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Just 2% of SARS-CoV-2-positive individuals carry 90% of the virus circulating in communities [Microbiology]
40minWe analyze data from the fall 2020 pandemic response efforts at the University of Colorado Boulder, where more than 72,500 saliva samples were tested for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) using qRT-PCR. All samples were collected from individuals who reported no symptoms associated with COVID-19 on the day…
Søjler i nabobygning til Njals Tårn er 20 procent for svage
14hPLUS. Den er gal med endnu et af Bach Gruppens byggeprojekter. Styrken i søjlerne i en p-kælder på Amager skulle have været på 40 MPa, men den når kun op på 32 MPa. Nu skal byggeriet lovliggøres.
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In the emptiness of space, Voyager 1 detects plasma 'hum'
1dVoyager 1—one of two sibling NASA spacecraft launched 44 years ago and now the most distant human-made object in space—still works and zooms toward infinity.
Cats Take 'If I Fits I Sits' Seriously, Even If The Space Is Just An Illusion
1dIf you've spent any time around cats, you've seen them curl up in cozy spaces. A new study on feline cognition shows that they also like to sit in snug squares created by a kind of optical illusion. (Image credit: Tara McCready)
Voyager 1 Is Detecting a 'Hum' of Plasma Waves in The Void of Interstellar Space
1dThe void is more than just a void.
Zero daily Covid deaths reported in England, Northern Ireland and Scotland
1dExperts caution figures subject to time lags but say news reflects impact of lockdowns and vaccination Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage England has recorded zero daily Covid deaths for the first time since July, in a situation welcomed by experts who said it reflected the impact of lockdowns and vaccination against the disease. Monday marked the first time since 30 Ju
Melinda Gates Met With Divorce Lawyers Around the Time of Epstein’s Arrest
1d“Irretrievably Broken” Melinda and Bill Gates announced their plans to get a divorce last week, but it turns out that the powerful couple’s separation has been in the works for years now. While there’s no official, publicly-available reasoning for the upcoming divorce, The Wall Street Journal reports that Bill Gates’ relationship with financier and convicted sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein seems to
The Texas Republican Asking His Party to Just Stop
21hWill Hurd is the kind of politician who loves to find the middle ground. He spent six years as a Republican congressman from one of the most competitive districts in the country, a sprawling expanse that traces the southwest border of Texas along the Rio Grande. He’s got the jocular manner of a student-body president—which he was, at Texas A&M—and styles himself as a wonkish policy guy. “You said
No connection between father-son relationships, adherence to masculine norms
4hA team of researchers at Federation University in Australia has found that there is no connection between the relationship boys have with their father as they grow up and their adherence to masculine norms later on in life. In their paper published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences the group describes developing a questionnaire aimed at assessing views on masculinity and the ty
The process of combining maternal and paternal genetic information is surprisingly error-prone
1dOnly one in three fertilizations leads to a successful pregnancy. Many embryos fail to progress beyond early development. Cell biologists at the Max Planck Institute (MPI) for Biophysical Chemistry in Göttingen (Germany), together with researchers at the Institute of Farm Animal Genetics in Mariensee and other international colleagues, have now developed a new model system for studying early embry
Scientists catch exciting magnetic waves in action in the Sun's photosphere
5hResearchers have confirmed the existence of magnetic plasma waves, known as Alfvén waves, in the Sun's photosphere. The study, published in Nature Astronomy, provides new insights into these fascinating waves that were first discovered by the Nobel Prize winning scientist Hannes Alfvén in 1947.
Air quality-related health damages of food [Sustainability Science]
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New material to treat wounds can protect against resistant bacteria
5hResearchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have developed a new material that prevents infections in wounds, a specially designed hydrogel that works against all types of bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant strains. The new material offers great hope for combating a growing global problem.
