas blows the lid off the place, literally. Luckily, gases are superficial. Provide them with an attractive internal surface area, and they'll pin themselves down in no time
:: Full of hot air and proud of it: Improving gas storage with MOFsOf the four states of matter, gases are the hardest to pin down. Gas molecules move quickly and wildly and don't like to be confined. When confined, heat and pressure build in the container, and it doesn't take long before the gas blows the lid off the place, literally. Luckily, gases are superficial. Provide them with an attractive internal surface area, and they'll pin themselves down in no time
:: Full of hot air and proud of itResearchers at the University of Pittsburgh are developing new ways to store, separate, and transport gases. Their recently published study 'Thermal Transport in Interpenetrated Metal-Organic Frameworks' appeared in the American Chemical Society journal Chemistry of Materials. The issue's cover also featured an image designed by Kutay Sezginel, a chemical engineering graduate student in Dr. Wilmer
:: Full of hot air and proud of itResearchers at the University of Pittsburgh are developing new ways to store, separate, and transport gases. Their recently published study 'Thermal Transport in Interpenetrated Metal-Organic Frameworks' appeared in the American Chemical Society journal Chemistry of Materials. The issue's cover also featured an image designed by Kutay Sezginel, a chemical engineering graduate student in Dr. Wilmer
:: Fungal infection: An unexpected discovery in a central lineAn otherwise healthy 6-year-old had a central line that tested positive for a type of fungal infection that typically strikes adults with compromised immune systems.
:: Fungus Repurposed a Bacterial Gene to Sense Gravity with CrystalsRather than getting a gene for its original function, a horizontal gene transfer provides the raw material for evolutionary innovation.
:: Fungus senses gravity using gene borrowed from bacteriaThe pin mold fungus Phycomyces blakesleeanus forms a dense forest of vertically growing fruiting bodies, but how does it know which way is "up"? New research publishing 24 April in the open access journal PLOS Biology, from Gregory Jedd's group at the Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory, National University of Singapore, reveals that the fungi have acquired and re-modelled a gene from bacteria to hel
:: Fungus senses gravity using gene borrowed from bacteriaThe pin mold fungus Phycomyces blakesleeanus forms a dense forest of vertically growing fruiting bodies, but how does it know which way is 'up'? New research publishing April 24 in the open-access journal PLOS Biology, from Gregory Jedd's group at the Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory, National University of Singapore, reveals that the fungi have acquired and re-modeled a gene from bacteria to help
:: Fungus: The good, the bad and their fortuitous differencesGenetic differences between two very similar fungi, one that led to Quorn™, the proprietary meat substitute, and another that ranks among the world's most damaging crop pathogens, have exposed the significant features that dictate the pair's very different lifestyles, features that promise targets for controlling disease.
:: Funny side, hard edge—your boss's behavior matters, research showsYou might expect that a boss who cracks jokes is healthy for the workplace, while a boss who blows his or her stack isn't. As it turns out, the opposite might be true—depending on the circumstances.
:: Fusogenic micropeptide Myomixer is essential for satellite cell fusion and muscle regeneration [Cell Biology]Regeneration of skeletal muscle in response to injury occurs through fusion of a population of stem cells, known as satellite cells, with injured myofibers. Myomixer, a muscle-specific membrane micropeptide, cooperates with the transmembrane protein Myomaker to regulate embryonic myoblast fusion and muscle formation. To investigate the role of Myomixer in…
:: Future wearable device could tell how we power human movementFor athletes and weekend warriors alike, returning from a tendon injury too soon often ensures a trip right back to physical therapy. However, a new technology developed by University of Wisconsin-Madison engineers could one day help tell whether your tendons are ready for action.
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:: Fuzzy crab, shiny-eyed shrimp discovered on Java expeditionA hermit crab, a shiny-eyed shrimp and a crab with fuzzy spines are among over a dozen new species discovered in a deep-sea expedition off the Indonesian island of Java, scientists said.
:: Færre gravide ryger – men sønnernes sædkvalitet er fortsat i bundAt ens mor røg under graviditeten, har været mistænkt som afgørende for dårlig sædkvalitet. Men at færre og færre gravide ryger, har ikke hjulpet på danske mænds sædkvalitet, viser nyt studie fra Rigshospitalet.
:: FAA orders emergency jet engine inspections after US plane failureThe Federal Aviation Administration on Friday ordered emergency inspections of jet engines like the one that ruptured during a recent Southwest Airlines flight, leaving one passenger dead.
:: Få timer til nedstyrtning: Nu er det Moder Natur, der kontrollerer kinesisk rumstationDen kinesiske rumstation Tiangong-1 rammer om få timer jorden.
:: Gadget Lab Podcast: How Facebook Will Change After ThisOn this episode, we discuss Facebook's future relationship with its users, and with the governments who seek to regulate it.
:: Gadget Lab Podcast: How Facebook Will Change After ThisOn this episode, we discuss Facebook's future relationship with its users, and with the governments who seek to regulate it.
:: Gadget Lab Podcast: The Tech We Can't Live WithoutThis week, we discuss our personal relationships with our most beloved gadgets.
:: Gadget Lab Podcast: What the New iPad Means for Consumers, and for StudentsThis week, we ask: Can Apple re-win the hearts and minds of educators?
:: Gadgets: Treat your pearly whites to a sonic cleanI've been brushing my teeth this week with the Swedish made Foreo ISSA 2, which the company touts as the world's first silicone sonic toothbrush.
:: Galaxies grow bigger and puffier as they age: New studyA new international study involving the Australian National University and the University of Sydney has found that galaxies grow bigger and puffier as they age.
:: Galaxies grow bigger and puffier as they age: studyA new international study involving The Australian National University (ANU) and The University of Sydney has found that galaxies grow bigger and puffier as they age.
:: Galaxies grow bigger and puffier as they ageA new international study has found that galaxies grow bigger and puffier as they age.
:: Gallbladder: Function, Problems & Healthy DietThe gallbladder is a small organ that is used to store bile, which breaks up the fat in food.
:: Galleri: Her ryges osten efter klassiske håndværkstraditionerDer skal flere oste gennem rygeovnen på Gundestrup Mejeri. Derfor rykker der snart robotter ind til udskæring af ostene. Men her kan du se en rygeost blive til på det gamle mejeri.
:: GALLERI: Se gravemaskinen, der æder en skorsten fra toppenEn skorsten midt mellem Amagerværkets blokke skal væk. På toppen af det 150 meter høje betonrør er en fjernstyret gravemaskine og tre arbejdere i gang med at rive den armerede beton ned, så den kan genbruges til en støjafskærming ved det nye genbrugscenter i Sydhavnen. Det er entreprenørvirksomheden Danton, der står for nedrivningen med den specialbyggede entreprenørmaskine.
:: Gallium oxide shows high electron mobility, making it promising for better and cheaper devicesThe next generation of energy-efficient power electronics, high-frequency communication systems, and solid-state lighting rely on materials known as wide bandgap semiconductors. Circuits based on these materials can operate at much higher power densities and with lower power losses than silicon-based circuits. These materials have enabled a revolution in LED lighting, which led to the 2014 Nobel P
:: Garbage-collecting aqua drones and jellyfish filters for cleaner oceansA Roomba-like ocean trash collector modelled on a whale shark and a microplastic filter made from jellyfish slime could prevent litter from entering our oceans and help tackle a growing problem that poses threats to wildlife, deters tourists and impacts on coastal economies.
:: Garbage-collecting aqua drones and jellyfish filters for cleaner oceansA Roomba-like ocean trash collector modelled on a whale shark and a microplastic filter made from jellyfish slime could prevent litter from entering our oceans and help tackle a growing problem that poses threats to wildlife, deters tourists and impacts on coastal economies.
:: Gartner: Vanvittigt at give ansatte adgang til missionskritisk data uden certificeringMenneskehjernen har tendens til at fejlfortolke data. Den tendens er uheldig, hvis vi træffer datadrevne beslutninger uden først at sikre de rette kompetencer.
:: Gauging the effects of water scarcity on an irrigated planetGrowing global food demand, climate change, and climate policies favoring bioenergy production are expected to increase pressures on water resources around the world. Many analysts predict that water shortages will constrain the ability of farmers to expand irrigated cropland, which would be critical to ramping up production of both food and bioenergy crops. If true, bioenergy production and food
:: Gay dating app Grindr scorched for handling of HIV dataGrindr Data HIVGay dating app Grindr was under fire on Monday for sharing information about users' HIV status or locations with two companies enlisted to optimize its software.
:: Gay dating app Grindr scorched for handling of HIV dataGrindr Data HIVGay dating app Grindr was under fire on Monday for sharing information about users' HIV status or locations with two companies enlisted to optimize its software.
:: 'Gayborhoods' still home to subtle discriminationDespite claiming to support gay rights, many straight people who live in traditionally gay neighborhoods still practice subtle forms of discrimination when interacting with their gay and lesbian neighbors.
:: 'Gayborhoods' still home to subtle discriminationDespite claiming to support gay rights, many straight people who live in traditionally gay neighbourhoods still practice subtle forms of discrimination when interacting with their gay and lesbian neighbours.
:: Gecko-inspired adhesives help soft robotic fingers get a better gripResearchers have developed a robotic gripper that combines the adhesive properties of gecko toes and the adaptability of air-powered soft robots to grasp a much wider variety of objects than the state of the art.
:: Gender gap in academic medicine has negative impact, but there are simple solutionsExisting gender gaps in academic medicine may have a negative impact on workplace culture and organizational effectiveness, but there are simple, systems-based solutions, suggests a new study.
:: Gender inequality is 'drowning out' the voices of women scientistsA researcher is calling for the voices of women to be given a fairer platform at a leading scientific conference.
:: Gender inequality is 'drowning out' the voices of women scientistsA University of Cambridge researcher is calling for the voices of women to be given a fairer platform at a leading scientific conference.
:: Gender inequality is 'drowning out' the voices of women scientistsA University of Cambridge researcher is calling for the voices of women to be given a fairer platform at a leading scientific conference.
:: Gender roles highlight gender bias in judicial decisionsJudges may be just as biased or even more biased than the general public in deciding court cases where traditional gender roles are challenged, according to a new study published in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science.
:: Gender roles highlight gender bias in judicial decisionsJudges may be just as biased or even more biased than the general public in deciding court cases where traditional gender roles are challenged, according to a new study published in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science.
:: Gene affects how some women store fat — and ups their diabetes riskCruelly, the gene is sex specific: men with the same variation of the gene have a much less heightened diabetes risk.
:: Gene affects how some women store fat — and ups their diabetes riskCruelly, the gene is sex specific: men with the same variation of the gene have a much less heightened diabetes risk.
:: Gene affects how some women store fat — and ups their diabetes riskCruelly, the gene is sex specific: men with the same variation of the gene have a much less heightened diabetes risk.
:: Gene affects how some women store fat — and ups their diabetes riskCruelly, the gene is sex specific: men with the same variation of the gene have a much less heightened diabetes risk.
:: Gene jumpstarts regeneration of damaged nerve cellsSearching the entire genome, a Yale research team has identified a gene that when eliminated can spur regeneration of axons in nerve cells severed by spinal cord injury.
:: Gene linked to fatal outcomes in P. aeruginosa BSI may be used as marker, targetResearchers discovered an easily measured gene linked to a high fatality rate, which could be used as a novel prognostic biomarker in patients with a Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) bloodstream infection, according to research presented at the 28th European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID).
:: Gene loss can prove to be an advantageDuring evolution, genes can be created, get mutated or duplicated, and even can get lost. To investigate to what extent gene losses can contribute to different adaptations, scientists from the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics in Dresden developed a computational method to identify gene losses and systematically searched the genomes of 62 mammals to analyze which genes ar
:: Gene loss can prove to be an advantageDuring evolution, genes can be created, get mutated or duplicated, and even can get lost. To investigate to what extent gene losses can contribute to different adaptations, scientists from the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics in Dresden developed a computational method to identify gene losses and systematically searched the genomes of 62 mammals to analyze which genes ar
:: Gene mapping lays groundwork for precision chemotherapyDespite the great successes of targeted cancer drugs and the promise of novel immunotherapies, the vast majority of people diagnosed with cancer are still first treated with chemotherapy. Now a new study by UCSF researchers using techniques drawn from computational biology could make it much easier for physicians to use the genetic profile of a patient's tumor to pick the chemotherapy treatment wi
:: Gene mapping lays groundwork for precision chemotherapyDespite the great successes of targeted cancer drugs and the promise of novel immunotherapies, the vast majority of people diagnosed with cancer are still first treated with chemotherapy. Now a new study by UCSF researchers using techniques drawn from computational biology could make it much easier for physicians to use the genetic profile of a patient's tumor to pick the chemotherapy treatment wi
:: Gene that makes humans eat more sugar can also lower body fatYou are what you eat, the old saying goes. But what if, in fact, you eat certain things because of who you are? Scientists have known since 2013 that a common version of the gene FGF21 makes us consume more carbohydrates. Now, a group of researchers is showing that, despite the effect it has on diet, this gene variant actually decreases fat in the body. The results appear April 10 in the journal C
:: Gene therapy may help astronauts going to Mars resist deadly radiationResearchers and scientists say new discoveries and drug creation could be beneficial to future astronauts on deep space missions An international group of researchers has come up with a new plan to help astronauts survive high-level radiation in space – and even get them to Mars without the deadly exposure expected during three years of space travel. Related: Elon Musk: we must colonise Mars to p
:: Gene variant increases empathy-driven fear in miceA small difference in a gene affecting brain circuitry explains variations in empathic fear among different inbred mice strains. As empathy is evolutionarily conserved from rodents to humans, the study brings new insights into the workings of the mammalian brain in social behavior.
:: Gene variant increases empathy-driven fear in miceA small difference in a gene affecting brain circuitry explains variations in empathic fear among different inbred mice strains. As empathy is evolutionarily conserved from rodents to humans, the study brings new insights into the workings of the mammalian brain in social behavior.
:: Gene-edited stem cells show promise against HIV in non-human primatesGene editing of bone marrow stem cells in pigtail macaques infected with simian/human immunodeficiency virus (SHIV) significantly reduces the size of dormant 'viral reservoirs' that pose a risk of reactivation.
:: General aviation pilots struggle to interpret weather forecast and observation displaysWhen tested on their knowledge of 23 types of weather information, from icing forecasts and turbulence reports to radar, 204 general aviation (GA) pilots surveyed by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University researchers were stumped by about 42% of the questions.
:: General aviation pilots struggle to interpret weather forecast and observation displaysWhen tested on their knowledge of 23 types of weather information, from icing forecasts and turbulence reports to radar, 204 general aviation (GA) pilots surveyed by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University researchers were stumped by about 42 percent of the questions. The findings, published in the April 2018 edition of the International Journal of Aerospace Psychology, are worrisome. Embry-Riddle's
:: General aviation pilots struggle to interpret weather forecast and observation displaysWhen tested on their knowledge of 23 types of weather information, from icing forecasts and turbulence reports to radar, 204 general aviation (GA) pilots were stumped by about 42 percent of the questions. The findings are worrisome.
:: General aviation pilots struggle to interpret weather forecast and observation displaysWhen tested on their knowledge of 23 types of weather information, from icing forecasts and turbulence reports to radar, 204 general aviation (GA) pilots were stumped by about 42 percent of the questions. The findings are worrisome.
:: General Electric reports $1.2 bn loss in 1Q; reaffirms outlookGeneral Electric reported a $1.2 billion loss in the first quarter Friday following a large legal charge, but shares surged after operating profits topped analyst expectations.
:: Genes and environment have equal influence in learning for rich and poor kids, study findsMore than 40 years ago, psychologist Sandra Scarr put forth a provocative idea: that genetic influence on children's cognitive abilities is linked to their family's income. The wealthier the family, the more influence genes have on brain development, the thinking went.
:: Genes and environment have equal influence in learning for rich and poor kids, study findsMore than 40 years ago, psychologist Sandra Scarr put forth a provocative idea: that genetic influence on children's cognitive abilities is linked to their family's income. The wealthier the family, the more influence genes have on brain development, the thinking went.
:: Genes' interplay gives clues to how new cell types could evolveDevelopmental biologists at the University of Bath have gained insights into how a family of essential genes interact differently between different parts of the body and between species, which could offer clues about how new types of cells come to evolve.
:: Genes' interplay gives clues to how new cell types could evolveDevelopmental biologists at the University of Bath have gained insights into how a family of essential genes interact differently between different parts of the body and between species, which could offer clues about how new types of cells come to evolve.
:: Genes' interplay gives clues to how new cell types could evolveDevelopmental biologists at the University of Bath have gained insights into how a family of essential genes interact differently between different parts of the body and between species, which could offer clues about how new types of cells come to evolve.
:: Genes' interplay gives clues to how new cell types could evolveDevelopmental biologists at the University of Bath have gained insights into how a family of essential genes interact differently between different parts of the body and between species, which could offer clues about how new types of cells come to evolve.
:: Genetic adaptations to diving discovered in humans for the first timeBajau Diving Sea SpleensEvidence that humans can genetically adapt to diving has been identified for the first time in a new study. The evidence suggests that the Bajau, a people group indigenous to parts of Indonesia, have genetically enlarged spleens which enable them to free dive to depths of up to 70m.
