:: $2.4 billion later, vitamins and supplements appear to have no valueYou already get all the vitamins you need on your dinner plate. Read More
:: 1,500-Year-Old Coin Stash Leaves Archaeologists with MysteryThe coin stash was found in a collapsed building in the ancient city of Corinth.
:: 1.5 bn sensitive documents on open internet: researchersSome 1.5 billion sensitive online files, from pay stubs to medical scans to patent applications, are visible on the open internet, security researchers said Thursday.
:: 1.5 bn sensitive documents on open internet: researchersSome 1.5 billion sensitive online files, from pay stubs to medical scans to patent applications, are visible on the open internet, security researchers said Thursday.
:: 10 hiking apps and gadgets for hitting the trail this springDIY Prepare to face the great outdoors. A spring hike is a great way to appreciate the newly-warm weather. Before you head out, make sure to pack a few gadgets and download our recommended apps.
:: 11 easy ways you can help save the planet this Earth DayEnvironment Little changes can make a big difference Don’t let the scope of the problem get you down. Here are concrete things that you (yes, you!) can do to help make the world a better place.
:: 13,000-Year-Old Footprints Under West Coast BeachSeveral feet below a beach in British Columbia, archaeologists discovered soil trampled by human feet—the oldest footprints found so far in North America. Christopher Intagliata reports. — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: 1A Spaces Out With The Crew Of The International Space StationBlastoff!
:: 1A Spaces Out With The Crew Of The International Space StationBlastoff!
:: 1C rise in atmospheric temperature causes rapid changes to world's largest High Arctic lakeAn interdisciplinary team of scientists examining everything from glaciology to freshwater ecology discovered drastic changes over the past decade to the world's largest High Arctic lake. And from glacial melt to the declining lake ice to changes in lake ecology, the results from Lake Hazen on Ellesmere Island in Canada are alarming.
:: 2 Military Satellites Launched into Orbit Around EarthA United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket launched two U.S. Air Force satellites into orbit Saturday (April 14), setting the stage for improved military satellite communications and a new generation of space vehicle design.
:: 2 things in food mess up fat cells in just 24 hoursJust 24 hours of exposure to the fatty acid palmitate or the hormone TNF-alpha via a fatty diet can damage fat cells, research shows. The researchers hope this new knowledge may be useful for developing new preventive strategies for diabetes. Precursor cells are cells that have not yet matured to undertake a specific function in the body, e.g. the function of a muscle or fat cell. Palmitate and T
:: 2 Tornadoes Drop in on Fort Lauderdale in Just One DayTwo tornadoes touched down in Fort Lauderdale Tuesday, but how exactly does that happen?
:: 2 Transgender Activists Explain Why They're Marching for ScienceUnder this administration's threat of censorship and ideologically motivated budget cuts, programs that provide critical medical and public health services could face a precarious future — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: 2,300 years after mathematicians first noticed prime numbers, they're still intriguedScience Making us scratch our heads for millennia. To study primes, mathematicians strain whole numbers through one virtual mesh after another until only primes remain. This sieving process produced tables of millions of…
:: 2.7 billion tweets confirm echo chambers in Twitter are very realA recent study of more than 2.7 billion tweets between 2009 and 2016 confirms that Twitter users are exposed mainly to political opinions that agree with their own. It is the largest study to characterise echo chambers by both the content in them and the networks they comprise. The findings indicate a strong correlation between biases in the content people both produce and consume. In other words,
:: 2.7 billion tweets confirm: Echo chambers on Twitter are very realA recent study of more than 2.7 billion tweets between 2009 and 2016 confirms that Twitter users are exposed mainly to political opinions that agree with their own. It is the largest study to characterize echo chambers by both the content in them and the networks they comprise. The findings indicate a strong correlation between biases in the content people both produce and consume. In other words,
:: 2.7 billion tweets confirm: Echo chambers on Twitter are very realA recent study of more than 2.7 billion tweets between 2009 and 2016 confirms that Twitter users are exposed mainly to political opinions that agree with their own. It is the largest study to characterize echo chambers by both the content in them and the networks they comprise. The findings indicate a strong correlation between biases in the content people both produce and consume. In other words,
:: 20 Easter Tech Sales (2018): Nintendo, Apple, Dyson, LenovoWhen you're done painting eggs and munching on candy, check out these Easter tech deals.
:: 200 Million Eggs Recalled: How Does Salmonella Get into Eggs, Anyway?How do the bacteria get into eggs in the first place?
:: 200 praktiserende læger kan tvinges på pension fra august 2019200 læger har fået dispensation fra at blive akkrediteret og skal derfor lukke deres praksis senest 31. august 2019. PLO-formand, Christian Freitag, kalder situationen alvorlig og vil tage initiativ til at drøfte sagen med regionerne.
:: 2001, 50 years later
:: 2001, 50 years later
:: 200-million-year-old insect color revealed by fossil scalesCan researchers determine the color of a 200-million-year-old insect? Scientists from China, Germany and the U.K. have new evidence that reveals the true color of fossil insects. The research was recently published in Science Advances.
:: 200-million-year-old insect color revealed by fossil scalesResearchers from the Nanjing Institute of Geology and Palaeontology (NIGP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and their colleagues from Germany and the UK reported scale architectures from Jurassic Lepidoptera from the UK, Germany, Kazakhstan and China and Tarachoptera (a stem group of Amphiesmenoptera) from mid-Cretaceous Burmese amber.
:: 2017 was the year of the biggest fire storms ever seenThe record-breaking 2017 wildfires in the US generated massive thunderstorms that pumped as much smoke into the stratosphere as a volcanic eruption
:: 2018 New York International Auto Show: Crossovers and driver-assist tech aboundCars Driver-helping technology reigns supreme on 2019 models. Cadillac, Hyundai, Subaru and others showed off their 2019 goods at the New York International Auto Show.
:: 2018 AACR Annual Meeting presentations highlight the clinical utility of Bio-Rad's Droplet Digital PCR technology for discovering epigenetic biomarkers and measuring immunotherapy responseResearchers showcase how droplet digital PCR technology can be used to identify epigenetic biomarkers to determine cancer recurrence after surgery and measure circulating tumor DNA for immunotherapy response.
:: 2018 AACR Annual Meeting presentations highlight the clinical utility of Bio-Rad's Droplet Digital PCR technology for discovering epigenetic biomarkers and measuring immunotherapy responseResearchers showcase how droplet digital PCR technology can be used to identify epigenetic biomarkers to determine cancer recurrence after surgery and measure circulating tumor DNA for immunotherapy response.
:: 20-year-old mystery of malaria vaccine target solvedThe human piece of a malaria infection puzzle has been revealed for the first time, solving a long-standing mystery. A protein displayed on the surface of malaria parasites called 'TRAP' is a high-priority vaccine target, but how it interacts with human host cells has remained a puzzle. Scientists have discovered a receptor protein on the surface of human cells that the TRAP protein interacts with
:: 23andMe Wants Its DNA Data to Be Less White23andMe is best known for selling DNA test kits, but the company’s real value lies in the data of its 5 million customers . The bigger its genetic database, the more insights 23andMe can glean from DNA. That, in turn, means the more it can tell customers about their ancestry and health and the more valuable the data it shares with academic scientists and sells to pharmaceutical companies for rese
:: 23andMe Wants You to Share Even More Health DataOn a new health portal, 23andMe encourages customers to share how they manage common health conditions. It’s not hard to see who gets the better side of the deal.
:: 270 million visits made to English coastlines each yearResearch has revealed for the first time that around 271 million recreational visits are made to marine and coastal environments in England. Conducted by the University of Exeter Medical School and published in the journal Marine Policy, the research found that the most common activity on these visits is walking.The study also revealed that most people head to these 'blue' environments for relaxat
:: 270 million visits made to English coastlines each yearResearch has revealed for the first time that around 271 million recreational visits are made to marine and coastal environments in England. Conducted by the University of Exeter Medical School and published in the journal Marine Policy, the research found that the most common activity on these visits is walking.The study also revealed that most people head to these 'blue' environments for relaxat
:: 270 million visits made to English coastlines each yearResearch has revealed for the first time that around 271 million recreational visits are made to marine and coastal environments in England. The research found that the most common activity on these visits is walking. The study also revealed that most people head to these 'blue' environments for relaxation and social reasons.
:: 270 million visits made to English coastlines each yearResearch has revealed for the first time that around 271 million recreational visits are made to marine and coastal environments in England. The research found that the most common activity on these visits is walking. The study also revealed that most people head to these 'blue' environments for relaxation and social reasons.
:: 270 million visits made to English coastlines each yearResearch has revealed for the first time that around 271 million recreational visits are made to marine and coastal environments in England.
:: 270 million visits made to English coastlines each yearResearch has revealed for the first time that around 271 million recreational visits are made to marine and coastal environments in England.
:: 3 Million Uber Drivers Are About to Get a New BossEvery day, the world’s 3 million Uber drivers spend 8.5 million hours logged into the ride-hailing company’s app. That’s roughly 1,000 years of Uber driving packed into any given 24 hours. Because of this tremendous scale, Uber is the most important test case for the gig economy, the new economic arrangement where contract workers are arranged into a cohesive labor force by software. There are ma
:: 3,2 mio. kr. uddelt til forskning i almen praksisDe to læger Anders Prior og Rasmus Køster-Rasmussen har hver modtaget 1,6 mio. kr. til forskning inden for almen praksis og familiemedicin.
:: 3,2 mio. kr. uddelt til forskning i almen praksisDe to læger Anders Prior og Rasmus Køster-Rasmussen har hver modtaget 1,6 mio. kr. til forskning inden for almen praksis og familiemedicin.
:: 300 genes found at the root of cancers could spur more personalized treatments
:: 300 genes found at the root of cancers could spur more personalized treatments
:: 39-AntibiotikaresistensPodcast sætter fokus antibiotikaresistens og hvor stor truslen i virkeligheden er.
:: 3-D human 'mini-brains' shed new light on genetic underpinnings of major mental illnessResearchers are leveraging gene-editing tools and mini-organs grown in the lab to study the effects of DISC1 mutations in cerebral organoids — 'mini brains' — cultured from human stem cells.
:: 3-D human 'mini-brains' shed new light on genetic underpinnings of major mental illnessResearchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital are leveraging gene-editing tools and mini-organs grown in the lab to study the effects of DISC1 mutations in cerebral organoids — 'mini brains' — cultured from human stem cells.
:: 3-D human modelling technology projects body shape and size within 10 secondsShopping well-fitting clothes online or making bespoke garments can be done more easily with the intelligent 3-D human modelling technology developed by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), which digitally reconstructs the shape and size of a person accurately from two full body photographs within 5-10 seconds.
:: 3-D nanoprinting facilitates communication with lightAt Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), researchers have developed a flexible and efficient concept to combine optical components in compact systems. They use a high-resolution 3-D printing process to produce tiny beam-shaping elements directly on optical microchips or fibers and, hence, enable low-loss coupling. This approach replaces complicated positioning processes that represent a high ob
:: 3-D printed active metamaterials for sound and vibration controlResearchers have been pushing the capabilities of materials by carefully designing precise structures that exhibit abnormal properties that can control acoustic or optical waves. However, these metamaterials are constructed in fixed geometries, meaning their unique abilities are always fixed. Now, new 3-D printed metamaterial developed by a team led by University of Southern California researchers
:: 3-D printed active metamaterials for sound and vibration controlResearchers have been pushing the capabilities of materials by carefully designing precise structures that exhibit abnormal properties that can control acoustic or optical waves. However, these metamaterials are constructed in fixed geometries, meaning their unique abilities are always fixed. Now, new 3-D printed metamaterial can be remotely switched between active control and passive states.
:: 3D-printed bio-ink brings platelets to injuriesResearchers have incorporated platelet-rich plasma into a bio-ink: a 3D-printed mixture of cells and gel that could eventually be part of skin grafts and regenerative tissue implants. If injury strikes during their 10-day cruise through the bloodstream, platelets flock toward the scene of a cut or bruise to engage their signature superpower: clotting. But platelets also release so-called growth f
:: 3D-printed cervixes teach how to screen for cancerA new device could help train doctors and nurses in developing countries and low-resource areas of the US to screen for cervical cancer—and improve the health outlook for women with the disease. Cervical cancer kills close to 300,000 women per year worldwide, with approximately 85 percent of deaths occurring in developing countries. “More than 90% of cervical cancer cases are preventable.” The ne
:: 3D-printed cervixes teach how to screen for cancerA new device could help train doctors and nurses in developing countries and low-resource areas of the US to screen for cervical cancer—and improve the health outlook for women with the disease. Cervical cancer kills close to 300,000 women per year worldwide, with approximately 85 percent of deaths occurring in developing countries. “More than 90% of cervical cancer cases are preventable.” The ne
:: 3D-printed metamaterial device reflects sound perfectlyResearchers have demonstrated the design and construction of a device made with metamaterials that can control the redirection and reflection of sound waves with almost perfect efficiency. While researchers have proposed many theoretical approaches to engineer such a device, they’ve struggled to simultaneously control both the transmission and reflection of sound in exactly the desired manner, an
:: 4 ways making beer is all about scienceBrewing beer is as much science as art, and here are four reasons why. Read More
:: 4 ways making beer is all about scienceBrewing beer is as much science as art, and here are four reasons why. Read More
:: 40 procent af de ansatte utilfredse med SundhedsplatformenTo ud af tre mener ikke, at platformen er brugervenlig.
:: 400-year-old documents reveal evidence of Japanese opium production and winemakingIn 2016, Kumamoto University researchers reported that a Kyusyu lord ordered his people to produce wine in the 17th century. Further research has revealed that he also ordered the production of opium. It is thought that wine was used as gifts and medicine, and opium for medicine. The documents reveal that while the Japanese government was considering a ban on Christianity, the Hosokawa family seem
:: 400-year-old documents reveal evidence of Japanese opium production and winemakingIn 2016, Kumamoto University researchers reported that a Kyusyu lord ordered his people to produce wine in the 17th century. Further research has revealed that he also ordered the production of opium. It is thought that wine was used as gifts and medicine, and opium for medicine. The documents reveal that while the Japanese government was considering a ban on Christianity, the Hosokawa family seem
:: 400-year-old documents reveal evidence of Japanese opium production and winemakingIn 2016, researchers reported that a Kyusyu lord ordered his people to produce wine in the 17th century. Further research has revealed that he also ordered the production of opium. It is thought that wine was used as gifts and medicine, and opium for medicine. The documents reveal that while the Japanese government was considering a ban on Christianity, the Hosokawa family seems to have actively i
:: 400-year-old documents reveal evidence of Japanese opium production and winemakingIn 2016, researchers reported that a Kyusyu lord ordered his people to produce wine in the 17th century. Further research has revealed that he also ordered the production of opium. It is thought that wine was used as gifts and medicine, and opium for medicine. The documents reveal that while the Japanese government was considering a ban on Christianity, the Hosokawa family seems to have actively i
:: 4-eyed lizard offers clues to vision’s evolutionAn ancient monitor lizard with a fourth eye may signal a new wrinkle in eyesight’s evolution in vertebrates. “This tells us how easy it is, in terms of evolution, to self-assemble a complex organ under certain circumstances,” says Bhart-Anjan Bhullar, a paleontologist at Yale University and coauthor of a new study that appears in Current Biology . “Eyes are classically conceived of as these remar
:: 4-eyed lizard offers clues to vision’s evolutionAn ancient monitor lizard with a fourth eye may signal a new wrinkle in eyesight’s evolution in vertebrates. “This tells us how easy it is, in terms of evolution, to self-assemble a complex organ under certain circumstances,” says Bhart-Anjan Bhullar, a paleontologist at Yale University and coauthor of a new study that appears in Current Biology . “Eyes are classically conceived of as these remar
:: 5 Comics to Read Before You See 'Avengers: Infinity War'Marvel fans have had Thanos thirst for years. These comics reveal why.
:: 5 ways Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. changed American history50 years after his assassination, a look back at five ways Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. changed the U.S. Read More
:: 50 years on, vaccines have eliminated measles from the AmericasThanks to high vaccination rates, measles has mostly disappeared from the Americas.
:: 500.000 kilometer før en elbil er grønnere end en dieselbil… eller hvad?Om en elbil er grøn afgøres af, hvor strømmen kommer fra.
:: 500.000 kilometer før en elbil er grønnere end en dieselbil… eller hvad?Om en elbil er grøn afgøres af, hvor strømmen kommer fra.
:: 500th rehabilitated black cockatoo released into wildAn endangered black cockatoo has become the 500th rehabilitated cockatoo to be released into the wild as part of a collaborative research project involving Murdoch University.
:: 50x more stable adsorbent createdA research team developed a technology to increase the stability of amine-containing adsorbents by fifty times, moving one step further toward commercializing stable adsorbents that last longer.
:: 55 kilometer lang: Kina åbner snart verdens længste hav-broBroen forbinder Hong Kong med Macao og kinesiske Zhuhai. Byggeriet er blevet stærkt kritiseret – blandt andet for sikkerheden.
:: 6 Speaker Deals: Sony, JBL, Ultimate Ears, InsigniaWe've found awesome deals on some rockin' speakers.
:: 6 Speaker Deals: Sony, JBL, Ultimate Ears, InsigniaWe've found awesome deals on some rockin' speakers.
:: 64 Pounds of Trash Killed a Sperm Whale in Spain, Scientists SayA 33-foot-long young sperm whale that washed ashore in February in the Mediterranean Sea had consumed plastic bags, fish netting and even a plastic drum.
:: 65 Pounds of Plastic Trash Tore This Whale Apart from the InsideThe sperm whale likely died of an infection after it could not expel all the plastic.
:: 65.000 elever skal lære at programmere med micro-controllerTusindvis af 4. klasser bliver udstyret med en micro-controller på størrelse med et kreditkort. Den skal bruges til at lære børn og unge at programmere i eksempelvis JavaScript og Python.
:: 6-day antibiotic cellulitis therapy results in faster, greater relapse than 12-day courseCellulitis treated with a six-day course of intravenous antibiotic flucloxacillin resulted in greater rates of relapse at 90 days post treatment despite having similar short-term results to that of the 12-day course, according to research presented at the 28th European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID).
:: 7 famous siblings who have changed historySibling rivalries can lead to some impressive moments in history, how did these seven sets of siblings do? Read More
:: 7 things you may not know about new car warrantiesMost of us know the new-car basic warranty, often referred to as the "bumper-to-bumper warranty," is designed to protect the owner against any factory defects during the first few years of ownership. But did you know this coverage doesn't actually apply to the bumpers? The vehicle's bumpers are considered body panels and so aren't covered.
:: 7-year follow-up shows lasting cognitive gains from meditationGains in the ability to sustain attention developed through intensive meditation training are maintained up to seven years later, according to a new study based on the Shamatha Project, a major investigation of the cognitive, psychological and biological effects of meditation.
:: 7-year follow-up shows lasting cognitive gains from meditationGains in the ability to sustain attention developed through intensive meditation training are maintained up to seven years later, according to a new study based on the Shamatha Project, a major investigation of the cognitive, psychological and biological effects of meditation.
:: 8 Great Weekend Tech Deals: Nintendo, Apple, Tile, Eufy, Vive ProThis weekend, ramble around a VR world of your choosing or smartify your coffeemaker with these tech deals.
:: 8 Years After Deepwater Horizon Explosion, Is Another Disaster Waiting To Happen?Eight years after the deadly Deepwater Horizon explosion, a safety watchdog aims to prevent another disaster. But it faces multiple challenges, and a shift in focus under the Trump administration. (Image credit: Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement)
:: 80 percent of teachers say character education would improve school grades80 percent of teachers surveyed across the UK say that character education would improve school grades – according to findings in a new poll.
:: 80 percent of teachers say character education would improve school grades80 percent of teachers surveyed across the UK say that character education would improve school grades – according to findings in a new poll.
:: A 200-Year-Old Idea Offers a New Way to Trace Stolen BitcoinsCambridge researchers point to an 1816 precedent that could fundamentally change how "dirty" Bitcoins are tracked.
:: A 200-Year-Old Idea Offers a New Way to Trace Stolen BitcoinsCambridge researchers point to an 1816 precedent that could fundamentally change how "dirty" Bitcoins are tracked.