Tracking the recruitment and evolution of snake toxins using the evolutionary context provided by the Bothrops jararaca genome [Evolution]
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The evolution and changing ecology of the African hominid oral microbiome [Anthropology]
40minThe oral microbiome plays key roles in human biology, health, and disease, but little is known about the global diversity, variation, or evolution of this microbial community. To better understand the evolution and changing ecology of the human oral microbiome, we analyzed 124 dental biofilm metagenomes from humans, including Neanderthals…
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8hAtt socialtjänsten tar hjälp av privata konsulter för att göra barnavårdsutredningar har blivit vanligare. Forskare har undersökt vad det beror på, och hur det påverkar socialtjänstens uppdrag. – I Sverige har utvecklingen skett ganska tyst trots att myndighetsutövning enligt svensk lag är ett ansvar för kommunal och statlig förvaltning, säger Ulrika Järkestig Berggren, lektor i socialt arbete vi
Animal production responsible for vast majority of air quality-related health impacts from U.S. food
19hPoor air quality caused by food production in the U.S. is estimated to result in 16,000 deaths annually, 80% of which are related to animal production, according to a new study. The study also shows how improving animal and crop management practices, as well as how eating more plant-rich diets, can substantially reduce mortality from food-related air pollution.
Team links gut bacteria to neurodegenerative diseases
21hResearchers have established, for the first time, a link between specific gut bacteria species and physical manifestations of neurodegenerative diseases. Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS affect millions of adults, but scientists still do not know what causes these diseases, which poses a significant roadblock to developing treatments or preventative measures. R
Dinoflagellate Genome Structure Unlike Any Other Known
21hThe transcription of DNA drives the remarkably tidy organization of chromosomes in the dinoflagellate Symbiodinium microadriaticum.
FAQ: What You Need To Know About Pfizer's COVID Vaccine And Adolescents
16hAges 12 and older are now eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19, the FDA says. But when and where, and what about younger kids? You have questions. We have answers. (Image credit: Paul Bersebach/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images)
Hvis vi spiser efter kostrådene, kan 40 procent landbrugsjord sløjfes
22hEt af de største potentialer for at reducere landbrugets klimaaftryk er en grønnere kost, siger ekspert.
Doctors Alarmed by Outbreak of “Black Fungus” That Infects Patients’ Brains
21hIndia, already in the midst of a catastrophic wave of COVID-19 infections, is now facing a dual health crisis: dangerous “black fungus” infections developing in recovered patients’ brains. Typically, mucormycosis is an extremely rare infection caused when mold takes root in a person’s brain, lungs, or sinuses, The BBC reports . A healthy person’s immune system can typically fend it off — the act
NASA Detects “Hum” Coming From Beyond Solar System
23hAlmost a decade ago, NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft left the outer edge of our Solar System to enter interstellar space. It marked the first time a spacecraft had ever done so, a culmination of almost 35 years of traveling through space. Now, researchers are digging through all the fascinating data from it that’s making its way back to Earth — and they’ve found something strange: a background “hum”
New Drugs Could Help Treat Obesity. Could They End the Stigma, Too?
8hThe hope is that new treatments will encourage people to think of obesity as a chronic disease, like high blood pressure or diabetes.
F.D.A. Authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine for Children 12 to 15
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20hFDA Pfizer Vaccine 12
The shots may allow millions of youngsters to get back to school, camps, sleepovers and hangouts with friends.
Is It Covid or the Flu? New Combo Tests Can Find Out.
8hNew tests for respiratory illnesses can look for more than 20 pathogens at a time.
Forests the size of France regrown since 2000, study suggests
12hConservation groups say naturally restored forests can help in the fight against climate change.
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Nasa craft carrying 4.5bn-year-old asteroid dust begins long trek home
20hScientists believe the dust sample may provide clues on the formation of the Solar System.
SpaceX Is Getting Ready to Fly Starship SN15 Again
1dSecond Flight It was a proud moment for SpaceX — the Elon Musk-led space company managed to pull off a near-perfect launch and landing of its Starship prototype SN15 last week. Aside from a small and contained post-landing fire, SN15’s maiden voyage went largely by without a hitch. But it’s job isn’t over. According to a Friday tweet by Musk, the company “might try to refly SN15 soon” — an early
Brood X Cicadas Are Emerging at Last
1dThe Great Eastern Brood has been underground for 17 years. Here’s what the insects have been up to down there — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
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Sir David Attenborough: Problems that await greater than the epidemic
10hThe broadcaster calls on nations to act in agreement as he is appointed People's Advocate at COP26.