:: Genetic adaptations to diving discovered in humans for the first timeEvidence that humans can genetically adapt to diving has been identified for the first time in a new study. The evidence suggests that the Bajau, a people group indigenous to parts of Indonesia, have genetically enlarged spleens which enable them to free dive to depths of up to 70 meters. The relationship between spleen size and dive capacity has never before been examined in humans at the genetic
:: Genetic changes underpin diverse structures in group of toxins produced by fungiAnalysis of nine types of fungi provides evidence for evolutionary processes that have led to structural differences in a family of fungal toxins known as trichothecenes. Robert Proctor of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and colleagues from the USDA, the Rural Development Administration in South Korea, and the University of León at Ponferrada in Spain present these findings in PLOS Pathogens.
:: Genetic evidence that magnetic navigation guides loggerhead sea turtlesNew research provides valuable insight into the navigation and nesting behaviors of loggerhead sea turtles that could inform future conservation efforts. Loggerhead sea turtles that nest on beaches with similar magnetic fields are genetically similar to one another, according to a new study.
:: Genetic link to IBS identified in womenNew research coordinated by Karolinska Institutet in Sweden links certain DNA variants to increased risk of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in women. The findings, published in the scientific journal Gastroenterology, might help explain why IBS is more common in women than in men.
:: Genetic link to IBS identified in womenNew research coordinated by Karolinska Institutet in Sweden links certain DNA variants to increased risk of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in women. The findings, published in the scientific journal Gastroenterology, might help explain why IBS is more common in women than in men.
:: Genetic screening tool identifies how the flu infiltrates cellsResearchers at the University of Chicago have developed a genetic screening tool that identified two key factors that allow the influenza virus to infect human lung cells. The technique uses new gene editing tools to create a library of modified cells, each missing a different gene, allowing scientists to see which changes impact their response to flu. This in turn could identify potential targets
:: Genetic screening tool identifies how the flu infiltrates cellsResearchers at the University of Chicago have developed a genetic screening tool that identified two key factors that allow the influenza virus to infect human lung cells. The technique uses new gene editing tools to create a library of modified cells, each missing a different gene, allowing scientists to see which changes impact their response to flu. This in turn could identify potential targets
:: Genetic screening tool identifies how the flu infiltrates cellsResearchers have developed a genetic screening tool that identified two key factors that allow the influenza virus to infect human lung cells. The technique uses new gene editing tools to create a library of modified cells, each missing a different gene, allowing scientists to see which changes impact their response to flu. This in turn could identify potential targets for antiviral drugs.
:: Genetic Screens Provide Clues About Prognosis, Risk of Second CancerMutations in the TP53 gene appear to influence the prognosis and likelihood of future cancers in pediatric leukemia patients.
:: Genetic sweet tooth’ may come with lower body fatPeople with the “sweet tooth” gene variation of FGF21 tend to have less body fat than others, new research shows. That’s surprising because past research found that they have a particular sweet tooth and eat more sugar than others. “This is just a small piece of the puzzle describing the connection between diet and sugar intake and the risk of obesity and diabetes,” says study author Niels Grarup
:: Genetic test may improve post-stent treatment, outcomeA test for specific genetic mutations successfully informed blood-thinner treatment selection following stent placement to open clogged blood vessels, leading to significantly fewer complications. Genetic testing identified patients with specific mutations that render the widely used blood thinner clopidogrel ineffective. Patients with the genetic mutations who received alternative medications wer
:: Genetic test may improve post-stent treatment, outcomeA test for specific genetic mutations successfully informed blood-thinner treatment selection following stent placement to open clogged blood vessels, leading to significantly fewer complications. Genetic testing identified patients with specific mutations that render the widely used blood thinner clopidogrel ineffective. Patients with the genetic mutations who received alternative medications wer
:: Genetic variant might be a better marker for heart diseaseResearchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine have found that a newly identified subset of a known genetic variant found primarily in individuals of South Asian descent may be a better marker for carriers of heart dysfunction in this population and that individuals with this genetic variant are more likely to develop early signs of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
:: Genetic variant might be a better marker for heart diseaseResearchers have found that a newly identified subset of a known genetic variant found primarily in individuals of South Asian descent may be a better marker for carriers of heart dysfunction in this population and that individuals with this genetic variant are more likely to develop early signs of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
:: Genetic variation in VAC14 is associated with bacteremia secondary to diverse pathogens in African children [Biological Sciences]Performing a genome-wide association study of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi (S. Typhi) invasion, Alvarez et al. (1) identify a trait-associated SNP, rs8060947, in VAC14. rs8060947 is an expression quantitative trait locus for VAC14 RNA expression, and carriage of the A allele is associated with reduced VAC14 RNA and protein expression,…
:: Genetic variation in VAC14 is associated with bacteremia secondary to diverse pathogens in African children [Biological Sciences]Performing a genome-wide association study of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi (S. Typhi) invasion, Alvarez et al. (1) identify a trait-associated SNP, rs8060947, in VAC14. rs8060947 is an expression quantitative trait locus for VAC14 RNA expression, and carriage of the A allele is associated with reduced VAC14 RNA and protein expression,…
:: Genetically altered broadly neutralizing antibodies protect monkeys from HIV-like virusTwo genetically modified broadly neutralizing antibodies (bNAbs) protected rhesus macaques from an HIV-like virus, report scientists at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). After introducing genetic mutations into two potent HIV bNAbs, researchers prepared intravenous infusions of two bNAbs. Single infusions of each modified bNAb protected monkeys against weekly expos
:: Genetically altered broadly neutralizing antibodies protect monkeys from HIV-like virusTwo genetically modified broadly neutralizing antibodies (bNAbs) protected rhesus macaques from an HIV-like virus, report scientists. After introducing genetic mutations into two potent HIV bNAbs, researchers prepared intravenous infusions of two bNAbs. Single infusions of each modified bNAb protected monkeys against weekly exposures to simian-human immunodeficiency virus (SHIV) up to 37 weeks, co
:: Genetically modified cornea safely and effectively prevents rejection post-transplantationResearchers engineered a donor cornea, introducing two genes intended to prevent new blood vessel formation following transplantation, and have shown this novel approach to be safe, well tolerated, and effective at reducing the risk of tissue rejection in a high-risk rabbit model.
:: Genetically modified plant may boost supply of a powerful malaria drugUsing a DNA study and genetic engineering, researchers tripled the amount of an antimalarial compound naturally produced by sweet wormwood plants.
:: Genome Jenga study reveals unexpected gene alliances in the cellThe largest study of its kind sheds light on how genes work together to keep cells healthy, paving the way for predicting a person's risk of disease.
:: Genome Jenga study reveals unexpected gene alliances in the cellTo understand how a cell works, biologists like to take it apart. By removing genes from cells in diverse combinations, researchers have now uncovered how different genes work together to keep cells alive. The research will help scientists understand how faults in multiple genes combine to drive common diseases such as cancer or heart disease.
:: Genome of deadly, drug-resistant pathogen analyzedInfections by microbes like bacteria and fungi that don't respond to available antimicrobial treatments pose an increasingly dangerous public health threat around the world. In the United States alone, such infections kill 23,000 people annually. To better understand the molecular drivers behind resistance, researchers recently conducted a whole-genome analysis of an unusual bacterial strain cultu
:: Genome of deadly, drug-resistant pathogen analyzedInfections by microbes like bacteria and fungi that don't respond to available antimicrobial treatments pose an increasingly dangerous public health threat around the world. In the United States alone, such infections kill 23,000 people annually. To better understand the molecular drivers behind resistance, researchers recently conducted a whole-genome analysis of an unusual bacterial strain cultu
:: Genome sequencing shows baleen whales intermingled more than thoughtA team of researchers with members from Senckenberg Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre, and Goethe University in Frankfurt am Main, Germany and the University of Lund, in Sweden has found that genetic ties between baleen whales are far more complicated than previously thought. In their paper published on the open access site Science Advances, the group describes their study of the whales usi
:: Genome sequencing shows baleen whales intermingled more than thoughtA team of researchers with members from Senckenberg Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre, and Goethe University in Frankfurt am Main, Germany and the University of Lund, in Sweden has found that genetic ties between baleen whales are far more complicated than previously thought. In their paper published on the open access site Science Advances, the group describes their study of the whales usi
:: Genome-wide CRISPR screen identifies FAM49B as a key regulator of actin dynamics and T cell activation [Immunology and Inflammation]Despite decades of research, mechanisms controlling T cell activation remain only partially understood, which hampers T cell-based immune cancer therapies. Here, we performed a genome-wide CRISPR screen to search for genes that regulate T cell activation. Our screen confirmed many of the known regulators in proximal T cell receptor signaling…
:: Genomic analysis of thousands of tumors supports new cancer classificationAn analysis of thousands of tumors across 33 different cancer types by researchers from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) Network supports an additional classification for human tumors.
:: Genomic analysis of thousands of tumors supports new cancer classificationAn analysis of thousands of tumors across 33 different cancer types by researchers from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) Network supports an additional classification for human tumors.
:: Genomic insights into the origin and diversification of late maritime hunter-gatherers from the Chilean Patagonia [Genetics]Patagonia was the last region of the Americas reached by humans who entered the continent from Siberia ∼15,000–20,000 y ago. Despite recent genomic approaches to reconstruct the continental evolutionary history, regional characterization of ancient and modern genomes remains understudied. Exploring the genomic diversity within Patagonia is not just a valuable…
:: Genomics study in Africa: Demographic history and deleterious mutationsScientists from the Institut Pasteur set out to understand how the demographic changes associated with the Neolithic transition also influenced the efficacy of natural selection. By comparing the genome diversity of more than 300 individuals from groups of forest hunter-gatherers (pygmies) and farmers (Bantu-speaking peoples), from western and eastern Central Africa, they discovered that the reaso
:: Genomics study in Africa: Demographic history and deleterious mutationsScientists set out to understand how the demographic changes associated with the Neolithic transition also influenced the efficacy of natural selection. By comparing the genome diversity of more than 300 individuals from groups of forest hunter-gatherers (pygmies) and farmers (Bantu-speaking peoples), from western and eastern Central Africa, they discovered that the reason pygmies did not suffer f
:: Genomics study in Africa—demographic history and deleterious mutationsScientists from the Institut Pasteur set out to understand how the demographic changes associated with the Neolithic transition also influenced the efficacy of natural selection. By comparing the genome diversity of more than 300 individuals from groups of forest hunter-gatherers (pygmies) and farmers (Bantu-speaking peoples), from western and eastern Central Africa, they discovered that the reaso
:: Geographers investigate ancient land use near the Jordan ValleyGeographers from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) have been investigating climate change and land use in the Southern Levant since the last ice age. In conjunction with other researchers from Jordan, Israel and Palestine, they have been examining dust deposits in ancient ruins, reservoirs and terraced fields to the east and west of the Jordan Valley. The sediments should ena
:: Geographers investigate ancient land use near the Jordan ValleyGeographers from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) have been investigating climate change and land use in the Southern Levant since the last ice age. In conjunction with other researchers from Jordan, Israel and Palestine, they have been examining dust deposits in ancient ruins, reservoirs and terraced fields to the east and west of the Jordan Valley. The sediments should ena
:: Geologist identifies hidden clues to ancient supercontinents, confirms PannotiaA geologist who first proposed the now-accepted supercontinent cycle theory in the 1980s has rallied to the cause of one of those supercontinents, Pannotia, that is in danger of being overlooked.
:: Geologist identifies hidden clues to ancient supercontinents, confirms PannotiaA geologist who first proposed the now-accepted supercontinent cycle theory in the 1980s has rallied to the cause of one of those supercontinents, Pannotia, that is in danger of being overlooked.
:: German court rules that ad blockers are legalGermany's Supreme Court on Thursday threw out a case brought by media giant Axel Springer seeking to ban a popular application that blocks online advertising, in a landmark ruling that deals a blow to the publishing industry.
:: German police arrest Porsche manager over diesel scandalGerman police have detained a Porsche manager in a probe into the diesel emissions cheating scandal that the luxury car brand's parent company Volkswagen has struggled to shed.
:: Germany: compensated cirrhosis substantially increases comorbidities and healthcare costs for patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease/non-alcoholic steatohepatitisCompensated cirrhosis substantially increases comorbidities and healthcare costs for patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease/non-alcoholic steatohepatitis.
:: Germany’s Unicorn CrazeSometime in 2016 , as Germany was reeling from disagreements over migration, politics, and national identity, the country received a magical visitor. The unicorn appeared on hats, liqueur bottles, cereal boxes , condom wrappers . By last summer, it seemed as much a part of the German landscape as bratwurst. In Frankfurt, a stately painting of a unicorn overlooks the businessmen dining inside the
:: Germinal center antibody mutation trajectories are determined by rapid self/foreign discriminationAntibodies have the specificity to differentiate foreign antigens that mimic self antigens, but it remains unclear how such specificity is acquired. In a mouse model, we generated B cells displaying an antibody that cross-reacts with two related protein antigens expressed on self versus foreign cells. B cell anergy was imposed by self antigen but reversed upon challenge with high-density foreign
:: Get Into My Car … Amazon begins delivery to vehiclesAmazon Car DeliveryAmazon's latest perk … free delivery to your car.
:: Get moving to get happier, study findsPhysical activity has long been known to reduce depression and anxiety, and is commonly prescribed to prevent or cure negative mental health conditions. A new review suggests the physical activity frequency and volume are essential factors in the relationship between physical activity and happiness.
:: Get moving to get happier, study findsPhysical activity has long been known to reduce depression and anxiety, and is commonly prescribed to prevent or cure negative mental health conditions. A new review suggests the physical activity frequency and volume are essential factors in the relationship between physical activity and happiness.
:: Get Ready For the Next Big Thing In NASA's Search For Earth's TwinNASA is launching a mission to find Earth-sized planets beyond our solar system that scientists can study for signs of life. Scientists already know of over 3,000 planets around distant stars. (Image credit: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center)
:: Getting a better look at living cellsNanoscale-level imaging of living cells has become a reality in the past few years using transmission electron microscopy and sealed sample holders that keep cells alive in a liquid environment. But do the high-resolution images obtained using these tools truly reflect the structures and functions of cells?
:: Getting electrons to move in a semiconductorIn new experiments reported in Applied Physics Letters, researchers have shown that a wide-bandgap semiconductor called gallium oxide can be engineered into nanometer-scale structures that allow electrons to move much faster within the crystal structure. With electrons that move with such ease, Ga2O3 could be a promising material for applications such as high-frequency communication systems and en
:: Getting electrons to move in a semiconductorResearchers have shown that a wide-bandgap semiconductor called gallium oxide can be engineered into nanometer-scale structures that allow electrons to move much faster within the crystal structure. With electrons that move with such ease, Ga2O3 could be a promising material for applications such as high-frequency communication systems and energy-efficient power electronics.
:: Getting e-mail on your skin is actually a thing now, thanks to FacebookResearchers for the social network taught people to feel 100 words on their arms with a wearable prototype.
:: Getting e-mail on your skin is actually a thing now, thanks to FacebookResearchers for the social network taught people to feel 100 words on their arms with a wearable prototype.
:: Ghost nations of Russia's civil warYou think the collapse of the Soviet Union was chaotic? You should have seen the start. Read More
:: GHSR-D2R heteromerization modulates dopamine signaling through an effect on G protein conformation [Pharmacology]The growth hormone secretagogue receptor (GHSR) and dopamine receptor (D2R) have been shown to oligomerize in hypothalamic neurons with a significant effect on dopamine signaling, but the molecular processes underlying this effect are still obscure. We used here the purified GHSR and D2R to establish that these two receptors assemble…
:: Giant dinosaur tracks found in Scotland reveal the secrets of the Jurassic periodScientists in Scotland find tracks of the largest animal that walked on Earth during the Middle Jurassic Period. Read More
:: Giant group of octopus moms discovered in the deep seaAt the bottom of the ocean, scientists discovered hundreds of small pink octopuses and their eggs. The colonies were in warmer water than is healthy for octopuses, which means that they probably won't survive. That makes the scientists think there are probably even bigger colonies thriving in the cool rock crevices nearby.
:: Giant group of octopus moms discovered in the deep seaAt the bottom of the ocean, scientists discovered hundreds of small pink octopuses and their eggs. The colonies were in warmer water than is healthy for octopuses, which means that they probably won't survive. That makes the scientists think there are probably even bigger colonies thriving in the cool rock crevices nearby.
:: Giant group of octopus moms discovered in the deep seaAt the bottom of the ocean, scientists discovered hundreds of small pink octopuses and their eggs. The colonies were in warmer water than is healthy for octopuses, which means that they probably won't survive. That makes the scientists think there are probably even bigger colonies thriving in the cool rock crevices nearby.
:: Giant group of octopus moms discovered in the deep seaAt the bottom of the ocean, scientists discovered hundreds of small pink octopuses and their eggs. The colonies were in warmer water than is healthy for octopuses, which means that they probably won't survive. That makes the scientists think there are probably even bigger colonies thriving in the cool rock crevices nearby.