:: A 2017 audit said Facebook’s data practices were A-OK
:: A 5.3-Magnitude Earthquake Just Struck Southern CaliforniaA 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck 38 miles off the coast of California Thursday afternoon, rattling Los Angeles.
:: A 5.3-Magnitude Earthquake Just Struck Southern CaliforniaA 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck 38 miles off the coast of California Thursday afternoon, rattling Los Angeles.
:: A balance between content and process
:: A balance between content and process
:: A band of tech firms has pledged to protect you from cyber attacksMicrosoft Cybersecurity Tech
:: A band of tech firms has pledged to protect you from cyber attacksMicrosoft Cybersecurity Tech
:: A better fake leather, inspired by plantsNature has inspired a coating for synthetic leather that repels oil and water — and keeps the material from getting sticky in the heat.
:: A better fake leather, inspired by plantsNature has inspired a coating for synthetic leather that repels oil and water–and keeps the material from getting sticky in the heat.
:: A biomass-to-liquid plant to produce sustainable synthetic fuelAn EU project developed innovative nanocatalysts to create an integrated modular and highly efficient process for producing fuels from renewable energy sources.
:: A blood test when it is safe to return to play after a sports-related concussionA high-sensitive blood test can aid concussed hockey players when it might be safe to return to play. In a study published by the journal Neurology, researchers at Sahlgrenska Academy has identified a superior blood-based biomarker for assessing subtle brain injury.
:: A blood test when it is safe to return to play after a sports-related concussionA high-sensitive blood test can aid concussed hockey players when it might be safe to return to play. Researchers have identified a superior blood-based biomarker for assessing subtle brain injury.
:: A blueprint for demonstrating quantum supremacy with superconducting qubitsA key step toward demonstrating a quantum system that can address difficult problems in physics and chemistry will be performing a computation beyond the capabilities of any classical computer, thus achieving so-called quantum supremacy. In this study, we used nine superconducting qubits to demonstrate a promising path toward quantum supremacy. By individually tuning the qubit parameters, we were
:: A Brain Deprived of MemoryMichael Lemonick, opinion editor at Scientific American, talks about his most recent book The Perpetual Now: A Story of Amnesia, Memory, and Love. About Lonni Sue Johnson, who suffered a specific… — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: A Bunch of Rich Guys Want to Watch the Earth at All Times from SpaceA bunch of very big corporations and rich men, including Bill Gates, are hoping to start watching the whole Earth at all times with video cameras in outer space.
:: A Cassandra Cry Against Pope FrancisAcross every continent, in every country, Catholics “find themselves divided against one another,” writes the New York Times columnist Ross Douthat in his new book, To Change the Church . On one side stand the orthodox, who see doctrine and tradition as the best antidote to a changing world. On the other stand the liberals, who yearn for a Church that focuses on pastoring rather than enforcing ri
:: A Chinese space station is probably falling out of the sky this weekend. Here's everything you need to know.Space Happy Easter! Tiangong-1 was once a space station, but now it’s basically just a bus-sized hunk of dead space junk. That means there’s no way to control its reentry or descent;…
:: A City-Sized 'Telescope' Could Watch Space-Time Ripple 1 Million Times a YearA gravitational wave detector that's 2.5 miles long isn't cool. You know what's cool? A 25-mile-long gravitational wave detector.
:: A close-up view of oligosaccharyltransferase
:: A Command Center in the Mammalian Brain Orchestrates Parenting BehaviorsA mouse study deconstructs for the first time a neural circuit underlying a complex social behavior — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: A common anti-inflammatory therapy may help reduce risk of developing Parkinson's diseaseThe recent study, published in JAMA Neurology, shows that individuals with IBD are at a 28 percent higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease than those without IBD. However, if they are treated with anti-Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha (anti-TNFα) therapy, a monoclonal antibody that is commonly used to control inflammation in IBD patients, then their risk of developing Parkinson's disease goes dow
:: A complete cell atlas and lineage tree of the immortal flatwormFrom one stem cell to many differentiated body cells: Scientists from the MDC in Berlin, along with collaborating researchers in Munich, have published a comprehensive lineage tree of a whole adult animal in the journal Science. This was made possible by a combination of RNA and computational technologies.
:: A complete cell atlas and lineage tree of the immortal flatwormFrom one stem cell to many differentiated body cells: Scientists from the MDC in Berlin, along with collaborating researchers in Munich, have published a comprehensive lineage tree of a whole adult animal in the journal Science. This was made possible by a combination of RNA and computational technologies.
:: A complete cell atlas and lineage tree of the immortal flatwormFrom one stem cell to many differentiated body cells: Scientists have now published a comprehensive lineage tree of a whole adult animal. This was made possible by a combination of RNA and computational technologies.
:: A core-shell nanotube array for artificial photosynthesisThe average global energy consumption of transportation fuels is currently several terawatts (1 terawatt = 1012 Joule) per second. A major scientific gap for developing a solar fuels technology that could replace fossil resources with renewable ones is scalability at the unprecedented terawatts level. In fact, the only existing technology for making chemical compounds on the terawatt scale is natu
:: A cosmic gorilla effect could blind the detection of aliensA well-known experiment with young people bouncing a ball showed that when an observer focuses on counting the passes, he does not detect if someone crosses the stage disguised as a gorilla. According to researchers at the University of Cádiz (Spain), something similar could be happening to us when we try to discover intelligent non-earthly signals, which perhaps manifest themselves in dimensions
:: A cosmic gorilla effect could blind the detection of aliensA well-known experiment with young people bouncing a ball showed that when an observer focuses on counting the passes, he does not detect if someone crosses the stage disguised as a gorilla. Something similar could be happening to us when we try to discover intelligent non-earthly signals, which perhaps manifest themselves in dimensions that escape our perception, such as the unknown dark matter a
:: A cosmic gorilla effect could blind the detection of aliensA well-known experiment with young people bouncing a ball showed that observers focusing on counting the passes failed to detect a man in a gorilla suit crossing the screen. According to researchers at the University of Cádiz (Spain), something similar could be happening when astronomers seek intelligent, non-earthly radio signals, which perhaps manifest themselves in dimensions that escape our pe
:: A decade after housing bust, mortgage industry on shaky ground, experts warnNew regulations on banks fueled a boom in nonbank mortgage companies, a category of independent lenders that are more lightly regulated and more financially fragile than banks. These lenders now originate half of all US home mortgages yet have little capital of their own.
:: A delicate balance
:: A delicate balance
:: A different spin on superconductivityResearchers have seen exotic superconductivity that relies on highly unusual electron interactions. While predicted to occur in other non-material systems, this type of behavior has remained elusive. The team's research reveals effects that are profoundly different from anything that has been seen before with superconductivity.
:: A different spin on superconductivity—Unusual particle interactions open up new possibilities in exotic materialsWhen you plug in an appliance or flip on a light switch, electricity seems to flow instantly through wires in the wall. But in fact, the electricity is carried by tiny particles called electrons that slowly drift through the wires. On their journey, electrons occasionally bump into the material's atoms, giving up some energy with every collision.
:: A Dissent Concerning Kevin WilliamsonLast month, The Atlantic hired Kevin Williamson, the longtime National Review staffer. Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor in chief of The Atlantic , announced the move, declaring him a writer “whose force of intellect and acuity of insight reflect our ambition.” Immediately, critics began poring over Williamson’s substantial archive of published writing and public statements. Among the most controversi
:: A Dissent Concerning Kevin WilliamsonLast month, The Atlantic hired Kevin Williamson, the longtime National Review staffer. Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor in chief of The Atlantic , announced the move, declaring him a writer “whose force of intellect and acuity of insight reflect our ambition.” Immediately, critics began poring over Williamson’s substantial archive of published writing and public statements. Among the most controversi
:: A Drag Queen’s Guide to Protecting Your Privacy on Facebook By Breaking the RulesThere are other things you can do besides deleting your account.
:: A Drag Queen’s Guide to Protecting Your Privacy on Facebook By Breaking the RulesThere are other things you can do besides deleting your account.
:: A fat belly is bad for your heartBelly fat, even in people who are not otherwise overweight, is bad for the heart, according to results from the Mayo Clinic presented today at EuroPrevent 2018, a European Society of Cardiology congress.
:: A Few of My Favorite Spaces: The Pseudo-RhombicuboctahedronThe tortured psyche of a misunderstood solid — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: A Flawed Study Shows How Little We Understand Crispr's EffectsFlaws in a study about unintended gene editing snips have led to its retraction. But that’s not the end of the story.
:: A foodborne illness outbreak could cost a restaurant millions, study suggestsA single foodborne outbreak could cost a restaurant millions of dollars in lost revenue, fines, lawsuits, legal fees, insurance premium increases, inspection costs and staff retraining, a new study from researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health suggests.
:: A foodborne illness outbreak could cost a restaurant millions, study suggestsA single foodborne outbreak could cost a restaurant millions of dollars in lost revenue, fines, lawsuits, legal fees, insurance premium increases, inspection costs and staff retraining, a new study suggests.
:: A Glimpse of Life Along China's Border With North KoreaElijah Hurwitz visited the region this winter amid heightened tensions between the two countries.
:: A Glimpse of Life Along China's Border With North KoreaElijah Hurwitz visited the region this winter amid heightened tensions between the two countries.
:: A glossary of blockchain jargonThe terminology makes the technology seem either baffling or boring. Here’s a guide.
:: A Google Street View Car Drove Right Through the Path of the 2017 Solar EclipseThe most-viewed eclipse in history had an unexpected witness: A Google Street View car drives right through totality, offering a surprising celestial treat for visitors scoping out the event in Maryland Heights, Missouri.
:: A guide for catalyst choice in the forest
:: A guide to poker scams – how not to get stungWinning in a casino is difficult enough when you have the house edge to contend with, but there are people who want to make it even harder. There are legitimate ways that other players can make life difficult for you, even if some of their tactics are not in the spirit of the game and they are within the law. One example is trying to get a player to throw away their poker hand, even though they ho
:: A heavy working memory load may sink brainwave 'synch'When working memory load exceeds capacity, a new study finds, feedback coupling of the prefrontal cortex with other involved regions shuts down.
:: A heavy working memory load may sink brainwave 'synch'When working memory load exceeds capacity, a new study finds, feedback coupling of the prefrontal cortex with other involved regions shuts down.
:: A heavy working memory load may sink brainwave 'synch'When working memory load exceeds capacity, a new study finds, feedback coupling of the prefrontal cortex with other involved regions shuts down.
:: A heavy working memory load may sink brainwave 'synch'When working memory load exceeds capacity, a new study finds, feedback coupling of the prefrontal cortex with other involved regions shuts down.
:: A heavyweight solution for lighter-weight combat vehiclesResearchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have developed and successfully tested a novel process — called Friction Stir Dovetailing — that joins thick plates of aluminum to steel. The new process will be used to make lighter-weight military vehicles that are more agile and fuel efficient.
:: A heavyweight solution for lighter-weight combat vehiclesResearchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have developed and successfully tested a novel process – called Friction Stir Dovetailing – that joins thick plates of aluminum to steel. The new process will be used to make lighter-weight military vehicles that are more agile and fuel efficient.
:: A heavyweight solution for lighter-weight combat vehiclesResearchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have developed and successfully tested a novel process – called Friction Stir Dovetailing – that joins thick plates of aluminum to steel. The new process will be used to make lighter-weight military vehicles that are more agile and fuel efficient.
:: A heavyweight solution for lighter-weight combat vehiclesResearchers have developed and successfully tested a novel process — called Friction Stir Dovetailing — that joins thick plates of aluminum to steel. The new process will be used to make lighter-weight military vehicles that are more agile and fuel efficient.
:: A high IQ may protect men from a cause of psychological stressMen with higher intelligence scores seem less likely to develop psychological problems due to inflammation – but a high IQ doesn’t protect women in the same way
:: A high IQ may protect men from a cause of psychological stressMen with higher intelligence scores seem less likely to develop psychological problems due to inflammation – but a high IQ doesn’t protect women in the same way
:: A higher-energy, safer and longer-lasting zinc batteryAgain establishing the University of Maryland (UMD) as a leader in the development of groundbreaking battery technology, a team led by researchers at UMD's A. James Clark School of Engineering has created a water-based zinc battery that is simultaneously powerful, rechargeable, and intrinsically safe. A peer-reviewed paper based on the research was published April 16 in the high-impact journal Nat
:: A hole in an ancient cow’s skull could have been surgery practiceBefore performing skull operations on people, ancient surgeons may have rehearsed on cows.
:: A House You Can Buy, But Never OwnATLANTA—It was not until a few years after he moved in that Zachary Anderson realized that he was not, in fact, the owner of the house he thought he’d purchased. Anderson had already spent tens of thousands of dollars repairing a hole in the roof, replacing a cracked sidewalk, and fixing the ceilings of the small two-bedroom home where he lives in southwest Atlanta. He was trying to get a reducti
:: A key constant’s new measurement hints ‘dark photons’ don't existNew measurement of the fine-structure constant is the most precise yet.
:: A lake full of algae will wreck more than your summer swimming plansNexus Media News Algae blooms in lakes and oceans generate pollution that harms people, pets, and the planet. Algae blooms are a serious problem for lakes, rivers, streams, and seas around the world. Farmers use fertilizer to grow crops, and fertilizer runoff empties into…
:: A Landslide of Classic Art Is About to Enter the Public DomainThe Great American Novel enters the public domain on January 1, 2019—quite literally. Not the concept, but the book by William Carlos Williams. It will be joined by hundreds of thousands of other books, musical scores, and films first published in the United States during 1923. It’s the first time since 1998 for a mass shift to the public domain of material protected under copyright. It’s also th
:: A Landslide of Classic Art Is About to Enter the Public DomainThe Great American Novel enters the public domain on January 1, 2019—quite literally. Not the concept, but the book by William Carlos Williams. It will be joined by hundreds of thousands of other books, musical scores, and films first published in the United States during 1923. It’s the first time since 1998 for a mass shift to the public domain of material protected under copyright. It’s also th
:: A magnetar just woke up after three years of silenceWhen stars reach the end of their main sequence, they undergo a gravitational collapse, ejecting their outermost layers in a supernova explosion. What remains afterward is a dense, spinning core primarily made up of neutrons (aka. a neutron star), of which only 3000 are known to exist in the Milky Way Galaxy. An even rarer subset of neutron stars are magnetars, only two dozen of which are known in
:: A Man Ate the 'World's Hottest' Pepper. Then the 'Thunderclap' Headaches StartedBiting into the "hottest pepper in the world" sounds painful enough. But for one man, the daring feat resulted in excruciating headaches.
:: A Marijuana-Derived Drug Is on Track for FDA ApprovalThe drug, which contains cannabidiol, may soon gain official U.S. approval to treat severe forms of epilepsy.
:: A mathematical model to explain the paradox of planktonA pair of researchers, one with The Simons Centre for the Study of Living Machines in India, the other with the University of Illinois in the U.S., has built a model to explain a paradox of plankton. In their paper published in the journal Physical Review Letters, Akshit Goyal and Sergei Maslov describe their model and how well they believe it portrays actual bacterial communities.
:: A melting ice shelf can cause rapid ice loss 900 kilometres awayIf one part of an ice shelf starts to thin, it can trigger rapid ice losses in other regions as much as 900 kilometres away – contributing to sea level rise
:: A melting ice shelf can cause rapid ice loss 900 kilometres awayIf one part of an ice shelf starts to thin, it can trigger rapid ice losses in other regions as much as 900 kilometres away – contributing to sea level rise
:: A Mesoproterozoic iron formation [Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences]We describe a 1,400 million-year old (Ma) iron formation (IF) from the Xiamaling Formation of the North China Craton. We estimate this IF to have contained at least 520 gigatons of authigenic Fe, comparable in size to many IFs of the Paleoproterozoic Era (2,500–1,600 Ma). Therefore, substantial IFs formed in…
:: A Mysterious New Form of DNA Was Just Discovered in Human CellsWhen you think of DNA, odds are, you picture the famous double helix, a ladder-like structure elegantly twisted like a corkscrew. But DNA doesn't always assume this form.
:: A neurobiological link between PTSD and addictionRecalling traumatic memories enhances the rewarding effects of morphine in male rats, finds new research published in JNeurosci. These findings may help to explain the co-occurrence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and addiction.
:: A neurobiological link between PTSD and addictionRecalling traumatic memories enhances the rewarding effects of morphine in male rats, finds new research. These findings may help to explain the co-occurrence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and addiction.
:: A Neuroscientist Explains: where perception ends and hallucination begins – podcastWhen it comes to perceiving the world around us, how much of it is due to ‘bottom-up’ sensory data and how much comes from the ‘top-down’ predictions we make? Most importantly; how can the delicate dance between the two lead to hallucinations?
:: A Neuroscientist Explains: where perception ends and hallucination begins – podcastWhen it comes to perceiving the world around us, how much of it is due to ‘bottom-up’ sensory data and how much comes from the ‘top-down’ predictions we make? Most importantly; how can the delicate dance between the two lead to hallucinations? Subscribe and review on iTunes and Acast , and join the discussion on Facebook and Twitter A Neuroscientist Explains is back for its second season. In each
:: A Neuroscientists Journey Through MadnessAfter I was diagnosed with brain cancer and started to lose my mental health, the importance of my job came into clear focus.
:: A new Bose-Einstein condensate created at Aalto UniversityResearchers at Aalto University, Finland are the first to create a Bose-Einstein condensate of light coupled with metal electrons, so-called surface plasmon polaritons.
:: A new Bose-Einstein condensateResearchers have created a Bose-Einstein condensate of light coupled with metal electrons, so-called surface plasmon polaritons.
:: A new hope: One of North America's rarest bees has its known range greatly expandedThe Macropis Cuckoo Bee is one of the rarest bees in North America, partly because of its specialized ecological associations. It is a nest parasite of oil-collecting bees of the genus Macropis which, in turn, are dependent on oil-producing flowers of the genus Lysimachia.
:: A new hope: One of North America's rarest bees has its known range greatly expandedThe Macropis cuckoo bee is one of the rarest bees in North America, partly because of its specialized ecological associations. It is a nest parasite of oil-collecting bees of the genus Macropis which, in turn, are dependent on oil-producing flowers of the genus Lysimachia. However, new data from Canada, published in a paper in the open-access Biodiversity Data Journal, greatly expands the known ra
:: A new hope: One of North America's rarest bees has its known range greatly expandedThe Macropis cuckoo bee is one of the rarest bees in North America, partly because of its specialized ecological associations. It is a nest parasite of oil-collecting bees of the genus Macropis which, in turn, are dependent on oil-producing flowers of the genus Lysimachia. However, new data greatly expands the known range of the cuckoo, and has implications for its conservation status.
:: A new Listeria species from Costa Rica identifiedListeria costaricensis is the official name given to the new bacterial species described by investigators from the Costa Rican Institute of Technology and the WHO-collaborating center on Listeria at Institut Pasteur.
:: A new Listeria species from Costa Rica identifiedListeria costaricensis is the official name given to the new bacterial species described by investigators from the Costa Rican Institute of Technology and the WHO-collaborating center on Listeria at Institut Pasteur.
:: A New Lung Cancer Drug Is Shaking Up Treatment: How Does It Work?A drug that acts on the immune system appears to help extend the lives of patients with advanced lung cancer when given alongside standard chemotherapy.
:: A New Lung Cancer Drug Is Shaking Up Treatment: How Does It Work?A drug that acts on the immune system appears to help extend the lives of patients with advanced lung cancer when given alongside standard chemotherapy.
:: A new paper in JPSP goes beyond the fundamental attribution error to understand when people use trait and goal information to explain other people's behavior.submitted by /u/markmana [link] [comments]
:: A new plastic film glows to flag food contaminated with dangerous microbesPlastic patches that glow when they touch some types of bacteria could be built into food packaging to reduce the spread of foodborne illness.
:: A new plastic film glows to flag food contaminated with dangerous microbesPlastic patches that glow when they touch some types of bacteria could be built into food packaging to reduce the spread of foodborne illness.
:: A new study on concussions and Parkinson's provides one more reason to protect your nogginHealth Even a minor brain injury might raise your risk. A new study is making waves for suggesting a single traumatic brain injury, even a mild one, can significantly increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s. But that…
:: A new tailor-made approach to biofuelsEU researchers designed and tested cell structures, cellulosomes, that help breakdown abundant biomass waste to produce value-added chemicals, such as advanced biofuels.