Why Do Humans Feed So Many Animals?
10hResearchers want to learn more about the connections between humans and the feeding of birds, beasts and other fauna.
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Potentially Deadly 'Black Fungus' Keeps Showing Up in COVID-19 Patients in India
16hIt's supposed to be a rare infection.
FDA Authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine for Children 12 to 15
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19hFDA Pfizer Vaccine 12
The shots may allow millions of youngsters to get back to school, camps, sleepovers and hangouts with friends.
Cornell Scientist: NASA May Have Accidentally Spread Life to Mars
1hTiny Stowaways NASA is working hard toward its goal of bringing humans to Mars in the near future — but it may have accidentally sent other forms of life to the Red Planet in the meantime. NASA takes extreme care to clean its spacecraft piece by piece as they’re assembled, but it’s impossible to actually get the number of microbes in an area down to zero, Cornell geneticist Christopher Mason wrot
Biden Administration Approves Nation’s First Major Offshore Wind Farm
8hThe Vineyard Wind project, off the coast of Massachusetts, would generate enough electricity to power 400,000 homes.
Dunbar’s Number Debunked: You Can Have More Than 150 Friends
8hA new study questions that figure, known as Dunbar’s number. The Oxford professor for whom it is named, Robin Dunbar, dismissed the findings as “absolutely bonkers.”
Humanity's most distant space probe captures a strange sound
16hVoyager 1, humankind's most distant space probe, detected an unusual "hum" in the data from interstellar space. The noise is likely produced by interstellar gas. Further investigation may reveal the hum's exact origins. Voyager 1, humanity's most faraway spacecraft, has detected an unusual "hum" coming from outside our solar system. Fourteen billion miles away from Earth, the Voyager's instrument
Apple Execs Chose to Keep a Hack of 128 Million iPhones Quiet
20hEmails from the Epic Games lawsuit show Apple brass discussing how to handle a 2015 iOS hack. The company never directly notified affected users.
Never-ending detonations could blast hypersonic craft into space
23hA never-ending detonation could be the key to hypersonic flight and space planes that can seamlessly fly from Earth into orbit.
China: Actually, Our Hurtling Deathrocket Was Totally Fine
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Crash Landing Pieces of a Chinese Long March 5B rocket crashed down into the Indian Ocean Saturday night after a week-long uncontrolled re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere. The descent drew the ire of the global community, as speculation about a disastrous crash mounted and took the focus away from what had otherwise been a successful mission to space. “It is clear that China is failing to meet
Huge Chinese Rocket Falls to Earth over Arabian Peninsula
1dDebris from the 20-metric-ton booster reportedly splashed down in the Indian Ocean north of the Maldives — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Damage to a Protective Shield around the Brain May Lead to Alzheimer's and Other Diseases
1dThe blood-brain barrier deteriorates with aging, but animal studies indicate repairs can make old brains look young again — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
First discovery of methanol in a warm planet-forming disk
1dAn international team of researchers led by Alice Booth (Leiden University, the Netherlands) have discovered methanol-ijs in the warm part of a planet-forming disk. The methanol cannot have been produced there and must have originated in the cold gas clouds from which the star and the disk formed. Thus, the methanol is inherited. If that is common, it could give the development of life a flying st
Elon Musk Hints Tesla Might Soon Accept Dogecoin
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Accepting Doge In a poll posted to Twitter , Tesla CEO Elon Musk asked his millions of followers whether his electric car company should start accepting the joke-but-maybe-not-a-joke cryptocurrency Dogecoin . The price of the meme-themed token rallied some 20 percent after Musk posted the poll, recovering to levels last seen before his Saturday Night Live appearance, as Insider reports . Unsurpri
The Cicadas Are Coming. Let’s Eat Them!
6hWhy not embrace Brood X as the free-range, sustainable source of protein that it truly is?
UK travellers complain of ‘prison-like’ conditions in quarantine hotels
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The Price They Pay for Your Perfect Vacation Photo
10hScientists are concerned about unregulated feeding of ocean wildlife by tour operators.
Should COVID-19 vaccines be administered to children under an emergency use authorization?