:: Giant group of octopus moms discovered in the deep seaWe know more about the surface of the moon that we do about the bottom of the ocean. The sea floor is an alien landscape, with crushing pressure, near-total darkness, and fluids wafting from cracks in the Earth's crust. It's also home to some weird animals that scientists are only just getting to know. Case in point: deep-sea expeditions and drones have revealed a giant group of octopuses and thei
:: Giant group of octopus moms discovered in the deep seaWe know more about the surface of the moon that we do about the bottom of the ocean. The sea floor is an alien landscape, with crushing pressure, near-total darkness, and fluids wafting from cracks in the Earth's crust. It's also home to some weird animals that scientists are only just getting to know. Case in point: deep-sea expeditions and drones have revealed a giant group of octopuses and thei
:: Giant, Clawed Dinosaurs Left These Footprints in Ancient LagoonDozens of purple and brown sea snails and limpets on Scotland's Isle of Skye have made a home in a rather unorthodox place: the water-filled, fossilized track marks left by dinosaurs about 170 million years ago, a new study finds.
:: Giant, Clawed Dinosaurs Left These Footprints in Ancient LagoonDozens of purple and brown sea snails and limpets on Scotland's Isle of Skye have made a home in a rather unorthodox place: the water-filled, fossilized track marks left by dinosaurs about 170 million years ago, a new study finds.
:: Girls more likely than boys to struggle with social, behavioral, academic needsThe more failing grades students have during eighth grade, the more likely they are to experience social-emotional learning problems, academic difficulties and behavioral problems during their freshman year in high school, a new study found.
:: Girls more likely than boys to struggle with social, behavioral, academic needsThe more failing grades students have during eighth grade, the more likely they are to experience social-emotional learning problems, academic difficulties and behavioral problems during their freshman year in high school, researchers found in a new study. And despite the gender stereotype that boys are more likely to be the problem children in school, the researchers found that girls constitute t
:: Girls with type 2 diabetes have a high rate of irregular periodsGirls diagnosed with type 2 diabetes have a high frequency of menstrual irregularities, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
:: Giving roots and shoots their space: The Advanced Plant HabitatThe Advanced Plant Habitat (APH), a recent addition to the International Space Station, is the largest growth chamber aboard the orbiting laboratory. Roughly the size of a mini-fridge, the habitat is designed to test which growth conditions plants prefer in space and provides specimens a larger root and shoot area. This space in turn will allow a wider variety of crops to grow aboard the station.
:: Glassy beads hint at site of mysterious missing craterImperial experts have found a 'breadcrumb trail' of debris from an 800,000 year old meteor impact
:: Glassy beads hint at site of mysterious missing craterImperial experts have found a 'breadcrumb trail' of debris from an 800,000 year old meteor impact
:: Global amphibian declines have winners and losers [Ecology]Global change imperils a large swath of the planet’s biodiversity, portending a future with decreasing species richness and functioning of natural ecosystems (1). However, the effects of global change are highly variable across scales (2). For example, while the data are contentious, patterns of local stability or increases in species…
:: Global cancer scheme lets people share data across the worldThe Universal Cancer Databank will let anyone with cancer share their medical and genetic data with researchers globally, with the aim of speeding up new treatments
:: Global carmakers gear up for China's auto show as sector opensGlobal carmakers will show off their latest models at the Beijing Auto Show this week, days after China unveiled plans to shift gears in the world's biggest car market by lifting foreign ownership restrictions.
:: Global first determination of crystal structure of gastric proton pumpNagoya University-centered researchers determined the first crystal structure the gastric proton pump H+, K+-ATPase responsible for acidifying gastric juice down to pH1. The team presented crystal structures of the H+, K+-ATPase in complex with two blockers, vonoprazan and SCH28080, at 2.8 Å resolution. This provides important information for refinement of existing drugs and discovery of new drugs
:: Global first determination of crystal structure of gastric proton pumpNagoya University-centered researchers determined the first crystal structure the gastric proton pump H+, K+-ATPase responsible for acidifying gastric juice down to pH1. The team presented crystal structures of the H+, K+-ATPase in complex with two blockers, vonoprazan and SCH28080, at 2.8 Å resolution. This provides important information for refinement of existing drugs and discovery of new drugs
:: Global Health: ‘We’re Out of Options’: Doctors Battle Drug-Resistant Typhoid OutbreakAn aggressive typhoid strain, resistant to five types of antibiotics, is expected to replace other endemic strains worldwide. It could evolve to become untreatable.
:: Global Health: ‘We’re Out of Options’: Doctors Battle Drug-Resistant Typhoid OutbreakAn aggressive typhoid strain, resistant to five types of antibiotics, is expected to replace other endemic strains worldwide. It could evolve to become untreatable.
:: Global Health: Bologna Blamed in Worst Listeria Outbreak in HistoryIt took officials 12 months to identify the source of the outbreak, which has led to nearly 200 deaths in South Africa.
:: Global Health: Ethicists Call for More Scrutiny of ‘Human-Challenge’ TrialsA vaccine study in which subjects are to be deliberately infected with Zika is on pause after ethicists said it had “insufficient value.”
:: Global increase and geographic convergence in antibiotic consumption between 2000 and 2015 [Environmental Sciences]Tracking antibiotic consumption patterns over time and across countries could inform policies to optimize antibiotic prescribing and minimize antibiotic resistance, such as setting and enforcing per capita consumption targets or aiding investments in alternatives to antibiotics. In this study, we analyzed the trends and drivers of antibiotic consumption from 2000…
:: Global ROS1 initiative: A patient-researcher collaboration targeting ROS1 cancerCU presentation at AACR2018 describes the first research-focused group of patients organized around the genetic mutation that creates their cancer, namely changes to the gene ROS1.
:: Global ROS1 initiative: A patient-researcher collaboration targeting ROS1 cancerCU presentation at AACR2018 describes the first research-focused group of patients organized around the genetic mutation that creates their cancer, namely changes to the gene ROS1.
:: Global warming is mixing up nature's dinner time, study saysGlobal warming is screwing up nature's intricately timed dinner hour, often making hungry critters and those on the menu show up at much different times, a new study shows.
:: Glowing contact lens could prevent a leading cause of blindnessA glow-in-the-dark contact lens could help stave off blindness in the hundreds of millions of people who suffer from diabetes across the globe.
:: Glucagon contributes to liver zonation [Physiology]Liver zonation characterizes the separation of metabolic pathways along the lobules and is required for optimal function. Wnt/β-catenin signaling controls metabolic zonation by activating genes in the perivenous hepatocytes, while suppressing genes in the periportal counterparts. We now demonstrate that glucagon opposes the actions of Wnt/β-catenin signaling on gene expression…
:: GLUT5 fluorescent probe fingerprints cancer cellsDetermining the presence of cancer, as well as its type and malignancy, is a stressful process for patients that can take up to two weeks to get a diagnosis. With a new bit of technology—a sugar-transporting biosensor—researchers at Michigan Technological University hope to reduce that timeframe down to minutes.
:: GLUT5 fluorescent probe fingerprints cancer cellsGetting the results of a cancer biopsy can take up to two weeks. What if it could happen in 10 minutes? In two new papers, a team of chemists and engineers from Michigan Technological University lay the groundwork for cancer detection and diagnostics based on a fluorescent GLUT5 probe. Documented in the new research, a cancer's type and malignancy changes the GLUT5 activity in a cell, creating a d
:: GM plant tech boosts malaria drug yieldScientists have modified a plant's genes to make it produce high levels of a key malaria drug, potentially helping meet the large global demand.
:: GM to cut more than 1,000 US jobs tied to small carsGeneral Motors will cut more than 1,000 jobs in the US tied to production of sedans that are in low demand, the automaker said Friday.
:: GM to cut more than 1,000 US jobs tied to small carsGeneral Motors will cut more than 1,000 jobs in the US tied to production of sedans that are in low demand, the automaker said Friday.
:: Gold protein clusters could be used as environmental and health detectorsPeng Zhang and his collaborators study remarkable, tiny self-assembling clusters of gold and protein that glow a bold red. And they're useful: protein-gold nanoclusters could be used to detect harmful metals in water or to identify cancer cells in the body.
:: Good news and bad news of blue carbon [Ecology]Traditionally, ocean acidification researchers have focused on how secular changes in carbon dioxide (CO2) or pH will impact organisms. Global mean pH is estimated to have decreased by 0.1 pH units (representing a 28% increase in acidity) since the preindustrial age and may drop another 0.3 pH units by the…
:: Good’ cholesterol has links to infectious diseaseNew research links so-called “good” HDL cholesterol with infectious diseases such as gasteroenteritis and pneumonia. “Surprisingly, we found that individuals with both low and high HDL cholesterol had high risk of hospitalization with an infectious disease. Perhaps more importantly, these same groups of individuals had high risk of dying from infectious disease,” explains Børge Nordestgaard, prof
:: Google Bans All Cryptomining Extensions From the Chrome StoreChrome Web StoreAs cryptojacking takes over the web, Google will put a stop to cryptomining extensions that prey on unsuspecting installers.
:: Google Employees Are Livid About Company's 'Evil' Military PartnershipGoogle's motto is "don't be evil." Does making military drones smarter breach that code?
:: Google Employees Are Livid About Company's 'Evil' Military PartnershipGoogle's motto is "don't be evil." Does making military drones smarter breach that code?
:: Google is turning some NC school buses into rolling study hallsThanks to an initiative from Google, some North Carolina students are receiving homework help from an unlikely source – their school buses.
:: Google klar med næste generation af SMS-beskedenGoogle går sammen med teleselskaber og smartphone-producenter om at skabe afløseren til SMS
:: Google launches Chat to compete with Apple's iMessageGoogle is launching a new text messaging system for its Android platform to challenge Apple's iMessage in smartphone text messaging supremacy.
:: Google parent Alphabet profit leaps on ad growth (Update)Google parent Alphabet reported a surge in quarterly profits Monday, lifted by strong growth in the digital advertising segment it dominates along with Facebook.
:: Google Turns to Users to Improve Its AI Chops Outside the USA Google team created an app that asks users in India and elsewhere to identify household objects and public places, to boost the accuracy of its image-recognition services.
:: Google Turns to Users to Improve Its AI Chops Outside the USA Google team created an app that asks users in India and elsewhere to identify household objects and public places, to boost the accuracy of its image-recognition services.
:: Google-biler helt uden chauffør klar til Californiens vejeGoogles bildivision, Waymo, bliver blandt de første, der sender helt førerløse biler på gaden i firmaets hjemstavn, Californien.
:: Google-biler helt uden chauffør klar til Californiens vejeGoogles bildivision, Waymo, bliver blandt de første, der sender helt førerløse biler på gaden i firmaets hjemstavn, Californien.
:: Gorilla Calaya gives birth at Smithsonian National ZooCalaya, the western lowland gorilla, gave birth at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, DC.
:: Gorilla Calaya gives birth at Smithsonian National ZooCalaya, the western lowland gorilla, gave birth at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, DC.
:: Got a question for a real NASA astronomer? Ask it here!NASA astronomer Michelle Thaller is coming back to Big Think to answer YOUR questions! Here's all you need to know to submit your science-related inquiries. Read More
:: GPM catches line of strong storms responsible for tornadoes in eastern USOn Sunday April 15th, a line of strong storms at one point stretched from the Florida Straits below the Florida Keys all the way up the East Coast and into Ohio. The Global Precipitation Measurement mission or GPM core satellite analyzed the severe storms as it passed overhead. GPM is a joint mission between NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, JAXA.
:: GPM catches line of strong storms responsible for tornadoes in eastern USOn Sunday April 15th, a line of strong storms at one point stretched from the Florida Straits below the Florida Keys all the way up the East Coast and into Ohio. The Global Precipitation Measurement mission or GPM core satellite analyzed the severe storms as it passed overhead. GPM is a joint mission between NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, JAXA.
:: GPM data used to evaluate Hawaii's flooding rainfallA weather system moving slowly westward through the northwestern Hawaiian Islands has caused destructive flooding and mudslides and NASA's Global Precipitation Measurement mission or GPM satellite analyzed the heavy rainfall.
:: GPM sees Keni following Tropical Cyclone Josie's trackAnother tropical cyclone called Keni has formed in the South Pacific Ocean between Vanuatu and Fiji and the data from the Global Precipitation Measurement mission or GPM found heavy rainfall occurring in the new storm.
:: GPM sees Tropical Cyclone Fakir forming near MadagascarThe southwest Indian Ocean cyclone season started on November 15, 2017 and will officially end on April 30, 2018. A tropical cyclone called Fakir formed on April 23 near northeastern Madagascar and the Global Precipitation Measurement mission or GPM core satellite looked at the storm's rainfall rates.
:: GRAFIK: Fjernstyret gravemaskine bryder skorsten ned fra toppenEn skorsten midt mellem Amagerværkets blokke skal væk. En fjernstyret gravemaskine på toppen klarer opgaven præcist og kontrolleret.
:: GRAFIK: Se detaljerne på USA's supermissil JASSMVed det koordinerede vestlige angreb på Syriens laboratorier og lagre til kemiske våben forleden blev våbengiganten Lockheed Martins top-avancerede krydsermissil JASSM for første gang anvendt i en rigtig krigssituation. I alt 19 JASSM-missiler blev affyret fra B1-bombefly langt uden for Syrisk lu…
:: Grafted brain organoids provide insight into neurological disordersMany neurological disorders—Alzheimer's, schizophrenia, autism, even depression—have lagged behind in new therapies. Because the brain is so complex, it can be difficult to discover new drugs and even when a drug is promising in animal models, it often doesn't work for humans.
:: Grafted brain organoids provide insight into neurological disordersSalk scientists improve the growth of three-dimensional brain models to better understand autism, dementia, schizophrenia.
:: Grafted brain organoids provide insight into neurological disordersScientists improve the growth of three-dimensional brain models to better understand autism, dementia, schizophrenia.
:: Grand Canyon tests change in water system serving visitors (Update)Crews are drilling at the bottom of the Grand Canyon to test the idea of shifting the area where water is drawn to serve millions of people at the national park's popular South Rim.
:: Grandchildren of migrants more likely to get anxiety problemsPeople who migrate are at heightened risk of anxiety disorders, and these mental health problems may linger and get more severe through subsequent generations
:: Graphene 'a game-changer' in making building with concrete greenerForm of carbon incorporated into concrete created stronger, more water-resistant composite material that could reduce emissions The novel “supermaterial” graphene could hold the key to making one of the oldest building materials greener, new scientific research suggests. Graphene has been incorporated into traditional concrete production by scientists at the University of Exeter, developing a com
:: Graphene changes elastic properties depending on applied forceA group of scientists, including specialists from Landau Institute for Theoretical Physics (ITF), has described a universal characteristic in which many unique graphene properties are "hidden." Abnormal graphene behavior can be fully characterised by the Poisson ratio, which determines a material's capability to shrink or extend in a transverse dimension. Moreover,scientists found key factors that
:: Graphene origami as a mechanically tunable plasmonic structure for infrared detectionResearchers at the University of Illinois have successfully developed a tunable infrared filter made from graphene, which would allow a solider to change the frequency of a filter in infrared goggles simply by controlled mechanical deformation of the filter (i.e., graphene origami), and not by replacing the substance on the goggles used to filter a particular spectrum of colors.
:: Graphene origami as a mechanically tunable plasmonic structure for infrared detectionResearchers have successfully developed a tunable infrared filter made from graphene, which would allow a solider to change the frequency of a filter in infrared goggles simply by controlled mechanical deformation of the filter (i.e., graphene origami), and not by replacing the substance on the goggles used to filter a particular spectrum of colors.
:: Graphene origami as a mechanically tunable plasmonic structure for infrared detectionSoldiers often need to see through smoke, fog, dust or any other airborne obscurant and detect the presence of toxins or other chemicals in the field or on the front lines. To identify those chemicals, they use infrared (IR) sensors and spectroscopy, which allow a specific color of light to shine at a particular frequency corresponding to each chemical. Identifying each chemical will require a sol
:: Graphene sets a new record on squeezing light to one atomGraphene Flagship researchers reach the ultimate level of light confinement — the space of one atom. This will pave the way to ultra-small optical switches, detectors and sensors.
:: Graphene sets a new record on squeezing light to one atomResearchers reach the ultimate level of light confinement — the space of one atom. This will pave the way to ultra-small optical switches, detectors and sensors.
:: Grassland biodiversity can pay [Economic Sciences]The biodiversity–ecosystem functioning (BEF) literature provides strong evidence of the biophysical basis for the potential profitability of greater diversity but does not address questions of optimal management. BEF studies typically focus on the ecosystem outputs produced by randomly assembled communities that only differ in their biodiversity levels, measured by indices…
:: Grassland plants react unexpectedly to high levels of carbon dioxidePlants are responding in unexpected ways to increased carbon dioxide in the air, according to a 20-year study conducted by researchers at the University of Minnesota.
:: Grassland plants react unexpectedly to high levels of carbon dioxidePlants are responding in unexpected ways to increased carbon dioxide in the air, according to a 20-year study.
:: Gravitational lensing by sun-like star in massive cluster reveals blue supergiant 9 billion light years awayStar Lensing HubbleThanks to a rare cosmic alignment, astronomers have captured the most distant normal star ever observed, some 9 billion light years from Earth.
:: Gravitational waves created by black holes in the cenetr of most galaxiesGravitational waves may be forged in the heart of the galaxy, says a new study.
:: Gravitational waves created by black holes in the cenetr of most galaxiesGravitational waves may be forged in the heart of the galaxy, says a new study.
:: Gravitational waves created by black holes in the centre of most galaxiesGravitational waves may be produced in the heart of the galaxy, says a new study led by Ph.D. student Joseph Fernandez at Liverpool John Moores University. He sets out the work in a presentation on 3rd April at the European Week of Astronomy and Space Science in Liverpool.