:: A new wave of rock removal could spell disaster for farmland wildlifeMy (DM's) perception of threatened species habitats changed the first time I encountered a population of endangered lizards living under small surface rocks in a heavily cleared grazing paddock. That was 20 years ago, at a time when land managers were well aware of the biodiversity values of conservation reserves and remnant patches of native vegetation. But back then we knew very little about the
:: A new, streamlined approach to diagnosing and treating bowel cancerResearchers at the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) and the University of Adelaide have discovered a faster, more cost-effective way to determine which DNA mutations cause human bowel cancer.
:: A new, streamlined approach to diagnosing and treating bowel cancerResearchers at the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) and the University of Adelaide have discovered a faster, more cost-effective way to determine which DNA mutations cause human bowel cancer.
:: A new, streamlined approach to diagnosing and treating bowel cancerResearchers have discovered a faster, more cost-effective way to determine which DNA mutations cause human bowel cancer.
:: A new, streamlined approach to diagnosing and treating bowel cancerResearchers have discovered a faster, more cost-effective way to determine which DNA mutations cause human bowel cancer.
:: A Nighttime Underwater Spectacle Off the Coast of the PhilippinesScott Tuason documents the extraordinary creatures he sees while blackwater diving.
:: A Nighttime Underwater Spectacle Off the Coast of the PhilippinesScott Tuason documents the extraordinary creatures he sees while blackwater diving.
:: A non-coding RNA lasso catches proteins in breast cancer cellsA Danish-German research team has shown that not only the where and when of long non-coding RNA expression is important for their function but also the how. The results can have a big impact on our understanding of dynamic regulation of gene expression in biological processes.
:: A non-coding RNA lasso catches proteins in breast cancer cellsA Danish-German research team has shown that not only the where and when of long non-coding RNA expression is important for their function but also the how. The results can have a big impact on our understanding of dynamic regulation of gene expression in biological processes.
:: A normal person's guide to this week's Facebook Congressional testimonyTechnology A lot of information came out this week. Here are the important sections in easily-digestible chunks. Yes, Facebook tracks you when you're not logged in. No, your phone does not listen to you through your microphone.
:: A normal person's guide to this week's Facebook Congressional testimonyTechnology A lot of information came out this week. Here are the important sections in easily-digestible chunks. Yes, Facebook tracks you when you're not logged in. No, your phone does not listen to you through your microphone.
:: A novel test bed for non-equilibrium many-body physicsThe behavior of electrons in a material is typically difficult to predict. Novel insight comes now from experiments and simulations performed by a team led by ETH physicists who have studied electronic transport properties in a one-dimensional quantum wire containing a mesoscopic lattice.
:: A novel test bed for non-equilibrium many-body physicsThe behavior of electrons in a material is typically difficult to predict. Novel insight comes now from experiments and simulations performed by physicists who have studied electronic transport properties in a one-dimensional quantum wire containing a mesoscopic lattice.
:: A novel way of creating gold nanoparticles in waterThe discovery that water microdroplets can replace potentially toxic agents in the creation of gold nanoparticles and nanowires could help usher in a new era of 'green chemistry.'
:: A novel way of creating gold nanoparticles in waterThe discovery that water microdroplets can replace potentially toxic agents in the creation of gold nanoparticles and nanowires could help usher in a new era of 'green chemistry.'
:: A one-man fossil rescue mission
:: A one-man fossil rescue mission
:: A Palestinian March Along Israel's Border Turns Fatal on Day OnePalestinians Israeli Gaza StripUpdated at 4:05 p.m. ET Israeli troops opened fire Friday at Palestinians near the Gaza Strip’s border with the Jewish state, killing at least 15 people and wounding many more. The numbers came from the Palestinian health ministry , which put the number of those injured at more than 1,000. The Palestinian demonstration at the border, dubbed the Great March of Return, was billed as peaceful and no
:: A paper in JPSP with 25 studies looks at the age-old advice that to understand other people, you need to take their perspective.submitted by /u/markmana [link] [comments]
:: A paper in OBHDP explores how the types of comparisons in performance evaluations affects judgments of fairness.submitted by /u/markmana [link] [comments]
:: A paper in Psychological Science finds no evidence for stereotype threat analyzing tournament chess games in which women play men.submitted by /u/markmana [link] [comments]
:: A Parkland teacher's homework for us all | :: Diane Wolk-RogersDiane Wolk-Rogers teaches history at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, site of a horrific school shooting on Valentine's Day 2018. How can we end this senseless violence? In a stirring talk, Wolk-Rogers offers three ways Americans can move forward to create more safety and responsibility around guns — and invites people to come up with their own answers, too. Above all, s
:: A Perfect Circle's Hard Rock Against Hard TimesSomething long buried in me shivered when I first listened to “ TalkTalk ” off A Perfect Circle’s new album, Eat the Elephant . “Get the fuck out of my way,” Maynard James Keenan shouts, seeming to expel a mouthful of ashes, stretching the final syllable so that it merges with the jet-roar guitar tone below. The emotion expressed felt more complex than rage; the way it was rendered as slow-motion
:: A perfectly stated Tweet from Neil deGrasse Tyson for Earth DayEarth Day is over for this year, but what it means for our future is still being talked about. Read More
:: A 'Poisoned' City's Spirit of Resilience“They poisoned the whole city and left us to fend for ourselves,” says Leon El-Alamin, a resident of Flint, Michigan, in Brian Schulz’s documentary, For Flint . “We feel like we’ve been placed in a position to die slowly.” But die slowly Flint has not. Even as the city, which faces an ongoing water crisis, recedes from national headlines, its residents display an indomitable spirit. For Flint ser
:: A Potential Benefit to Memories of TerrorismAmidst the horror there is altruism, which leaves a deep impression — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: A Potential Benefit to Memories of TerrorismAmidst the horror there is altruism, which leaves a deep impression — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: A potential new therapeutic target for Ewing sarcomaIDIBELL researchers correlate EphA2 membrane receptor with the metastatic capacity of tumors in Ewing sarcoma.Ewing sarcoma is the second most frequent bone cancer among children and adolescents, and it is characterized by its aggressiveness and tendency to metastasize.Researchers are currently working on nanoengineering a molecule capable of blocking EphA2 and deliver drugs in a targeted manner.R
:: A potential new therapeutic target for Ewing sarcomaIDIBELL researchers correlate EphA2 membrane receptor with the metastatic capacity of tumors in Ewing sarcoma.Ewing sarcoma is the second most frequent bone cancer among children and adolescents, and it is characterized by its aggressiveness and tendency to metastasize.Researchers are currently working on nanoengineering a molecule capable of blocking EphA2 and deliver drugs in a targeted manner.R
:: A potential setback in the personalized medicine of cancerOne of the most constant and exhaustive searches in cancer research is for a treatment aimed specifically at the Ras family of genes, the most common oncogenes and those that initiate many of the most lethal tumors. However, the results of this hypothetical treatment may be far less positive than speculated due to a manuscript published by the Genomic Instability Group at the Spanish National Canc
:: A potential setback in the personalized medicine of cancerOne of the most constant and exhaustive searches in cancer research is for a treatment aimed specifically at the Ras family of genes, the most common oncogenes and those that initiate many of the most lethal tumors. However, the results of this hypothetical treatment may be far less positive than speculated due to a manuscript published by the Genomic Instability Group at the Spanish National Canc
:: A powerful new source of high-energy protonsNearly 20 years ago, researchers conducting experiments on Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's (LLNL) Nova Petawatt laser system—the world's first quadrillion-watt laser—discovered that when the system's intense short-pulse laser beams struck a thin foil target, an unexpected torrent of high-energy electrons and protons streamed off the back of the target.
:: A printable, flexible, organic solar cell | :: Hannah BürckstümmerUnlike the solar cells you're used to seeing, organic photovoltaics are made of compounds that are dissolved in ink and can be printed and molded using simple techniques. The result is a low-weight, flexible, semi-transparent film that turns the energy of the sun into electricity. Hannah Bürckstümmer shows us how they're made — and how they could change the way we power the world.
:: A printable, flexible, organic solar cell | :: Hannah BürckstümmerUnlike the solar cells you're used to seeing, organic photovoltaics are made of compounds that are dissolved in ink and can be printed and molded using simple techniques. The result is a low-weight, flexible, semi-transparent film that turns the energy of the sun into electricity. Hannah Bürckstümmer shows us how they're made — and how they could change the way we power the world.
:: A quick fix for leaky endosomes
:: A quick fix for leaky endosomes
:: A Quiet Place Silently Jangles the NervesAs a director and an actor, John Krasinski should be applauded for knowing the power of a close-up on a face. Maybe that’s thanks to his years on NBC’s The Office as the sardonic everyman Jim, who would mug into the camera every chance he got, serving as a sympathetic stand-in for the viewer. The specter of a long-running TV role like that is difficult to outrun no matter how talented you are; wi
:: A Radical Intervention, 1894William Halsted's approach to mastectomy took the medical world by storm at the turn of the last century.
:: A real-life Lord of the Flies: the troubling legacy of the Robbers Cave experimentIn the early 1950s, the psychologist Muzafer Sherif brought together a group of boys at a US summer camp – and tried to make them fight each other. Does his work teach us anything about our age of resurgent tribalism? • Read an extract from The Lost Boys July 1953: late one evening in the woods outside Middle Grove, New York state, three men are having a furious argument. One of them, drunk, draw
:: A recipe for nanoporous graphene
:: A Reckoning Will Come in SyriaIt is undoubtedly a good thing that a small international coalition of the willing responded to Syria’s latest chemical outrage with a limited military strike. But it marks only the first step in an effective strategy to stop Syria’s use of chemical weapons—and more importantly, to hold Russia accountable for its promise to oversee a chemical weapons-free Syria. Syria and Russia have displayed ch
:: A Reckoning Will Come in SyriaIt is undoubtedly a good thing that a small international coalition of the willing responded to Syria’s latest chemical outrage with a limited military strike. But it marks only the first step in an effective strategy to stop Syria’s use of chemical weapons—and more importantly, to hold Russia accountable for its promise to oversee a chemical weapons-free Syria. Syria and Russia have displayed ch
:: A research replication project, involving over 20 labs and more than 2100 participants, failed to reproduce findings from a previous study that suggested that self-control is a depletable resource.submitted by /u/randomusefulbits [link] [comments]
:: A Revealer of Secrets in the Data of Life and the UniverseIn statistics, abstract math meets real life. To find meaning in unruly sets of raw numbers, statisticians like Donald Richards first look for associations: statistical links between, say, smoking and lung cancer, or the closing values of the New York Stock Exchange one day and the Tokyo exchange the next. Further study can then probe whether one phenomenon causes the other, or if both have commo
:: A revealing view of oxides
:: A revealing view of oxides
:: A revolution in our sense of self | :: Nick ChaterIn a radical reassessment of how the mind works, a leading behavioural scientist argues the idea of a deep inner life is an illusion. This is cause for celebration, he says, not despair At the climax of Anna Karenina , the heroine throws herself under a train as it moves out of a station on the edge of Moscow. But did she really want to die? Had the ennui of Russian aristocratic life and the fear
:: A scale-up nanoporous membrane centrifuge for reverse osmosis desalination without foulingA novel design of a scale-up nanoporous membrane centrifuge (see Figure 1 (a), (b), (c), and (d)) is proposed for reverse osmosis desalination, and the proof of concept is demonstrated through large scale molecular dynamics simulations reported in this article.
:: A scale-up nanoporous membrane centrifuge for reverse osmosis desalination without foulingRecent research published in a paper in TECHNOLOGY reported a novel design of a scale-up nanoporous membrane centrifuge (see Figure 1 (a), (b), (c), and (d)) proposed for reverse osmosis desalination, with proof of concept demonstrated through large scale molecular dynamics simulations.
:: A short-term trend reversed
:: A Silicon Valley Pot DealImagine, for a moment, a marijuana producer. See his Crocs. Admire his hacky-sack. Inhale his earthy musk. Whoever comes to mind—it’s not John Russo. Stepping to the podium in the San Jose Hilton’s tasteful ballroom earlier this month, Russo, a real-life marijuana manufacturer, looked a lot like my gastroenterologist: white ring of hair around the periphery of his head, wire-rimmed glasses, styli
:: A simple tool for doubling down on disease controlA team global health researchers have created a web-based tool that allows public health officials to assess the cost-effectiveness and benefits of disease control initiatives in countries around the world.
:: A simple tool for doubling down on disease controlA team of Georgetown global health researchers have created a web-based tool that allows public health officials to assess the cost-effectiveness and benefits of disease control initiatives in countries around the world.
:: A Single Concussion May Increase Parkinson's RiskHaving a single concussion may increase a person's risk for Parkinson's disease, a new study suggests — but the overall risk of developing the disease still remains low.
:: A Single Solution for New York's Two Biggest ProblemsWhen I was growing up in Brooklyn in the 1980s, it was a watchword for urban decay, notorious for its high levels of violent crime and joblessness. Most of our family friends fled the city as soon as they could cobble together a down payment for a house in the suburbs, and it was hard to blame them. But the Salams toughed it out, and we are now delighted to have done so. By the 2010s, New York Ci
:: A slightly warmer office won't make it too hot to thinkIf you're reading this article in your office, chances are the air conditioning is set to around 22°C. Setting the temperature to 25°C could cut your office's daily air-conditioning energy consumption by 18%, drive down electricity bills and help save the planet.
:: A small molecule for stroke therapy
:: A small molecule for stroke therapy
:: A small-molecule fragment that emulates binding of receptor and broadly neutralizing antibodies to influenza A hemagglutinin [Microbiology]The influenza virus hemagglutinin (HA) glycoprotein mediates receptor binding and membrane fusion during viral entry in host cells. Blocking these key steps in viral infection has applications for development of novel antiinfluenza therapeutics as well as vaccines. However, the lack of structural information on how small molecules can gain a…
:: A small-molecule fragment that emulates binding of receptor and broadly neutralizing antibodies to influenza A hemagglutinin [Microbiology]The influenza virus hemagglutinin (HA) glycoprotein mediates receptor binding and membrane fusion during viral entry in host cells. Blocking these key steps in viral infection has applications for development of novel antiinfluenza therapeutics as well as vaccines. However, the lack of structural information on how small molecules can gain a…
:: A sperm race to save one of New Zealand's threatened birds, the sugar-lapping hihiIt's likely you've never heard of a hihi, let alone seen one in the wild. Also known as stitchbirds, these colourful little critters are a true taonga, or treasure. They're only found in New Zealand, and currently restricted to just seven sanctuary sites.
:: A strongly oxidizing Paleoproterozoic era
:: A study by the University of Tartu scientists: Drained peatlands emit laughing gasA global study lead by geographers at the University of Tartu has revealed that drained nitrogen-rich peatlands produce laughing gas, which degrades the ozone layer and warms the climate. To avoid this, swamp forests, fens and bogs need to be conserved.
:: A study by the University of Tartu scientists: Drained peatlands emit laughing gasA global study lead by geographers at the University of Tartu has revealed that drained nitrogen-rich peatlands produce laughing gas, which degrades the ozone layer and warms the climate. To avoid this, swamp forests, fens and bogs need to be conserved.
:: A study links soil metals with cancer mortalitySpanish epidemiologists and geologists have found associations between esophageal cancer and soils where lead is abundant, lung cancer and terrains with increased copper content, brain tumor with areas rich in arsenic, and bladder cancer with high cadmium levels. These statistical links do not indicate that there is a cause-effect relationship between soil type and cancer, but they suggest that th
:: A study on uploads, cyborg and super intelligencesubmitted by /u/nathan72419 [link] [comments]
:: A study on uploads, cyborg and super intelligencesubmitted by /u/nathan72419 [link] [comments]
:: A sulfur matchmaker for fluorous coupling
:: A sulfur matchmaker for fluorous coupling
:: A switch in ocean circulation that helped end the Ice AgeChanges in the circulation of the North Pacific Ocean about 15,000 years ago released large amounts of CO2 to the atmosphere, helping warm the planet and end the last Ice Age, according to research by scientists at the University of St Andrews.
:: A target in Parkinson's disease?
:: A target in Parkinson's disease?
:: A telescope larger than the Earth makes a sharp image of the formation of black hole jetsAn international team of researchers has imaged newly forming jets of plasma from a massive black hole with unprecedented accuracy. Radio images made with a combination of telescopes in space and on the ground resolve the jet structure merely a couple of hundred black hole radii or 12 light days from its launching site.
:: A telescope larger than the Earth makes a sharp image of the formation of black hole jetsAn international team of researchers has imaged newly forming jets of plasma from a massive black hole with unprecedented accuracy. Radio images made with a combination of telescopes in space and on the ground resolve the jet structure merely a couple of hundred black hole radii or 12 light days from its launching site.
:: A Thank You To NPR's Science Commentary ReadersFor 6 1/2 years, Barbara J. King has written commentaries for NPR on everything from animals and anthropology to gender and higher education. Here, she offers up some of her favorite pieces. (Image credit: Mark Mawson/Getty Images)
:: A third of bacterial infections in patients with cirrhosis across the world are multi-drug resistantAn international study reports a high prevalence of multi-drug-resistant bacteria in hospitalized patients with cirrhosis and significant regional differences in risk.
:: A third of heavy pot users suffer severe nausea—and they’ve all landed on the same weird solutionHealth But there's got to be a better way. CHS is a condition where heavy marijuana users are frequently wracked with bouts of intense abdominal pain, along with severe nausea and vomiting. And the vast majority…
:: A tool based on the use ofcarbon nanoparticles enables detection of antidepressants in urine samplesThe test can be used to monitor therapeutic dosages, for cases of intoxication due to overdose or at a forensic level.
:: A tool based on the use ofcarbon nanoparticles enables detection of antidepressants in urine samplesA University of Cordoba research group has designed a tool that enables detection of antidepressants in urine samples in low concentrations. This new method is uses a newly developed material based on carbon nanotubes on the inside of pipette tips normally used laboratory analysis.
:: A topological superconductor
:: A Trade War Isn't a Real WarSince assuming the presidency, Donald Trump has dragged age-old protectionism out of the past. He has imposed new tariffs, blocked international mergers, and manipulated global trade—particularly U.S. trade with China. The two nations have become so enmeshed in this standoff, with China instituting tariffs and halting U.S. mergers of its own, that it has become common to suggest that the two nati
:: A Trade War With China May Be InevitableChinese US TradeDespite the heated rhetoric of the past few days, a trade war between the U.S. and China does not seem imminent. But it may be inevitable. Almost immediately after the Trump administration announced its plans to impose tariffs on a broad array of Chinese imports, with an eye towards compelling the Chinese government to address intellectual property theft and other alleged trade abuses, Chinese of
:: A Trade War With China May Be InevitableChinese US TradeDespite the heated rhetoric of the past few days, a trade war between the U.S. and China does not seem imminent. But it may be inevitable. Almost immediately after the Trump administration announced its plans to impose tariffs on a broad array of Chinese imports, with an eye towards compelling the Chinese government to address intellectual property theft and other alleged trade abuses, Chinese of
:: A Trump Doctrine for the Middle EastThe evening of Friday, April 13th, 2018, was John Bolton’s debut crisis as President Trump’s national-security adviser. Barely three days on the job and there he was, standing off-camera in the White House Diplomatic Reception Room, while his new boss delivered an address to the nation to explain why U.S., British, and French aircraft and missiles were attacking targets associated with Syria’s ch
:: A Trump Doctrine for the Middle EastThe evening of Friday, April 13th, 2018, was John Bolton’s debut crisis as President Trump’s national-security adviser. Barely three days on the job and there he was, standing off-camera in the White House Diplomatic Reception Room, while his new boss delivered an address to the nation to explain why U.S., British, and French aircraft and missiles were attacking targets associated with Syria’s ch
:: A unifying concept in vascular health and disease
:: A Uniquely American Starbucks ScandalStarbucks is embroiled in one of its largest scandals to date after two black men were arrested for trespassing in a Philadelphia coffeeshop when they were waiting for a business associate without immediately making a purchase. Video of the incident , which shows police handcuffing 23-year-olds Rashon Nelson and Donte Robinson, quickly went viral, and a protest was organized. Starbucks issued an
:: A vaccine for edible plants? A new plant protection method on the horizonNovel technologies are being sought to replace the traditional pesticides used to protect plants, particularly edible plants such as cereals. A new collaborative project between the University of Helsinki and the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) is shedding light on the efficacy of environmentally friendly RNA-based vaccines that protect plants from diseases and pests.
