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Technology, international bonds, and inspiration: Why astronomy matters in times of crisis
2dIn an international emergency like the present one, you might expect the science of the stars to be the last thing on people's minds. The problems facing both individuals and governments are infinitely more pressing than events in the depths of space. People are suffering unprecedented hardships.
The Countries Taking Advantage of Antarctica During the Pandemic
2dA ntarctica may be the only continent that hasn’t been physically hit by the pandemic, but that doesn’t mean it has been immune to its aftershocks. As the outbreak ripped across the globe, forcing governments to provide bailout programs for their citizens, countries began to stall their Antarctic programs, not least as a safeguard to prevent the coronavirus from engulfing the continent. Australia
In China, quarantine improves air quality and prevents thousands of deaths
2dSoon after coronavirus appeared, an all-encompassing quarantine put into effect by the Chinese government slowed the spread of the disease and saved lives, but the quarantine also produced another unanticipated health benefit.
Droplets from Speech Can Float in Air for Eight Minutes: Study
2dThe experiments did not involve SARS-CoV-2, but researchers say the results support precautions to avoid possibly spreading COVID-19 by talking.
The adaptable anthrax bacterium
2dThe bacterium Bacillus anthracis—the cause of the serious infectious disease anthrax—has been used as a bioterror agent. Understanding how B. anthracis adapts to hostile environments to cause infection may identify new targets for treatment.
Hur vältränad är du?
2dMed några enkla tester kan du på få en bild av hur rörlig, stark och spänstig du är och vad du behöver förbättra. Träningsforskarna Elin Ekblom Bak och Örjan Ekblom lotsar dig igenom testerna. Kolla klippen nedan.
The adaptable anthrax bacterium
2dThe bacterium Bacillus anthracis—the cause of the serious infectious disease anthrax—has been used as a bioterror agent. Understanding how B. anthracis adapts to hostile environments to cause infection may identify new targets for treatment.
Two tiny outcrops in Hawaii are the top of the world’s largest volcano
2dAn extinct Hawaiian volcano called Pūhāhonu is the largest on Earth, with a volume twice that of Mauna Loa, the next largest contender
These Large Carnivorous Lizards Are Right Where They Belong
2dMonitor lizards, believed to be invasive species on some Pacific islands, got there long before humans, a new study says.
The Dark Secrets of Hacking Hero Marcus Hutchins
2dThis week, Andy Greenberg talks about his profile of hacker Marcus Hutchins, and we get an update on contact tracing programs helping to slow the pandemic.
The Great Lakes are higher than they’ve ever been, and we’re not sure what will happen next
2dA storm on Lake Michigan isn't the same as a storm on the ocean: There are different atmospheric factors and water-flow patterns that determine its ferocity. (Jentara/Deposit Photos/) A single road near Lake Superior connects Michigan’s Keweenaw Bay Indian Community to the rest of the state. During major rains, rocks and wood litter the route and cut off travel in and out. Over the summer, driver
Stimulating the Visual Cortex
2dFor adults who had vision but then lose it due to eye disease or damage to the optic nerve, their visual cortex is still intact. It is deprived if input, but is theoretically capable of functioning normally to create images. The ultimate technological expression of this potential would be something like the visor of Geordi La Forge – a device that can see (even in frequencies and particles humans
IDA 25 år: Ærkerivalerne fandt sammen i tredje forsøg
2dPLUS. IDA har 25 års jubilæum – men kurmageriet mellem civil- og teknikumingeniører tog næsten 50 år.
The local WhatsApp group practises staying alert
2dWhat does ‘control the virus’ mean? They’re allowing estate agents back to work!
US escalates China tensions with tighter Huawei controls
2dWhite House action against telecoms group and supply chain adds to geopolitical strains
Increased frequency of connected patterns from drought to heavy rain in regional hotspots
2dStudy identifies increased frequency of connected patterns from drought to heavy rain in regional hotspots
Probing glass-transition dynamics in liquid polymer using x-rays
2dThe potential of an X-ray spectroscopy technique to shed light on the mysterious phenomena that occur when a liquid nears a glass-like state has been demonstrated by four RIKEN physicists.
The malaria parasite has its own internal clock
2dResearchers have uncovered rhythms in the malaria parasite’s gene activity levels that don’t rely on time cues from the host, but are instead coordinated from within the parasite itself. When a person gets malaria, a rhythmic dance takes place inside their body. Successive broods of parasites multiplying in sync inside red blood cells, then bursting out in unison every few days, cause the disease
As an epidemiologist, I know how well contact tracing could work for coronavirus | Keith Neal
2dIf used with adequate testing, isolation and social distancing, tracing could be key to reducing the spread of Covid-19 Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage As quarantine measures are slowly lifted in the UK, the virus will continue to spread unless the government puts in place a strategy to curb the rate of infection. Contact tracing , a practice long used in public heal
Observation of intervalley transitions can boost valleytronic science and technology
2dAn international research team led by scientists at the University of California, Riverside, has observed light emission from a new type of transition between electronic valleys, known as intervalley transmissions.
New Unstoppable Planetary Rover Has Wiggling Wheels
2dGetting a robotic explorer to another world is an amazing accomplishment, but it won’t be worth much if the mission comes to an early end because it gets stuck in the soil. NASA has partnered with the Georgia Institute of Technology to investigate ways a rover might be able to cope with crumbling or loose materials. The school constructed a prototype vehicle called Mini Rover with nifty “wiggling
Röntgen hjälper forskare analysera SARS CoV-2-virusets tillväxt
2dInternationella forskare studerar tre olika proteiner från coronaviruset SARS CoV-2 med hjälp av strålröret BioMAX vid MAX IV-laboratoriet i Lund. Nyligen lyckades de bestämma strukturen hos, och påbörja analysen av ett av dessa proteiner, Nsp10. För att hitta ett effektivt läkemedel som kan stoppa det nya coronaviruset från att orsaka sjukdomen Covid-19 behöver forskarna förstå hur virusets förm
Voters in both parties favor caution as cities begin to reopen
2dOver the weekend of May 9–10, many states, including California, began to ease safer-at-home restrictions, allowing some businesses to reopen under strict conditions, and opening some public spaces, including hiking trails and beaches.