:: Gravitational waves created by black holes in the centre of most galaxiesGravitational waves may be produced in the heart of the galaxy, says a new study led by Ph.D. student Joseph Fernandez at Liverpool John Moores University. He sets out the work in a presentation on 3rd April at the European Week of Astronomy and Space Science in Liverpool.
:: Gravity and good timing helped the Hubble spot a star from the early universeSpace When the stars align, you can zoom way in. When looking back into the deep recesses of the universe, even huge objects like planets, stars, and galaxies can appear small. Magnification can help, but how do you…
:: Gravity and good timing helped the Hubble spot a star from the early universeSpace When the stars align, you can zoom way in. When looking back into the deep recesses of the universe, even huge objects like planets, stars, and galaxies can appear small. Magnification can help, but how do you…
:: Gray Ghosts, the Last Caribou in the Lower 48 States, Are ‘Functionally Extinct’The herd of southern mountain caribou, the last in the contiguous United States, has dwindled to three animals. Conservationists attribute the decline to development in Canada.
:: Gray Ghosts, the Last Caribou in the Lower 48 States, Are ‘Functionally Extinct’The herd of southern mountain caribou, the last in the contiguous United States, has dwindled to three animals. Conservationists attribute the decline to development in Canada.
:: Great apps for creative kidsTechnology From baby Van Goghs to tiny Van Halens. Four smartphone apps to begin your baby-Van Goghs to tiny-Van Halens on their path to art, music, and game creation.
:: Great Barrier Reef coral predicted to last at least 100 years before extinction from climate changeA common Great Barrier Reef coral species has enough genetic diversity to survive at least 100 years before succumbing to global warming, researchers predict.
:: Great Barrier Reef corals can survive global warming for another centuryUsing genetic samples and computer simulations, evolutionary biologists have made a glass-half-full forecast: Corals in the Great Barrier Reef have enough genetic variation to adapt to and survive rising ocean temperatures for at least another century, or more than 50 years longer than previous estimates have suggested.
:: Great magma erup­tions had 2 sourcesResearch at Finnish Museum of Natural History may explain controversies related to great magma eruptions: the magmas had in fact two contrasting sources. One of them was the upper mantle, as suggested in previous research, whereas the other was most probably a deep mantle plume.
:: Great magma erup­tions had 2 sourcesResearch at Finnish Museum of Natural History may explain controversies related to great magma eruptions: the magmas had in fact two contrasting sources. One of them was the upper mantle, as suggested in previous research, whereas the other was most probably a deep mantle plume.
:: Green technologies environmentally and profit friendlyCompanies looking to reduce their environmental impact without negatively affecting profits may want to consider increasing their investment in green technology and other sustainable IT solutions, according to a new study on information technology and sustainability published in Production and Operations Management.
:: Green technologies environmentally and profit friendlyCompanies looking to reduce their environmental impact without negatively affecting profits may want to consider increasing their investment in green technology and other sustainable IT solutions, according to a new study on information technology and sustainability published in Production and Operations Management.
:: Green technologies environmentally and profit friendlyCompanies looking to reduce their environmental impact without negatively affecting profits may want to consider increasing their investment in green technology and other sustainable IT solutions.
:: Green technologies environmentally and profit friendlyCompanies looking to reduce their environmental impact without negatively affecting profits may want to consider increasing their investment in green technology and other sustainable IT solutions.
:: Green-haired turtle that breathes through its genitals added to endangered listWith its punky green mohican the striking Mary river turtle joins a new ZSL list of the world’s most vulnerable reptiles It sports a green mohican, fleshy finger-like growths under its chin and can breathe through its genitals. The Mary river turtle is one of the most striking creatures on the planet, and it is also one of the most endangered. Continue reading…
:: Greenland Has a Mysterious 'Dark Zone' — And It's Getting Even DarkerA new study investigates the dark zone that seems to be getting bigger on the western edge of the ice sheet.
:: Greenland's Biggest Fire Is a 'Warning' for Its FutureA wildfire in the summer of 2017 deposited heat-absorbing black carbon on the imperiled ice sheet — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Greenland's Biggest Fire Is a 'Warning' for Its FutureA wildfire in the summer of 2017 deposited heat-absorbing black carbon on the imperiled ice sheet — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Greenland's Biggest Fire Is a 'Warning' for Its FutureAre more wildfires in Greenland’s future?
:: Greenpeace finds coral reef in Total's Amazon drilling areaEnvironmental campaigners Greenpeace said Tuesday that a massive coral reef has been found to extend right into where France's oil company Total plans to drill near the mouth of the Amazon.
:: Greenpeace finds coral reef in Total's Amazon drilling areaEnvironmental campaigners Greenpeace said Tuesday that a massive coral reef has been found to extend right into where France's oil company Total plans to drill near the mouth of the Amazon.
:: Grime-proof coating repels just about everythingA smooth, durable, clear coating that swiftly sheds water, oils, alcohol—and even peanut butter—could be a way to keep clean phone screens, countertops, camera lenses, and countless other everyday items. Called “omniphobic” in materials science parlance, the new coating repels just about every known liquid. It’s the latest in a series of coatings from the lab of Anish Tuteja, associate professor
:: Grocery Stores Get Mostly Mediocre Scores On Their Food Waste EffortsA new report, "Supermarkets Fail to Make the Grade in Reducing Food Waste," scores the 10 largest grocery stores on how they handle food waste. No store got an A, but Walmart got a B. (Image credit: paul mansfield photography/Getty Images)
:: Grotesk«, »mærkeligt«, »ulogisk«: Politikere modsætter sig nye luftledningerEt stort flertal af partierne i Folketinget valgte først at gå til milliarddyr kamp mod luftledninger og master – for at droppe samme kamp blot otte år senere. Det har banet vej for nye master og luftledninger på en 170 km lang strækning i Jylland. »Vi havde ikke overblik over konsekvenserne,« si…
:: Groundbreaking X-ray optics will enable future observatoriesAn X-ray telescope is characterized by four parameters: angular resolution, effective area, mass, and production cost. Researchers at NASA GSFC have developed a new X-ray mirror technology that is expected to improve one or more of these parameters by at least an order of magnitude, compared to the mirrors currently employed on missions such as the Chandra X-ray Observatory and the Nuclear Spectro
:: Groundbreaking X-ray optics will enable future observatoriesAn X-ray telescope is characterized by four parameters: angular resolution, effective area, mass, and production cost. Researchers at NASA GSFC have developed a new X-ray mirror technology that is expected to improve one or more of these parameters by at least an order of magnitude, compared to the mirrors currently employed on missions such as the Chandra X-ray Observatory and the Nuclear Spectro
:: Growing evidence that probiotics are good for your liverIncreased awareness of the importance of the microbes that live in our gut has spurred a great deal of research on the microbiome and fueled a booming probiotics industry. A new study suggests probiotics can improve not only the health of our gut but liver health, as well.
:: Growing evidence that probiotics are good for your liverIncreased awareness of the importance of the microbes that live in our gut has spurred a great deal of research on the microbiome and fueled a booming probiotics industry. A new study suggests probiotics can improve not only the health of our gut but liver health, as well.
:: Growing liver cancer in the lab may speed up drug testingResearchers have developed a method for growing liver cancer cells in the lab. Liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma or HCC) is the fourth leading cause of cancer death worldwide. A major challenge in developing effective drugs for liver cancer is the inability of current pre-clinical tumor models to accurately replicate features of the cancer and the environment in the human body in which the t
:: Growing Up Without Jane the VirginAt the age of 5, I heard the first lie I ever recognized. It was the 1990s and I was in elementary school, an endeavor that included being woken up before sunrise by my mother. “You have to get up,” she would say. My mom was in nursing school and had long days, meaning I had long days too, ones that began before early-morning cartoons excited my older brother and sister and me into being. Days we
:: Grøn førertrøje? Havvindmøllepark er godt, men Danmark sakker bagudRegeringens planer om flere vindmøller er gode, siger ekspert. Men Danmark er bagud på vigtige områder som fx elbiler.
:: Grønt lys for luftledninger banede vej for EnglandskabelHvis politikerne havde holdt fast i, at nye kabelforbindelser skulle graves ned, havde det været for dyrt at etablere det omdiskuterede Viking Link til England.
:: Gulf Stream current at its weakest in 1,600 years, studies showWarm current that has historically caused dramatic changes in climate is experiencing an unprecedented slowdown and may be less stable than thought – with potentially severe consequences The warm Atlantic current linked to severe and abrupt changes in the climate in the past is now at its weakest in at least 1,600 years, new research shows. The findings, based on multiple lines of scientific evid
:: Gummifabrikation er blevet en storindustri i MexicoUdvinding af gummi fra guayule-planten i det forholdsvis temperede mexicanske klima var i 1913 et attraktivt alternativ til det tropiske Afrika, »da livet i troperne ikke er særlig behageligt for medlemmer af den hvide race«, som Ingeniøren skrev.
:: Guns used in cross-border crimes originate from states with more lax lawsOpponents of gun control have frequently pointed to high rates of gun violence in cities such as Chicago to argue that strong state gun control laws are not effective. But guns used in states with stricter gun laws typically flow from states with weaker laws, according to a new study.
:: Gut bacteria keeps bears healthily obeseThe summer sun pokes its way through the pine trees to strike the forest floor, where a bear is feasting on blueberries. She can easily get through 50 kilograms a day.
:: Gut microbes could help better predict risk of hospitalization for patients with cirrhosisThe gut microbiome — a collection of bacteria and other microbes in the gut — could be a highly accurate predictor of hospitalizations for patients with cirrhosis, according to a recently published study led by a researcher at Virginia Commonwealth University.
:: Gut microbes could help better predict risk of hospitalization for patients with cirrhosisThe gut microbiome — a collection of bacteria and other microbes in the gut — could be a highly accurate predictor of hospitalizations for patients with cirrhosis, according to a recently published study.
:: Gynækologer vælger ny formandOverlæge Hanne Brix Westergaard er ny formand i Dansk Selskab for Obstetrik og Gynækologi.
:: Hackere laver falske browser-opdateringerVi er vant til jævnligt at opdatere vores browsere. Nu er en hackergruppe begyndt at udnytte den tillid, vi viser browserne på det groveste.
:: Hackere laver falske browser-opdateringerVi er vant til jævnligt at opdatere vores browsere. Nu er en hackergruppe begyndt at udnytte den tillid, vi viser browserne på det groveste.
:: Hacking human 'drug trafficking' network could make diabetes treatments more effectiveMaking tiny changes to existing diabetes treatments can alter how they interact with cells, and potentially make the medicines more effective.
:: Hacking human 'drug trafficking' network could make diabetes treatments more effectiveMaking tiny changes to existing diabetes treatments can alter how they interact with cells, and potentially make the medicines more effective.
:: Half of Earth's satellites restrict use of climate dataScientists and policymakers need satellite data to understand and address climate change. Yet data from more than half of unclassified Earth-observing satellites is restricted in some way, rather than shared openly.
:: Half of Earth's satellites restrict use of climate dataScientists and policymakers need satellite data to understand and address climate change. Yet data from more than half of unclassified Earth-observing satellites is restricted in some way, rather than shared openly.
:: Halt population slump by easing access to donor sperm, EU urgedWorld’s biggest sperm bank calls for fewer regulations to revive Europe’s childbirth rates The world’s biggest sperm bank has warned the EU that access to donor sperm must be improved to reinvigorate childbirth rates amid the continent’s slump in population growth. Sperm banks across Europe have closed after the enforcement of new EU regulations on staffing levels, executives at the Danish firm C
:: Handgrip strength test is good indicator of survival in lung cancer patientsA simple test of handgrip strength is a good indicator of short- and long-term survival in patients with early, stage I non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), according to new findings to be presented at ESTRO 37 — Europe's largest radiation oncology conference.
:: Handpicked Tech Deals: Samsung, Echo Spot, Playstation 4 Pro, NintendoAdd Alexa to your home, or accessorize your GoPro Hero camera on the cheap this week.
:: Hanging by a thread: Why bent fibers hold more waterInspired by the large droplets that form on a leaf tip or other thin filament, a team of researchers from Utah State University, University of Liège, Belgium, and Brigham Young University have found the exact angle at which a bent fiber holds the most fluid.
:: Hanging by a thread: Why bent fibers hold more waterInspired by the large droplets that form on a leaf tip or other thin filament, a team of researchers have found the exact angle at which a bent fiber holds the most fluid.
:: Hanging by a thread: Why bent fibers hold more waterOn your next stroll through the woods, take a look at the dew droplets hanging from the leaves. If you see moisture on a cypress or juniper tree with their distinct bifurcated leaves, you'll likely see those water droplets defying the rules of physics.
:: Hans Asperger aided and supported Nazi programme, study saysEight-year study finds pioneer of paediatrics assisted in Third Reich’s ‘euthanasia’ programme The Austrian doctor after whom Asperger syndrome is named was an active participant in the Nazi regime, assisting in the Third Reich’s so called euthanasia programme and supporting the concept of racial hygiene by deeming certain children unworthy to live, according to a study by a medical historian . H
:: Hans Asperger Aided Nazi Child Euthanasia, Study SaysThe autism researcher collaborated with the Third Reich and actively assisted in the killing of disabled children, a new report says.
:: Har Alberte Windings gener gjort hende til musiker og forfatter?Har alle lige mulighed for at blive kunstnere? Forskning viser, at kreativitet er mere arveligt, end vi tidligere har troet.
:: Hard X-ray flash breaks speed recordReactions in solar panels, catalytic converters, and other devices are governed by the quick motion of electrons. To capture the movement of these electrons, scientists use pulses of extremely high energy x-rays. The challenge is making the pulses short enough to get a good look at the electrons. Now, the shortest-ever pulses of hard x-rays were produced using two methods developed at SLAC's Linac
:: Harmful genetic mutations may be less common than we thoughtWe are all mutants. Every characteristic that defines our species is the result of a genetic mutation somewhere in the history of evolution. And the same is true for every other organism on the planet. Yet more often than not we think about mutations as bad, leading to disability or disease. So how often are these changes to DNA harmful and how many of them are potentially helpful? A new study sug
:: Harmonics added to a flickering light can upset the balance between ON and OFF pathways to produce illusory colors [Neuroscience]The neural signals generated by the light-sensitive photoreceptors in the human eye are substantially processed and recoded in the retina before being transmitted to the brain via the optic nerve. A key aspect of this recoding is the splitting of the signals within the two major cone-driven visual pathways into…
:: Harnessing 'Rashba spin-Seebeck effect' phenomenon will enable commercial devices to turn waste heat into electricityMechanical engineers at the University of California, Riverside, have reported success in using inexpensive materials to produce thermoelectric devices that transform low-level waste heat into electricity.
:: Harnessing the Invisible Power of "Flutter"Understanding this type of instability can prevent catastrophic failures and help generate power — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Harvey, Irma, Maria and Nate retired by the World Meteorological OrganizationHarvey, Irma, Maria and Nate are storm names that don't bear repeating.
:: Has the bald eagle population along the James River peaked?The bald eagle population along Virginia's James River made a stunning comeback after falling to zero in the 1970s.
:: Has the bald eagle population along the James River peaked?The bald eagle population along Virginia's James River made a stunning comeback after falling to zero in the 1970s.
:: Have Archaeologists Discovered the Tomb of King Tut's Wife? Maybe.So far, archaeologists have remained tight-lipped about their findings.
:: Having an audience makes us better at performingWe tend to think performing in front of others will make us mess up, but new research says the opposite: being watched makes people do better. When people know they have an audience, parts of the brain associated with social awareness and reward invigorate a part of the brain that controls motor skills, improving their performance at skilled tasks. The findings, published in the journal Social Co
:: Having one eye better than the other may explain ants' left biasUnlike Derek Zoolander, ants don't have any difficulty turning left. New research from the University of Bristol has now found rock ants often have one eye slightly better than the other, which could help explain why most of them prefer to turn left, given the choice.
:: Having one eye better than the other may explain ants' left biasUnlike Derek Zoolander, ants don't have any difficulty turning left. New research from the University of Bristol has now found rock ants often have one eye slightly better than the other, which could help explain why most of them prefer to turn left, given the choice.
:: Having one eye better than the other may explain ants' left biasUnlike Derek Zoolander, ants don't have any difficulty turning left. New research has now found rock ants often have one eye slightly better than the other, which could help explain why most of them prefer to turn left, given the choice.
:: Hawaii board delays decision on location for giant telescopeA key decision on where to place a $1.4 billion giant telescope has been delayed.
:: Hawaii board delays decision on location for giant telescopeA key decision on where to place a $1.4 billion giant telescope has been delayed.
:: Hawaii tops the list of beach destinations at risk of tsunamiThe world’s first ranking of tsunami risks for major tourist beaches shows popular spots like Hawaii and Bali are most in danger
:: HCV-related liver transplantation and post-transplant survival rates in Europe have improved rapidly in the era of direct-acting antiviral drugsHCV-related liver transplantation and post-transplant survival rates in Europe have improved rapidly in the era of direct-acting antiviral drugs.
:: HD-vinylplader kan spille højere og længereVinylplader, der skabes med laser fra et topologisk 3D-kort, kan være i butikkerne allerede i 2019, hvis det står til østrigsk firma.
:: He Ate the World’s Hottest Pepper, Then Landed in the Hospital With ‘Thunderclap’ HeadachesAfter eating the Carolina Reaper during a contest, an unidentified patient suffered headaches so severe he was hospitalized. The symptoms resembled those of a stroke.