14hRecently, Wesley Pegden, Vinay Prasad, and Stefan Baral argued in The BMJ that "COVID-19 vaccines for children should not get emergency use authorization." Their argument is lacking, and they left out a number of relevant facts. The post first appeared on Science-Based Medicine .
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DarkSide Hit Colonial Pipeline—and Created an Unholy Mess
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As the White House gets involved in the response, the group behind the malware is scrambling.
The Steep Cost of Decades of Discrimination
17hT he rich have grown richer and the poor poorer during the pandemic, and institutions of higher education have been no exception. Colleges that primarily serve students who are an unexpected expense away from leaving school bore the brunt of the crisis. Community-college enrollments were down 9.5 percent last fall; historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) saw a decline of 5 percent .
Nasa spacecraft leaves asteroid Bennu with a belly full of space rock samples
18hOsiris-Rex has been flying around the ancient asteroid since 2018 and collected nearly a pound of rubble last fall With rubble from an asteroid tucked inside, a Nasa spacecraft fired its engines and began the long journey back to Earth on Monday, leaving the ancient space rock in its rearview mirror. The trip home for the robotic prospector, Osiris-Rex, will take two years. Continue reading…
Geoscientists find that shallow wastewater injection drives deep earthquakes in Texas
20hIn a newly published paper, Virginia Tech geoscientists have found that shallow wastewater injection—not deep wastewater injections—can drive widespread deep earthquake activity in unconventional oil and gas production fields.
'Flipping' optical wavefront eliminates distortions in multimode fibers
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Caldera collapse increases the size and duration of volcanic eruptions
20hScientists have figured out what triggers large-scale volcanic eruptions and what conditions likely lead to them.
Bye Bye, Bennu: NASA Heads Back to Earth With Asteroid Stash in Tow
21hThe OSIRIS-REX mission will spend two years cruising home with space rock samples that could unlock secrets of the early solar system.
Scientist: We Should Be Searching for the Alien Version of Elon Musk
22hNorth Star As SpaceX blankets the night sky with more and more of its Starlink satellites , we may be creating a beacon of light for some theoretical spacefaring alien civilization to spot. And turning that around, our own search for alien life ought to focus on finding other satellite constellations out there, according to preprint research shared online by Free University of Tbilisi and Georgia
Potentially fatal 'black fungus' infections on the rise in India's COVID-19 patients
23hThe relatively rare infection, called mucormycosis, usually occurs in those with weakened immune systems.
Unfortunate Woman Mistakenly Got SIX Doses of COVID Vaccine
23hAn incredibly unlucky woman was mistakenly given six doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at a hospital in Massa, Italy, CBS News reports . The unfortunate incident was reportedly the result of a distracted nurse. Fortunately, the 23-year-old woman didn’t experience any serious side effects after receiving all six doses all at once. “This person at this time will certainly not have side
How COVID-19 transformed the future of medicine | Daniel Kraft
23hThe pandemic forced the world to work together like never before and, with unprecedented speed, bore a new age of health and medical innovation. Physician-scientist Daniel Kraft explains how breakthroughs and advancements like AI-infused antiviral discoveries and laboratory-level diagnostic tools accessible via smartphones are paving the way for a more democratized, connected and data-driven futur
Palliative Care in the ICU: What to Know About Time-Limited Trials
23hTime-limited trials offer I.C.U. patients and their families a sense of empowerment in the face of low odds.
Active cavity solitons: Ultra-stable, high-power optical pulses for measuring light waves
1dUnlike the oscillations of sound waves, the oscillations of light are so fast that extremely complex equipment is needed to observe them directly. However, it is possible to measure the frequencies of these oscillations indirectly with frequency combs. These combs are made up of a set of regularly spaced 'teeth' where each tooth corresponds to a frequency. Used as a graduated ruler, they offer the
Black and Queer AI Groups Say They'll Spurn Google Funding
1dThe move is the latest fallout following the departures of the heads of the company's ethical AI research team and a recruiter.