:: A vaccine for edible plants? A new plant protection method on the horizonNovel technologies are being sought to replace the traditional pesticides used to protect plants, particularly edible plants such as cereals. A new collaborative project between the University of Helsinki and the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) is shedding light on the efficacy of environmentally friendly RNA-based vaccines that protect plants from diseases and pests.
:: A vaccine for edible plants? A new plant protection method on the horizonNovel technologies are being sought to replace the traditional pesticides used to protect plants, particularly edible plants such as cereals. A new collaborative project between the University of Helsinki and the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) is shedding light on the efficacy of environmentally friendly RNA-based vaccines that protect plants from diseases and pests.
:: A vaccine for edible plants? A new plant protection method on the horizonNovel technologies are being sought to replace the traditional pesticides used to protect plants, particularly edible plants such as cereals. A new collaborative project between the University of Helsinki and the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) is shedding light on the efficacy of environmentally friendly RNA-based vaccines that protect plants from diseases and pests.
:: A vaccine for edible plants? A new plant protection method on the horizonNovel technologies are being sought to replace the traditional pesticides used to protect plants, particularly edible plants such as cereals. A new project is shedding light on the efficacy of environmentally friendly RNA-based vaccines that protect plants from diseases and pests.
:: A vaccine for edible plants? A new plant protection method on the horizonNovel technologies are being sought to replace the traditional pesticides used to protect plants, particularly edible plants such as cereals. A new project is shedding light on the efficacy of environmentally friendly RNA-based vaccines that protect plants from diseases and pests.
:: A Vast Majority of the Worlds Population Breathes Unsafe AirA new report estimates that 95 percent of people live in areas with dangerously high levels of fine particulate matter such as dust and soot.
:: A Vast Majority of the Worlds Population Breathes Unsafe AirA new report estimates that 95 percent of people live in areas with dangerously high levels of fine particulate matter such as dust and soot.
:: A view from 50,000 feet (and higher)—scientists seek new ways to monitor crop healthA University of Virginia environmental scientist and colleagues at the University of Illinois are working to evaluate crop conditions and forecast crop yields in real time.
:: A view from 50,000 feet (and higher)—scientists seek new ways to monitor crop healthA University of Virginia environmental scientist and colleagues at the University of Illinois are working to evaluate crop conditions and forecast crop yields in real time.
:: A virtual reality hand feels real after a zap to your brainWill we ever be able to truly feel like we’re inhabiting a virtual world? A brain stimulation twist on the classic rubber hand illusion suggests we can
:: A wearable device intervention to increase exercise in peripheral artery diseaseA home-based exercise program, consisting of wearables and telephone coaching, did not improve walking endurance for patients with peripheral artery disease, according to a study published in JAMA.
:: A Web-based lifestyle intervention supports weight loss in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver diseaseA remote lifestyle modification intervention shown to be as effective as a face-to-face group program for weight loss and improved liver health.
:: A worldwide conservation effort aims to sequence the genomes of 1.5 million organisms
:: A Zika vaccine could virtually eliminate prenatal infections, model showsA Zika vaccine could have a substantial effect on mitigating and preventing future Zika virus outbreaks. Through a combination of direct protection and indirect reduction of transmissions, virtual elimination is achievable, even with imperfect vaccine efficacy and coverage, according to a new computer model.
:: A Zika vaccine could virtually eliminate prenatal infections, model showsA Zika vaccine could have a substantial effect on mitigating and preventing future Zika virus outbreaks. Through a combination of direct protection and indirect reduction of transmissions, virtual elimination is achievable, even with imperfect vaccine efficacy and coverage, according to a new computer model.
:: A Zika vaccine could virtually eliminate prenatal infectionsA Zika vaccine could have a substantial effect on mitigating and preventing future Zika virus outbreaks. Through a combination of direct protection and indirect reduction of transmissions, virtual elimination is achievable, even with imperfect vaccine efficacy and coverage. The research is published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
:: A Zika vaccine could virtually eliminate prenatal infectionsA Zika vaccine could have a substantial effect on mitigating and preventing future Zika virus outbreaks. Through a combination of direct protection and indirect reduction of transmissions, virtual elimination is achievable, even with imperfect vaccine efficacy and coverage. The research is published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
:: A zipped-helix cap potentiates HAMP domain control of chemoreceptor signaling [Microbiology]Environmental awareness is an essential attribute for all organisms. The chemotaxis system of Escherichia coli provides a powerful experimental model for the investigation of stimulus detection and signaling mechanisms at the molecular level. These bacteria sense chemical gradients with transmembrane proteins [methyl-accepting chemotaxis proteins (MCPs)] that have an extracellular ligand-binding..
:: Abandoned collieries could hold key to heating UK homesGeologists aim to tap reservoir in tunnels under Glasgow Scientists are finalising plans to exploit the vast reservoir of warm water that fills a labyrinth of disused mines and porous rock layers underneath Glasgow. They believe this subterranean store of naturally heated water could be used to warm homes in the city. If the system proves successful, such water could then be exploited in other cit
:: Abandoned collieries could hold key to heating UK homesGeologists aim to tap reservoir in tunnels under Glasgow Scientists are finalising plans to exploit the vast reservoir of warm water that fills a labyrinth of disused mines and porous rock layers underneath Glasgow. They believe this subterranean store of naturally heated water could be used to warm homes in the city. If the system proves successful, such water could then be exploited in other cit
:: Ablation of insulin receptor substrates 1 and 2 suppresses Kras-driven lung tumorigenesis [Medical Sciences]Non–small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is a leading cause of cancer death worldwide, with 25% of cases harboring oncogenic Kirsten rat sarcoma (KRAS). Although KRAS direct binding to and activation of PI3K is required for KRAS-driven lung tumorigenesis, the contribution of insulin receptor (IR) and insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor (IGF1R)…
:: Ablation of insulin receptor substrates 1 and 2 suppresses Kras-driven lung tumorigenesis [Medical Sciences]Non–small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is a leading cause of cancer death worldwide, with 25% of cases harboring oncogenic Kirsten rat sarcoma (KRAS). Although KRAS direct binding to and activation of PI3K is required for KRAS-driven lung tumorigenesis, the contribution of insulin receptor (IR) and insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor (IGF1R)…
:: Abramson Cancer Canter studies show promise of immunotherapy combinations, including CAR TAs immunotherapies continue to make up a larger share of new cancer drugs, researchers are looking for the most effective ways to use these cutting edge treatments in combination with each or with other pre-existing options. New studies from the Abramson Cancer Center are providing clues on potentially effective combinations with CAR T therapy in brain cancer as well as a novel therapeutic target
:: Abramson Cancer Canter studies show promise of immunotherapy combinations, including CAR TAs immunotherapies continue to make up a larger share of new cancer drugs, researchers are looking for the most effective ways to use these cutting edge treatments in combination with each or with other pre-existing options. New studies from the Abramson Cancer Center are providing clues on potentially effective combinations with CAR T therapy in brain cancer as well as a novel therapeutic target
:: Absence of a transcription factor halts tooth development in mid-strideResearchers have found a key role in tooth development for the transcription factor Specificity protein 7, or Sp7. Using an animal model, the researchers found that a lack of Sp7 interrupts the maturation of two types of specialized cells that help create teeth. Such basic knowledge about the development of teeth or bones adds to understanding of craniofacial abnormalities, which are among the mos
:: Abundant Neurogenesis Found in Adult Humans HippocampiResearchers identified thousands of immature neurons in the brain region, countering a recent result showing little, if any, signs of neurogenesis.
:: Abundant Neurogenesis Found in Adult Humans HippocampiResearchers identified thousands of immature neurons in the brain region, countering a recent result showing little, if any, signs of neurogenesis.
:: Academia's forgotten footnote
:: Academics blame low wage growth on underemploymentEmployees looking for a hike in salary have lost their bargaining power because of a rise in underemployment, according to a new paper by University of Stirling economists.
:: Accurate and sensitive quantification of protein-DNA binding affinity [Biophysics and Computational Biology]Transcription factors (TFs) control gene expression by binding to genomic DNA in a sequence-specific manner. Mutations in TF binding sites are increasingly found to be associated with human disease, yet we currently lack robust methods to predict these sites. Here, we developed a versatile maximum likelihood framework named No Read…
:: Accurate and sensitive quantification of protein-DNA binding affinity [Biophysics and Computational Biology]Transcription factors (TFs) control gene expression by binding to genomic DNA in a sequence-specific manner. Mutations in TF binding sites are increasingly found to be associated with human disease, yet we currently lack robust methods to predict these sites. Here, we developed a versatile maximum likelihood framework named No Read…
:: ACR responds to HHS benefit and payment parameters final ruleThe American College of Rheumatology (ACR) today expressed concern that the 2019 Benefit and Payment Parameters final rule allowing states to select their own Essential Health Benefits (EHB) benchmark plans on federal health exchanges could jeopardize care access for patients with complex rheumatologic conditions.
:: Activating these ‘keyhole’ receptors stops hungerResearchers have characterized a complex, little-understood receptor type that, when activated, shuts off hunger. The findings may open up opportunities to fight obesity at the cellular level. Jens Meiler, a professor of chemistry and pharmacology at Vanderbilt University, says pharmaceutical companies have long attempted to develop a small-molecule drug that can do just that. But until now, nobo
:: Activation of AMPK by metformin improves withdrawal signs precipitated by nicotine withdrawal [Pharmacology]Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States, with more persons dying from nicotine addiction than any other preventable cause of death. Even though smoking cessation incurs multiple health benefits, the abstinence rate remains low with current medications. Here we show that the…
:: Activation of AMPK by metformin improves withdrawal signs precipitated by nicotine withdrawal [Pharmacology]Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States, with more persons dying from nicotine addiction than any other preventable cause of death. Even though smoking cessation incurs multiple health benefits, the abstinence rate remains low with current medications. Here we show that the…
:: Actual fossil fuel emissions checked with new techniqueResearchers have measured CO2 emissions from fossil fuel use in California and compared them to reported emissions. This is the first time fossil fuel emissions have been independently checked for such a large area.
:: Actual fossil fuel emissions checked with new techniqueResearchers have measured CO2 emissions from fossil fuel use in California and compared them to reported emissions. This is the first time fossil fuel emissions have been independently checked for such a large area.
:: Actual fossil fuel emissions checked with new techniqueResearchers have measured CO2 emissions from fossil fuel use in California and compared them to reported emissions.
:: Acute aortic dissection should be suspected with pulse or neurologic deficit and hypotensionIn the appropriate clinical setting, suspicion for acute aortic dissection should be raised when patients present with findings that have a high specificity and high positive likelihood ratio (hypotension, pulse deficit, or neurologic deficit).
:: Ad giant WPP faces brief stock slump after CEO resignsShares in British advertising giant WPP briefly slumped on Monday after chief executive and founder Martin Sorrell resigned over the weekend.
:: Adapting to life in the big city
:: Adding Sensation to Robotic LimbsRecently scientists have managed to stimulate the brain in such a way that approximated some of the sensations of a natural limb in a paralyzed subject. No, they did not regain sensation, but the research is a powerful proof of concept. It shows that it is possible to produce natural-feeling sensation through electrical stimulation of the cortex, an important step for brain-machine interface resea
:: Addition precautions at hospital don't help prevent spread of resistant bacteriaContact precautions, used in addition to the standard precautions, the basic level of infection control applied to all patients, did not limit or prevent the spread of drug-resistant bacteria in non-intensive care unit (ICU) hospital wards, according to research presented at the 28th European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID).
:: Adeno-associated virus Rep proteins antagonize phosphatase PP1 to counteract KAP1 repression of the latent viral genome [Microbiology]Adeno-associated virus (AAV) is a small human Dependovirus whose low immunogenicity and capacity for long-term persistence have led to its widespread use as vector for gene therapy. Despite great recent successes in AAV-based gene therapy, further improvements in vector technology may be hindered by an inadequate understanding of various aspects…
:: Adolescent Psychiatrist Beatrix Hamburg DiesA champion of peer counseling and a barrier-breaker for black women, she passed away after a battle with Alzheimer's disease.
:: Adolescents' cooking skills strongly predict future nutritional well-beingEvidence suggests that developing cooking and food preparation skills is important for health and nutrition, yet the practice of home cooking is declining and now rarely taught in school. A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior found that developing cooking skills as a young adult may have long-term benefits for health and nutrition.
:: Adolescents' cooking skills strongly predict future nutritional well-beingEvidence suggests that developing cooking and food preparation skills is important for health and nutrition, yet the practice of home cooking is declining and now rarely taught in school. A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior found that developing cooking skills as a young adult may have long-term benefits for health and nutrition.
:: Adolescents' cooking skills strongly predict future nutritional well-beingEvidence suggests that developing cooking and food preparation skills is important for health and nutrition, yet the practice of home cooking is declining and now rarely taught in school. A new study found that developing cooking skills as a young adult may have long-term benefits for health and nutrition.
:: Adolescents' cooking skills strongly predict future nutritional well-beingEvidence suggests that developing cooking and food preparation skills is important for health and nutrition, yet the practice of home cooking is declining and now rarely taught in school. A new study found that developing cooking skills as a young adult may have long-term benefits for health and nutrition.
:: Adult-onset neurodegeneration has roots in early developmentThe roots of a progressive degenerative disease begin much earlier than previously thought, according to a recent study.
:: Advancing the science of smell — with a hint of muskResearchers have identified key molecular mechanisms at work when people smell musks, a highly valued group of fixatives used in many perfumes and colognes. The discovery may have implications for a wide range of effects on mood and behavior in vertebrates, said the scientists.
:: Africa Is Splitting in Two, and Here's the ProofA gaping gash just opened up in Africa's Rift Valley. Here's why.
:: Africa is splitting in twoA large crack, stretching several kilometres has made a sudden appearance recently in south-western Kenya, as reported by BBC news.
:: Africa is splitting in twoA large crack, stretching several kilometres has made a sudden appearance recently in south-western Kenya, as reported by BBC news.
:: Africa's scientists encouraged to become the next EinsteinSouth African geneticist Vinet Coetzee held up a malaria-diagnosing scanner that she said can be developed for use in Africa's rural areas without the need for blood samples or lab tests.
:: Africa's unsung scientists finally get their own journal to spread researchPublication will highlight pioneering work of scientists searching for cures to diseases like HIV and malaria and solutions to climate change A new journal to showcase Africa’s often-overlooked scientific research has been launched to give the continent’s scientists better global recognition. Scientific African will be the first “mega-journal” in Africa. It was unveiled in Kigali last week at Afr
:: Aftale på plads: Færre læger bliver ramt af lockoutAkut- og kræftafdelinger undtages fuldstændig for lockouten. Det har Danske Regioner netop forhandlet på plads i en aftale med Yngre Læger og Overlægeforeningen.
:: Aftale på plads: Færre læger bliver ramt af lockoutAkut- og kræftafdelinger undtages fuldstændig for lockouten. Det har Danske Regioner netop forhandlet på plads i en aftale med Yngre Læger og Overlægeforeningen.
:: After a miscarriage and divorce, my friends showed me true loveWhen author Elizabeth Day lost a baby and her marriage ended it was her friends who gave her the unconditional love she’d been seeking As a child, I remember being pretty certain about a few things. I was sure I’d get married. I was convinced I’d write a book. Then I’d have children – two, of course, just like my parents. Preferably girls because they were better. When you’re younger, you assume
:: After Alert On Russian Hacks, Bigger Push To Protect Power GridHomeland Security and the FBI have blamed Russia for a series of cyberattacks on U.S. power plants. The industry is stepping up efforts to protect the electric grid. (Image credit: PJM Interconnection)
:: After Deadly Storms, Agency Retires 4 Hurricane NamesHarvey, Irma, Maria and Nate will no longer be on the U.N.'s official rotating list of storm names. The hurricanes killed hundreds of people and caused billions of dollars in damage. (Image credit: NASA via AP)
:: After Death, Your Microbiome Could Still Help the LivingYou don't need to be alive for your microbiome to be useful to science.
:: After Facebook scrutiny, is Google next?Facebook has taken the lion's share of scrutiny from Congress and the media about data-handling practices that allow savvy marketers and political agents to target specific audiences, but it's far from alone. YouTube, Google and Twitter also have giant platforms awash in more videos, posts and pages than any set of human eyes could ever check. Their methods of serving ads against this sea of conte
:: After tax, Philadelphians 40 percent less likely to drink soda every dayThe first study to look at what Philadelphians actually drank instead of sales at local stores since the city's 'Soda Tax' came into play, the study found that residents stopped drinking soda every day at a significant rate.
:: After Uber, Tesla incidents, can artificial intelligence be trusted?Given the choice of riding in an Uber driven by a human or a self-driving version, which would you choose?
:: After Uber's Fatal Crash, Self-Driving Cars Should Aim LowerStop talking about saving the world, and focus instead on making tangible improvements to people's lives.
:: Age affects how we predict and respond to stress at homeA recent study finds that older adults are better than younger adults at anticipating stressful events at home — but older adults are not as good at using those predictions to reduce the adverse impacts of the stress.
:: Age affects how we predict and respond to stress at homeA recent study finds that older adults are better than younger adults at anticipating stressful events at home — but older adults are not as good at using those predictions to reduce the adverse impacts of the stress.
:: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality releases early findings from EvidenceNOWThe Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality today released early findings from EvidenceNOW, a multi-million dollar initiative to help primary care practices across the country more rapidly improve the heart health of Americans.
:: Age-related decline in mid-back and low back muscle mass and quality is not associated with kyphosisResearchers from Hebrew SeniorLife's Institute for Aging Research, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute's Framingham Heart Study and Boston University have found that poor back muscle quality is not associated with worsening kyphosis (forward curvature or 'hunch' of the upper spine) in older adults. The study was published today in the Journal of Geront
:: Aging muscle: Use it or lose it
:: Aging muscle: Use it or lose it
:: Aging: The natural stress reliever for many womenWhile some research suggests that midlife is a dissatisfying time for women, other studies show that women report feeling less stressed and enjoy a higher quality of life during this period.
:: Aging: The natural stress reliever for many womenWhile some research suggests that midlife is a dissatisfying time for women, other studies show that women report feeling less stressed and enjoy a higher quality of life during this period.
:: Agricultural fires can double Delhi pollution during peak burning seasonIt's become a deadly autumn tradition in northern India: after the rains of the late summer monsoon subside, farmers set fires to their fields to clear stubble after the harvest and send choking smoke rolling across the countryside. New Delhi, already thick with pollution, can grind to a halt for days. Last year, the chief minister of the Delhi state likened the city to "a gas chamber."
:: Agricultural fires can double Delhi pollution during peak burning seasonResearchers from the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have demonstrated that in October and November, a peak burning season in nearby Punjab, about half of all pollution in Delhi can be attributed to agricultural fires on some days.
:: Agricultural fires can double Delhi pollution during peak burning seasonResearchers have demonstrated that in October and November, a peak burning season in nearby Punjab, about half of all pollution in Delhi can be attributed to agricultural fires on some days.
:: AI beats astronomers in predicting survivability of exoplanetsArtificial intelligence is giving scientists new hope for studying the habitability of planets, in a study from astronomers Chris Lam and David Kipping. Their work looks at so-called "Tatooines," and uses machine learning techniques to calculate how likely such planets are to survive into stable orbits. The study is published in the journal Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society.
:: AI expert salaries are topping $1 million—even at non-profits
:: AI Learns a New Trick: Measuring Brain CellsNew techniques could help researchers outsource the grunt work of neuroscience.
:: AI used by humanitarian organisations could deepen neocolonial tendenciesArtificial intelligence, or AI, is undergoing a period of massive expansion. This is not because computers have achieved human-like consciousness, but because of advances in machine learning, where computers learn from huge databases how to classify new data. At the cutting edge are the neural networks that have learned to recognise human faces or play Go.