Image: Sculpted by nature on Mars
2dNature is a powerful sculptor—as shown in this image from ESA's Mars Express, which portrays a heavily scarred, fractured Martian landscape. This terrain was formed by intense and prolonged forces that acted upon Mars' surface for hundreds of millions of years.
Bluetooth osäkert för smittspårning
2dFlera länder har infört , eller är på väg att införa, olika typer av mobilappar för att spåra vem som varit i kontakt med en person smittad av covid-19. De flesta av dessa appar använder radiotekniken bluetooth för att känna av om två personer befunnit sig nära varandra. Bluetooth finns inbyggt i de flesta mobiler och används för att till exempel koppla in trådlösa hörlurar, men att använda teknik
Hate crime against ‘Oriental’ people in London soars, police data show
2dCharities warn that UK far-right groups are adopting Trump’s anti-China rhetoric
New algorithm predicts optimal materials among all possible compounds
2dSkoltech researchers have offered a solution to the problem of searching for materials with required properties among all possible combinations of chemical elements. These combinations are virtually endless, and each has an infinite multitude of possible crystal structures; it is not feasible to test them all and choose the best option (for instance, the hardest compound) either in an experiment o
Imaging structural changes in catalysts during reaction conditions
2dScientists from National University of Singapore (NUS) imaged the structural changes in noble metal catalysts during carbon monoxide (CO) oxidation, showing that the catalysts switch between inactive and active states depending on temperature.
Commercial airliners monitoring carbon emissions from cities worldwide
2dCities are responsible for more than 70% of total global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Ability to monitor GHG emissions from cities is an important capability in order to support climate mitigation activities in response to the Paris Agreement. Researchers use data collected from multiple platforms, such as ground-based systems, aircraft and satellites to establish a science-based monitoring cap
A Study in Leadership
2dOne knows, of course, that Donald Trump behaves differently from the leaders of other countries, especially the leaders of other Western democracies. One knows that he disdains facts; that he does not read briefing papers; that he has no organizational talents; that he does not know how to make use of militaries, bureaucracies, or diplomatic services; that he has no basic knowledge of history or
How to Understand ‘Obamagate’
2dPresident Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, or his lack of a plan to do so , has been almost universally criticized, and while Trump has been obviously angry at the criticism, none of it managed to spur him into real action until Barack Obama weighed in. Not that he took action to improve the nation’s response, of course—instead, he demanded the prosecution of his predecessor.
20 Books to Read in Quarantine This Summer
2dFor many of those lucky enough to be able to stay home during the coronavirus pandemic, books have taken on a special meaning. COVID-19 book clubs have popped up to help readers feel connected to one another, group readings have brought new life to old poems, and—in this time of ambient anxiety—the value of losing yourself in a novel has never seemed more apparent. What follows is a selection of
The carnivorous plant lifestyle is gene costly
2dPlants can produce energy-rich biomass with the help of light, water and carbon dioxide. This is why they are at the beginning of the food chains. But carnivorous plants have turned the tables and prey on animals. Insects are their main food source.
DNA sequence symmetries from maximum entropy: The origin of the Chargaff's second parity rule
2dMost living organisms rely on double-stranded DNA to perpetuate their genetic code. This biological information is the main target of evolution.
The carnivorous plant lifestyle is gene costly
2dPlants can produce energy-rich biomass with the help of light, water and carbon dioxide. This is why they are at the beginning of the food chains. But carnivorous plants have turned the tables and prey on animals. Insects are their main food source.
DNA sequence symmetries from maximum entropy: The origin of the Chargaff's second parity rule
2dMost living organisms rely on double-stranded DNA to perpetuate their genetic code. This biological information is the main target of evolution.
How to Do Zoom Circle Time for Little Tiny Squirmy Kids
2dA veteran preschool teacher explains: Don't expect they to sit still, but do expect them to share.
Silicon Valley Rethinks the (Home) Office
2dSome tech companies are adjusting to the pandemic with new WFH perks and even letting employees ditch their commutes forever.
I Enrolled in a Coronavirus Contact Tracing Academy
2dHealth experts say we need up to 200,000 more people to track down the infected and anyone who crossed their path. I took the training to learn how it works.
Biden’s Virtual Campaign Is a Disaster
2dBiden Tara Reade Trump
Updated at 11:42 a.m. ET on May 15, 2020. They say that if you live long enough, you’ll get to experience nearly everything, and so it has been for Joe Biden, who has lived to see history’s first Zoom presidential campaign. Unfortunately for him, it’s his. Nobody looks good on Zoom—or FaceTime or Skype or any of the other online simulacra of human interaction that the lockdown has forced upon us.
The Surprising Power of Social Outreach
2dMany of us underestimate how positively others will respond when we try it — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
The Surprising Power of Social Outreach
2dMany of us underestimate how positively others will respond when we try it — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Golf emerges from UK lockdown seeking new interest in ancient game
2dRule changes allow socially distanced play to begin in England, but clubs face financial challenges
Letter from China: Sichuan goes with the flow
2dEach region of the country is responding in its own way to the coronavirus crisis
The Surprising Power of Social Outreach
2dMany of us underestimate how positively others will respond when we try it — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Expanding Paved Areas Has an Outsize Effect on Urban Flooding
2dResearchers have finally been able to pinpoint just how much impervious surfaces exacerbate flood levels — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Expanding Paved Areas Has an Outsize Effect on Urban Flooding
2dResearchers have finally been able to pinpoint just how much impervious surfaces exacerbate flood levels — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
As Europe emerges from lockdown, the question hangs: was Sweden right? | Simon Jenkins
2dStockholm gambled in its response to coronavirus, but neither its economy nor its healthcare system have collapsed Who on earth is right? We cannot all be right. One country has all but dropped off the Covid-19 radar: Sweden. Just two months ago, it held hands with Britain in rejecting total lockdown and trusting “social distancing”. Then on 23 March, Boris Johnson did a U-turn, leaving Sweden an
Coral bleaching: Scientists 'find way to make coral more heat-resistant'
2dResearchers say they have developed a lab-grown strain of microalgae which is more tolerant to heat.