How Mathematicians Use Homology to Make Sense of Topology
3hAt first, topology can seem like an unusually imprecise branch of mathematics. It’s the study of squishy play-dough shapes capable of bending, stretching and compressing without limit. But topologists do have some restrictions: They cannot create or destroy holes within shapes. (It’s an old joke that topologists can’t tell the difference between a coffee mug and a doughnut, since they both have o
These 5 Tatooine-Style Star Systems Might Actually Be Able to Support Life
11hHow awesome would that be?
Johnson gives go-ahead to further lockdown easing in England
23hHint that social-distancing restrictions could be lifted completely in the summer
Wartime submarine 'HMS Urge' identified, quashing conspiracy theories of sub's secret mission
1dDivers have confirmed the identity of the wreck of a British submarine called HMS Urge, quashing controversial claims that it was sunk by Italian warplanes during a secret mission.
Man Unlocks Smartphone Using Severed Finger
4hStill Works It sounds like something from a corny action flick. Kieran Higgins, a retiree living in rural Spain, used the severed tip of his index finger to successfully unlock his Samsung Galaxy A20 smartphone, The Register reports . Higgins lost the tip of his index finger two weeks earlier in an industrial accident involving a crane. He chose to keep what remained of his crushed digit in a vat
The woman who will decide what emoji we get to use
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SpaceX launches 60 Starlink satellites in record 10th liftoff (and landing) of reused rocket
20hA SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 60 Starlink internet satellites into orbit early Sunday (May 9) and stuck a landing in a record 10th flight.
Authorities Seize “Atomik” Booze Made Near Chernobyl Disaster
21hAtomik Authorities in Ukraine have sized more than 1,500 bottles of a spirit made out of apples grown near the Chernobyl nuclear disaster site, USA Today reports . The high proof booze, called Atomik , is the first consumer product to come out of the area since the disaster in 1986, according to the company behind the drink, called The Chernobyl Spirit Company. The batch was meant to be shipped t
Animal production responsible for vast majority of air quality-related health impacts from US food
22hPoor air quality caused by food production in the United States is estimated to result in 16,000 deaths annually, 80 percent of which are related to animal production, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Minnesota. The research also found there are measures farmers and consumers alike can take to reduce the air quality-related health impacts of the food we eat.
Johnson says England guidance on hugging will change, pubs and restaurants can serve indoors – as it happened
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DNA’s Histone Spools Hint at How Complex Cells Evolved
1dMolecular biology has something in common with kite-flying competitions. At the latter, all eyes are on the colorful, elaborate, wildly kinetic constructions darting through the sky. Nobody looks at the humble reels or spools on which the kite strings are wound, even though the aerial performances depend on how skillfully those reels are handled. In the biology of complex cells, or eukaryotes, th
Why Is It So Hard to Be Evil in Video Games?
5hSometimes there are too many choices. Most of the time, “good versus evil” isn’t very clear-cut.
This Is Your Brain Under Anesthesia
6hFor the first time, researchers were able to observe, in extra-fine detail, how neurons behave as consciousness shuts down.
Researchers reconstruct the oral microbiomes of Neanderthals, primates, and humans
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Tony Hawk Reveals Electric Minivan With Built-In Electric Longboard
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Bronze Age migrations changed societal organization, genomic landscape in Italy
1dA new study in Current Biology from the Institute of Genomics of the University of Tartu, Estonia has shed light on the genetic prehistory of populations in modern day Italy through the analysis of ancient human individuals during the Chalcolithic/Bronze Age transition around 4,000 years ago. The genomic analysis of ancient samples enabled researchers from Estonia, Italy and the UK to date the arr
Vaccinating US Kids Isn't Neglect of Indian Adults
1hThe debate over whether it's ethical to inoculate American children while the pandemic rages elsewhere is unproductive and harmful.