:: 'He Broke Boundaries With His Mind': Public Pays Tribute At Stephen Hawking's FuneralAbout 500 guests honored the physicist at Saturday's private service in Cambridge, his intellectual home for half a century. The procession was met by admirers who lined the streets to share memories.
:: Health benefits will offset cost of China's climate policy, study saysA new MIT study reports that, if China follows through with its international pledge to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, every one of its provinces will experience benefits to air quality and human health, with associated monetary savings that could offset the total cost of implementing the climate policy.
:: Healthcare costs for adults with autism more than double those for general populationResearchers compared total annual healthcare costs for adults on the autism spectrum to costs for adults with attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and adults in the general population and found them to be 20 percent and 70 percent higher, respectively.
:: Healthy soil lifts animal weightIndividual pastures on livestock farms yield surprisingly dissimilar benefits to a farm's overall agricultural income, and those differences are most likely attributable to the varying levels of 'soil health' provided by its grazing livestock. A research team has now opened up the possibility of using field-scale metrics as indicators of animal performance and agricultural productivity.
:: Heart defects in infant may predict heart problems in birth mother later in lifeWomen who give birth to infants with congenital heart defects may be at increased risk of heart problems including heart attack and heart failure later in life.
:: Heart defects in infant may predict heart problems in birth mother later in lifeWomen who give birth to infants with congenital heart defects may be at increased risk of heart problems including heart attack and heart failure later in life.
:: Heart disease may only be a matter of time for those with healthy obesityPeople who are 30 pounds or more overweight may want to slim down a bit even if they don't have high blood pressure or any other heart disease risk, according to scientists at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
:: Heat waves are roasting reefs, but some corals may be resilientThe latest research on coral reefs clarifies the devastation of heat waves and looks at how coral might be able to adapt to warming waters.
:: Helix Takes Clinical Genetic Testing Straight to ConsumersSoon, anyone curious about their health will be able to request a clinical DNA test—not just doctors.
:: Hello DARKNESS: Physicists team up with astronomers to commission the most advanced camera in the worldSomewhere in the vastness of the universe another habitable planet likely exists. And it may not be that far—astronomically speaking—from our own solar system.
:: Hello DARKNESS: Physicists team up with astronomers to commission the most advanced camera in the worldSomewhere in the vastness of the universe another habitable planet likely exists. And it may not be that far—astronomically speaking—from our own solar system.
:: Hello DARKNESSUCSB physicists team up with Caltech astronomers to commission the most advanced camera in the world.
:: Helping farmers and reducing car crashes—the surprising benefits of predatorsHumans may be Earth's apex predator, but the fleeting shadow of a vulture or the glimpse of a big cat can cause instinctive fear and disdain. But new evidence suggests that predators and scavengers are much more beneficial to humans than commonly believed, and that their loss may have greater consequences than we have imagined.
:: Hemp shows potential for treating ovarian cancerResults from some of the first studies to examine hemp's ability to fight cancer show that it might one day be useful as plant-based treatment for ovarian cancer. Hemp is part of the same cannabis family as marijuana but doesn't have any psychoactive properties or cause addiction.
:: Hemsby: Clifftop home destroyed erosion spanning 40 yearsErosion of the cliff at Hemsby, Norfolk, has left 18 homes uninhabitable over the past five years.
:: HEPAHEALTH Project Report — risk factors and the burden of liver disease in Europe and selected Central Asian countriesThe HEPAHEALTH Project Report, which was presented today in a press conference at The International Liver Congress trade; 2018 in Paris, France, is the second overview commissioned by EASL on the burden of liver disease in Europe.
:: Hepatic thrombopoietin is required for bone marrow hematopoietic stem cell maintenanceHematopoietic stem cell (HSC) maintenance depends on extrinsic cues. Currently, only local signals arising from the bone marrow niche have been shown to maintain HSCs. However, it is not known whether systemic factors also sustain HSCs. We assessed the physiological source of thrombopoietin (TPO), a key cytokine required for maintaining HSCs. Using Tpo DsRed-CreER knock-in mice, we showed that TP
:: Hepatic thrombopoietin is required for bone marrow hematopoietic stem cell maintenanceHematopoietic stem cell (HSC) maintenance depends on extrinsic cues. Currently, only local signals arising from the bone marrow niche have been shown to maintain HSCs. However, it is not known whether systemic factors also sustain HSCs. We assessed the physiological source of thrombopoietin (TPO), a key cytokine required for maintaining HSCs. Using Tpo DsRed-CreER knock-in mice, we showed that TP
:: Hepatitis C virus elimination programs report encouraging results: Is elimination within reach?National programs in Georgia and Iceland report high levels of engagement, treatment initiation, and cure, suggesting HCV elimination targets are achievable.
:: Hepatitis C virus elimination programs report encouraging results: Is elimination within reach?National programs in Georgia and Iceland report high levels of engagement, treatment initiation, and cure, suggesting HCV elimination targets are achievable.
:: Hepatitis C: A novel point-of-care assayOne of the major challenges identified by the WHO in efforts to eradicate the hepatitis C virus is the diagnosis of chronic cases that are generally asymptomatic. Major progress is required for new diagnostic techniques that can be 'decentralized,' in other words accessed by populations and countries with limited resources. Scientists from the Institut Pasteur and Inserm, in collaboration with the
:: Hepatitis C: A novel point-of-care assayOne of the major challenges identified by the WHO in efforts to eradicate the hepatitis C virus is the diagnosis of chronic cases that are generally asymptomatic. Major progress is required for new diagnostic techniques that can be 'decentralized,' in other words accessed by populations and countries with limited resources. Scientists have now developed and validated a rapid, reliable, point-of-ca
:: Hepatitis C: Simplified curative treatments can drive global scale-upAccording to a WHO progress report, an estimated 1.5 million people started direct-actingantiviral (DAA) treatment in 2016, compared to around 1 million in 2015.1 Behind theimpressive scale-up seen in 2016, a diverse set of countries have been leading the action.
:: Hepatitis E virus infections can be life threatening and transmitted through blood productsILC 2018: Hepatitis E virus infections are associated with significant morbidity and mortality in both immunocompromised and immune-competent individuals – blood products are confirmed as an important source of infection.
:: Her Daughter’s Diagnosis Made Her Work as a Scientist PersonalSoo-Kyung Lee had been studying the FOXG1 gene for years. Her research took on new meaning when she learned that her daughter, Yuna, had a rare defect on that gene.
:: Her er de databaser, der mangler indberetninger fra SundhedsplatformenHver sjette kliniske kvalitetsdatabase mangler indberetninger på grund af Sundhedsplatformen, viser aktindsigt. »Dybt problematisk,« mener Danske Patienter.
:: Her er det fælles styringsudspilLægeforeningen, Danske Patienter og Danske Regioner har fremlagt et fælles udspil til styringen af sundhedsvæsenet. Se udspillet her.
:: Her er genomcentrets samtykkeerklæringDer har været heftig debat om patienternes rettigheder og rammerne for samtykke, når Nationalt Genom Center kommer til verden. Nu har regeringen fremlagt et udkast til en samtykkeerklæring.
:: Here’s an amazing new picture of the Lagoon Nebula to celebrate Hubble’s 28th birthdaySpace Happy birthday to the best space telescope ever! Love, PopSci. It’s pretty amazing even with low-tech binoculars or higher-tech telescopes. But to really appreciate the scale of the nebula, check out this new view of the nebula just…
:: Here’s how effective the next flu shot will beThis fall’s flu shot, a new H3N2 formulation for the first time since 2015, won’t be any more effective than the vaccine given in 2016 and 2017, experts warn. Researchers say that’s due to viral mutations related to vaccine production in eggs. Scientists created a method, known as pEpitope (pronounced PEE-epih-tope), more than 10 years ago as a fast, inexpensive way of gauging the effectiveness o
:: Here’s why putting a missile defense system in space could be a bad ideaExpanding missile defense capabilities could put the world on a slippery slope to space warfare.
:: Here’s why putting a missile defense system in space could be a bad ideaExpanding missile defense capabilities could put the world on a slippery slope to space warfare.
:: Here's a great excuse to stop mowing your lawnAnimals Introducing the lazy way to make your yard into a pollinator haven. Around the world, bee populations have plummeted because of habitat loss and pesticide use. But green spaces within cities and towns can give bees a much-needed refuge.
:: Here's a great excuse to stop mowing your lawnAnimals Introducing the lazy way to make your yard into a pollinator haven. Around the world, bee populations have plummeted because of habitat loss and pesticide use. But green spaces within cities and towns can give bees a much-needed refuge.
:: Here's How Norovirus Takes Hold in Your Gut — and Doesn't Let GoHow the notorious virus takes hold.
:: Here's how some tech companies are chipping away at bias against womenBridget Frey was the only woman on Redfin's engineering team in Seattle when she joined the online real-estate company more than six years ago. She wasn't surprised, having worked in the male-dominated tech field for much of her career.
:: Here's how some tech companies are chipping away at bias against womenBridget Frey was the only woman on Redfin's engineering team in Seattle when she joined the online real-estate company more than six years ago. She wasn't surprised, having worked in the male-dominated tech field for much of her career.
:: Here's How to Track the Chinese Space Station's Uncontrolled Plunge to EarthIt's time to grab the popcorn: The Chinese space station Tiangong-1 is plummeting back to Earth this weekend, and anyone with an internet connection can track the fiery demise live online.
:: Here's How We Know the Big Bang HappenedAt 13.8 billion years ago, our entire observable universe was the size of a peach and had a temperature of over a trillion degrees.
:: Here's the AI documentary Elon Musk thinks is essential viewingArtificial intelligence threatens to take over our entire world. And that's only the 2nd most scary aspect about this documentary shared by Elon Musk. Read More
:: Here's What Causes Some People's Bones to 'Drip' Like Candle WaxResearchers have discovered a genetic cause of "dripping candle wax" bone disease.
:: Here's What Facebook Won’t Let You PostFacebook Content PostsFacebook's newly public, 27-page community standards document reveals the hard work of balancing toxic content with free speech.
:: Here's what you need to know before Mark Zuckerberg's testimony in WashingtonMark Zuckerberg FacebookTechnology It's not going to be a fun trip to see the cherry blossoms Mark Zuckerberg will talk user data, Russian meddling, and possible regulations…
:: Here's Why an Ancient Lizard Had 4 EyesAbout 49 million years ago, a long-tailed monitor lizard perceived the world not with two but with four eyes, a new study finds.
:: Here's Why the Government Should Fund "Gee-Whiz" ScienceIt can lead to useful technology, but the real reason is that it inspires people—and your representatives in Congress need to hear that — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Here's Why the Government Should Fund "Gee-Whiz" ScienceIt can lead to useful technology, but the real reason is that it inspires people—and your representatives in Congress need to hear that — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Herlev og Gentofte Hospital får nye stråleapparater til kræftbehandlingHerlev og Gentofte Hospital har købt 17 forskellige stråleapparater, der skal give kræftpatienter en mere effektiv og skånsom behandling.
:: Hestekræfter som 50 biler: Se Danmarks nye vindtunnel blæse ekstrem vindNyt anlæg har kostet over 80 millioner og skal bl.a. gøre vindmøller mindre støjende.
:: Heterochromatin protects retinal pigment epithelium cells from oxidative damage by silencing p53 target genes [Cell Biology]Oxidative stress (OS)-induced retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cell apoptosis is critically implicated in the pathogenesis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of blindness in the elderly. Heterochromatin, a compact and transcriptional inert chromatin structure, has been recently shown to be dynamically regulated in response to stress stimuli. The…
:: High concentrations of fluorinated chemical GenX found in watershedWhile searching for sources of bromide in the Cape Fear River watershed nearly five years ago, NC State environmental engineer Detlef Knappe and his team of researchers found more than they were looking for: high concentrations of a number of unexpected industrial chemicals in drinking water, including one—GenX—that has entered the popular vernacular in North Carolina.
:: High concentrations of fluorinated chemical GenX found in watershedWhile searching for sources of bromide in the Cape Fear River watershed nearly five years ago, NC State environmental engineer Detlef Knappe and his team of researchers found more than they were looking for: high concentrations of a number of unexpected industrial chemicals in drinking water, including one—GenX—that has entered the popular vernacular in North Carolina.
:: High efficiency solar power conversion allowed by a novel composite materialA composite thin film made of two different inorganic oxide materials significantly improves the performance of solar cells. Researchers have developed this material which combines two crystal phases comprising the atomic elements bismuth, manganese, and oxygen. The combination of phases optimizes this material's ability to absorb solar radiation and transform it into electricity. The results are
:: High immune function tied to stunted growthElevated immune function during childhood results in as much as 49 percent growth reduction in Ecuador's indigenous Shuar population, researchers report.
:: High immune function tied to stunted growthElevated immune function during childhood results in as much as 49 percent growth reduction in Ecuador's indigenous Shuar population, researchers reported in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
:: High levels of hazardous chemicals found in plastics collected from Lake GenevaThe first analysis of plastic litter from Lake Geneva finds toxic chemicals like cadmium, mercury and lead – – whose levels sometimes exceed the maximum permitted under EU law. The presence of chemicals that are now restricted or banned in plastic production reflects how old the plastic litter could be — and indicates that like oceans, freshwater habitats are also affected by plastic pollution.
:: High levels of hazardous chemicals found in plastics collected from Lake GenevaThe first analysis of plastic litter from Lake Geneva finds toxic chemicals like cadmium, mercury and lead – – whose levels sometimes exceed the maximum permitted under EU law. The presence of chemicals that are now restricted or banned in plastic production reflects how old the plastic litter could be — and indicates that like oceans, freshwater habitats are also affected by plastic pollution.
:: High-accuracy lagging-strand DNA replication mediated by DNA polymerase dissociation [Genetics]The fidelity of DNA replication is a critical factor in the rate at which cells incur mutations. Due to the antiparallel orientation of the two chromosomal DNA strands, one strand (leading strand) is replicated in a mostly processive manner, while the other (lagging strand) is synthesized in short sections called…
:: High-accuracy lagging-strand DNA replication mediated by DNA polymerase dissociation [Genetics]The fidelity of DNA replication is a critical factor in the rate at which cells incur mutations. Due to the antiparallel orientation of the two chromosomal DNA strands, one strand (leading strand) is replicated in a mostly processive manner, while the other (lagging strand) is synthesized in short sections called…
:: Higher blood pressure before pregnancy may increase miscarriage riskHigher blood pressure prior to conception may increase the risk of miscarriage, even in women not diagnosed with hypertension. The study involved women who had already experienced at least one pregnancy loss and were trying again. If confirmed, the findings imply that lowering heart disease risk factors in young adulthood may also improve reproductive health.
:: Higher blood pressure before pregnancy may increase miscarriage riskHigher blood pressure prior to conception may increase the risk of miscarriage, even in women not diagnosed with hypertension. The study involved women who had already experienced at least one pregnancy loss and were trying again. If confirmed, the findings imply that lowering heart disease risk factors in young adulthood may also improve reproductive health.
:: Higher cigarette prices would save millions of people from extreme poverty and poor healthHigher cigarette prices would save millions of people from extreme poverty and poor health around the world, while also cutting health treatment costs for families across the globe, suggests a comprehensive study published today in The BMJ.
:: Higher risk of infectious disease with both high and low cholesterolThe so-called good cholesterol, HDL, is associated with infectious disease, new research from the University of Copenhagen and Copenhagen University Hospital shows.
:: Higher risk of infectious disease with both high and low cholesterolThe so-called good cholesterol, HDL, is associated with infectious disease, new research shows.
:: High-power laser system generates ultrashort pulses of light covering a large share of the mid-infrared spectrumMolecules are the building blocks of life. Like all other organisms, we are made of them. They control our biorhythm, and they can also reflect our state of health. Researchers led by Ferenc Krausz at the Laboratory for Attosecond Physics (LAP) – a joint venture between Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) and the Max Planck Institute for Quantum Optics (MPQ) in Munich – want to use brilliant infr
:: High-quality nursing homes lower risks for long-term care placement for older adultsIn a new study, researchers decided to examine the role that skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) play with regard to older adults' placements in long-term care facilities.
:: High-quality nursing homes lower risks for long-term care placement for older adultsIn a new study, researchers decided to examine the role that skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) play with regard to older adults' placements in long-term care facilities.
:: High-speed and on-silicon-chip graphene blackbody emittersHigh-speed light emitters integrated on silicon chips can enable novel architectures for silicon-based optoelectronics. However, compound-semiconductor-based light emitters face major challenges for their integration with a silicon-based platform because of their difficulty of direct fabrication on a silicon substrate. Here, high-speed, highly-integrated graphene-based on-silicon-chip blackbody em
:: High-speed and on-silicon-chip graphene blackbody emittersHigh-speed light emitters integrated on silicon chips can enable novel architectures for silicon-based optoelectronics. However, compound-semiconductor-based light emitters face major challenges for their integration with a silicon-based platform because of their difficulty of direct fabrication on a silicon substrate. Here, high-speed, highly-integrated graphene-based on-silicon-chip blackbody em
:: High-speed pig slaughter will be disastrous for everyone involved | :: Deborah Berkowitz and Suzanne McMillanA new rule in the US would eliminate food inspectors and lift limits on how quickly pigs can be killed. The impact on workers, animals and consumers would be disastrous The Trump administration has proposed a radical change in food safety protection. They’re misleadingly calling it the “Modernization of swine slaughter inspection rule”, but what it really does is roll back progress on protecting
:: High-speed pig slaughter will be disastrous for everyone involved | :: Deborah Berkowitz and Suzanne McMillanA new rule in the US would eliminate food inspectors and lift limits on how quickly pigs can be killed. The impact on workers, animals and consumers would be disastrous The Trump administration has proposed a radical change in food safety protection. They’re misleadingly calling it the “Modernization of swine slaughter inspection rule”, but what it really does is roll back progress on protecting
:: Hino, VW partner on hybrids, autonomous drive, technologyHino Motors, Toyota Motor Corp.'s group truck manufacturer, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus of Germany agreed Thursday to work together on technologies such as hybrids, electric cars, autonomous driving and connectivity.