Coronavirus: Does lockdown easing 'follow the science'?
2dWhy is England pressing ahead with plans to ease lockdown rules ahead of the rest of the UK?
A Make-or-Break Moment for Cities
2dU rban America faces a moment of reckoning unlike any since the late 1970s. Although the COVID-19 pandemic will cause extraordinary, long-lasting damage everywhere, cities may feel the economic pain more acutely than other parts of the country. That economic crisis could have a crushing effect on city budgets, already fragile in most places. As city budgets go, so go municipal services—from stree
Colleges Are Deluding Themselves
2dCrises challenge all of us. They reveal our true character and provide great tests of our strength. For college presidents, the coronavirus pandemic is the direst crisis we have ever faced. Even in the best of times, leading an institution of higher education demands an ability to weigh many competing individual interests against moral responsibility for the whole. The current health emergency ma
Analyse: Mette Frederiksens lånte fjer – 5G-krav er hverken nye eller unikke
2dPLUS. Kort tid før en EU-deadline vil regeringen nu stramme kravene til de leverandører, der forventes at skulle installere og drive de kommende 5G-netværk. Den nye lovgivning bliver dog først klar, efter alle danske teleselskaber har valgt 5G-leverandør.
Where the streets have no name: why addresses matter
2dBillions around the world don’t have one but they can be key in lifting people out of poverty
Atypical chemokine receptor ACKR2-V41A has decreased CCL2 binding, scavenging, and activation, supporting sustained inflammation and increased Alzheimer’s disease risk
2dScientific Reports, Published online: 15 May 2020; doi:10.1038/s41598-020-64755-1
Low-Cost iPhone-Assisted Processing to Obtain Radiotherapy Bolus Using Optical Surface Reconstruction and 3D-Printing
2dScientific Reports, Published online: 15 May 2020; doi:10.1038/s41598-020-64967-5
Prognostic value of pretreatment systemic inflammatory markers in patients with locally advanced rectal cancer following neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy
2dScientific Reports, Published online: 15 May 2020; doi:10.1038/s41598-020-64684-z
Association between initial dialytic modalities and the risks of mortality, infection death, and cardiovascular events: A nationwide population-based cohort study
2dScientific Reports, Published online: 15 May 2020; doi:10.1038/s41598-020-64986-2
The SIRS criteria have better performance for predicting infection than qSOFA scores in the emergency department
2dScientific Reports, Published online: 15 May 2020; doi:10.1038/s41598-020-64314-8
Generation of Pseudo-CT using High-Degree Polynomial Regression on Dual-Contrast Pelvic MRI Data
2dScientific Reports, Published online: 15 May 2020; doi:10.1038/s41598-020-64842-3
Coronavirus Live News and Updates
2dThe House will vote on a $3 trillion relief package. The stay-at-home order for New York City was extended. Betsy DeVos, the education secretary, used aid money as lifelines for private and religious schools she has long championed.
Hydrodynamic slip can align thin nanoplatelets in shear flow
2dNature Communications, Published online: 15 May 2020; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-15939-w Current theories predict that a plate-like particle rotates continuously in a shear flow. Kamal et al. instead show that even nanometric hydrodynamic slip may induce a thin plate-like particle to adopt a stable orientation, and discuss implications of this effect for flow processing of 2D nanomaterials.
A role for actin flexibility in thin filament-mediated contractile regulation and myopathy
2dNature Communications, Published online: 15 May 2020; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-15922-5 The α-cardiac actin M305L hypertrophic cardiomyopathy-causing mutation is located near residues that help confine tropomyosin to an inhibitory position along thin filaments. Here the authors assessed M305L actin in vivo, in vitro, and in silico to characterize emergent pathological properties and define the mecha
Application of combinatorial optimization strategies in synthetic biology
2dNature Communications, Published online: 15 May 2020; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-16175-y Our efforts to build complex synthetic biology circuits are impeded by limited knowledge of optimal combinations. In this review, the authors consider current combinatorial methods and look to emerging technologies.
Integrating molecular markers into metabolic models improves genomic selection for Arabidopsis growth
2dNature Communications, Published online: 15 May 2020; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-16279-5 An increase in genomic selection (GS) accuracy can accelerate genetic gain by shortening the breeding cycles. Here, the authors introduce a network-based GS method that uses metabolic models and improves the prediction accuracy of Arabidopsis growth within and across environments.
Patterns and driving forces of dimensionality-dependent charge density waves in 2H-type transition metal dichalcogenides
2dNature Communications, Published online: 15 May 2020; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-15715-w The dimensional dependence of charge density wave (CDW) in two-dimensional dichalcogenides remains puzzled. Here, Lin et al. study trends of CDW ordering in an isoelectronic group of materials 2H-MX2 and provide a unified understanding involving several microscopic factors.
DNA polymerase ε relies on a unique domain for efficient replisome assembly and strand synthesis
2dNature Communications, Published online: 15 May 2020; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-16095-x DNA polymerase epsilon (Pol ε) synthesizes half of the genome in every cell cycle. Here the authors uncover a dual role of a unique domain within the Pol ε catalytic core in replisome assembly and DNA synthesis and the impact of this domain on genome stability.
Exposure to UV radiance predicts repeated evolution of concealed black skin in birds
2dNature Communications, Published online: 15 May 2020; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-15894-6 In contrast to bird plumage, little is known about the evolution of bird skin color. Here, Nicolaï et al. find that black skin has evolved over 100 times in birds and is associated with baldness and/or white feathers as well as with high irradiation habitats, suggesting a role in UV protection.