:: Aiding and abetting norovirus disease
:: Aiming at a target: the science of particle productionFor some, a target is part of a game of darts. For others, it's a retail chain. In particle physics, it's the site of an intense, complex environment that plays a crucial role in generating the universe's smallest components for scientists to study.
:: Air France CEO threatens to resign if strikes continueThe embattled CEO of Air France-KLM, Jean-Marc Janaillac, threatened Friday to resign if Air France staff continue to reject his wage proposals following nine days of strikes in the past two months.
:: Air France says 7 days of strikes cost company 170 mn eurosAir France said Tuesday that seven day-long strikes since February by workers demanding higher pay are set to cost it 170 million euros ($209 million).
:: Air pollution might be the new leadEnvironment Scientists now think it might put young brains at risk. It’s increasingly clear that the effects of air pollution aren’t constrained to body parts below the shoulders—they can hurt the brain in a whole host of ways, many of…
:: Air pollution might be the new leadEnvironment Scientists now think it might put young brains at risk. It’s increasingly clear that the effects of air pollution aren’t constrained to body parts below the shoulders—they can hurt the brain in a whole host of ways, many of…
:: Airbag-maker Takata brand disappears as CEO quitsJapan's Takata said Thursday its chief had formally resigned after the completion of a takeover by a US firm, bringing the curtain down on the crisis-hit brand tainted by a deadly airbag scandal.
:: Airborne dust threatens human health in SouthwestIn 1935, at the height of the Dust Bowl, a team of researchers from the Kansas Board of Health set out to understand the impact of dust on human health. In areas impacted by dust storms, the researchers documented an increase in respiratory infections, a 50-to-100 percent increase in pneumonia cases and an overall increase in "morbidity and mortality from the acute infections of the respiratory tr
:: Airborne dust threatens human health in SouthwestResearchers from Harvard Unviersity and the George Washington University have found that in the coming decades, increased dust emissions from severe and prolonged droughts in the American Southwest could result in significant increases in hospital admissions and premature deaths.
:: Airbus aiming to step up A320neo productionAirbus aims to boost production of its A320neo aircraft and step up deliveries in the second quarter of the medium-haul carrier despite persistent engine woes, chief executive Tom Enders said Wednesday.
:: Airbus Is Making Beds for Economy Fliers—in the Cargo HoldComing attractions for economy fliers could include actual lie-flat beds, just not in the cabin.
:: Airbus to offer sleeping berths down in cargo holdSoon when you fly in an Airbus jet and you fancy a bit of shut-eye, all you will need do is make your way down to the cargo hold.
:: Airbus, Bill Gates and others back video imaging satellite ventureAirbus, Bill Gates and Japanese billionaire Masayoshi Son have joined to back a spinoff from Bellevue, Wash.-based Intellectual Ventures that aims to launch a constellation of imaging satellites "that will deliver real-time, continuous video of almost anywhere on Earth."
:: Airlines Check Their Engines for the Flaw That Hit SouthwestInvestigators says Flight 1380's engine showed signs of "metal fatigue," and now airlines are hoping to find similar problems before they cause another disaster.
:: Airstream's New Nest Camper is Cute and PracticalThe compact, lightweight Nest breaks with the aluminum tradition in favor of fiberglass.
:: Airway disease in racehorses more prevalent than previously thought, study findsRacehorses need their breath to run their best. But inflammatory airway disease (IAD) can rob them of their stamina.
:: Airway disease in racehorses more prevalent than previously thought, U of G study findsUniversity of Guelph researchers examined lung tissue from 95 racehorses that had actively raced or trained before their deaths and found a majority had inflammatory airway disease (IAD).Previous research suggested the disease occurs in up to half of equine athletes.The first of its kind study suggests even racehorses without respiratory signs could have IAD.
:: Airway disease in racehorses more prevalent than previously thoughtResearchers examined lung tissue from 95 racehorses that had actively raced or trained before their deaths and found a majority had inflammatory airway disease (IAD). Previous research suggested the disease occurs in up to half of equine athletes. The first of its kind study suggests even racehorses without respiratory signs could have IAD.
:: Akutlæge anker afgørelseRetslægerådet skal vurdere både anke fra akutlæge og klage fra pårørende til meningitispatient.
:: Akutlæge anker afgørelseRetslægerådet skal vurdere både anke fra akutlæge og klage fra pårørende til meningitispatient.
:: AkzoNobel splashes out as Q1 profits paint rosy pictureLeading global paintmaker AkzoNobel Tuesday posted rising first quarter profits and after a turbulent year in 2017 hailed its transformation into a focused paints company.
:: Albania's pelicans return to their lagoon 'kingdom'With feathers on its head that make it look like it is wearing a wig, it does not go unnoticed—the Dalmatian pelican is back with a flourish in the Divjaka Lagoon in western Albania.
:: Albert Einstein: brain for medical research- archive, 19 April 195519 April 1955 One of the greatest and probably most original of the minds which have created modern science, dies at the age of 76 We much regret to announce the death at Princeton, New Jersey, yesterday of Dr Albert Einstein. He was 76. Dr Einstein had entered hospital in Friday for treatment of arterio-sclerosis. Related: From the archive, 19 April 1955: Einstein as a man Continue reading…
:: Alcohol intake may be linked to premenstrual syndromeDrinking alcohol may be linked to premenstrual syndrome, or PMS for short, suggests a pooled analysis of published study data in the online journal BMJ Open.
:: Alcoholic liver disease replaces hepatitis C infection as the leading cause of liver transplantation in patients without hepatocellular carcinoma in the USATwo independent US studies confirm that, from 2016 onwards, alcoholic liver disease has led to more liver transplants than hepatitis C infection in patients without hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
:: Alectinib provides longer symptom improvement than crizotinib in ALK-positive lung cancerThe findings of the ALEX trial presented at the ELCC (European Lung Cancer Congress) 2018 in Geneva, Switzerland, support the use of alectinib as the new standard of care in the frontline treatment of ALK-positive lung cancer. Alectinib was found to provide longer symptom improvement than crizotinib in ALK-positive non-small-cell lung cancer.
:: Alexa and the Age of Casual RudenessWhen I was a kid, in the early 1980s, I programmed a little in a language called BASIC. Recalling that long-ago era, I see myself, bowl cut and braces, tapping at the keyboard of some ancient computer: 10 PRINT “[Whatever]” 20 GOTO 10 And when I hit “return,” up jumps a digital column of whatever I’d entered between the quotation marks to fill the screen: [Whatever] [Whatever] [Whatever] And so o
:: Alexa Is a Revelation for the Blind“I s it ‘Electra?’” my father asks, leaning in close to the Amazon Echo my mother has just installed. Leaning in close is his trademark maneuver: Dad has been legally blind since age 18, the result of a horrible car crash in 1954. He has lived, mostly successfully, with limited vision for the 64 years since. “Call it the right name!” my mom shouts as Dad tries to get the device’s attention. In re
:: Alexa, can we have a real conversation?"Ask her what she likes and she has an answer ready for you: "Holy rusted metal, Batman, I enjoy science. Especially astronomy." Ask her to tell you about herself more generally? She's still figuring that one out: "There's not much to tell. I'm a complicated pile of software running on Amazon's servers."
:: Algae as a viable alternative to food, animal feed and care productsToday, 90 percent of organic chemicals are based on fossil fuels, meaning they are based on non-renewable resources. 70 percent of proteins in the European Union are imported. An alternative is needed. Due to their high growth rate and the small land area required, algae could become that alternative. We're not at that stage just yet. The challenge is to optimise the algae value chain, from local
:: Algae-forestry, bioenergy mix could help make CO2 vanish from thin airAn unconventional mélange of algae, eucalyptus and bioenergy with carbon capture and storage appears to be a quirky ecological recipe. But, scientists from Cornell University, Duke University, and the University of Hawaii at Hilo have an idea that could use that recipe to help power and provide food protein to large regions of the world – and simultaneously remove carbon dioxide from Earth's atmos
:: Algae-forestry, bioenergy mix could help make CO2 vanish from thin airAn unconventional mélange of algae, eucalyptus and bioenergy with carbon capture and storage appears to be a quirky ecological recipe. But, scientists from Cornell University, Duke University, and the University of Hawaii at Hilo have an idea that could use that recipe to help power and provide food protein to large regions of the world — and simultaneously remove carbon dioxide from Earth's atmo
:: Algae-forestry, bioenergy mix could help make CO2 vanish from thin airAn unconventional mélange of algae, eucalyptus and bioenergy with carbon capture and storage appears to be a quirky ecological recipe. But, scientists have an idea that could use that recipe to help power and provide food protein to large regions of the world — and simultaneously remove carbon dioxide from Earth's atmosphere.
:: Algorithm to locate fake users on many social networksResearchers have developed a new generic method to detect fake accounts on most types of social networks, including Facebook and Twitter.
:: Algorithm to locate fake users on many social networksResearchers have developed a new generic method to detect fake accounts on most types of social networks, including Facebook and Twitter.
:: Algorithm tool works to silence online chatroom sex predatorsAn algorithm tool developed by Purdue Polytechnic Institute faculty will help law enforcement filter out and focus on sex offenders most likely to set up face-to-face meetings with child victims.
:: Algorithm tool works to silence online chatroom sex predatorsAn algorithm tool developed by researchers will help law enforcement filter out and focus on sex offenders most likely to set up face-to-face meetings with child victims.
:: Algorithms reveal changes in stereotypes, according to new Stanford researchNew Stanford research shows that, over the past century, linguistic changes in gender and ethnic stereotypes correlated with major social movements and demographic changes in the US Census data.
:: Algorithms reveal changes in stereotypesNew research shows that, over the past century, linguistic changes in gender and ethnic stereotypes correlated with major social movements and demographic changes in the US Census data.
:: Algorithms trace how stereotypes have changedWord embeddings—an algorithmic technique that can map relationships and associations between words—can measure changes in gender and ethnic stereotypes over the past century in the United States. Researchers analyzed large databases of American books, newspapers, and other texts and looked at how those linguistic changes correlated with actual US Census demographic data and major social shifts su
:: Algorithms trace how stereotypes have changedWord embeddings—an algorithmic technique that can map relationships and associations between words—can measure changes in gender and ethnic stereotypes over the past century in the United States. Researchers analyzed large databases of American books, newspapers, and other texts and looked at how those linguistic changes correlated with actual US Census demographic data and major social shifts su
:: Alibaba acquisition values meal-deliverer Ele.me at $9.5 bnChinese e-commerce giant Alibaba said Monday it was acquiring full ownership of leading food-delivery firm Ele.me in a deal that values the Shanghai-based start-up at $9.5 billion.
:: Alibaba is developing its own AI chips, too
:: Alibaba is developing its own driverless cars
:: Alice in Neuroland: Accuracy Happy HoursThe rabbit-hole went straight on like a tunnel for some way, and then dipped suddenly down, so suddenly that Alice had not a moment to think about stopping herself before she found herself falling down what seemed to be a very deep well. Either the well was very deep, or she fell very slowly, for she had plenty of time as she went down to look about her, and to wonder what was going to happen nex
:: Alice in Neuroland: Curious CubesFinally, you seem to be out of that retinal thicket, but only to find yourself chasing the White Rabbit down some new passageway, one that seems even longer than the first! It’s simply packed with neurons transmitting bursts of data in the same direction you’re going. This must be the optic nerve, which funnels visual information from the eye to the brain. Alice loves neuroscience at least as muc
:: Alice in Neuroland: Mad Hatter vs. March Hare“All right, I’ve answered your last question, but none of my answers sounded like anything to do with the White Rabbit,” you confess to the Cheshire Cat, realizing a whole two days have gone by. “Now I’m a little hungry.” “Well.” The Cheshire Cat looks a bit smug. “Maybe you should go have a spot of tea, and some biscuits.” You roll your eyes. “That’s not helpful at all! What an odd cat you are.”
:: Alice in Neuroland: The Queen of Hearts’ MarathonIt turns out that attending the Mad Tea Party really might be helping you out: partway through, the White Rabbit leaps out of some neuro-bushes and frantically scampers across the table. “Wait just a minute!” you call, finally managing to throw your arms out and stop it in its tracks. “Stop running! Have you seen Alice?” “Yes, of course I’ve seen her, but you must let me go or I’ll be late for th
:: Alice in Neuroland: TriviaJust when it looks like the optic nerve would never actually come to an end: behold, a door appears before you, with a sign stating that this leads to the “Lateral Geniculate Nucleus.” Whatever that could be, you aren’t sure, but this is the only way Alice and the rabbit could likely have gone, so you see yourself through the door and are immediately confronted by a beautifully peaceful neural fo
:: 'Alice in Wonderland' Dodo Was Murdered in Cold BloodDodos went extinct more than 300 years ago, but scientists are only now opening up a cold case after learning that one of the birds — the prized dodo specimen that likely inspired author Lewis Carroll to create a dodo character in the 1865 book "Alice in
:: Alice’s Adventures in NeurolandIt’s been an ordinary afternoon, perhaps, but for anyone with an active imagination there’s never quite such a thing as “ordinary.” Here at HQ we’ve received a report of a Hero of Neuroscience with a case of extreme imagination, and the consequences appear to be most extra ordinary: this person, hereafter identified as “Alice,” seems to have issued some frenzied comments about hallucinating a whi
:: Alice’s Adventures in NeurolandIt’s been an ordinary afternoon, perhaps, but for anyone with an active imagination there’s never quite such a thing as “ordinary.” Here at HQ we’ve received a report of a Hero of Neuroscience with a case of extreme imagination, and the consequences appear to be most extra ordinary: this person, hereafter identified as “Alice,” seems to have issued some frenzied comments about hallucinating a whi
:: Aliens on Super-Earth Planets Could Be Stuck There…LiterallyAny alien civilizations born on "super-Earth" planets may be ground-bound by their home worlds' powerful gravity, a new study suggests.
:: All of the World's Yeast Probably Originated in ChinaWhen scientists in France set out to sequence 1,000 yeast genomes, they looked at strains from all the places you might expect: beer, bread, wine. But also: sewage, termite mounds, tree bark, the infected nail of a 4-year-old Australian girl, oil-contaminated asphalt, fermenting acorn meal in North Korea, horse dung, fruit flies, human blood, seawater, a rotting banana. For five years, two geneti
:: All of the World's Yeast Probably Originated in ChinaWhen scientists in France set out to sequence 1,000 yeast genomes, they looked at strains from all the places you might expect: beer, bread, wine. But also: sewage, termite mounds, tree bark, the infected nail of a 4-year-old Australian girl, oil-contaminated asphalt, fermenting acorn meal in North Korea, horse dung, fruit flies, human blood, seawater, a rotting banana. For five years, two geneti
:: All pooped out — this is how norovirus does itResearchers have long sought to identify the cells in the gut that are susceptible to infection by norovirus, the leading cause of viral gastroenteritis worldwide — and now one team has pinpointed the type of cell that falls victim.
:: All Starbucks shops will close May 29th for racial bias training. Will it help?After the wrongful arrest of two black men, the coffee shop chain will be closing down for an afternoon in order to educate up to 175,000 employees on racial bias in the workplace. Read More
:: All Starbucks shops will close May 29th for racial bias training. Will it help?After the wrongful arrest of two black men, the coffee shop chain will be closing down for an afternoon in order to educate up to 175,000 employees on racial bias in the workplace. Read More
:: All the Ways Russia Enables AssadRussian Donald TrumpAs the United States seemed moving closer to striking government targets in Syria Wednesday morning, Donald Trump opened the day with a series of harsh tweets. But rather than threatening the Syrian regime directly, he opened up by threatening Russia. Russia vows to shoot down any and all missiles fired at Syria. Get ready Russia, because they will be coming, nice and new and “smart!” You shouldn
:: Allina study shows patients with very small breast tumors may forgo lymph node biopsiesHow to treat patients who have microinvasive breast cancer – tumors that are 1 mm or less in size (the thickness of a dime) — is somewhat controversial. Can these tiny tumors affect the lymph nodes and spread cancer to other areas of the body?
:: Allina study shows patients with very small breast tumors may forgo lymph node biopsiesHow to treat patients who have microinvasive breast cancer – tumors that are 1 mm or less in size (the thickness of a dime) — is somewhat controversial. Can these tiny tumors affect the lymph nodes and spread cancer to other areas of the body?
:: Allow us to explain NASA's new supersonic X-PlaneNASA is developing something called an X-Plane that could potentially bring back supersonic speeds to the skies. Read More
:: All-purpose talent in aircraft manufacturingIn aircraft manufacturing, much of the milling, drilling and assembly is still done by hand. This is because the raw components vary not only in size and design, but also in shape accuracy. Small differences are unavoidable in extremely lightweight and elastic materials, which poses a challenge for automated processing. Working with an industrial consortium, Fraunhofer researchers have now develop
:: All-purpose talent in aircraft manufacturingIn aircraft manufacturing, much of the milling, drilling and assembly is still done by hand. This is because the raw components vary not only in size and design, but also in shape accuracy. Small differences are unavoidable in extremely lightweight and elastic materials, which poses a challenge for automated processing. Working with an industrial consortium, Fraunhofer researchers have now develop
:: Almost 100 million adults have COPD in ChinaChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is widespread in China with 8.6 percent of the country's adult population — almost 100 million people — suffering from the chronic lung disease, according to a new study. The study, which provided lung-function screenings for more than 50,990 participants, is the largest survey of COPD across age groups ever conducted in China.
:: Almost 1500 bird species face extinction and we’re to blameOne-eighth of the world’s 11,000 bird species are now threatened, and in most cases farming is the biggest threat thanks to our increasingly meat-rich diets
:: Almost 80% of UK firms pay men more than women: dataAlmost eight out of 10 companies and public sector bodies operating in Britain pay men more than women overall, said data published Thursday confirming long-standing gender inequality in the workplace.
:: Almost 80% of UK firms pay men more than women: dataAlmost eight out of 10 companies and public sector bodies operating in Britain pay men more than women overall, said data published Thursday confirming long-standing gender inequality in the workplace.
:: Almost a third of fathers lack access to flexible work arrangementsAlmost a third of working fathers in the UK lack access to flexible work arrangements, new research says.
:: Alpha Centauri's siren call has frustrated planet hunters
:: Alpha-v-containing integrins are host receptors for the Plasmodium falciparum sporozoite surface protein, TRAP [Microbiology]Malaria-causing Plasmodium sporozoites are deposited in the dermis by the bite of an infected mosquito and move by gliding motility to the liver where they invade and develop within host hepatocytes. Although extracellular interactions between Plasmodium sporozoite ligands and host receptors provide important guidance cues for productive infection and are…
:: Alpine grassland productivity not sensitive to climate warming on third poleThe Tibetan Plateau has experienced more rapid climate warming than the global average, coupled with greater inter-annual variation in precipitation over the past 50 years. How will such dramatic climate change influence the structure and function of alpine grasslands? Interest in this topic is high because of its importance to the sustainable development of animal husbandry and the livelihood of
:: ALS shares genetic links with rare dementiaResearchers have identified genetic links between ALS and frontotemporal dementia, a rare disorder marked by deterioration in behavior and personality, language disturbances, and poor impulse control. Nearly half of all patients with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), a fatal neuromuscular disorder, develop cognitive problems that affect memory and thinking. But why a disease that primarily aff
:: Altered immune cells clear childhood brain tumor in miceIn mice, a fatal brainstem tumor was cleared by injecting it with engineered T cells that recognized the cancer and targeted it for destruction. The discovery is moving to human trials.
:: Altered immune cells clear childhood brain tumor in miceIn mice, a fatal brainstem tumor was cleared by injecting it with engineered T cells that recognized the cancer and targeted it for destruction. The Stanford discovery is moving to human trials.
:: Altering silkworm genes to cause addition of useful protein into silk productionA team of researchers with the RIKEN Center for Life Science Technologies and the National Agriculture and Food Research Organization, both in Japan, has found a way to alter silkworm genes to create silk with useful proteins. In their paper published in ACS Synthetic Biology, the group describes their technique and suggest possible uses for it.
:: Altering silkworm genes to cause addition of useful protein into silk productionA team of researchers with the RIKEN Center for Life Science Technologies and the National Agriculture and Food Research Organization, both in Japan, has found a way to alter silkworm genes to create silk with useful proteins. In their paper published in ACS Synthetic Biology, the group describes their technique and suggest possible uses for it.