:: Hip extensor mechanics and the evolution of walking and climbing capabilities in humans, apes, and fossil hominins [Anthropology]The evolutionary emergence of humans’ remarkably economical walking gait remains a focus of research and debate, but experimentally validated approaches linking locomotor capability to postcranial anatomy are limited. In this study, we integrated 3D morphometrics of hominoid pelvic shape with experimental measurements of hip kinematics and kinetics during walking and…
:: Hip extensor mechanics and the evolution of walking and climbing capabilities in humans, apes, and fossil hominins [Anthropology]The evolutionary emergence of humans’ remarkably economical walking gait remains a focus of research and debate, but experimentally validated approaches linking locomotor capability to postcranial anatomy are limited. In this study, we integrated 3D morphometrics of hominoid pelvic shape with experimental measurements of hip kinematics and kinetics during walking and…
:: Hippo pathway found essential to orchestrate the development of the heartA team of researchers has discovered that during development, when progenitor heart cells progressively differentiate into various cell types, the Hippo pathway is essential to coordinate the progress of these cell types into a working heart
:: HIV cell dysfunction discovery sheds light on how virus worksA new study has revealed that certain immune cells behave differently in HIV-infected patients than they do in healthy individuals, a discovery that moves us one step closer to understanding how the virus works.
:: HIV-1 viruses transmitted at birth are resistant to antibodies in mother's bloodOf the genetically diverse population of HIV-1 viruses present in an infected pregnant woman, the few she might transmit to her child during delivery are resistant to attack by antibodies in her blood, according to new research.
:: HKU medical chemists discover peptic ulcer treatment metallodrug effective in 'taming' superbugsA novel solution to antimicrobial resistance — HKU medical chemists discover peptic ulcer treatment metallodrug effective in 'taming' superbugs.
:: Holbæk Sygehus får ny vicedirektørTil juni tiltræder Lone Bjørklund stillingen som vicedirektør med sundhedsfaglig ansvar på Holbæk Sygehus.
:: Holbæk Sygehus får ny vicedirektørTil juni tiltræder Lone Bjørklund stillingen som vicedirektør med sundhedsfaglig ansvar på Holbæk Sygehus.
:: Holey cow! Evidence of Stone Age veterinary 'surgery'A hole in the skull of a Stone Age cow was likely made by humans about 5,000 years ago, probably by a primitive veterinarian or trainee surgeon, scientists said Thursday.
:: Hollywood and the Limits of China's Box OfficeChina’s moviegoers have long figured into Hollywood accounting. More than a decade ago , the world’s most populous country started opening new theaters at a prodigious rate and began permitting the release of more and more American films. Even though U.S. studios make less money on movies released in China than they do, collectively, elsewhere around the globe, the Chinese market is still vital a
:: Hollywood and the Limits of China's Box OfficeChina’s moviegoers have long figured into Hollywood accounting. More than a decade ago , the world’s most populous country started opening new theaters at a prodigious rate and began permitting the release of more and more American films. Even though U.S. studios make less money on movies released in China than they do, collectively, elsewhere around the globe, the Chinese market is still vital a
:: Hollywood Should Make Movies That Grapple with Gamergate'Ready Player One' isn't that movie.
:: Hollywood Should Make Movies That Grapple with Gamergate'Ready Player One' isn't that movie.
:: Hollændere 3D-printer stålbroEfter tre års udvikling er det som de første lykkedes en hollandsk virksomhed at 3D-printe en hel bro i stål. De kommende måneder skal den testes, før den placeres over kanal i Amsterdam
:: Hollændere 3D-printer stålbroEfter tre års udvikling er det som de første lykkedes en hollandsk virksomhed at 3D-printe en hel bro i stål. De kommende måneder skal den testes, før den placeres over kanal i Amsterdam
:: Homemade microscope reveals how a cancer-causing virus clings to our DNAUsing a homemade, high-tech microscope, scientists at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have revealed how a cancer-causing virus anchors itself to our DNA. That discovery could pave the way for doctors to cure incurable diseases by flushing out viruses, including HPV and Epstein-Barr, that now permanently embed themselves in our cells.
:: Homemade microscope reveals how a cancer-causing virus clings to our DNAUsing a homemade, high-tech microscope, scientists have revealed how a cancer-causing virus anchors itself to our DNA. That discovery could pave the way for doctors to cure incurable diseases by flushing out viruses, including HPV and Epstein-Barr, that now permanently embed themselves in our cells.
:: Homeopathic and natural remedies aren’t the same thing—and only one of them is total nonsenseHealth Therapies from nature sometimes work, but diluted dog rabies does not. Willow bark has a long and storied history, but it wasn’t until the turn of the 20th century that anyone bothered to isolate the active ingredient into the pills we know…
:: Homeopathy Awareness Week shows that homeopathy is still a problemHomeopathy Awareness Week might be almost over, but The One Quackery To Rule Them All wastes resources and endangers patients year round, and a recent French criticism of homeopathy has provoked another case of legal thuggery by homeopaths.
:: Homeopathy, rabid dogs, and naturopathic propagandaLast week, a story of a bizarre homeopathic remedy used by a Canadian naturopath made the news. Today,American naturopaths are in Washington, DC lobbying for increased prescribing power, including for controlled substances. Lawmakers should be reminded of the quackery at the heart of naturopathy.
:: Homo Sapiens Fossil Pushes Back Date of Human Migration from AfricaAn 88,000-year-old finger bone places human ancestors in Arabia earlier than previously believed.
:: Honeybees are struggling to get enough good bacteriaModern monoculture farming, commercial forestry and even well-intentioned gardeners could be making it harder for honeybees to store food and fight off diseases, a new study suggests.
:: Honeybees are struggling to get enough good bacteriaModern monoculture farming, commercial forestry and even well-intentioned gardeners could be making it harder for honeybees to store food and fight off diseases, a new study suggests.
:: Honeybees are struggling to get enough good bacteriaModern monoculture farming, commercial forestry and even well-intentioned gardeners could be making it harder for honeybees to store food and fight off diseases, a new study suggests.
:: Honeybees are struggling to get enough good bacteriaModern monoculture farming, commercial forestry and even well-intentioned gardeners could be making it harder for honeybees to store food and fight off diseases, a new study suggests.
:: Honeybees are struggling to get enough good bacteriaModern monoculture farming, commercial forestry and even well-intentioned gardeners could be making it harder for honeybees to store food and fight off diseases, a new study suggests.
:: Honeybees are struggling to get enough good bacteriaModern monoculture farming, commercial forestry and even well-intentioned gardeners could be making it harder for honeybees to store food and fight off diseases, a new study suggests.
:: Hope and mourning in the Anthropocene—understanding ecological griefWe are living in a time of extraordinary ecological loss. Not only are human actions destabilising the very conditions that sustain life, but it is also increasingly clear that we are pushing the Earth into an entirely new geological era, often described as the Anthropocene.
:: Hope and mourning in the Anthropocene—understanding ecological griefWe are living in a time of extraordinary ecological loss. Not only are human actions destabilising the very conditions that sustain life, but it is also increasingly clear that we are pushing the Earth into an entirely new geological era, often described as the Anthropocene.
:: Hope for new treatment of severe epilepsyResearchers at Lund University in Sweden believe they have found a method that in the future could help people suffering from epilepsy so severe that all current treatment is ineffective.
:: Hormone imbalance causes treatment-resistant hypertensionBritish researchers have discovered a hormone imbalance that explains why it is very difficult to control blood pressure in around 10 per cent of hypertension patients.
:: Horses can breathe easier thanks to new treatment for degenerative respiratory conditionMorris Animal Foundation-funded researchers have developed a new surgical technique for recurrent laryngeal neuropathy (RLN) that is improving outcomes and helping horses breathe a little bit easier.
:: Horses can breathe easier thanks to new treatment for degenerative respiratory conditionMorris Animal Foundation-funded researchers have developed a new surgical technique for recurrent laryngeal neuropathy (RLN) that is improving outcomes and helping horses breathe a little bit easier.
:: Horses can breathe easier thanks to new treatment for degenerative respiratory conditionMorris Animal Foundation-funded researchers have developed a new surgical technique for recurrent laryngeal neuropathy (RLN) that is improving outcomes and helping horses breathe a little bit easier.
:: Horses can breathe easier thanks to new treatment for degenerative respiratory conditionMorris Animal Foundation-funded researchers have developed a new surgical technique for recurrent laryngeal neuropathy (RLN) that is improving outcomes and helping horses breathe a little bit easier.
:: Hospital 'Breach' May Have Exposed Patients to HIV, Hepatitis: What Went Wrong?Some patients at a Colorado hospital may be at risk for HIV or hepatitis infection after the hospital discovered an issue with the way it cleaned certain surgical instruments.
:: Hospital 'Breach' May Have Exposed Patients to HIV, Hepatitis: What Went Wrong?Some patients at a Colorado hospital may be at risk for HIV or hepatitis infection after the hospital discovered an issue with the way it cleaned certain surgical instruments.
:: Hospital ownership of practice may reduce physician burnoutAmong staff in small- to medium-sized primary care practices, hospital ownership is associated with positive perceptions of work environment and lower burnout.
:: Hospital payment reform fix?Hospital payment experiment in Maryland failed to deliver on the promise of shifting care from hospitals toward less expensive outpatient and primary care settings. Researchers say that weak incentives for physicians may have limited the program's effectiveness.
:: Hospital payment reform fix?Hospital payment experiment in Maryland failed to deliver on the promise of shifting care from hospitals toward less expensive outpatient and primary care settings. Researchers say that weak incentives for physicians may have limited the program's effectiveness.
:: Hotter, longer, more frequent — marine heatwaves on the riseWe know heatwaves over land have been increasing, but now new research reveals globally marine heatwaves have also been increasing in length, number and intensity over the past century. More intriguing still, this trend has accelerated markedly since 1982.
:: Hotter, longer, more frequent — marine heatwaves on the riseWe know heatwaves over land have been increasing, but now new research reveals globally marine heatwaves have also been increasing in length, number and intensity over the past century. More intriguing still, this trend has accelerated markedly since 1982.
:: How (and Where) Did Hannibal Cross the Alps? Experts Finally Have AnswersA documentary takes a fresh look at the incredible journey made by Hannibal — and his famous elephants.
:: How a Bizarre Nazi Military Machine Left a Lasting Mark on the EnvironmentHitler's navy used a toxic artificial fog to conceal its biggest battleship.
:: How a Bizarre Nazi Military Machine Left a Lasting Mark on the EnvironmentHitler's navy used a toxic artificial fog to conceal its biggest battleship.
:: How a Defence of Christianity Revolutionized Brain Sciencesubmitted by /u/NaiveSkeptic [link] [comments]
:: How a Football Field-Size Asteroid Caught Us by SurpriseEarth received a cosmic close shave on Sunday (April 15) when a football field-size boulder passed by at half the moon's distance from our planet.
:: How a Guy in the Netherlands Spotted the Top Secret X-37B Space PlaneThe spy craft is on its fifth mission, but the U.S. Air Force is mum on what the X-37B is doing right now.
:: How a protein helps bacteria outsmart the human immune systemNew research has uncovered a mechanism by which the bacteria that cause Lyme disease fight innate immune responses, and observed a never-before-seen phenomena demonstrating the bacteria can spring back in the body weeks later. Understanding this type of bacteria, one of only a few pathogens that can actually persist in the body for long periods of time, has major implications for treatment of tick
:: How a protein helps bacteria outsmart the human immune systemNew research has uncovered a mechanism by which the bacteria that cause Lyme disease fight innate immune responses, and observed a never-before-seen phenomena demonstrating the bacteria can spring back in the body weeks later. Understanding this type of bacteria, one of only a few pathogens that can actually persist in the body for long periods of time, has major implications for treatment of tick
:: How a team of chefs fed Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria | :: José AndrésAfter Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico in 2017, chef José Andrés traveled to the devastated island with a simple idea: to feed the hungry. Millions of meals served later, Andrés shares the remarkable story of creating the world's biggest restaurant — and the awesome power of letting people in need know that somebody cares about them.
:: How advanced nanotechnology can improve cancer careA new Tel Aviv University study addresses the challenges of nanoparticle-based cancer-targeting strategies and suggests ways of refocusing the collaborative work of cancer researchers and clinicians.
:: How America Broke the Presidency“Many of the responsibilities that vex Trump are ones that were not part of the job’s original design,” writes The Atlantic contributing writer and co-host of CBS This Morning, John Dickerson. In his May cover article, "The Hardest Job in the World," Dickerson argues that the president’s office has ballooned. The responsibilities of the presidency—and the path to the office itself—makes the role
:: How ancient DNA is transforming our view of the pastAncient DNA from human remains has helped construct a new narrative for human history.
:: How Android Phones Hide Missed Security Updates From YouAndroid Updates PhonesA study finds that Android phones aren't just slow to get patched; sometimes they lie about being patched when they're not.
:: How are the bacteria in our guts related to each other? New technique provides insightResearchers at the University of California Center for Microbiome Innovation (CMI) have validated a new method for use in microbiome studies that could help detect subtle changes in the composition of a microbial community and provide insight into the evolutionary history of community members. The method is more sensitive than current technologies, and could revolutionize the way microbiome data i
:: How artificial intelligence is reshaping our livesIt's Saturday night and you've just finished watching the last episode of a Swedish crime drama that you somehow stumbled upon, although you can't quite remember how.
:: How artificial intelligence is reshaping our livesIt's Saturday night and you've just finished watching the last episode of a Swedish crime drama that you somehow stumbled upon, although you can't quite remember how.
:: How Asia's Super Divers Evolved for a Life At SeaThe Bajau people of Southeast Asia are among the most accomplished divers in the world. In the summer of 2015, Melissa Ilardo got to see how good they are firsthand. She remembers diving with Pai Bayubu, who had already gone fairly deep when he saw a giant clam, 30 to 50 feet below him. “He just dropped down,” Ilardo recalls. “He pointed at it, and then he was there. Underwater, the Bajau are as
:: How bacteria could help turn a potent greenhouse gas into renewable fuelBacteria can become a workforce that helps redefine our energy sector.
:: How Big Spiders Use Nanoscale Physics to FlyHow Big Spiders Use Nanoscale Physics to Fly New study reveals the complex strategies crab spiders use to soar on streamers of silk. vlcsnap-2017-01-08-12h20m32s857.png A crab spider spins silk lines into the breeze in preparation for a ballooning flight. Image credits: Moonsung Cho Rights information: This photo can only be used if published with this Inside Science story. Creature Tuesday, Apri
:: How Birds-To-Be Get Oxygen Inside EggsUnlike humans, bird embryos don't have an oxygen pipeline from their mothers. They develop inside eggs in a nest. Skunk Bear's latest video explains why these pre-hatchlings don't suffocate. (Image credit: Adam Cole/NPR's Skunk Bear)
:: How Birds-To-Be Get Oxygen Inside EggsUnlike humans, bird embryos don't have an oxygen pipeline from their mothers. They develop inside eggs in a nest. Skunk Bear's latest video explains why these pre-hatchlings don't suffocate. (Image credit: Adam Cole/NPR's Skunk Bear)
:: How can medical marijuana benefit older adults?Managing symptoms such as pain, nausea, and psychiatric illness can be challenging as people age. A new review highlights what's currently known about the indications and risks of medical marijuana use for older adults.
:: How can medical marijuana benefit older adults?Managing symptoms such as pain, nausea, and psychiatric illness can be challenging as people age.
:: How Can Science Combat the Opioid Crisis?What opioid addiction treatments are more effective and can we vaccinate against addiction? — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: How Can Science Combat the Opioid Crisis?What opioid addiction treatments are more effective and can we vaccinate against addiction? — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: How Cancer Can Become Therapy-ResistantEpigenetics may play a role — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: How cheetahs outsmart lions and hyenasCheetahs in the Serengeti National Park adopt different strategies while eating to deal with threats from top predators such as lions or hyenas. A new study in Springer's journal Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology shows that male cheetahs and single females eat their prey as quickly as possible. Mothers with cubs, on the other hand, watch out for possible threats while their young are eating in o
:: How cheetahs outsmart lions and hyenasCheetahs in the Serengeti National Park adopt different strategies while eating to deal with threats from top predators such as lions or hyenas. A new study in Springer's journal Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology shows that male cheetahs and single females eat their prey as quickly as possible. Mothers with cubs, on the other hand, watch out for possible threats while their young are eating in o
:: How cheetahs outsmart lions and hyenasCheetahs in the Serengeti National Park adopt different strategies while eating to deal with threats from top predators such as lions or hyenas. A new study shows that male cheetahs and single females eat their prey as quickly as possible. Mothers with cubs, on the other hand, watch out for possible threats while their young are eating in order to give them enough time to eat their fill.