Russia Says It’s Quitting the ISS, But It’s Also Testing a New ISS Module
1hRussian space agency Roscosmos has announced that it has begun vacuum testing a new module intended to build out the Russian segment of the International Space Station — a strange choice in light of Russia’s recent decision to ditch the ISS for its own upcoming space station. The agency’s Multipurpose Laboratory Module (MLM), also known as the Nauka (that’s Russian for “Science”) segment, has bee
Those Who Investigate Premature Deaths Should Have Medical Training
1hCoroners are not typically required to have medical expertise—and that’s a problem — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
The Doctors Who Bet Their Patients’ Lives on COVID-19 Test Results
4hWhen the third coronavirus surge hit the U.S. last fall, the midwestern states were among the worst affected. Thousands of people in the region were being hospitalized with the virus every day. It was at this inauspicious time that a team of transplant doctors at University Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan, received a pair of healthy-seeming lungs. According to a published case report , the donor
Rumble Sends Viewers Tumbling Toward Misinformation
4hResearch shows the emergent video platform can recommend conspiracy theories and other harmful content more often than not.
Awesome, Hypnotic Photos of Swirling, Crystal Chemistry
4hA new book goes micro to show the wonderful world of close-up chemical reactions.
Hapless star 'spaghettified' by black hole. And astronomers capture the gory show in a first.
5hA star that’s being “spaghettified” has been observed by astronomers. The star’s long strands can be seen wrapped around a black hole like yarn around a ball.
Research sheds more light on the nature of a complex planetary nebula
5hAstronomers have performed high-resolution observations of a complex planetary nebula known as NGC 1514. Results of the study provide essential information about morpho-kinematical structure and chemical composition of this nebula, which could help researchers to better understand its nature. The research was published May 4 on arXiv.org.
Astronomers keep finding mysterious circular rings in the sky and don't know how to explain them
6hMysterious circular objects in the distant universe are challenging for astronomers to explain.
Unearthing an Origin Story for Gentrification
6hHistorians have always assumed that the medieval city of Angkor, today located in Cambodia, was huge, simply based on how much land its kings commanded. From the ninth to the 15th centuries, Angkor was the capital of the Khmer empire, which at its zenith stretched across modern Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam. The city was thronged with visitors from all over Southeast Asia—royalty and peas
How to Take a Slick, Professional Headshot With Your Phone
6hSnapping that perfect self-portrait on your phone is a skill. Here’s how to do it, according to the experts.
The Story Behind Stacey Abrams’s Fiction Career
7hLauren Tamaki This article was published online on May 11, 2021. O n the afternoon of my first conversation with Stacey Abrams, she had just moved house. She sat in front of a bay window, sunlight pouring in around the sides of drawn blinds. We were talking over Zoom, and the little square of our interaction was spare and tidy—that is, until she turned her camera around to show me a long, rectang
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Identifying the rise of multi drug resistant E. coli
19hAntibiotic resistance in E. coli has been steadily increasing since the early 2000s despite attempts to control it, a new study suggests. In the biggest genomic survey of E. coli to date, that took more than 16 years in Norway, researchers have successfully tracked the spread of antibiotic resistant genes and have shown that these genes are being transferred between E. coli strains.
US Teens Can Get Their Covid Shot. What’s Next for Schools?
19hKids as young as 12 are now authorized for Pfizer’s vaccine. That could make it easier for campuses to reopen this fall—but it introduces a whole new set of decisions.
NASA spacecraft begins 2-year trip home with asteroid rubble
20hWith rubble from an asteroid tucked inside, a NASA spacecraft fired its engines and began the long journey back to Earth on Monday, leaving the ancient space rock in its rearview mirror.
New US Covid infections fall to lowest level in 11 months
22hWhite House adviser says pandemic nearly ‘on the run’ thanks to vaccination campaign
Universities in the UK and Europe have a start-up problem
1dInstead of encouraging innovation, institutions treat would-be founders as ‘problem children’
Cancer cells hijack the 3D structure of DNA
1dIn cancer, a lot of biology goes awry: Genes mutate, molecular processes change dramatically, and cells proliferate uncontrollably to form entirely new tissues that we call tumors. Multiple things go wrong at different levels, and this complexity is partly what makes cancer so difficult to research and treat.
US women consider parenting alone after coronavirus
1dThe pandemic has seen a small but growing number decide to have children on their own
Firefighting chemical found in sea lion and fur seal pups
1dA chemical that the NSW government has recently partially banned in firefighting has been found in the pups of endangered Australian sea lions and in Australian fur seals.