Targeting lysyl oxidase (LOX) overcomes chemotherapy resistance in triple negative breast cancer
2dNature Communications, Published online: 15 May 2020; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-16199-4 The development of chemoresistance is a major hurdle in triple negative breast cancer (TNBC). Here, the authors show that lysyl oxidase (LOX) is overexpressed in chemoresistant TNBCs, and when inhibited reduces collagen cross-linking, fibronectin fibril assembly, and downstream integrin signalling, overcoming res
PODCAST: Derfor vinder antivaccine-bevægelsen frem
2dDanske affaldsforbrændingsanlæg skal udfases, mener nogle eksperter. Men er Danmark klar til det? Dansk corona-app skal alligevel bygges med teknologi fra Apple og Google. Analyse af næsten 100 millioner Facebook-brugere afslører voksende modstand mod vacciner.
'Hot and messy' entanglement of 15 trillion atoms
2dIn a study published in Nature Communications, ICFO, HDU and UPV researchers report the production of a giant entangled state that may help medical researchers detect extremely faint magnetic signals from the brain.
It Really Could Be Warren
2dT he coronavirus has transformed Joe Biden's campaign, and his search for a running mate. And it has transformed Elizabeth Warren's chances of being picked for the job. The Massachusetts senator and the former vice president don’t have much of a personal relationship. She was determined to run for president by swearing off big donors; the first event of his campaign was a high-dollar fundraiser a
German GDP shrinks by 2.2% in first quarter
2dEurozone’s biggest economy plunges into recession as coronavirus lockdown hits activity
Apple supplier Foxconn’s profits collapse due to coronavirus
2dTechnology industry bellwether says worst of crisis could be behind it
Wuhan residents brave queues as coronavirus mass testing begins
2dLocals report confusion and lengthy waits as officials aim to test 11m residents in 10 days Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Chinese health authorities have begun testing millions of people in Wuhan, after the city that was once the centre of the coronavirus outbreak reported a small cluster of infections. Officials across the various districts were told to begin test
Book Review: A Fresh Look at the Strange Marvels of Bird Behavior
2dIn “The Bird Way: A New Look at How Birds Talk, Work, Play, Parent, and Think,” science journalist Jennifer Ackerman walks readers through the most extreme, surprising, and thought-provoking examples of recently uncovered bird behavior — and the ways in which they might mirror the intelligent acts of humans.
How should we reimagine society post-COVID-19?
2dThere have been many lessons learned from the coronavirus crisis. According to Acumen founder and CEO, Jacqueline Novogratz, one of the primary lessons has been that humans are interdependent creatures in an interconnected world. "The coronavirus has laid bare the gaping wounds of our society that had grown too individualistic over the last 30-50 years and reinforced our interdependence in the mo
African nations join forces to procure medical equipment
2dJoint digital platform for purchasing will allow continent to better compete in the global market
Nyt metastudie: Vi kan ikke undgå at indtage store mængder mikroplast
2dPLUS. Alle mennesker har brug for salt, vand og luft. Men det betyder også et ufrivilligt indtag af mikroplast.
Fang Fang’s ‘Wuhan diary’ sparks tussle over virus narrative
2dChinese author’s account was hailed in China as the unofficial guide to the city’s suffering — before triggering a backlash
”Fel åtgärder kan skada förtroendet för Riksbanken”
2dDe metoder som Riksbanken använder för att styra inflationen kan ibland leda till oönskade effekter – och till och med skada förtroendet. Det visar nationalekonomen Martin Nordström i sin avhandling från Handelshögskolan vid Örebro universitet. Martin Nordströms forskning handlar om penningpolitik, och i sin avhandling har han valt att undersöka effekten av de metoder som centralbanker använder f
Bättre hälsa genom sms-coaching – funkar det?
2dKan digitala tjänster stötta människor som vill förändra sitt beteende? Det är frågan som forskare vid CTF, Centrum för tjänsteforskning vid Karlstads universitet, just nu undersöker tillsammans med Friskvården i Värmland. Många människor vill, eller måste för sin hälsas skull, ändra sina levnadsvanor och bli mer hälsosamma, till exempel genom att börja motionera, äta mer hälsosamt eller sluta rö
Er Danmark klar til en fremtid uden affaldsforbrænding?
2dPLUS. Affaldsforbrænding er en dansk succeshistorie, der både har løst et miljø- og et energiproblem. Nu vil flere diskutere en udfasning – men med hvilke konsekvenser?
Mens vi venter på corona-appen: Teknologisk quick fix eller fatamorgana?
2dMyndighederne har store forhåbninger til, at smartphones skal hjælpe os med at bekæmpe covid-19-pandemien. Men der er mange sten på vejen.
One in 4 restaurants won't re-open after pandemic, study says
2dYour favorite restaurant, now closed or only accepting take out orders due to the coronavirus, may never reopen, according to a top exec with reservation service OpenTable.
Coronavirus UK map: the latest deaths and confirmed cases in each region
2dLatest figures from public health authorities on the spread of Covid-19 in the United Kingdom. Find out how many confirmed cases have been reported in each of England’s local authorities Coronavirus – live news updates Find all our coronavirus coverage here How to protect yourself from infection Please note: these are government figures on numbers of confirmed cases – some people who report sympt
Læger og eksperter: Derfor haltede beredskabet, da coronakrisen ramte
2dBAGGRUND: Sundhedsvæsenets beredskab var presset, da COVID-19 kom til Danmark. Sårbare forsyningskæder og et sundhedsvæsen, der gennem et årti har været hårdt presset økonomisk, er forklaringen, fortæller læger og eksperter.
Ny behandling kan hjälpa mot hjärn- och ryggmärgsskador
2dEtt läkemedel mot schizofreni kan vara nästa steg i forskningen om hjärn- och ryggmärgsskador. I försök på råttor har forskare kunnat minska svullnaden i cellerna, och därmed motverka trycket mot känslig vävnad.