:: How cleaner air changes the climate
:: How colorectal cancer cells spread to the liverA new study by Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute (SBP) researchers helps explain the connection between a tumor suppressor called protein kinase C zeta (PKC zeta) and metastatic colorectal cancer.
:: How conservation pros can engage Amish and Mennonite communitiesResearchers have identified several factors that can improve coordination between Plain (the Amish and conservative Mennonite) communities and agricultural professionals such as conservation agents. The researchers found that agricultural professionals face challenges as well as opportunities on issues relating to conservation and pollution when working with Amish and conservative Mennonite commu
:: How Courts Are Neutralizing Trump's DeceptionsOn April 6, FBI agents raided the home, hotel room, and office of President Trump’s personal lawyer Michael Cohen. We now have a sense of the scope of their search: Investigators appear to have been seeking material relating to, among other things, the Access Hollywood tape , Cohen’s payments to two women who signed nondisclosure agreements regarding their alleged affairs with Trump, and communic
:: How Cycling Clothing Opened Doors for WomenI was rushing to a 10 a.m. meeting with the director of the organization where I had just started working. In an attempt to look less disheveled than usual, I was wearing a long, red skirt. And I was cycling rapidly to get there in time. Cycling became gradually harder the closer I got to work. Eventually, I couldn’t ignore the resistance to my pedaling, and I saw the culprit: The bottom of my sk
:: How Deep Is Your Carbon Footprint?–Celebrate Earth Day with DataAn infographic reveals the most effective ways to live more sustainably — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: How Did an App Know an Earthquake Was Hitting California Before It Happened?Some people in Los Angeles knew about today's earthquake before it even hit.
:: How Did an App Know an Earthquake Was Hitting California Before It Happened?Some people in Los Angeles knew about today's earthquake before it even hit.
:: How DNA Transfer Nearly Convicted an Innocent Man of MurderWe leave traces of our genetic material everywhere, even on things we’ve never touched. That got Lukis Anderson charged with a brutal crime he didn’t commit.
:: How do "genes" work? So-called experts have a hard time agreeingHow we talk about genes shows many are confused. Seductive stats illusions, iffy gene ideas, bad causology, and lax jargon, are creating a recipe for epistemic comedy (and genetic tragedy). Read More
:: How do "genes" work? So-called experts have a hard time agreeingHow we talk about genes shows many are confused. Seductive stats illusions, iffy gene ideas, bad causology, and lax jargon, are creating a recipe for epistemic comedy (and genetic tragedy). Read More
:: How do people die in Switzerland today?Today, almost two thirds of deaths in Switzerland aren't unexpected. How does the cultural context specific to each linguistic region influence end-of-life decisions? Researchers from the universities of Zurich and Geneva noticed significant differences between regions. However, these differences are not always more important than those observed between these regions and the countries with which t
:: How do very small particles behave at very high temperatures?A nanomaterials expert has been looking at how small gold particles survive when subjected to very high temperatures.
:: How do very small particles behave at very high temperatures?A nanomaterials expert has been looking at how small gold particles survive when subjected to very high temperatures.
:: How do very small particles behave at very high temperatures?A Swansea University nanomaterials expert has been looking at how small gold particles survive when subjected to very high temperatures.
:: How do very small particles behave at very high temperatures?A Swansea University nanomaterials expert has been looking at how small gold particles survive when subjected to very high temperatures.
:: How do very small particles behave at very high temperatures?A Swansea University nanomaterials expert has been looking at how small gold particles survive when subjected to very high temperatures.
:: How do very small particles behave at very high temperatures?A Swansea University nanomaterials expert has been looking at how small gold particles survive when subjected to very high temperatures.
:: How do we make hydrogen from coal, and is it really a clean fuel?Energy giant AGL this week unveiled plans to produce hydrogen power at its Loy Yang A coal station. But how do we transform coal, which is often thought of as simply made of carbon, into hydrogen – a completely different element?
:: How Do You Count Endangered Species? Look to the StarsPairing astronomers’ algorithms for star-hunting with drones equipped with infrared cameras, scientists have developed a new tool kit to help conservation and fight poaching.
:: How Do You Count Endangered Species? Look to the StarsPairing astronomers’ algorithms for star-hunting with drones equipped with infrared cameras, scientists have developed a new tool kit to help conservation and fight poaching.
:: How do you discover a dinosaur?Technology has revolutionised science but it can’t beat good eyes for finding fossils Science and technology go hand in hand, spurring each other on with new insights and techniques. Palaeontology has benefitted too with everything from scanning electron microscopes and XROMM videos to 3D printing and photogrammetric models playing a role in uncovering the secrets of the past. But the most fundam
:: How do you get teens to stop cellphone use while driving? Survey says, show them the moneyTeens who admit to texting while driving may be convinced to reduce risky cellphone use behind the wheel when presented with financial incentives such as auto-insurance apps that monitor driving behavior, according to a new survey conducted by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). However, while more than 90
:: How do you get teens to stop cellphone use while driving? Survey says, show them the moneyTeens who admit to texting while driving may be convinced to reduce risky cellphone use behind the wheel when presented with financial incentives such as auto-insurance apps that monitor driving behavior, according to a new survey. However, while more than 90 percent of teens surveyed said they were willing to give up sending or reading text messages, almost half indicated that they would want to
:: How do you get teens to stop cellphone use while driving? Survey says, show them the moneyTeens who admit to texting while driving may be convinced to reduce risky cellphone use behind the wheel when presented with financial incentives such as auto-insurance apps that monitor driving behavior, according to a new survey. However, while more than 90 percent of teens surveyed said they were willing to give up sending or reading text messages, almost half indicated that they would want to
:: How does a city get to be 'smart'? This is how Tel Aviv did itSmart cities, digital cities, virtual cities, connected cities. Are these just trendy buzzwords? Perhaps. But these types of cities are supported by infrastructure that is more than bricks and mortar.
:: How does China steal U.S. intellectual property?President Trump announced stiff new tariffs in March, hitting back at China for what he calls “the unfair and harmful acquisition of US technology.” According to a 2017 report by the United States Trade Representative, Chinese theft of American intellectual property currently costs between $225 billion and $600 billion annually. How extensive is intellectual property theft in China? Why does it h
:: How Does Insulin Work in Our Bodies?What is insulin and how do our bodies use it? — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: How does one prepare for adverse weather events? Depends on your past experiencesWith much of the central plains and Midwest now entering peak tornado season, the impact of these potentially devastating weather events will be shaped in large part by how individuals think about and prepare for them. A new study published in Risk Analysis: An International Journal shows that people's past experiences with tornadoes inform how they approach this type of extreme weather in the fut
:: How does one prepare for adverse weather events? Depends on your past experiencesWith much of the central plains and Midwest now entering peak tornado season, the impact of these potentially devastating weather events will be shaped in large part by how individuals think about and prepare for them. A new study published in Risk Analysis: An International Journal shows that people's past experiences with tornadoes inform how they approach this type of extreme weather in the fut
:: How does one prepare for adverse weather events? Depends on your past experiencesWith much of the central plains and Midwest now entering peak tornado season, the impact of these potentially devastating weather events will be shaped in large part by how individuals think about and prepare for them. A new study shows that people's past experiences with tornadoes inform how they approach this type of extreme weather in the future, including their perception of the risk.
:: How does plant DNA avoid the ravages of UV radiation?If the ultraviolet radiation from the sun damages human DNA to cause health problems, does UV radiation also damage plant DNA? The answer is yes, but because plants can't come in from the sun or slather on sunblock, they have a super robust DNA repair kit. Today, the UNC School of Medicine lab of 2015 Nobel laureate Aziz Sancar, MD, PhD, has published an exquisite study of this powerful DNA repair
:: How does plant DNA avoid the ravages of UV radiation?If the ultraviolet radiation from the sun damages human DNA to cause health problems, does UV radiation also damage plant DNA? The answer is yes, but because plants can't come in from the sun or slather on sunblock, they have a super robust DNA repair kit. Today, the UNC School of Medicine lab of 2015 Nobel laureate Aziz Sancar, MD, PhD, has published an exquisite study of this powerful DNA repair
:: How does plant DNA avoid the ravages of UV radiation?Plants can't come in from the sun or slather on sunblock; instead they have a super robust DNA repair kit to combat UV radiation. Today, the lab of 2015 Nobel laureate Aziz Sancar published the first repair map of an entire multicellular organism to show how the 'nucleotide excision repair' system works much more efficiently in the active genes of plants as compared to humans. And this efficiency
:: How does plant DNA avoid the ravages of UV radiation?Plants can't come in from the sun or slather on sunblock; instead they have a super robust DNA repair kit to combat UV radiation. Today, the lab of 2015 Nobel laureate Aziz Sancar published the first repair map of an entire multicellular organism to show how the 'nucleotide excision repair' system works much more efficiently in the active genes of plants as compared to humans. And this efficiency
:: How does plant DNA avoid the ravages of UV radiation?Plants can't come in from the sun or slather on sunblock; instead they have a super robust DNA repair kit to combat UV radiation. Today, the lab of 2015 Nobel laureate Aziz Sancar published the first repair map of an entire multicellular organism to show how the 'nucleotide excision repair' system works much more efficiently in the active genes of plants as compared to humans. And this efficiency
:: How does plant DNA avoid the ravages of UV radiation?Plants can't come in from the sun or slather on sunblock; instead they have a super robust DNA repair kit to combat UV radiation. Today, the lab of 2015 Nobel laureate Aziz Sancar published the first repair map of an entire multicellular organism to show how the 'nucleotide excision repair' system works much more efficiently in the active genes of plants as compared to humans. And this efficiency
:: How does sex alter the brain?Sex alters the brain in a variety of interesting ways. Read More
:: How does the brain learn categorization for sounds? The same way it does for imagesCategorization, or the recognition that individual objects share similarities and can be grouped together, is fundamental to how we make sense of the world. Previous research has revealed how the brain categorizes images. Now, researchers funded by the National Science Foundation have discovered that the brain categorizes sounds in much the same way.
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:: How does the Pacific Walker circulation respond to strong tropical volcanism?Recently, Mount Agung in Bali erupted again, attracting considerable attention. A potentially very large eruption could also take place in Bali. Strong tropical volcanic eruptions (SVEs) like this not only pose serious human risk, but can affect Earth's climate.
:: How environmental pollutants and genetics work together in rheumatoid arthritisNew research documents how chemicals and a certain gene activate an enzyme to increase the risk and severity of RA and bone destruction.
:: How Expensive It Is to Have Kids? These 5 Charts Reveal the Hefty Price TagToday, roughly one in five women in the U.S. doesn't have children. Thanks in part to this decline in birthrate, for the first time in U.S. history, there may soon be more elderly people than children.
:: How Facebook ads target youIf you want to tailor a Facebook ad to a single user out of its universe of 2.2 billion, you could.
:: How Facebook ads target youIf you want to tailor a Facebook ad to a single user out of its universe of 2.2 billion, you could.
:: How Facebook let a friend pass my data to Cambridge AnalyticaFacebook Data M. ZuckerbergFacebook has been alerting users whose data ended up in the hands of Cambridge Analytica – and our reporter Timothy Revell is one of the unlucky millions
:: How Far Can Laser Light Travel?How Far Can Laser Light Travel? We explore how powerful your laser needs to be to get noticed on Mars and beyond. laserpointerataliens_top.jpg Image credits: Abigail Malate, Staff Illustrator Rights information: Copyright American Institute of Physics ( reprinting information ) Space Friday, March 30, 2018 – 14:00 Yuen Yiu, Staff Writer (Inside Science) — Have you ever played with a pocket-sized
:: How France Cut Heroin Overdoses by 79 Percent in 4 YearsIn the 1980s, France went through a heroin epidemic in which hundreds of thousands became addicted. Mohamed Mechmache, a community activist, described the scene in the poor banlieues back then: “To begin with, they would disappear to shoot up. But after a bit we’d see them all over the place, in the stairwells and halls, the bike shed, up on the roof with the washing lines. We used to collect the
:: How Gabriel García Márquez Created a World in a SentenceBy Heart is a series in which authors share and discuss their all-time favorite passages in literature. See entries from Colum McCann, George Saunders, Emma Donoghue, Michael Chabon, and more. Doug McLean When I was her student at the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, the novelist Marilynne Robinson told our class it was almost unthinkable for women of her generation to become writers. Society afforded wom
:: How gonorrhea could mutate into a ‘superbug’Researchers have identified mutations in the bacterium responsible for gonorrhea that give it resistance to the last antibiotic effective against the organism. That resistance could lead to the global spread of drug-resistant “superbug” strains. The bacterium, Neisseria gonnorrhoeae , is resistant to multiple standard antibiotics and now threatens to develop resistance against the antibiotic ceft
:: How gonorrhea could mutate into a ‘superbug’Researchers have identified mutations in the bacterium responsible for gonorrhea that give it resistance to the last antibiotic effective against the organism. That resistance could lead to the global spread of drug-resistant “superbug” strains. The bacterium, Neisseria gonnorrhoeae , is resistant to multiple standard antibiotics and now threatens to develop resistance against the antibiotic ceft
:: How GrubHub Analyzed 4,000 Dishes to Predict Your Next OrderOnline food-delivery service spent eight years resolving a classic problem of unstructured data.
:: How highly contagious norovirus infection gets its startResearchers have shown, in mice, that norovirus infects a rare type of intestinal cell called a tuft cell. Noroviruses tucked inside tuft cells are effectively hidden from the immune system, which could explain why some people continue to shed virus long after they are no longer sick. These 'healthy carriers' are thought to be the source of norovirus outbreaks, so understanding how the virus evade
:: How Home-State Pronunciations Can Shape ElectionsWoe to the politician who, while campaigning in a particular state, pronounces the state’s name differently from the local denizens. The latest casualty of this phonetic parochialism is Matt Rosendale, currently the frontrunner among Montana Republicans seeking to oppose the incumbent Jon Tester in this year’s U.S. Senate race. Democrats have already set their sights on Rosendale by issuing an on
:: How honeybees’ royal jelly might be baby glue, tooA last-minute pH shift thickens royal jelly enough to stick queen larvae to the ceiling of hive cells.
:: How Human Error Led the Vikings to CanadaHere's how Viking navigators may have accidentally sailed on to the mainland of North America while looking for Greenland.
:: How I Talk to My Daughter About Climate ChangeEditor’s Note: This article is part of Parenting in an Uncertain Age , a series about the experience of raising children in a time of great change. Late last year, a local middle-school teacher asked me to talk to her class about my work as a science journalist. When the appointed afternoon arrived, family scheduling conflicts required my young daughter to tag along. “So I’m going to be talking t
:: How I Talk to My Daughter About Climate ChangeEditor’s Note: This article is part of Parenting in an Uncertain Age , a series about the experience of raising children in a time of great change. Late last year, a local middle-school teacher asked me to talk to her class about my work as a science journalist. When the appointed afternoon arrived, family scheduling conflicts required my young daughter to tag along. “So I’m going to be talking t
:: How indigenous women who survived Guatemala's conflict are fighting for justiceIn February 2016, Guatemalan women survivors and the alliance of organisations supporting them successfully prosecuted two former members of the Guatemalan military for domestic and sexual slavery in the groundbreaking Sepur Zarco trial. The trial marked the first time a national court has prosecuted members of its own military for these crimes. It was an historic achievement in the fight to stop
:: How installing hi-tech windows helped a DFW Airport bar sell twice as many drinksAt DFW International Airport, the coolest seats in the house can be found near Gate A28.
:: How intestinal bacteria can affect your blood sugar and lipid levelsIntestinal bacteria have attracted recent attention since they were discovered to influence various physiological functions and diseases in humans. Japanese researchers analyzing the influence of changes in intestinal bacteria on sugar and lipid metabolism have found that secondary bile acids produced by intestinal bacteria can influence blood glucose and lipid concentrations as well as parts of t
:: How intestinal bacteria can affect your blood sugar and lipid levelsIntestinal bacteria have attracted recent attention since they were discovered to influence various physiological functions and diseases in humans. Researchers analyzing the influence of changes in intestinal bacteria on sugar and lipid metabolism have found that secondary bile acids produced by intestinal bacteria can influence blood glucose and lipid concentrations as well as parts of their mole
:: How language shapes the way we think | :: Lera BoroditskyThere are about 7,000 languages spoken around the world — and they all have different sounds, vocabularies and structures. But do they shape the way we think? Cognitive scientist Lera Boroditsky shares examples of language — from an Aboriginal community in Australia that uses cardinal directions instead of left and right to the multiple words for blue in Russian — that suggest the answer is a r
:: How lemurs win 'friends' and influence other lemursIn human social networks, people often find it useful to spend time with others who are successful and well informed. Now researchers reporting in Current Biology on April 5 have found that the same is true in lemur society. Regardless of age or sex, the study shows that lemurs who are more likely to learn to solve a new task and retrieve a food reward after watching how it's done also had more so
:: How lemurs win 'friends' and influence other lemursIn human social networks, people often find it useful to spend time with others who are successful and well informed. Now researchers reporting in Current Biology on April 5 have found that the same is true in lemur society. Regardless of age or sex, the study shows that lemurs who are more likely to learn to solve a new task and retrieve a food reward after watching how it's done also had more so
:: How life generates new formsA new study identifies the kind of gene regulation most likely to generate evolutionary change.