:: Alternative medicine and its sceptics – Science Weekly podcastThis week, Hannah Devlin asks: what are sceptics of alternative medicine saying about its rise? And what can their thoughts tell us about how the scientific sceptic movement is approaching the conversation?
:: Alternative medicine and its sceptics – Science Weekly podcastThis week, Hannah Devlin asks: what are sceptics of alternative medicine saying about its rise? And what can their thoughts tell us about how the scientific sceptic movement is approaching the conversation? Subscribe and review on Acast , Apple Podcasts , Soundcloud , Audioboom and Mixcloud . Join the discussion on Facebook and Twitter People seek out healers in the face of illness. In the 17th c
:: Alzheimer plaque affects different brain cells differentlyAmyloid beta, a protein linked with Alzheimer's disease, has different properties in different cell types in the brains of fruit flies. This is the conclusion of a study led by researchers at Linköping University in Sweden. While amyloid beta is highly toxic for nerve cells, it seems that certain other types of cell are hardly damaged at all by aggregates of the protein.
:: Alzheimer's disease redefined: New research framework defines Alzheimer's by brain changes, not symptomsNew research framework, published in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association. First author Clifford R. Jack, Jr., M.D., of Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN and colleagues propose shifting the definition of Alzheimer's disease in living people — for use in research — from the current one, based on cognitive changes and behavioral symptoms with biomarker confirmation, to a stri
:: Alzheimer's disease redefined: New research framework defines Alzheimer's by brain changes, not symptomsResearchers propose shifting the definition of Alzheimer's disease in living people — for use in research — from the current one, based on cognitive changes and behavioral symptoms with biomarker confirmation, to a strictly biological construct. This represents a major evolution in how we think about Alzheimer's.
:: Alzheimers Should be Characterized by Biomarkers: ReportA proposed definition of the disease emphasizes signs of neurodegeneration and the presence of β-amyloid and tau, rather than cognitive symptoms.
:: Amateur mathematician partially solves 60-year-old problemProfessional biologist and amateur mathematician Aubrey de Grey has partially solved the Hadwiger-Nelson problem, which has vexed mathematicians since 1950. He has published a paper describing the solution on the arXiv preprint server.
:: Amazing GIF shows dust and cosmic rays raining down on comet 67PCosmic rays, dust and stars swirl above a rocky cliff on the comet 67P. The images that make up this cool GIF were taken in 2016 by ESA's Rosetta spacecraft
:: Amazon has a lot to lose if the US president chases its government cloud contracts
:: Amazon has a lot to lose if the US president chases its government cloud contracts
:: Amazon is said to be building home robotsAmazon Robot Home Alexa
:: Amazon May Have a Counterfeit ProblemA decade ago, when I was a reporter for the Los Angeles Times, I tagged along with Chris Johnson, an attorney representing True Religion jeans, as he searched for counterfeits in the stores of Santee Alley, Los Angeles’s hub for knockoffs. We’d go into a store undercover, look around, and ask if they sold any True Religion jeans. The store owner would sometimes lead us into a back room where the
:: Amazon Web Services åbner kontor i KøbenhavnAmazon Web Services opretter afdeling i Danmark med henblik på at ekspandere på det danske marked.
:: Amazon worker's median pay in 2017: $28,446Amazon says its median employee pay was $28,446 last year.
:: Amazon's reveals its Prime service has 100 million membersAmazon has persuaded more than 100 million shoppers to subscribe to its Prime service that offers free two-day shipping and other perks that help bind people to the company and its ever-expanding empire.
:: America’s cryptocurrency tax policy is confusing everyoneLack of clarity from the Internal Revenue Service is creating headaches for users of Bitcoin and other digital currencies.
:: American Airlines orders 47 Boeing 787s, cancels A350 orderAmerican Airlines has ordered 47 Boeing 787 Dreamliners in a deal valued at $12 billion at list prices, while cancelling a major order for Airbus A350s.
:: American Nostalgia on a BunThe series Riverdale owes its ratings success to a number of factors, not least of which is its appeal to a relentless and sometimes revisionist nostalgia. The characters are lifted from the classic Archie comics, for one, which are synonymous with the wholesome, mid-century aesthetic they retained from the late ’50s through the 21st century. But the show’s nostalgia for a supposedly simpler time
:: American Sports Needs More Fair-Weather FansWhen I was 10 years old, I was brainwashed. It was a perfectly legal maneuver. My uncle, who lived in New York City, observed that I liked to play baseball and took great care to impress upon me the superiority of the Yankees. This was the mid-1990s, an auspicious time to be hypnotized by pinstripes. Led by a telegenic talent who shared my first name, the team achieved dynastic dominance before t
:: Americans with a college education live longer without dementia and Alzheimer'sThe prevention of chronic diseases associated with increased risk of dementia will not reduce the number of Americans with dementia in the coming decades, but developing a treatment that delays onset will significantly reduce the burden of dementia.
:: America's divorce: Left and Right each get half the countryA map of the coming divorce between Left and Right America. Read More
:: Amerikansk uddannelsesekspert: »Selv små børn kan være ingeniører«Hvis flere børn skal gøres interesseret i ingeniørfaget, så er undervisningsformen ‘Engineering’ i folkeskolen måske vejen frem. Her skal børn løse opgaver i den fysiske verden, hvor der ikke altid er ét korrekt svar.
:: Amid outcry over Facebook's privacy issues, new approaches are needed to protect consumersFacebook's current privacy crisis and questions about how Google gathers, uses and stores our personal information demonstrate an urgent need to review and replace inadequate and outdated ways to regulate data and information, according to research from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business.
:: Amid outcry over Facebook's privacy issues, new approaches are needed to protect consumersFacebook's current privacy crisis and questions about how Google gathers, uses and stores our personal information demonstrate an urgent need to review and replace inadequate and outdated ways to regulate data and information, according to research from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business.
:: Amid outcry over Facebook's privacy issues, new approaches are needed to protect consumersFacebook's current privacy crisis and questions about how Google gathers, uses and stores our personal information demonstrate an urgent need to review and replace inadequate and outdated ways to regulate data and information, according to research from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business.
:: Amid outcry over Facebook's privacy issues, new approaches are needed to protect consumersFacebook's current privacy crisis and questions about how Google gathers, uses and stores our personal information demonstrate an urgent need to review and replace inadequate and outdated ways to regulate data and information, according to research from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business.
:: Amide-forming chemical ligation via O-acyl hydroxamic acids [Biophysics and Computational Biology]The facile rearrangement of “S-acyl isopeptides” to native peptide bonds via S,N-acyl shift is central to the success of native chemical ligation, the widely used approach for protein total synthesis. Proximity-driven amide bond formation via acyl transfer reactions in other contexts has proven generally less effective. Here, we show that…
:: An AI that makes road maps from aerial imagesMap apps may have changed our world, but they still haven't mapped all of it yet. In particular, mapping roads can be tedious: even after taking aerial images, companies like Google still have to spend many hours manually tracing out roads. As a result, they haven't yet gotten around to mapping the vast majority of the more than 20 million miles of roads across the globe.
:: An AI that makes road maps from aerial imagesMap apps may have changed our world, but they still haven't mapped all of it yet. In particular, mapping roads can be tedious: even after taking aerial images, companies like Google still have to spend many hours manually tracing out roads. As a result, they haven't yet gotten around to mapping the vast majority of the more than 20 million miles of roads across the globe.
:: An AI that makes road maps from aerial imagesMIT CSAIL's 'RoadTracer' system could reduce workload for developers of apps like Google Maps
:: An AI that makes road maps from aerial imagesMIT CSAIL's 'RoadTracer' system could reduce workload for developers of apps like Google Maps
:: An amazingly wide variety of disksWith an instrument at the Very Large Telescope in Chile scientists of ETH Zurich observed planet-forming disks around young stars similar to the sun 4,5 billion years ago. Surprisingly, the disks are very different. The data will help to shed more light on the formation processes of planets.
:: An amazingly wide variety of planet-forming disksWith an instrument at the Very Large Telescope in Chile scientists of ETH Zurich observed planet-forming disks around young stars similar to the sun 4,5 billion years ago. Surprisingly, the disks are very different. The data will help to shed more light on the formation processes of planets.
:: An antiscience political climate is driving scientists to run for officeHoping to inject evidence-based science into policy, more scientists are putting their name on the ballot.
:: An antiscience political climate is driving scientists to run for officeHoping to inject evidence-based science into policy, more scientists are putting their name on the ballot.
:: An astronomical myth—astronaut ice creamAstronaut ice cream's failed mission and the snacks you can get up in space.
:: An astronomical myth—astronaut ice creamAstronaut ice cream's failed mission and the snacks you can get up in space.
:: An astrophysicist is unlocking the secrets to dark matterNew research examines an interesting light source that was captured by four different telescopes each pointing in a different direction in the sky.
:: An Attack on the Rule of LawVerbal red lines have become all too common in American politics. They’re declared against foreign adversaries as readily as they are in budget battles. And in most cases, the line drawers redraw their boundaries when they are traversed and action is required. That’s partly why the barrage of warnings senators and representatives are sending to President Trump, in defense of Special Counsel Rober
:: An Elaborate Hack Shows How Much Damage IoT Bugs Can DoRube-Goldbergesque IoT hacks are surprisingly simple to pull off—and can do a ton of damage.
:: An ex-Google engineer is scraping YouTube to pop our filter bubblesHe’s built a website that lets you see how often YouTube’s algorithm recommends videos, so you can find out where it wants to take you.
:: An Eye in the Sky Could Detect Planet-Warming Plumes on the GroundAn environmental group says it will spend millions to launch a satellite that could help fight climate change by identifying methane leaks with pinpoint accuracy.
:: An eye toward regenerationA UNLV scientist and her team 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.
:: An eye toward regenerationUNLV scientist Kelly Tseng, Ph.D. and her team 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.
:: An immunological memory in the brainInflammatory reactions can change the brain's immune cells in the long term — meaning that these cells have an 'immunological memory.' This memory may influence the progression of neurological disorders that occur later in life, and is therefore a previously unknown factor that could influence the severity of these diseases. Scientists at the DZNE, the Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research
:: An immunological memory in the brainInflammatory reactions can change the brain's immune cells in the long term — meaning that these cells have an 'immunological memory.' This memory may influence the progression of neurological disorders that occur later in life, and is therefore a previously unknown factor that could influence the severity of these diseases.
:: An index measures similarity between cancer cells and pluripotent stem cellsThe new methodology measures tumor aggressiveness and the risk of relapse, helping doctors plan treatment, according to Brazilian scientists authors of a paper published in a special issue of the journal Cell.
:: An index measures similarity between cancer cells and pluripotent stem cellsThe new methodology measures tumor aggressiveness and the risk of relapse, helping doctors plan treatment, according to Brazilian scientists authors of a paper published in a special issue of the journal Cell.
:: An Indian Politician Claimed Ancient Hindus Invented the InternetLast week, a weird story popped to national prominence in India. The new chief minister of Tripura, a small state that borders Bangladesh, said that the internet existed during the ancient times, back when the Sanskrit epic the Mahabharata was written. “Communication was possible because our technology was sophisticated and developed during those times. We had internet and a satellite communicati
:: An innovative approach for a rare disease
:: An oil-eating bacterium that can clean up pollution and spillsOil spills and their impact on the environment are a source of concern for scientists. These disasters occur on a regular basis, leading to messy decontamination challenges that require massive investments of time and resources. Seeking a solution, researchers are now studying Alcanivorax borkumensis, a bacterium that feeds on hydrocarbons. Professor Satinder Kaur Brar and her team at INRS have co
:: 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.
:: Analyse: Én stor havmøllepark kan langtfra indfri regeringens VE-målRegeringens energiudspil på torsdag vil indeholde forslag om en 800 MW stor havmøllepark. Men en enkelt park er slet ikke nok, lyder de allerfleste reaktioner – og det har de ret i.
:: Analyse: Skandalesalg af vaccine-fabrik udstiller regeringens krig med kritiske revisorerSalget af den statslige vaccineproduktion på Amager er blevet en slagsmark, som kommer til at afgøre, om Rigsrevisionen i fremtiden vil blive taget alvorligt, når den kulegraver skandaler i det offentlige.
:: Analysis challenges link between pain medications and inflammatory bowel diseaseContrary to generally accepted belief, a recent review and analysis of published studies did not reveal a consistent association between the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or acetaminophen and exacerbation of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
:: Analysis challenges link between pain medications and inflammatory bowel diseaseContrary to generally accepted belief, a recent review and analysis of published studies did not reveal a consistent association between the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or acetaminophen and exacerbation of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
:: Ancient Amazonians lived sustainably – and this matters for conservation todayOur colleague, the archaeologist Santiago Rivas, recently made a remarkable discovery. On a small plateau above the outskirts of Iquitos, a town in the northern Peruvian Amazon, he found a layer in the soil which contained small pieces of ceramic pottery, that were around 1,800-years-old. Digging deeper, he found another layer of soil, this time containing pottery that was about 2,500 years old.
:: Ancient coins, bracelets looted from Romania return homeCoins and bracelets from the 1st century that were looted from western Romania years ago and smuggled out of the country were put on display Thursday after a joint investigation with Austria brought them back home.
:: Ancient DNA untangles South Asian roots
:: Ancient Egyptian Incantations Tell of Biblical Human SacrificeDeciphered text on a papyrus found near an Egyptian pyramid describes the biblical story of Isaac.
:: Ancient Egyptian Incantations Tell of Biblical Human SacrificeDeciphered text on a papyrus found near an Egyptian pyramid describes the biblical story of Isaac.
:: Ancient genomes revisit the ancestry of domestic and Przewalskis horsesThe Eneolithic Botai culture of the Central Asian steppes provides the earliest archaeological evidence for horse husbandry, ~5500 years ago, but the exact nature of early horse domestication remains controversial. We generated 42 ancient-horse genomes, including 20 from Botai. Compared to 46 published ancient- and modern-horse genomes, our data indicate that Przewalski’s horses are the feral des
:: Ancient genomes revisit the ancestry of domestic and Przewalskis horsesThe Eneolithic Botai culture of the Central Asian steppes provides the earliest archaeological evidence for horse husbandry, ~5500 years ago, but the exact nature of early horse domestication remains controversial. We generated 42 ancient-horse genomes, including 20 from Botai. Compared to 46 published ancient- and modern-horse genomes, our data indicate that Przewalski’s horses are the feral des
:: Ancient paper art, kirigami, poised to improve smart clothingIn a study published April 2 in the journal Advanced Materials, a University at Buffalo-led research team describes how kirigami has inspired its efforts to build malleable electronic circuits. Their innovation — creating tiny sheets of strong yet bendable electronic materials made of select polymers and nanowires — could lead to improvements in smart clothing, electronic skin and other applicat
:: Ancient paper art, kirigami, poised to improve smart clothingIn a study published April 2 in the journal Advanced Materials, a University at Buffalo-led research team describes how kirigami has inspired its efforts to build malleable electronic circuits. Their innovation — creating tiny sheets of strong yet bendable electronic materials made of select polymers and nanowires — could lead to improvements in smart clothing, electronic skin and other applicat
:: Ancient sea reptile was one of the largest animals everSea reptiles the size of blue whales swam off the English coast 200 million years ago, fossils show.
:: Ancient sites savaged in Yemen, Iraq
:: Andelen af børn og unge med psykiatriske diagnoser er fordoblet på få årDe seneste syv år er andelen af børn og unge, som får en psykiatrisk diagnose, steget fra fire til ni pct. Ingen grund til bekymring, mener formand for Børne og Ungdomspsykiatrisk Selskab.
:: Andreas Mogensens rumkapsel landet i Danmark: 'Det er for sindssygt. Hvor er det sejt'Danmarks Tekniske Museum har købt kapslen af russerne efter to års forhandlinger.
:: Angola loses first satellite, plans successorAngola on Monday confirmed the premature death of its first national telecoms satellite, Angosat-1, which was launched in December and was expected to have a working life of 15 years.
:: Animal cyborg: Behavioral control by 'toy' craving circuitChildren love to get toys from parents for their birthday present. This craving toward items also involves object hoarding disorders and shopping addiction. However, the biological meaning of why the brain pursues objects or items has remained unknown. Part of the answer may lie with a neural circuit in the hypothalamus associated with 'object craving,' says neuroscientist Daesoo Kim from the Depa
:: Animal cyborg: Behavioral control by 'toy' craving circuitChildren love to get toys from parents for their birthday present. This craving toward items also involves object hoarding disorders and shopping addiction. However, the biological meaning of why the brain pursues objects or items has remained unknown.
:: Animal images used in marketing may skew public perception about their survival risksMany of the world's most charismatic animal species — those that attract the largest interest and deepest empathy from the public — are at high risk of extinction in part because many people believe their iconic stature guarantees their survival.
:: Animal images used in marketing may skew public perception about their survival risksMany of the world's most charismatic animal species — those that attract the largest interest and deepest empathy from the public — are at high risk of extinction in part because many people believe their iconic stature guarantees their survival.
:: Animal images used in marketing may skew public perception about their survival risksMany of the world's most charismatic animal species – those that attract the largest interest and deepest empathy from the public—are at high risk of extinction in part because many people believe their iconic stature guarantees their survival.
:: Animal study connects fear behavior, rhythmic breathing, brain smell centerThere'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
:: Animal study suggests common diabetes drug may also help with nicotine withdrawalIn a mouse study, a drug that has helped millions of people around the world manage their diabetes might also help people ready to kick their nicotine habits
:: Animal study suggests common diabetes drug may also help with nicotine withdrawalIn a mouse study, a drug that has helped millions of people around the world manage their diabetes might also help people ready to kick their nicotine habits
:: Animals' popularity 'a disadvantage'A new study shows that some species may become victims of their own prestige.
:: Animated short created to raise public awareness about liver failureAn animated short-film produced by the ALIVER consortium titled 'Life After Liver Failure' premieres tomorrow morning at the BioTech Village in The International Liver Congress™ 2018.
:: Anker's smart home brand is crowdfunding a new security systemGadgets Improved battery, picture quality, and security. The new Eufy EverCam smart home security system is now on Kickstarter. Read on.
:: Anker's smart home brand is crowdfunding a new security systemGadgets Improved battery, picture quality, and security. The new Eufy EverCam smart home security system is now on Kickstarter. Read on.
:: Anna Katrina HunterContributor Anna Katrina Hunter is a science writer based in Santa Cruz, California, who is an entomophile and outdoor enthusiast. Follow her on Twitter: @ akatrinahunter
:: Anna Katrina HunterContributor Anna Katrina Hunter is a science writer based in Santa Cruz, California, who is an entomophile and outdoor enthusiast. Follow her on Twitter: @ akatrinahunter
:: Another nail in the coffin for learning styles” – students did not benefit from studying according to their supposed learning styleThe idea that we learn better when taught via our preferred modality or “learning style” – such as visually, orally, or by doing – is not supported by evidence. Read More
:: Another Strike on Syria Could Be ComingA suspected chemical-weapons attack in Douma, a rebel-controlled town in Eastern Ghouta, has killed dozens of people, an aid group said, blaming Syria’s Assad regime for the assault on the suburb of Damascus. The Syrian regime dismissed the claim made by the aid group, the White Helmets, calling it a “ fabrication ” by Jaish al-Islam, the Islamist group that controls the town. Russia, which suppo
:: Another Strike on Syria Could Be ComingA suspected chemical-weapons attack in Douma, a rebel-controlled town in Eastern Ghouta, has killed dozens of people, an aid group said, blaming Syria’s Assad regime for the assault on the suburb of Damascus. The Syrian regime dismissed the claim made by the aid group, the White Helmets, calling it a “ fabrication ” by Jaish al-Islam, the Islamist group that controls the town. Russia, which suppo
:: Antarctic expedition hopes for Ernest Shackleton bonusA scientific cruise next year will look for Ernest Shackleton's famous lost ship given the opportunity.
:: Antarctic Glaciers Are Helping Drive Their Own MeltMeltwater is fueling a feedback loop that lets warm seawater eat away at them from below — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Antarctica 'gives ground to the ocean'The White Continent is surrendering ocean floor as the undersides of its glaciers are melted.