Derfor vinder antivaccine-bevægelsen frem
2dPLUS. Analyse af næsten 100 millioner Facebook-brugere viser, at antivaccine-bevægelsen vil dominere over provaccinebevægelsen om godt ti år.
Astronomers Just Found Another Key Way TRAPPIST-1 Resembles The Solar System
2dWe didn't think it could get any cooler.
Dansk forsker laver internationale guidelines for diabetisk nyresygdom
2dHidtil har læger manglet internationale retningslinjer for diagnosticering og behandling af diabetisk nyresygdom, men nu har dansk forsker været med til at udstikke dem. De kommer til august.
#82 Din hjerne på svampe
2dBag om det psykedeliske trip – kan det bruges terapeutisk? Læge og ph.d.-studerende Martin Korsbak Madsen fra Rigshospitalet guider lytteren igennem, hvad der sker i hjernen under et trip på psilocin.
Antarctic Penguins Poop Out So Much Laughing Gas, It Has a Funny Effect on Researchers
2dUnfortunately, it's also a pollutant.
Online graduations still bring stars to the virtual lectern
2dThis year's college graduates won't get to take their triumphant walk across the stage. They won't get to toss their caps amid a sea of classmates. Instead, they have to settle for online ceremonies while their diplomas are mailed home. But at least one aspect of the traditional graduation ceremony is being salvaged for the class of 2020: the celebrity keynote address.
Earth's Magnetic North Is Moving From Canada to Russia, And We May Finally Know Why
2dIt drifts several miles per year.
Novo Nordisks semaglutid viser gode resultater i fase 3-studie mod fedme
2dForventningen var et vægttab på mellem 10 og 15 pct. Resultatet endte på mere.
London’s Canary Wharf prepares for return of workers
2dPlans drawn up for lift capacity limits, controlled walkways, daily deep cleaning and sanitiser stations
Air passenger quarantine plan makes no sense, UK adviser says
2dExclusive: Boris Johnson’s coronavirus announcement has no scientific basis, source says Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The decision to force air passengers into quarantine when they arrive in the UK “doesn’t make sense” at this stage of the coronavirus pandemic, a senior government adviser has told the Guardian, piling pressure on ministers to explain the scientifi
Analyse: 22.000 nye arbejdspladser i elektrofuels
2dPLUS. Hvis IDAs klimaplan skal realiseres, skal der etableres power-to-x-anlæg for 30 mia. kroner frem mod 2030, og det vil skabe 22.000 arbejdspladser, viser analyse fra AE og IDA.
A soft touch for robotic hardware
2dRobots can be made from soft materials, but the flexibility of such robots is limited by the inclusion of rigid sensors necessary for their control. Researchers created embedded sensors, to replace rigid sensors, that offer the same functionality but afford the robot greater flexibility. Soft robots can be more adaptable and resilient than more traditional rigid designs. The team used cutting-edge
Coronavirus 15 May: at a glance
2dA summary of the biggest developments in the global coronavirus outbreak Follow our latest coronavirus blog for live news and updates Key developments in the global coronavirus outbreak today include: Continue reading…
Coronavirus World Updates
2dIn Southeast Asia, where traffic accidents are a major killer, lockdowns have lowered the number of deaths on the road as more people stay home. But they have also sowed discontent and unrest elsewhere.
Nyt studie: Overvægtige børn har forøget risiko for at udvikle alvorlig hudsygdom senere i livet
2dEt nyt dansk studie viser, at der er en klar sammenhæng mellem både fødselsvægt og overvægt i barndommen og risikoen for at udvikle den alvorlige hudsygdom Hidrosadenitis suppurativa (HS). Men ifølge studiet neutraliseres den øgede risiko, hvis det overvægtige barn i løbet af skoletiden bliver normalvægtig.
Photos of the Week: Mariachi Zoom, Simulated Chatter, Tahitian Swell
2dCapybaras in Argentina, a cross-border Mother’s Day in British Columbia, outdoor movie night in Kansas, a boat-house-tricycle in Latvia, a convertible cardboard hospital bed-coffin in Colombia, dazzling art in Shanghai, a see-through mask to allow lipreading, a virtual Senate session in Argentina, and much more
Vaccine nationalism, ebitdac, BoE’s Bailey
2dWhy US-China tensions could interfere with the global co-operation on developing a vaccine
Commercial airliners monitoring CO2 emissions from cities worldwide
2dMonitoring greenhouse gas emissions from cities is important in order to support climate mitigation activities in response to the Paris Agreement. An international research team examined carbon dioxide (CO2) data collected over 34 global cities by Japan's commercial airliners. Their study revealed a relationship between urban atmospheric CO2 signals and emissions from cities for the first time. Th
Treatment with interferon-α2b speeds up recovery of COVID-19 patients in exploratory study
2dAn exploratory study on a cohort of 77 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Wuhan showed treatment with the antiviral IFN-α2b reduced viral clearance time and reduced circulatory levels of inflammatory markers IL-6 and CRP. The research team followed on from previous successes when they demonstrated interferon therapy had therapeutic benefits during the SARS outbreak of 2002 and 2003.