:: How life generates new formsA new study identifies the kind of gene regulation most likely to generate evolutionary change.
:: How long does it take to make a friend?It takes more than 200 hours before someone can be considered a close friend, according to a new study that explores how long it typically takes to move through the deepening stages of friendship. That means time spent hanging out, joking around, playing video games, and the like, says Jeffrey Hall, associate professor of communication studies at the University of Kansas. Hours spent working toge
:: How machine learning helped develop a new algorithm that could add life to bridgesA new algorithm developed by the University of Surrey could help structural engineers better monitor the health of bridges and alert them to when they need repair faster.
:: How machine learning helped Surrey develop a new algorithm that could add life to bridgesA new algorithm developed by the University of Surrey could help structural engineers better monitor the health of bridges and alert them to when they need repair faster.
:: How Many Genes Do Cells Need? Maybe Almost All of ThemBy knocking out genes three at a time, scientists have painstakingly deduced the web of genetic interactions that keeps a cell alive. Researchers long ago identified essential genes that yeast cells can’t live without, but new work, which appears today in Science , shows that looking only at those gives a skewed picture of what makes cells tick: Many genes that are inessential on their own become
:: How Many G's Will the Hyperloop Pull in Its Next Test?Elon Musk tweeted that a hyperloop test will accelerate to half the speed of sound and brake in just 1.2 kilometers.
:: How many scientists do you know in real life?Editor in Chief Nancy Shute ponders about memorable scientists and how we can make it easier for people to connect to their work.
:: How many scientists do you know in real life?Editor in Chief Nancy Shute ponders about memorable scientists and how we can make it easier for people to connect to their work.
:: How Marvel Is Rewriting Its World OrderIn 1986, the famed comic-book creator Frank Miller wrote a seven-part story for Daredevil called “Born Again,” a dark tale of betrayal and redemption that helped usher in the gritty modern age of the medium. Though Miller’s recent turn toward more extreme politics in his work has alienated many fans , his influence in the mid-’80s was crucial to the evolution of mainstream comics. Near the end of
:: How memes use humor to discredit African-American EnglishInternet memes can be entertaining, but a recent exploratory study finds that video memes can also use humor to contribute to – and reinforce – negative views of black culture.
:: How missiles got smartScience Projecting the evolution of the projectile From Tesla's remote-controlled boats, to torpedos guided on wires, all the way to missiles that can pick their own targets from afar.
:: How mitochondria cope with too much workResearchers have uncovered a mechanism by which mitochondria, essential organelles within cells that create energy, cope with an overload of imported proteins.
:: How molecules in cells 'find' one another and organize into structuresA longstanding mystery in biology is how the millions of molecules bumping around in a cell "find" one another and organize into functional structures. So it was a big surprise in 2008 when a group realized that simple phase separations — like oil separating from water — may be one important way to create order inside a cell.
:: How moms' brains are hard-wired to gather youngA mother's 'basic instinct' to grab her wandering offspring and return them to the nest depends on a specific set of brain cell signals, a new study in mice finds.
:: How moms' brains are hard-wired to gather youngA mother's 'basic instinct' to grab her wandering offspring and return them to the nest depends on a specific set of brain cell signals, a new study in mice finds.
:: How much are your online data really worth?By now Facebook users seem to finally get that they may not get charged anything for using the social networking service but it sure isn't free, not after being subjected to ad after spookily tailored ad.
:: How much does it matter whether God exists?What are we really talking about when we debate the existence of God? Read More
:: How much does it matter whether God exists?What are we really talking about when we debate the existence of God? Read More
:: How NASA’s TESS Spacecraft Will Hunt ExoplanetsTESS NASA EarthNASA’s TESS spacecraft will spend two years searching the sky for nearby alien worlds.
:: How neurodegenerative diseases might occur
:: How norovirus infections get their startResearchers have identified how the highly contagious norovirus infection begins in mice. There is no treatment or vaccine to prevent norovirus, the highly contagious gastrointestinal illness best known for spreading rapidly on cruise chips, in nursing homes, and in schools. Until now, scientists have understood little about how the infection gets started. Researchers have shown, in mice, that th
:: How North Korea Learned to Live With 'Fire and Fury'North Korea Kim Jong UnIt's astonishing how quickly the story of the North Korea crisis seems to have changed from one of fear to one of optimism. It was less than a year ago that the U.S. president was threatening “fire and fury” against Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, to touting upcoming talks with him. It is not the case, as Trump tweeted Sunday morning, that the North “agreed to denuclearization.” But the N
:: How Not to Care What Other People ThinkSavvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen offers nine ways to stop caring what other people think — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: How Our Love for Animals May Be Killing ThemHow Our Love for Animals May Be Killing Them Popularity of increasingly endangered wild animals may create the misguided notion that they’re thriving in nature. Giraffes.jpg Image credits: FamVeld via shutterstock Creature Thursday, April 12, 2018 – 14:00 Tracy Staedter, Contributor (Inside Science) — Wild animals from lions and tigers to cheetahs, wolves and many others appear in everything fro
:: How our senses connect with the stress systemEpigenetic programming following early life stress likely results from a dual-activation of the stress system and the sensory systems. Further research is warranted.
:: How 'partner and rival' strategies can foster or destroy cooperationA new study shows that in repeated interactions winning strategies are either partners or rivals, but only partners allow for cooperation.
:: How pathogenic bacteria prepare a sticky adhesion proteinResearchers have described how the protein that allows strep and staph bacteria to stick to human cells is prepared and packaged. The research could facilitate the development of new antibiotics.
:: How plants deal with sun-damaged DNAIf the ultraviolet radiation from the sun damages human DNA to cause health problems, does UV radiation also damage plant DNA? The answer is yes, but because plants can’t come in from the sun or slather on sunblock, they have a super robust DNA repair kit. Research finds that this powerful DNA repair system in plants closely resembles a repair system found in humans and other animals. The study,
:: How plants deal with sun-damaged DNAIf the ultraviolet radiation from the sun damages human DNA to cause health problems, does UV radiation also damage plant DNA? The answer is yes, but because plants can’t come in from the sun or slather on sunblock, they have a super robust DNA repair kit. Research finds that this powerful DNA repair system in plants closely resembles a repair system found in humans and other animals. The study,
:: How plastic-eating bacteria actually work—a chemist explainsThe plastic bottles we throw away today will be around for hundreds of years. It's one of the key reasons why the mounting plastic pollution problem, which is having a deadly effect on marine life, is so serious.
:: How Pokemon Inspired A Citizen Science Project To Monitor Tiny StreamsHow do we accurately forecast the amount of water that will be available any given year? It's not easy. But some Colorado scientists think they're onto a possible solution — inspired by Pokemon. (Image credit: Kira Puntenney-Desmond/Colorado State University)
:: How police underestimate break-ins as gateway crimes for sex predatorsConventional thinking has suggested for years that predatory offences like exhibitionism or actual sexual assaults are typically the early crimes committed by future serial sex predators.
:: How rabid dog saliva became an approved and endorsed remedy in CanadaA recent blog post by a British Columbia naturopath is raising questions from health professionals about the practice of naturopathy, and the use of homeopathic remedies to treat children with serious behaviour problems.
:: How Russian Facebook Ads Divided and Targeted US Voters Before the 2016 ElectionNew research shows just how prevalent political advertising was from suspicious groups in 2016—including Russian trolls.
:: How Seashells Take ShapeMathematical modeling reveals the mechanical forces that guide the development of mollusk spirals, spines and ribs — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: How smart is your city?The proportion of the world's population that lives in cities is growing quickly. This means that we need to develop strategies for infrastructure, water supply, habitation, and climate adaptation, in all cities around the globe.
:: How smart is your city?The proportion of the world's population that lives in cities is growing quickly. This means that we need to develop strategies for infrastructure, water supply, habitation, and climate adaptation, in all cities around the globe.
:: How social media helps scientists get the message acrossAnalyzing the famous academic aphorism "publish or perish" through a modern digital lens, a group of emerging ecologists and conservation scientists wanted to see whether communicating their new research discoveries through social media—primarily Twitter—eventually leads to higher citations years down the road.
:: How social media helps scientists get the message acrossAnalyzing the famous academic aphorism 'publish or perish' through a modern digital lens, a group of emerging ecologists and conservation scientists wanted to see whether communicating their new research discoveries through social media — primarily Twitter — eventually leads to higher citations years down the road.Turns out, the tweets are worth the time investment.
:: How social networking sites may discriminate against womenSocial media and the sharing economy have created new opportunities by leveraging online networks to build trust and remove marketplace barriers. But a growing body of research suggests that old gender and racial biases persist, from men's greater popularity on Twitter to African Americans' lower acceptance rates on Airbnb.
:: How social networking sites may discriminate against womenUsing the photo-sharing site Instagram as a test case, Columbia researchers demonstrate how two common recommendation algorithms amplify a network effect known as homophily in which similar or like-minded people cluster together. They further show how algorithms turned loose on a network with homophily effectively make women less visible; they found that the women in their dataset, whose photos we
:: How social networking sites may discriminate against womenUsing the photo-sharing site Instagram as a test case, researchers demonstrate how two common recommendation algorithms amplify a network effect known as homophily in which similar or like-minded people cluster together. They further show how algorithms turned loose on a network with homophily effectively make women less visible; they found that the women in their dataset, whose photos were slight
:: How Southwest Pilots Could Have Landed Safely With a Blown EngineOne person died on Southwest Airlines Flight 1380 after an engine failed and blew a hole in the cabin at 31,000 feet.
:: How Southwest Pilots Could Have Landed Safely With a Blown EngineOne person died on Southwest Airlines Flight 1380 after an engine failed and blew a hole in the cabin at 31,000 feet.
:: How spiders can harm and help flowering plantsThe enemy of my enemy is my friend. Now researchers show that this principle also holds for crab spiders and flowering plants. While it's true that the spiders do eat or drive away useful pollinators such as bees, they're also attracted by floral scent signals to come and help if the plant is attacked by insects intent on eating it.
:: How super-slow waves keep your brain coordinatedThe ultra-slow waves that pass through our brains are directly linked to consciousness and play a central role in how the complex brain coordinates itself, new research suggests. “When the wave goes up, areas become more excitable; when it goes down, they become less so.” If you keep a close eye on an MRI scan of the brain, you’ll see a wave pass through the entire brain like a heartbeat once eve
:: How Syria Came to ThisSeven years of horrific twists and turns in the Syrian Civil War make it hard to remember that it all started with a little graffiti. In March 2011, four children in the southern city of Der’a scrawled on a wall “It’s your turn, Doctor”— a not so subtle prediction that the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, a British trained ophthalmologist and self-styled reformer, would go down in the
:: How technology could make hotels feel more like homeA hotel room door that opens with your smartphone – no room key required. In-room virtual reality glasses providing virtual tours of famous landmarks. Smart device-controlled lighting and thermostat, a smart TV connected to your Netflix account and smart room service that accepts smartphone orders.
:: How the American Two-Party System Became so Divided“It would be a great tragedy if we had our two major political parties divide on what we would call a conservative-liberal line. [O]ne of the attributes of our political system has been that we have avoided generally violent swings … from one extreme to the other. And the reason we have avoided that is that in both parties there has been room for a broad spectrum of opinion.”—Vice President Richa
:: How the American Two-Party System Became so Divided“It would be a great tragedy if we had our two major political parties divide on what we would call a conservative-liberal line. [O]ne of the attributes of our political system has been that we have avoided generally violent swings … from one extreme to the other. And the reason we have avoided that is that in both parties there has been room for a broad spectrum of opinion.”—Vice President Richa
:: How the arts help homeless youth heal and build | :: Malika WhitleyMalika Whitley is the founder of ChopArt, an organization for homeless teens focused on mentorship, dignity and opportunity through the arts. In this moving, personal talk, she shares her story of homelessness and finding her voice through arts — and her mission to provide a creative outlet for others who have been pushed to the margins of society.
:: How the button changed fashion | :: Isaac MizrahiHow the simple button changed the world, according to fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi.
:: How the DNA Computer Program Makes You and MeOne of the miracles of nature is embryogenesis: the transformation of a single fertilized egg cell into an embryo that will eventually become a fully formed baby animal. Various analogies have been applied to this process, from the primitive concept of a blueprint to Richard Dawkins’ cake recipe that calls for genetic ingredients. To my mind, the best analogy comes from Gary Marcus’ 2004 book The
:: How the DNA Computer Program Makes You and MeOne of the miracles of nature is embryogenesis: the transformation of a single fertilized egg cell into an embryo that will eventually become a fully formed baby animal. Various analogies have been applied to this process, from the primitive concept of a blueprint to Richard Dawkins’ cake recipe that calls for genetic ingredients. To my mind, the best analogy comes from Gary Marcus’ 2004 book The
:: How the EU’s new privacy laws could actually boost Facebook and Google
:: How the FBI Helped Sink Clinton’s CampaignPublic statements from former FBI Director James Comey, as well as an internal investigation focusing on former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, have shed light on the extent to which leaks from the Bureau influenced a series of late-October decisions that damaged Hillary Clinton’s chances in the 2016 election. Pressure from the FBI officials investigating the Clinton Foundation, who leaked the
:: How the FBI Helped Sink Clinton’s CampaignPublic statements from former FBI Director James Comey, as well as an internal investigation focusing on former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, have shed light on the extent to which leaks from the Bureau influenced a series of late-October decisions that damaged Hillary Clinton’s chances in the 2016 election. Pressure from the FBI officials investigating the Clinton Foundation, who leaked the
:: How the Government Could Fix FacebookGathered in a Washington, D.C., ballroom last Thursday for their annual “ tech prom ,” hundreds of tech-industry lobbyists and policy makers applauded politely as announcers read out the names of the event’s sponsors. But the room fell silent when “Facebook” was proclaimed—and the silence was punctuated by scattered boos and groans. These days, it seems the only bipartisan agreement in Washington
:: How the Government Could Fix FacebookGathered in a Washington, D.C., ballroom last Thursday for their annual “ tech prom ,” hundreds of tech-industry lobbyists and policy makers applauded politely as announcers read out the names of the event’s sponsors. But the room fell silent when “Facebook” was proclaimed—and the silence was punctuated by scattered boos and groans. These days, it seems the only bipartisan agreement in Washington
:: How the Heck Was a Foil Ball Transformed into This Smooth, Shiny Sphere?Can you really make a polished metal sphere from a ball of aluminum foil?
:: How the hyperlink changed everything | :: Margaret Gould StewartThe hyperlink is the LEGO block of the internet. Here's the bizarre history of how it came to be, as told by user experience master Margaret Gould Stewart.
:: How the jump rope got its rhythm | :: Kyra Gaunt"Down down, baby, down down the roller coaster…" Hip-hop owes a lot of the queens of double dutch. Ethnomusicologist Kyra Gaunt takes us on a tour of the fascinating history of the jump rope.
:: How The NRA Worked To Stifle Gun Violence ResearchFor decades, the group stood behind legislation that has ended up suppressing such studies through budget cuts and limits on what data can be shared. (Image credit: Cliff Owen/AP)
:: How The NRA Worked To Stifle Gun Violence ResearchFor decades, the group stood behind legislation that has ended up suppressing such studies through budget cuts and limits on what data can be shared. (Image credit: Cliff Owen/AP)
:: How the Pilbara was formed more than 3 billion years agoThe remote Pilbara region of northern Western Australia is one of Earth's oldest blocks of continental crust, and we now think we know how it formed, as explained in research published today in Nature Geoscience.
:: How the Pilbara was formed more than 3 billion years agoThe remote Pilbara region of northern Western Australia is one of Earth's oldest blocks of continental crust, and we now think we know how it formed, as explained in research published today in Nature Geoscience.
:: How the progress bar keeps you sane | :: Daniel EngberThe progress bar makes waiting more exciting… and mitigates our fear of death. Journalist Daniel Engber explores how it came into existence.
:: How the Pulitzers Chose Kendrick Lamar, According to a JurorWhen violinist Regina Carter heard that Kendrick Lamar had won the Pulitzer Prize for Music, she was taken aback. “I was actually a bit shocked!” she says. Her reaction wasn’t unique—the award for Lamar’s Damn is the most discussed prize in the category in years—but she at least had some warning: Carter served on the jury that selected the finalists for the Pulitzer. Still, after she and her peer
:: How the science of persuasion could change the politics of climate changeConservatives have to make the case to conservatives, and a growing number of them are.
:: How This Beetle Evolved to Mimic AntsAt least 12 types of rove beetle have evolved to convince ants and termites that it is one of them, all the while stealing their food and eating their young.
:: How This Beetle Evolved to Mimic AntsAt least 12 types of rove beetle have evolved to convince ants and termites that it is one of them, all the while stealing their food and eating their young.
:: How to avoid a roadblock when reprogramming cellsScientists have helped to answer lingering questions about cellular reprogramming.
:: How to avoid sharing fake photos of the space station that just crashed into EarthTiangong-1 Chinese EarthSpace And other Tiangong-1 facts. Remember that Chinese space station called Tiangong-1? You know. The broken one. The one that was set to plunge out of the sky sometime over Easter weekend? The one…
:: How to Be an Amateur Cinematographer—250 Miles Above the EarthItalian astronaut Paolo Nespoli had to learn in a hurry in order to capture footage for the NatGeo docu-series 'One Strange Rock.'