:: Antarctica 'gives ground to the ocean'The White Continent is surrendering ocean floor as the undersides of its glaciers are melted.
:: Antarctica retreating across the sea floorAntarctica’s great ice sheet is losing ground as it is eroded by warm ocean water circulating beneath its floating edge, a new study has found.
:: Antarctica retreating across the sea floorAntarctica's great ice sheet is losing ground as it is eroded by warm ocean water circulating beneath its floating edge, a new study has found. Scientists have tracked the movement of Antarctica's grounding line using European Space Agency's CryoSat-2 across 16,000 km of the coastline.
:: Antarctica retreating across the sea floorAntarctica's great ice sheet is losing ground as it is eroded by warm ocean water circulating beneath its floating edge, a new study has found.
:: Antarctica's Underwater Ice Is Retreating 5 Times Faster Than It Should BeWhen you imagine an Antarctic glacier melting, you probably envision great walls of ice avalanching into the ocean. This is certainly happening — but it's only half the story.
:: Antarctica's Underwater Ice Is Retreating 5 Times Faster Than It Should BeWhen you imagine an Antarctic glacier melting, you probably envision great walls of ice avalanching into the ocean. This is certainly happening — but it's only half the story.
:: Anthropogenic influence on channel evolution in Datong to Xuliujing reach of Yangtze RiverEvolution of river channel pose safety risks for embankments, navigation, and ports. A recent study reports the influence of human activities on river channel evolution in the Datong to Xuliujing reach of the Yangtze River in SCIENCE CHINA Earth Sciences.
:: Anthropogenic influence on channel evolution in Datong to Xuliujing reach of Yangtze RiverEvolution of river channel pose safety risks for embankments, navigation, and ports. A recent study reports the influence of human activities on river channel evolution in the Datong to Xuliujing reach of the Yangtze River in SCIENCE CHINA Earth Sciences.
:: Antibiotic cream works on viruses, tooWhen researchers applied a common topical antibiotic to mice before or shortly after infection with herpes and other viruses, they found that the antibiotic triggered an antiviral resistance in the animals. As reported in Nature Microbiology , the antibiotic neomycin decreased the herpes virus and its symptoms. Researchers studied gene expression in the treated mice and observed greater expressio
:: Antibiotic resistance can be caused by small amounts of antibioticsAntibiotic-resistant bacteria are a global and growing problem in health care. To be able to prevent further development of resistance developing, it is important to understand where and how antibiotic resistance in bacteria arises. New research from Uppsala University shows that low concentrations of antibiotics, too, can cause high antibiotic resistance to develop in bacteria.
:: Antibiotic resistance can be caused by small amounts of antibioticsAntibiotic-resistant bacteria are a global and growing problem in health care. To be able to prevent further development of resistance developing, it is important to understand where and how antibiotic resistance in bacteria arises. New research shows that low concentrations of antibiotics, too, can cause high antibiotic resistance to develop in bacteria.
:: Antibiotic resistance can be caused by small amounts of antibioticsAntibiotic-resistant bacteria are a growing problem in health care globally. To prevent further development of resistance, it is important to understand where and how antibiotic resistance in bacteria arises. New research from Uppsala University shows that low concentrations of antibiotics can cause high antibiotic resistance to develop in bacteria.
:: Antibiotic-resistant bacteria cross oceans hidden in cargo shipsSeveral types of dangerous bacteria, carrying genes that our antibiotics cannot fight, are travelling the world hidden in ships' ballast tanks
:: Antibody Combo Expands Response to Checkpoint Inhibitor in MiceGenetic analyses uncover cellular hallmarks of bladder cancer tumors that don't respond, but interfering with one of those characteristics in a mouse model causes tumors to shrink.
:: Antibody Combo Expands Response to Checkpoint Inhibitor in MiceGenetic analyses uncover cellular hallmarks of bladder cancer tumors that don't respond, but interfering with one of those characteristics in a mouse model causes tumors to shrink.
:: Anti-CTLA-4 therapy requires an Fc domain for efficacy [Immunology and Inflammation]Ipilimumab, a monoclonal antibody that recognizes cytotoxic T lymphocyte antigen (CTLA)-4, was the first approved “checkpoint”-blocking anticancer therapy. In mouse tumor models, the response to antibodies against CTLA-4 depends entirely on expression of the Fcγ receptor (FcγR), which may facilitate antibody-dependent cellular phagocytosis, but the contribution of simple CTLA-4 blockade…
:: Antidepression action of BDNF requires and is mimicked by G{alpha}i1/3 expression in the hippocampus [Neuroscience]Stress-related alterations in brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) expression, a neurotrophin that plays a key role in synaptic plasticity, are believed to contribute to the pathophysiology of depression. Here, we show that in a chronic mild stress (CMS) model of depression the Gαi1 and Gαi3 subunits of heterotrimeric G proteins are…
:: Antimicrobial therapy can prevent sepsis in pneumonia patientsResearch sheds light on initial phase of infectious disease and potential for prevention of pneumococcal septicaemia.
:: Antimicrobial therapy can prevent sepsis in pneumonia patientsResearch sheds light on initial phase of infectious disease and potential for prevention of pneumococcal septicaemia.
:: Ants build a medieval ‘torture rack’ to catch grasshoppersA species of tropical ant builds traps on tree trunks that allow them to catch prey almost fifty times their size, by biting their legs and spread-eagling them on the tree surface
:: Ants prefer a hard-earned treatWe are not exactly closely related to ants, but our brains have one surprising similarity: we both value highly the prize we get after a hard day's work.
:: Anxiety Relief Without The High? New Studies On CBD, A Cannabis ExtractAn FDA advisory committee last week urged approval of a drug containing cannabidiol to treat a form of epilepsy. Other scientists wonder if CBD might ease anxiety or other disorders, too. (Image credit: Stefan Wermuth/Bloomberg Creative Photos/Getty Images)
:: Anyone can be an innovator, research findsInnovators aren't born, but they can be made, a recent study suggests. Researchers created a contest — for engineering and computer science students — designed to answer the question: Are persuaded innovators less capable than those who naturally gravitate to innovative activities?
:: Anyone can compost their food waste (and everyone should)Environment And it doesn’t have to smell. If you think composting is a dirty, unpleasant activity, that’s far from the truth. It can be really fun, like one big science experiment. Here’s how to get started:…
:: Anyone want to buy a dinosaur? Two on sale in ParisThe skeletons of an allosaurus and a diplodocus are up for auction in Paris this week, marketed as hip interior design objects—for those with big enough living rooms.
:: App guides Parkinson’s disease patients through ‘freezing’Engineering students at Rice University designed an iPhone app to help patients with Parkinson’s disease overcome a symptom known as “freezing,” in which the legs temporarily refuse to follow the brain’s command to lift and move forward. For many of these patients, visual, audio, or vibratory cues can help them overcome freezing. The app may be the most comprehensive way to provide those cues, th
:: Appalachians are slow to adopt new technology for a surprising (and refreshing) reasonTechnology We have a lot to learn from folks who resist the latest gadgets. When people hear “Appalachia,” stereotypes and even slurs often immediately jump to mind, words like “backwards,” “ignorant,” “hillbilly” or “yokel.” But Appalachian…
:: Appalachians are slow to adopt new technology for a surprising (and refreshing) reasonTechnology We have a lot to learn from folks who resist the latest gadgets. When people hear “Appalachia,” stereotypes and even slurs often immediately jump to mind, words like “backwards,” “ignorant,” “hillbilly” or “yokel.” But Appalachian…
:: Apple announces (PRODUCT)RED iPhone 8 and 8 Plus models to help combat AIDSApple announced red versions of the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, special edition models that will be available for pre-order online on Tuesday and in stores on Friday. The red 8 and 8 Plus start at $699 and $799, respectively for the 64GB model, and climb to $849 and $949, for 256GB. Those are the same prices as Apple charges for iPhone 8s and 8 Plus's in other colors.
:: Apple ditching Intel chips in Macs would be a smart, but damaging, moveApple Intel Macs
:: Apple ditching Intel chips in Macs would be a smart, but damaging, moveApple Intel Macs
:: Apple says all its facilities worldwide are running on 100% renewable energyApple reports that it has completed an aggressive, years-long effort to reduce its environmental footprint. Read More
:: Apple turns green, claiming '100% clean energy'Apple said Monday it had achieved a goal of "100 percent clean energy" for its facilities around the world.
:: Apple, Ireland strike deal on 13-billion-euro tax payment (Update)Ireland's government on Tuesday said it was signing a deal with Apple for the US tech giant to pay 13 billion euros ($16 billion) in back taxes as ordered by the European Commission.
:: Appliance giant Thermomix fined in Australia over burns defectKitchen appliance giant Thermomix was fined Aus$4.6 million (US$3.5 million) in Australia Wednesday for breaching consumer laws after users of its mixers were burned by hot liquids due to a faulty seal.
:: Application of mesenchymal stem cells stimulates nervous tissue regenerationThe research team used model spinal cord injuries in rats for their purposes. As a result, it was found out that therapy by adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells combined with fibrin matrix influences the restoration of motor functions. It also decreases the area of pathological cavities and reduces astroglial activation.
:: Applying network analysis to natural history: Technique popularized through social media ranks impact of extinctionsA team of researchers is using network analysis techniques – popularized through social media applications – to find patterns in Earth's natural history, as detailed in a paper published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). By using network analysis to search for communities of marine life in the fossil records of the Paleobiology Database, the team, including resea
:: Applying network analysis to natural historyBy using network analysis to search for communities of marine life in the fossil records of the Paleobiology Database, biologists were able to quantify the ecological impacts of major events like mass extinctions and may help us anticipate the consequences of a 'sixth mass extinction.'
:: Applying network analysis to natural historyBy using network analysis to search for communities of marine life in the fossil records of the Paleobiology Database, the team, including researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, was able to quantify the ecological impacts of major events like mass extinctions and may help us anticipate the consequences of a 'sixth mass extinction.'
:: April 2018 TS Crossword Puzzle AnswersSee how well you did.
:: April 2018 TS Crossword Puzzle AnswersSee how well you did.
:: April 2018 TS CrosswordTry your hand at a sciency brain teaser.
:: April 2018 TS CrosswordTry your hand at a sciency brain teaser.
:: April Fools Day: the seven most hysterical pranks through historyThe history of April Fool's Day is long and glorious. We've got seven of the best pranks of all time for you here. Read More
:: April open promotions are here!Hello Eyewirers! Our next round of open promotions for Scouts, Scythes , Mods , and Mentors is approaching. We will also consider new Mystics ! During this time you can fill out the open promotion form here to be considered by HQ without requiring player sponsors. Scout, Scythe, and Mentor Qualifications: Have at least earned 50,000 points and completed 500 cubes Maintain at least 90% accuracy ov
:: April the Giraffe's Calf Celebrates His 1st Birthday with Cauliflower 'Cake'April the giraffe, a former internet sensation, recently celebrated her baby's first birthday.
:: April the Giraffe's Calf Celebrates His 1st Birthday with Cauliflower 'Cake'April the giraffe, a former internet sensation, recently celebrated her baby's first birthday.
:: Aqua satellite sees wind shear affecting Tropical Cyclone FakirTropical Cyclone Fakir was southeast of La Reunion Island in the Southern Indian Ocean when NASA's Aqua satellite passed overhead in space. Visible imagery from Aqua showed that wind shear was affecting Fakir.
:: Aquaplaning in the geological undergroundScientists propose a mechanism that explains how the biggest earthquake ever happened and how more than 50 years later another large earthquake in the same region released some of the stress that had built up in the depth. Water pressure in the underground plays a crucial role in both cases.
:: Aquaplaning in the geological underground—Water pressure as a critical factor for mega-earthquakesScientists have proposed a mechanism that explains the biggest-ever earthquake and how more than 50 years later, another large earthquake in the same region released some of the stress that had built up. Water pressure underground plays a crucial role in both cases.
:: Archaeologist finds red and yellow paint on antonine wallUniversity of Glasgow archaeologist using cutting edge technology on remnants of the Antonine Wall has shown parts of it were painted in bright colours.
:: Archaeologists discover Cornish barrow siteAn Archaeologist at The Australian National University (ANU) has discovered a prehistoric Bronze-Age barrow, or burial mound, on a hill in Cornwall and is about to start excavating the untouched site which overlooks the English Channel.
:: Archaeologists find bust of Roman emperor in EgyptEgypt says archaeologists have discovered a bust of the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius in the southern city of Aswan.
:: Archaeologists find remains of Greco-Roman temple in EgyptArchaeologists have unearthed the remains of a temple in Egypt's western desert dating back to the Greco-Roman period, the Antiquities Ministry said Wednesday.
:: Archaeologists find remains of Greco-Roman temple in EgyptArchaeologists have unearthed the remains of a temple in Egypt's western desert dating back to the Greco-Roman period, the Antiquities Ministry said Wednesday.
:: Archaeologists find silver treasure on German Baltic islandHundreds of 1,000-year-old silver coins, rings, pearls and bracelets linked to the era of Danish King Harald Gormsson have been found on the eastern German island of Ruegen in the Baltic Sea.
:: Archeologists open burial chambers in Sudanese pyramidSudan's official news agency says archeologists have reopened burial chambers in an ancient pyramid north of the capital, Khartoum.
:: Archeologists say early Caribbeans were not 'savage cannibals', as colonists wroteResearchers in Antigua hope to correct ‘speculative and erroneous’ colonial accounts that depict the Carib people as ferocious man-eaters For centuries, historians held that the Caribbean’s earliest inhabitants were peaceful farmers who were wiped out by the ferocious man-eating Carib people. But archaeologists in Antigua say new evidence from one of the most important sites in the region is help
:: Arctic Ocean may have been covered by an ice shelf nearly double the size of Greenland's ice sheetAn ice shelf over a kilometre thick once formed over the Arctic Ocean, a new study by researchers from the University of Sheffield has revealed.
:: Arctic Ocean may have been covered by an ice shelf nearly double the size of Greenland's ice sheetAn ice shelf over a kilometre thick once formed over the Arctic Ocean, a new study by researchers from the University of Sheffield has revealed.
:: Ardi walked the walk 4.4 million years agoAncient hominid evolved upright stance without sacrificing climbing ability.
:: Ardi walked the walk 4.4 million years agoAncient hominid evolved upright stance without sacrificing climbing ability.
:: Are baby boomers returning to religion?Many in the baby boomer generation—known for ushering in an era of protests that brought about transformative change in American society—are increasingly turning to churches, temples and mosques to find meaning in their later years of life.
:: Are drivers for Amazon, Lyft or Uber today's version of factory workers?About a year ago, 60-year-old Johnny Pollard found himself in need of a job—fast.
:: Are drivers for Amazon, Lyft or Uber today's version of factory workers?About a year ago, 60-year-old Johnny Pollard found himself in need of a job—fast.
:: Are Helicopter Parents Ruining a Generation?“Initially, helicopter parenting appears to work,” says Julie Lythcott-Haims, author of How to Raise an Adult. “ As a kid, you're kept safe, you're given direction, and you might get a better grade because the parent is arguing with the teacher.” But, ultimately, parents end up getting in the child’s way. In the first episode of Home School , The Atlantic ’s new animated series on parenting, Lyth
:: Are Humans Biologically Programmed To Fear What They Don't Understand?In a world increasingly drawn to the black-and-white of defined categories, Allie n Steve Mullen has found living in between those categories to be invigorating. They switch between male and female throughout each day, based on their activities.
:: Are Humans Biologically Programmed To Fear What They Don't Understand?In a world increasingly drawn to the black-and-white of defined categories, Allie n Steve Mullen has found living in between those categories to be invigorating. They switch between male and female throughout each day, based on their activities.
:: Are Men Smarter at Science Than Women? Men Certainly Think So, Study ShowsA new study found that male college students expressed greater confidence in their own abilities than their female peers.
:: Are millennials taking over the supply chain?The way you get a cup of coffee, cook a meal at home and even purchase clothing is changing. Each consumer wants something completely unique, which has disrupted the entire supply chain and created the 'experiential supply chain,' says Michigan State University research.
:: Are millennials taking over the supply chain?The way you get a cup of coffee, cook a meal at home and even purchase clothing is changing. Each consumer wants something completely unique, which has disrupted the entire supply chain and created the 'experiential supply chain.'
:: Are millennials taking over the supply chain?The way you get a cup of coffee, cook a meal at home and even purchase clothing is changing. Each consumer wants something completely unique, which has disrupted the entire supply chain and created the 'experiential supply chain.'
:: Are millennials taking over the supply chain?The way you get a cup of coffee, cook a meal at home and even purchase clothing is changing.
:: Are the media all 'doom and gloom'? Not when it comes to coverage of our oceansThe news media are often accused by adopting a "doom and gloom" tone, especially when it comes to coverage of the environment. However, a new study on how journalists report on the state of our oceans shows that view may be misguided.
:: Are the media all 'doom and gloom'? Not when it comes to coverage of our oceansThe news media are often accused by adopting a 'doom and gloom' tone, especially when it comes to coverage of the environment. However, a new study on how journalists report on the state of our oceans shows that view may be misguided.
:: Are the media all 'doom and gloom'? Not when it comes to coverage of our oceansThe news media are often accused by adopting a 'doom and gloom' tone, especially when it comes to coverage of the environment. However, a new study on how journalists report on the state of our oceans shows that view may be misguided.
:: Are there any openly atheist politicians in America?We need a public mature enough to recognize that policy decisions and actions are more relevant to leadership than professed beliefs. Read More
:: Are there two pilots in the cockpit?Ever since the early days of commercial aviation, flight safety has steadily improved. Considering the number of flights, accidents are now extremely rare, and 70% of them are attributable to human factors. This has led to research in psychology, cognitive science and, more recently, in neuroergonomics. Researchers have been investigating factors such as drowsiness, stress, attention, workload, co
:: Are Those Gravitational Waves? Nope, They're Just Thirsty RavensBizarre data glitches have set gravitational-wave scientists — and a conspiracy of ravens — all aflutter.
:: Are viruses the new frontier for astrobiology?They are the most abundant form of life on Earth, but viruses – or their seed-like dormant state, known as virions – are outliers in our search for life on other planets. Now, one group of scientists are pushing for astrobiologists to consider searching for viruses beyond Earth more seriously.
:: Are Water Worlds Habitable?It looks like the galaxy is overflowing with worlds soaked in water, but scientists are divided on whether life there would succeed or fail — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Are Water Worlds Habitable?It looks like the galaxy is overflowing with worlds soaked in water, but scientists are divided on whether life there would succeed or fail — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Are we alone? NASA's new planet hunter aims to find outTESS NASA EarthAre we alone? NASA's new planet-hunting mission, poised to launch Monday, aims to advance the search for extraterrestrial life by scanning the skies for nearby, Earth-like planets.
:: Are We Ready for Human Enhancement Technology?submitted by /u/Ronex60 [link] [comments]
:: Armenia's Democratic TriumphEach time street protests oust the leader of a former Soviet republic, Vladimir Putin probably sees the West’s hidden hand. But when it comes to Monday’s shocking resignation of Armenian Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan following 11 days of peaceful protest, such an assumption would be a big mistake. What happened on Monday in Yerevan, Armenia’s capital, was a genuine expression of the will of the p
:: Army develops face recognition technology that works in the darkArmy researchers 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.
:: Army engineers develop technique to make adaptive materialsEngineers at the US 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.
:: Army engineers develop technique to make adaptive materialsEngineers at the US 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.
:: Army research rejuvenates older zinc batteriesArmy scientists, with a team of researchers from the University of Maryland and the National Institute of Standards and Technology, have created a water-based zinc battery that is simultaneously powerful, rechargeable and intrinsically safe.
:: Army research rejuvenates older zinc batteriesArmy scientists, with a team of researchers from the University of Maryland and the National Institute of Standards and Technology, have created a water-based zinc battery that is simultaneously powerful, rechargeable and intrinsically safe.
:: Army researchers conduct first-ever combustion experiment with X-raysThe US Army Research Laboratory's Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Propulsion made an historic first with its experiment in a gas turbine combustor using X-rays. The data will help advance gas turbine engine designs for higher power density and efficiency, scientists said.
:: Army scientists uncover how to stop cyber intrusionsUS Army-funded researchers at the University of California in Los Angles have found a proverbial smoking gun signature of the long sought-after Majorana particle, and the find, they say, could block intruders on sensitive communication networks.