Africa facing a quarter of a billion coronavirus cases, WHO predicts
2dBut continent will have fewer deaths than Europe and US because of its younger population and other lifestyle factors Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Nearly a quarter of a billion people across 47 African countries will catch coronavirus over the next year, but the result will be fewer severe cases and deaths than in the US and Europe, new research predicts. A model
Australia enjoys its first post-coronavirus lockdown ‘schooners’
2dPubs reopen but making money will be challenging in the age of social distancing
The Covid-19 shutdown is a blow for first-time buyers
2dYoung people will be hardest hit financially by the pandemic, says a new report
No one walks by the injured, despite the virus
2dA bloody if minor accident in the middle of the pandemic provides valuable lessons
Tax: how we will pay for the pandemic measures
2dPrevious manifesto promises could be broken and unpopular decisions made as the UK’s budget deficit mounts
Brookfield is shaking up its $500bn jigsaw
2dReforms hand special powers to seven named executives, with a back-up set of directors
Turks head to barbers for first expert shave in weeks
2dShops are reopening across the country — but strict hygiene guidelines prohibit the traditional straight-razor shave
‘People want to go out again’: fine dining returns to Switzerland
2dMichelin-starred restaurants open for business as country’s hospitality sector becomes first in Europe to reopen
Crisis in the Amazon: ‘Coronavirus does not wait, they die on the boats’
2dIndigenous groups at risk as region emerges as flashpoint of pandemic in Brazil
Tempting back the terrified: shops and restaurants try to reassure customers
2dBusiness owners know it will take more than changes in official advice to get going again
Greece anxiously prepares for socially distanced beach life
2dCountry is a rare coronavirus success story but faces huge financial hit without tourism
Covid-19 and 'Locust-19' threaten perfect storm for Africa | FT Interview
2dAfrican Development Bank's Akinwumi Adesina on the threat of coronavirus
The Amazon Could Easily Be The Next Source of Coronaviruses, Scientist Warns
2d"We'd better not try our luck."
Wall Street heading for fall on escalation of US-China tension
2dS&P 500 on course to open lower after US takes action targeting Huawei supply chain
Fagfolk i åben strid om fremtiden for dansk affaldsforbrænding
2dPLUS. Industrien og klimapartnerskabet for affald vil udfase affaldsforbrænding. Affaldssektoren selv vil derimod fremtids- og klimasikre.
AI set to transform healthcare in world’s poorer regions
2dConcerns remain over lack of regulation, governance and equity
Health systems worldwide receive wake-up call
2dAI is helping to diagnose, treat and curb the spread of Covid-19
Covid-19 response can result in the health systems we need
2dPandemic highlights ethical and structural concerns over digital governance
India healthcare turns to big data to protect the masses
2dAI-driven app proves a powerful tool to contain coronavirus, but critics voice privacy fears
The dance app that helps assess Parkinson’s
2dMobile app based on South African Vosho craze repurposed to tackle debilitating disease
Biotechs harness AI in battle against Covid-19
2dDrug discovery and development groups combine resources to fight pandemic
Treasury eyes lifting loan caps for ‘squeezed middle’ companies
2dMinisters look at revamp of scheme after poor uptake from midsized UK businesses
Abbott joins Roche in winning UK approval for virus antibody test
2dPublic Health England gives green light to second diagnostic kit to detect past infection and potential immunity
FDA warns on rapid virus test used by White House
2d‘Early data’ show analysis might be returning false negative results in almost half of cases
Genotoxic stress triggers the activation of IRE1α-dependent RNA decay to modulate the DNA damage response
2dNature Communications, Published online: 14 May 2020; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-15694-y IRE1α plays a key role in the unfolded protein response (UPR) by promoting the unconventional splicing of the XBP1 and the selective cleavage of RNAs. Here the authors report that IRE1α is activated upon the DNA damage response and selectively controls the stability of mRNAs to maintain genome integrity.
Heteronuclear soliton molecules in optical microresonators
2dNature Communications, Published online: 14 May 2020; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-15720-z Molecules of solitons provide insight into fundamental interactions between them and the underlying nonlinear system. The reported heteronuclear molecules, comprised of dissipative solitons with distinct frequencies, temporal widths, and energies enter the multistability regime and yield in interlocked frequency
Publisher Correction: A human monoclonal antibody blocking SARS-CoV-2 infection
2dNature Communications, Published online: 14 May 2020; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-16452-w
Author Correction: Ferromagnetic quasi-atomic electrons in two-dimensional electride
2dNature Communications, Published online: 14 May 2020; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-16377-4
Author Correction: Record thermopower found in an IrMn-based spintronic stack
2dNature Communications, Published online: 14 May 2020; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-16445-9
Tenofovir prodrugs potently inhibit Epstein-Barr virus lytic DNA replication by targeting the viral DNA polymerase [Microbiology]
2dEpstein–Barr virus (EBV) is a ubiquitous human γ-herpesvirus that establishes life-long infection and increases the risk for the development of several cancers and autoimmune diseases. The mechanisms by which chronic EBV infection leads to subsequent disease remain incompletely understood. Lytic reactivation plays a central role in the development of EBV-driven…
Imaging lutein and zeaxanthin in the human retina with confocal resonance Raman microscopy [Medical Sciences]
2dLutein and zeaxanthin are xanthophyll carotenoids that are highly concentrated in the human macula, where they protect the eye from oxidative damage and improve visual performance. Distinguishing lutein from zeaxanthin in images of the human retina in vivo or in donor eye tissues has been challenging because no available technology…
Lumefantrine, an antimalarial drug, reverses radiation and temozolomide resistance in glioblastoma [Medical Sciences]
2dGlioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is an aggressive cancer without currently effective therapies. Radiation and temozolomide (radio/TMZ) resistance are major contributors to cancer recurrence and failed GBM therapy. Heat shock proteins (HSPs), through regulation of extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling and epithelial mesenchymal transition (EMT), provide mechanistic pathways contributing to the develop
Genomic evidence for convergent evolution of gene clusters for momilactone biosynthesis in land plants [Plant Biology]
2dMomilactones are bioactive diterpenoids that contribute to plant defense against pathogens and allelopathic interactions between plants. Both cultivated and wild grass species of Oryza and Echinochloa crus-galli (barnyard grass) produce momilactones using a biosynthetic gene cluster (BGC) in their genomes. The bryophyte Calohypnum plumiforme (formerly Hypnum plumaeforme) also produces momilactones
Kinetics of pHLIP peptide insertion into and exit from a membrane [Biophysics and Computational Biology]
2dTo advance mechanistic understanding of membrane-associated peptide folding and insertion, we have studied the kinetics of three single tryptophan pHLIP (pH-Low Insertion Peptide) variants, where tryptophan residues are located near the N terminus, near the middle, and near the inserting C-terminal end of the pHLIP transmembrane helix. Single-tryptophan pHLIP variants…
Ancient MAPK ERK7 is regulated by an unusual inhibitory scaffold required for Toxoplasma apical complex biogenesis [Cell Biology]
2dApicomplexan parasites use a specialized cilium structure called the apical complex to organize their secretory organelles and invasion machinery. The apical complex is integrally associated with both the parasite plasma membrane and an intermediate filament cytoskeleton called the inner-membrane complex (IMC). While the apical complex is essential to the parasitic…
Patterns of sociocognitive stratification and perinatal risk in the child brain [Psychological and Cognitive Sciences]
2dThe expanding behavioral repertoire of the developing brain during childhood and adolescence is shaped by complex brain–environment interactions and flavored by unique life experiences. The transition into young adulthood offers opportunities for adaptation and growth but also increased susceptibility to environmental perturbations, such as the characteristics of social relationships, family…
foxl3, a sexual switch in germ cells, initiates two independent molecular pathways for commitment to oogenesis in medaka [Developmental Biology]
2dGerm cells have the ability to differentiate into eggs and sperm and must determine their sexual fate. In vertebrates, the mechanism of commitment to oogenesis following the sexual fate decision in germ cells remains unknown. Forkhead-box protein L3 (foxl3) is a switch gene involved in the germline sexual fate decision…
Activin-A limits Th17 pathogenicity and autoimmune neuroinflammation via CD39 and CD73 ectonucleotidases and Hif1-{alpha}-dependent pathways [Immunology and Inflammation]
2dIn multiple sclerosis (MS), Th17 cells are critical drivers of autoimmune central nervous system (CNS) inflammation and demyelination. Th17 cells exhibit functional heterogeneity fostering both pathogenic and nonpathogenic, tissue-protective functions. Still, the factors that control Th17 pathogenicity remain incompletely defined. Here, using experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis, an establish
Atomic fluctuations in electronic materials revealed by dephasing [Chemistry]
2dThe microscopic origin and timescale of the fluctuations of the energies of electronic states has a significant impact on the properties of interest of electronic materials, with implication in fields ranging from photovoltaic devices to quantum information processing. Spectroscopic investigations of coherent dynamics provide a direct measurement of electronic fluctuations….
l-Arginine sensing regulates virulence gene expression and disease progression in enteric pathogens [Microbiology]
2dMicrobiota, host and dietary metabolites/signals compose the rich gut chemical environment, which profoundly impacts virulence of enteric pathogens. Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC) engages a syringe-like machinery named type-III secretion system (T3SS) to inject effectors within host cells that lead to intestinal colonization and disease. We previously conducted a high-throughput screen.
Reunions, eating out and a lot of haircuts: New Zealand embraces relaxation of lockdown
2dChildren can return to playgrounds, families can meet and restaurants can seat groups of 10 under new rules Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Joshua Young was raring to get to the Tahunanui Beach playground on Friday morning. For almost two months, the seven-year-old Nelson resident has had to see one of his favourite play spots wrapped up in caution tape, while New Ze
T cells found in COVID-19 patients ‘bode well’ for long-term immunity
2dNew findings suggest past infections may offer some protection against the novel coronavirus
These 80-Million-Year-Old Sea Creatures Look Shockingly Similar to Buckyballs
2dNature never made anything like them again.
COVID-19 Symptoms in Kids, And What You Need to Know About a Rare Post-Viral Syndrome
2dChildren are largely protected.
Study: Medieval arrows were as damaging as gunshots
2dUK archaeologists discover medieval longbows caused injuries similar to modern gunshot wounds. The damage was caused by the arrows spinning clockwise. No longbows from medieval times survived until our times. A recent study found that one of the most powerful medieval weapons, the English longbow , was so forceful it could create wounds as bad as from modern gunshots. The bows, revealed a team of
Coronavirus: 'We're in the experimental phase'
2dAs lockdown is eased, we all become participants in a vast, very cautious observational experiment, experts say.
'Surge' in illegal bird of prey killings since lockdown
2dThe RSPB says it has been "overrun" by reports of birds of prey being illegally killed.
Infecting the mind: Burnout in health care workers during COVID-19
2dDoctors and nurses across the country are experiencing occupational burnout and fatigue from the increased stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. A team of researchers and medical professionals are working together to fight two afflictions: COVID-19 and the mental strain experienced by medical professionals.
In victory over polio, hope for the battle against COVID-19
2dMedicine's great triumph over polio holds out hope we can do the same for COVID-19, two researchers say.
The Atlantic Daily: QAnon Is a New American Religion
2dEvery weekday evening, our editors guide you through the biggest stories of the day, help you discover new ideas, and surprise you with moments of delight. Subscribe to get this delivered to your inbox . Illustrations: Arsh Raziuddin; animation: Vishakha Darbh To believe in QAnon is to believe, among other things, that a cabal of global elites are secretly harming children (think: 2016’s Pizzagat
Millions of human cells grow in mouse embryo in 17 days
2dA new method dramatically ramps up production of mature human cells in mouse embryos. Producing human cells in vivo is critical because cells made in a petri dish often do not behave the same way that cells do in the body. For decades, the enormous disease-curing potential of human stem cells has been thwarted by the inability to produce sufficient quantities of mature human cells in vivo—in a li
Barn Owl Babies Can Be Helpful Hatch Mates
2dFood sharing is mainly found in adult animals as a part of social bonding. But in a rarely observed behavior in birds, older barn owl chicks will share food with younger ones.
Twenty dessert recipes that work better in warm weather
2dThis story originally featured on Saveur . During winter we love rich, hearty desserts to pad our bellies and keep us warm. But once the weather starts to warm up—and with beach season looming on the horizon—we crave lighter and brighter flavors. Our current obsession? Rhubarb desserts are all the rage. But we love any light, seasonal treat that you can pack in your picnic basket . For something
Wiggly ‘Mini Rover’ can handle otherworldly sand traps
2dA new robot called the “Mini Rover” has complex locomotion techniques robust enough to help it climb hills covered with granular material, report researchers. It may also avoid the risk of getting stuck on some remote planet or moon. The rolling hills of Mars or the moon are a long way from the nearest tow truck. That’s why the next generation of exploration rovers will need to be good at climbin
Misleading information in 1 in 4 most viewed YouTube COVID-19 videos in English, study finds
2dMore than one in four of the most viewed COVID-19 videos on YouTube in spoken English contains misleading or inaccurate information, reveals the first study of its kind.