:: Arnold Schwarzenegger's Heart Surgery: Here's What We KnowArnold Schwarzenegger underwent heart surgery this week to replace a heart valve.
:: Art is in the eye of the beholderA researcher from James Cook University in Australia has found that a person's mental state affects how they look at art.
:: Art is in the eye of the beholderA researcher has found that a person's mental state affects how they look at art.
:: Articles provide updated guidance to authors submitting to the British Journal of PharmacologyNew editorials published in the British Journal of Pharmacology provide guidance for authors of papers submitted to the journal, with guidance on how to design and conduct experiments as well as what key information should be provided in methodology and presentation of data.
:: Artificial antimicrobial peptides could help overcome drug-resistant bacteriaDuring the past several years, many strains of bacteria have become resistant to existing antibiotics, and very few new drugs have been added to the antibiotic arsenal.
:: Artificial antimicrobial peptides could help overcome drug-resistant bacteriaResearchers at MIT and the Catholic University of Brasilia have now developed a streamlined approach to developing artificial antimicrobial peptides. Their strategy, which relies on a computer algorithm that mimics the natural process of evolution, has yielded one potential drug candidate that successfully killed bacteria in mice.
:: Artificial antimicrobial peptides could help overcome drug-resistant bacteriaResearchers have now developed a streamlined approach to developing artificial antimicrobial peptides. Their strategy, which relies on a computer algorithm that mimics the natural process of evolution, has yielded one potential drug candidate that successfully killed bacteria in mice.
:: Artificial Chameleon Skin Is Weird and CoolIt doesn't swell when dipped in "bodily fluids." Hmm.
:: Artificial intelligence accelerates discovery of metallic glassBlend two or three metals together and you get an alloy that usually looks and acts like a metal, with its atoms arranged in rigid geometric patterns.
:: Artificial intelligence accelerates discovery of metallic glassBlend two or three metals together and you get an alloy that usually looks and acts like a metal, with its atoms arranged in rigid geometric patterns.
:: Artificial intelligence accelerates discovery of metallic glassCombining artificial intelligence with experimentation sped up the discovery of metallic glass by 200 times. The new material's glassy nature makes it stronger, lighter and more corrosion-resistant than today's best steel.
:: Artificial intelligence accelerates discovery of metallic glassCombining artificial intelligence with experimentation sped up the discovery of metallic glass by 200 times. The new material's glassy nature makes it stronger, lighter and more corrosion-resistant than today's best steel.
:: Artificial intelligence accelerates discovery of metallic glassCombining artificial intelligence with experimentation sped up the discovery of metallic glass by 200 times. The new material's glassy nature makes it stronger, lighter and more corrosion-resistant than today's best steel.
:: Artificial intelligence accelerates discovery of metallic glassCombining artificial intelligence with experimentation sped up the discovery of metallic glass by 200 times. The new material's glassy nature makes it stronger, lighter and more corrosion-resistant than today's best steel.
:: Artificial intelligence helps to predict likelihood of life on other worldssubmitted by /u/trot-trot [link] [comments]
:: Artificial intelligence helps to predict likelihood of life on other worldssubmitted by /u/trot-trot [link] [comments]
:: Artificial leaf as mini-factory for medicineUsing sunlight for sustainable and cheap production of, for example, medicines. The 'mini-factory' in the form of a leaf that chemical engineers developed in 2016 showed that it is possible. Now the researchers have come with an improved version: their 'mini-factory' is now able to keep production at the same level, irrespective of the variation in sunlight due to cloudiness or time of the day. As
:: Artificial leaf as mini-factory for medicineUsing sunlight for sustainable and cheap production of, for example, medicines. The 'mini-factory' in the form of a leaf that chemical engineers from Eindhoven University of Technology presented in 2016 showed that it is possible. Now the researchers have come with an improved version: their 'mini-factory' is now able to keep production at the same level, irrespective of the variation in sunlight
:: Artificial leaf as mini-factory for medicineUsing sunlight for sustainable and cheap production of, for example, medicines. The 'mini-factory' in the form of a leaf that chemical engineers from Eindhoven University of Technology presented in 2016 showed that it is possible. Now the researchers have come with an improved version: their 'mini-factory' is now able to keep production at the same level, irrespective of the variation in sunlight
:: ArunA biomedical study published in Stroke, exosomes improved recovery in stroked pigsArunA Biomedical announces publication of study in Stroke that reports exosomes improved tissue and functional recovery in pig model of ischemic stroke.
:: As ancient humans spread out, average mammal shrankHomo sapiens , Neanderthals, and other recent human relatives may have begun “downsizing” large mammal species—by way of extinction—at least 90,000 years earlier than previously thought. Elephant-dwarfing wooly mammoths, elephant-sized ground sloths, and various saber-toothed cats were some of the massive mammals roaming Earth between 2.6 million and 12,000 years ago. Prior research suggested tha
:: As Climate Costs Grow, Some See A Moneymaking OpportunityExtreme weather cost Americans over $300 billion last year. Scientists say climate change will bring more of that. Entrepreneurs and businesses see a new market in gauging risk. (Image credit: Frank Bajak/AP)
:: As Climate Costs Grow, Some See A Moneymaking OpportunityExtreme weather cost Americans over $300 billion last year. Scientists say climate change will bring more of that. Entrepreneurs and businesses see a new market in gauging risk. (Image credit: Frank Bajak/AP)
:: As doors close in the US, China's Huawei shifts to EuropeAs trade disputes simmer, Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei, the No. 3 smartphone brand, is shifting its growth efforts toward Europe and Asia in the face of mounting obstacles in the U.S. market.
:: As Facebook embraces artificial intelligence tools, will it further spook consumers?Social media companies have embraced artificial intelligence tools to scrub their platforms of hate speech, terrorist propaganda and other content deemed noxious. But will those tools censor other content? Can a program judge the value of speech?
:: As Facebook embraces artificial intelligence tools, will it further spook consumers?Social media companies have embraced artificial intelligence tools to scrub their platforms of hate speech, terrorist propaganda and other content deemed noxious. But will those tools censor other content? Can a program judge the value of speech?
:: As hummingbirds dive, twisting tail feathers direct sound at potential matesRather than singing to their mates, Costa's hummingbird males court females with musical, high-speed dives. Their 'song' is produced as the wind whistles through their tail feathers. Now, researchers reporting in the journal Current Biology on April 12 have found that the diving males twist half their tails as they whiz through the air, apparently to aim the sound in the direction of their potenti
:: As Opioid Prescriptions Fall, Prescriptions for Drugs to Treat Addiction RiseNew data suggests progress in efforts to curb the epidemic but raises questions about whether tightened prescribing may be leading some people to heroin and fentanyl.
:: As whales fade, movement they spawned tries to keep up hopeRegina Asmutis-Silvia, a biologist who has dedicated her career to saving right whales, is cleaning out a file cabinet from the early 1990s, and the documents inside tell a familiar story—the whales are dying from collisions with ships and entanglements in commercial fishing gear, and the species might not survive.
:: As whales fade, movement they spawned tries to keep up hopeRegina Asmutis-Silvia, a biologist who has dedicated her career to saving right whales, is cleaning out a file cabinet from the early 1990s, and the documents inside tell a familiar story—the whales are dying from collisions with ships and entanglements in commercial fishing gear, and the species might not survive.
:: As World Warms, America's Invisible 'Climate Curtain' Creeps EastA climate boundary divides the U.S. — and it's on the move.
:: Asian elephants said at risk from Chinese demand for skinA report by a British-based conservation group says rising Chinese demand for products made from elephant skin is driving poaching and posing an even greater threat to Asia's wild herds than the ivory trade.
:: Ask Me First: What Self-Assessments Can Tell Us about AutismSelf-report questionnaires gain popularity in Autism spectrum research and clinical practice — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Ask Me First: What Self-Assessments Can Tell Us about AutismSelf-report questionnaires gain popularity in Autism spectrum research and clinical practice — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Ask Well: Can You Miss the Signs of Heart Disease or a Heart Attack?It’s not always easy to tell if you have heart disease or have had a heart attack.
:: Aske fra kæmpevulkan skal forhindre nyt flykaosDansk forsker undersøger aske fra den islandske vulkan Katla for at kunne forudsige – og måske reducere omkostningerne ved – den næste store askesky.
:: Aspect controls the survival of ice cliffs on debris-covered glaciers [Environmental Sciences]Supraglacial ice cliffs exist on debris-covered glaciers worldwide, but despite their importance as melt hot spots, their life cycle is little understood. Early field observations had advanced a hypothesis of survival of north-facing and disappearance of south-facing cliffs, which is central for predicting the contribution of cliffs to total glacier…
:: Association for Chemoreception Sciences (AChemS) 40th Annual MeetingSmell and taste are vital senses that bring pleasure to daily life, inform us about our environment, and guide fundamental behaviors in humans and animals. This month, about 500 scientists and clinicians will gather for the nation's leading forum on smell and taste research, the annual meeting of the Association for Chemoreception Sciences (AChemS). AChemS will feature over 260 presentations on th
:: Association for Chemoreception Sciences (AChemS) 40th Annual MeetingSmell and taste are vital senses that bring pleasure to daily life, inform us about our environment, and guide fundamental behaviors in humans and animals. This month, about 500 scientists and clinicians will gather for the nation's leading forum on smell and taste research, the annual meeting of the Association for Chemoreception Sciences (AChemS). AChemS will feature over 260 presentations on th
:: Associations between acid-suppressing medications, antibiotics in infancy and later allergic diseaseThe use of acid-suppressing medications or antibiotics in the first six months of infancy was associated with an increased risk for the subsequent development of allergic diseases in childhood.
:: Asthma and hay fever linked to increased risk of psychiatric disordersA new study is the first to find a significant link between asthma, hay fever and a broad spectrum of psychiatric disorders. Over 15 years, 10.8 percent of patients with allergic diseases developed a psychiatric disorder, compared to only 6.7 percent of those without allergies. Monitoring the mental health of patients with allergies could help doctors care for their patients more effectively.
:: Asthma and hay fever linked to increased risk of psychiatric disordersA new study is the first to find a significant link between asthma, hay fever and a broad spectrum of psychiatric disorders. Over 15 years, 10.8 percent of patients with allergic diseases developed a psychiatric disorder, compared to only 6.7 percent of those without allergies. Monitoring the mental health of patients with allergies could help doctors care for their patients more effectively.
:: Astronauts could 3D print tools from their own processed faecesAstronauts on long missions won't be able to bring all their tools with them. A new way of turning faeces into 3D-printable plastic may solve that problem
:: Astronauts could 3D print tools from their own processed faecesAstronauts on long missions won't be able to bring all their tools with them. A new way of turning faeces into 3D-printable plastic may solve that problem
:: Astronomers detect almost one hundred new young stellar objects in Serpens SouthUsing NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, astronomers have identified 152 X-ray sources, including 95 new young stellar objects (YSOs) in Serpens South star-forming cluster. The finding is detailed in a paper published April 13 in the arXiv pre-print server.
:: Astronomers find 72 bright and fast explosionsGone in a (cosmological) flash: a team of astronomers found 72 very bright, but quick events in a recent survey and are still struggling to explain their origin. Miika Pursiainen of the University of Southampton will present the new results on Tuesday 3 April at the European Week of Astronomy and Space Science.
:: Astronomers find 72 bright and fast explosionsGone in a (cosmological) flash: a team of astronomers found 72 very bright, but quick events in a recent survey and are still struggling to explain their origin. Miika Pursiainen of the University of Southampton will present the new results on Tuesday 3 April at the European Week of Astronomy and Space Science.
:: Astronomers find 72 bright and fast explosionsGone in a (cosmological) flash: a team of astronomers found 72 very bright, but quick events in a recent survey and are still struggling to explain their origin. Miika Pursiainen of the University of Southampton will present the new results on Tuesday, April 3, at the European Week of Astronomy and Space Science.
:: Astronomers find 72 bright and fast explosionsGone in a (cosmological) flash: a team of astronomers found 72 very bright, but quick events in a recent survey and are still struggling to explain their origin. Miika Pursiainen of the University of Southampton will present the new results on Tuesday, April 3, at the European Week of Astronomy and Space Science.
:: Astronomers find 72 bright and fast explosionsGone in a (cosmological) flash: a team of astronomers found 72 very bright, but quick events in a recent survey and are still struggling to explain their origin.
:: Astronomers find 72 bright and fast explosionsGone in a (cosmological) flash: a team of astronomers found 72 very bright, but quick events in a recent survey and are still struggling to explain their origin.
:: Astronomers Suggest Some Exoplanet Signals Are False AlarmsWhat if some of the Earth-like planets discovered by Kepler aren’t there at all?
:: Astrophysicists calculate the original magnetic field in our cosmic neighbourhoodIn the first fractions of a second after the birth of our universe, not only elementary particles and radiation, but also magnetic fields were generated. A team led by the Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics in Garching has now calculated what these magnetic fields should look like today in the universe – in great detail and in 3-D.
:: Astrophysics CubeSat could be used to study planets orbiting other starsThe ASTERIA satellite, which was deployed into low-Earth orbit in November, is only slightly larger than a box of cereal, but it could be used to help astrophysicists study planets orbiting other stars.
:: ASU Online science course brings to life a new way of teachingArizona State University's School of Earth and Space Exploration recently released new research on its flagship Smart Course, Habitable Worlds, published in the peer-reviewed journal, Astrobiology. The study found that its student-centered, exploration-focused design resulted in high course grades and demonstrable mastery of content.
:: ASU Online science course brings to life a new way of teachingArizona State University's School of Earth and Space Exploration recently released new research on its flagship Smart Course, Habitable Worlds, published in the peer-reviewed journal, Astrobiology. The study found that its student-centered, exploration-focused design resulted in high course grades and demonstrable mastery of content.
:: ASU team discovers a new take on early evolution of photosynthesisA team of scientists from Arizona State University's School of Molecular Sciences has begun re-thinking the evolutionary history of photochemical reaction centers (RCs). Their analysis was recently published online in Photosynthesis Research and describes a new pathway that ancient organisms may have taken to evolve the great variety of photosynthetic RCs seen today across bacteria, algae, and pla
:: At 12, His Science Video Went Viral. At 14, He Fears He Was Too Rude.Marco Zozaya critiqued those linking vaccines and autism, but he struggles like many science communicators with social media platforms that may favor a style that inflames.
:: At March for Science, Federal Researchers Weather Trump StormMany anti-Trump protesters have turned their attention toward recruiting scientists to run for office in local, state, and congressional offices.
:: At March for Science, Federal Researchers Weather Trump StormMany anti-Trump protesters have turned their attention toward recruiting scientists to run for office in local, state, and congressional offices.
:: AT&T chief says merger would boost value of Time WarnerAT&T chief Randall Stephenson on Thursday defended his company's planned mega-merger with Time Warner, arguing in court that the combination would enhance the value of the media-entertainment giant in a sector being roiled by Big Tech.
:: Atlanta Spent $2.6M to Recover From $52,000 Ransomware ScareWhether to pay ransomware is a complicated—and costly—calculation.
:: Atlantic Ocean circulation at weakest point in more than 1,500 yearsNew research led by University College London (UCL) and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) provides evidence that a key cog in the global ocean circulation system hasn't been running at peak strength since the mid-1800s and is currently at its weakest point in the past 1,600 years. If the system continues to weaken, it could disrupt weather patterns from the United States and Europe to th
:: Atlantic Ocean circulation at weakest point in more than 1,500 yearsNew research led by University College London (UCL) and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) provides evidence that a key cog in the global ocean circulation system hasn't been running at peak strength since the mid-1800s and is currently at its weakest point in the past 1,600 years. If the system continues to weaken, it could disrupt weather patterns from the United States and Europe to th
:: Atlantic Ocean circulation at weakest point in more than 1,500 yearsNew research provides evidence that a key cog in the global ocean circulation system hasn't been running at peak strength since the mid-1800s and is currently at its weakest point in the past 1,600 years. If the system continues to weaken, it could disrupt weather patterns from the United States and Europe to the African Sahel, and cause more rapid increase in sea level on the US East Coast.
:: Atlantic Ocean Current Slows Down To 1,000-Year Low, Studies ShowThe Atlantic meridional overturning circulation — the conveyor belt of the ocean — is slowing down. Scientists disagree about what's behind it, but say it could mean bad news for the climate. (Image credit: David Goldman/AP)
:: Atlantic Ocean Current Slows Down To 1,000-Year Low, Studies ShowThe Atlantic meridional overturning circulation — the conveyor belt of the ocean — is slowing down. Scientists disagree about what's behind it, but say it could mean bad news for the climate. (Image credit: David Goldman/AP)
:: Atoms may hum a tune from grand cosmic symphonyResearchers playing with a cloud of ultracold atoms uncovered behavior that bears a striking resemblance to the universe in microcosm. Their work forges new connections between atomic physics and the sudden expansion of the early universe.
:: Atoms may hum a tune from grand cosmic symphonyResearchers playing with a cloud of ultracold atoms uncovered behavior that bears a striking resemblance to the universe in microcosm. Their work, which forges new connections between atomic physics and the sudden expansion of the early universe, was published April 19 in Physical Review X and featured in Physics.
:: Atoms may hum a tune from grand cosmic symphonyResearchers playing with a cloud of ultracold atoms uncovered behavior that bears a striking resemblance to the universe in microcosm. Their work, which forges new connections between atomic physics and the sudden expansion of the early universe, will be published in Physical Review X and highlighted by Physics.
:: Attacks on healthcare in Syria are likely undercountedAttacks on health facilities and health workers in Syria are likely more common than previously reported, and local data collectors can help researchers more accurately measure the extent and frequency of these attacks, according to a new study published this week in PLOS Medicine.
:: Attention deficit disorders could stem from impaired brain coordinationResearchers from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and colleagues have discovered how two brain regions work together to maintain attention, and how discordance between the regions could lead to attention deficit disorders, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression.
:: Attention deficit disorders could stem from impaired brain coordinationResearchers from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and colleagues have discovered how two brain regions work together to maintain attention, and how discordance between the regions could lead to attention deficit disorders, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression.
:: Attention deficit disorders could stem from impaired brain coordinationResearchers have discovered how two brain regions work together to maintain attention, and how discordance between the regions could lead to attention deficit disorders, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression.
:: Attention deficit disorders could stem from impaired brain coordinationResearchers have discovered how two brain regions work together to maintain attention, and how discordance between the regions could lead to attention deficit disorders, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression.
:: Attosecond physics: Molecules brilliantly illuminatedA new high-power laser system generates ultrashort pulses of light covering a large share of the mid-infrared spectrum.
:: Attosecond physics: Molecules brilliantly illuminatedA new high-power laser system generates ultrashort pulses of light covering a large share of the mid-infrared spectrum.
:: Audi recalls about 1.2M vehicles; coolant pumps can overheatAudi is recalling about 1.2 million cars and SUVs worldwide because the electric coolant pumps can overheat and possibly cause a fire.
:: Audit clears Facebook despite Cambridge Analytica leaksAn audit of Facebook's privacy practices for the Federal Trade Commission found no problems even though the company knew at the time that a data-mining firm improperly obtained private data from millions of users—raising questions about the usefulness of such audits.
:: Audit finds biodiversity data aggregators 'lose and confuse' dataBoth online repositories the Atlas of Living Australia (ALA) and the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) were found to 'lose and confuse' portions of the data provided to them, according to an independent audit of ca. 800,000 records from three Australasian museums. Genus and species names were found to have been changed in up to 1 in 5 records, and programming errors caused up to 100
:: Audit finds biodiversity data aggregators 'lose and confuse' dataBoth online repositories the Atlas of Living Australia (ALA) and the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) were found to 'lose and confuse' portions of the data provided to them, according to an independent audit of ca. 800,000 records from three Australasian museums. Genus and species names were found to have been changed in up to 1 in 5 records, and programming errors caused up to 100
:: Audit finds biodiversity data aggregators 'lose and confuse' dataIn an effort to improve the quality of biodiversity records, the Atlas of Living Australia (ALA) and the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) use automated data processing to check individual data items. The records are provided to the ALA and GBIF by museums, herbaria and other biodiversity data sources.