Coronavirus live news: Trump says he could cut China ties as global deaths pass 300,000
2d36m Americans unemployed; Brazil cases hit 200,000; EU insists vaccine must be available to all countries. Follow the latest updates Trump suggests he could ‘cut off whole relationship’ with China Leaders urge free vaccines as France allows staycations Donald Trump goes maskless to tour medical equipment facility Australia coronavirus updates – live Coronavirus latest: at a glance 1.27am BST Mean
WeWork slashed cash burn in first quarter
2dOffice space provider cut jobs and other expenses before coronavirus hit
Modi the reformer reappears as coronavirus hits India’s economy
2dPrime minister targets land, tax and labour laws but critics say focus needed on health
COVID-19: Hospital response risks worsening health inequalities
3dDisadvantaged and marginalized people face worsening health inequalities as a result of the difficult choices made by NHS hospitals in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Public health doctors, writing in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, say that the restriction of non-urgent clinical services, such as gynecology, sexual health and pediatrics, and the precipitous decline in emergency d
Barn Owl Babies Can Be Helpful Hatch Mates
3dFood sharing is mainly found in adult animals as a part of social bonding. But in a rarely observed behavior in birds, older barn owl chicks will share food with younger ones. — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Barn Owl Babies Can Be Helpful Hatch Mates
3dFood sharing is mainly found in adult animals as a part of social bonding. But in a rarely observed behavior in birds, older barn owl chicks will share food with younger ones. — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
UK manufacturers warn of slow recovery from coronavirus
3dSurvey paints a gloomy picture as sector settles in for the long haul back to normality
COVID-19 death counts 'substantial underestimation' of actual deaths for some Italian regions
3dOfficial COVID-19 death counts are likely to be a 'substantial underestimation' of the actual number of deaths from the disease, at least for some Italian regions, concludes a study published by The BMJ today.
Further evidence does not support hydroxychloroquine for patients with COVID-19
3dThe anti-inflammatory drug hydroxychloroquine does not significantly reduce admission to intensive care or death in patients hospitalized with pneumonia due to COVID-19, finds a study from France published by The BMJ today.
AI successfully used to identify different types of brain injuries
3dResearchers have developed an AI algorithm that can detect and identify different types of brain injuries.
To create elusive crystals, just open the box
3dNature, Published online: 14 May 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-01434-1 A simple recipe creates a valuable crystalline drug.
Speeding up long-range coherent LiDAR
3dLiDAR is a technique used for measuring distances with laser light. Researchers now show a new way to speed up a type of LiDAR engine by using photonic circuits.
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‘It Could Happen Anytime’: Scientists Warn of Alaska Tsunami Threat
3dA retreating glacier is increasing the risk of a catastrophic landslide and tsunami within a few decades, researchers say.
Coronavirus Infections: Talking Can Generate Droplets That Linger Up to 14 Minutes
3dA new study shows how respiratory droplets produced during normal conversation may be just as important in transmitting disease, especially indoors.
Color of cells a 'thermometer' for molecular imbalance
3dNon-invasive color analysis of cells could one day be used in diagnostics, a proof-of-concept study has shown.
Author Correction: Axionic charge-density wave in the Weyl semimetal (TaSe4)2I
3dNature, Published online: 15 May 2020; doi:10.1038/s41586-020-2303-z Author Correction: Axionic charge-density wave in the Weyl semimetal (TaSe 4 ) 2 I
Author Correction: Light organ photosensitivity in deep-sea shrimp may suggest a novel role in counterillumination
3dScientific Reports, Published online: 15 May 2020; doi:10.1038/s41598-020-65514-y
Author Correction: LRP1 is required for novobiocin-mediated fibronectin turnover
3dScientific Reports, Published online: 15 May 2020; doi:10.1038/s41598-020-65538-4
Author Correction: A novel Asfarvirus-like virus identified as a potential cause of mass mortality of abalone
3dScientific Reports, Published online: 15 May 2020; doi:10.1038/s41598-020-65515-x
Author Correction: The Transcriptomic Signature Of Disease Development And Progression Of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
3dScientific Reports, Published online: 15 May 2020; doi:10.1038/s41598-020-65506-y
Author Correction: Strontium ranelate promotes odonto-/osteogenic differentiation/mineralization of dental papillae cells in vitro and mineralized tissue formation of the dental pulp in vivo
3dScientific Reports, Published online: 15 May 2020; doi:10.1038/s41598-020-65509-9
The US Says Chinese Hackers Went Too Far During the Covid-19 Crisis
3dThe FBI and DHS say that Beijing's hacking “jeopardizes” the delivery of much-needed Covid-19 treatment options.
Remains of first modern humans in Europe found
3dNewly found human remains in Bulgaria have pushed back the date of Homo sapiens arriving in Europe by thousands of years. The site was also littered with animal remains and stone tools. These humans were not part of the tool-making culture that replaced the Neanderthals, leaving the fate of the discovered group a mystery. Scientists working in a cave in Bulgaria have discovered bone fragments of
Pillar Biosciences Closes $29.7 Million in Series C Financing
3dFinancing to Advance IVD and RUO Product Development and to Expand Global Commercialization
Research Spacecraft May Pass Through Tail of Dead Comet
3dHappy Accident Astronomers hoped to study a comet named ATLAS when it passed through our solar system, but in April it started to disintegrate. But Space.com reports that NASA and the European Space Agency may have an extremely fortuitous opportunity to analyze it all the same. That’s because Solar Orbiter, a spacecraft operated by the two agencies that studies our Sun, happens to be on the exact
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