Researchers realize coherent storage of light over one hour
1dRemote quantum distribution on the ground is limited because of the loss of photons in optical fibers. One solution for remote quantum communication lies in quantum memories: photons are stored in long-lived quantum memory (quantum flash drive) and then quantum information is transmitted by the transportation of the quantum memory. Given the speed of aircraft and high-speed trains, it is critical
Scientists prefer studying pretty plants to dull ones
1dTheir interest is swayed most by flower colour
Study finds pretty plants hog research and conservation limelight
1dNew Curtin University research has found a bias among scientists toward colourful and visually striking plants, means they are more likely to be chosen for scientific study and benefit from subsequent conservation efforts, regardless of their ecological importance.
Graphene key for novel hardware security
10hAs more private data is stored and shared digitally, researchers are exploring new ways to protect data against attacks from bad actors. Current silicon technology exploits microscopic differences between computing components to create secure keys, but artificial intelligence (AI) techniques can be used to predict these keys and gain access to data. Now, Penn State researchers have designed a way
New genetic 'CopyCatchers' detect efficient and precise CRISPR editing in a living organism
2hResearchers at the University of California San Diego have laid the groundwork for a potential new type of gene therapy using novel CRISPR-based techniques.
Mathematicians find core mechanism to calculate tipping points
1dClimate change, a pandemic or the coordinated activity of neurons in the brain: In all of these examples, a transition takes place at a certain point from the base state to a new state. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have discovered a universal mathematical structure at these so-called tipping points. It creates the basis for a better understanding of the behavior of netwo
A Top New York Restaurant Is Going Vegan. It Could Backfire
5hMichelin-starred Eleven Madison Park will only serve plant-based dishes—but here's how keeping a little bit of meat on the menu could set a better example.
3 Explanations for the Vaccine Slowdown
6hFor a few weeks this spring, the United States was a world leader in vaccines, administering shots to a larger share of its population than even the United Kingdom or Israel. But since the middle of April, our vaccine campaign has stalled. The average number of people getting a first or single dose is down almost 50 percent from its peak on April 13. What’s notable about that date? Well, it just
Implanted wireless device triggers mice to form instant bond
22hResearchers have wirelessly programmed — and then deprogrammed — mice to socially interact with one another in real time. The advancement is thanks to an ultraminiature, wireless, battery-free and fully implantable device that uses light to activate neurons.
FDA okays emergency use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for young teens
19hOn Monday, the Food and Drug Administration extended emergency approval for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to include adolescents.
How a Geeky Superhero Fan Revived a Failing Comic Con
4hAnd how he used that great knowledge to help nudge Marvel back from bankruptcy.
For $50, convert your phone into a powerful chemical, pathogen detector
1dSpectroscopy provides a non-invasive way to study the chemical composition of matter. These techniques analyze the unique ways light interacts with certain materials. If spectrometers become a common feature of smartphones, it could someday potentially allow anyone to identify pathogens, detect impurities in food, and verify the authenticity of valuable minerals. The quality of smartphone cameras
In the emptiness of space, Voyager I detects plasma 'hum'
1dNASA's Voyager I spacecraft has long since zipped past the edge of the solar system through the heliopause – the solar system's border with interstellar space – into the interstellar medium. Now, its instruments have detected the constant drone of interstellar gas (plasma waves).
Har du tabt dig? Danske forskere finder opskriften på at holde vægttabet
5hAppetitnedsættende medicin og motion var vejen frem for deltagerne i forsøget.
The Secret Origins of Amazon's Alexa
6hIn 2011, Jeff Bezos dreamt up a talking device. But making the virtual assistant sound intelligent proved far more difficult than anyone could have imagined.
Get Your Hands on Some of Our Favorite Sex Toys
6hMay is National Masturbation Month, and sales from two of our favorite brands will help you perfect your self-love.
Top educational apps for children might not be as beneficial as promised
22hLog on to any app store, and parents will find hundreds of options for children that claim to be educational. But new research suggests these apps might not be as beneficial to children as they seem.
Integrating medical imaging and cancer biology with deep neural networks
22hScientists have carried out a study investigating whether deep neural networks can represent associations between gene expression, histology, and CT-derived image features. They found that the network could not only reproduce previously reported associations but also identify new ones.
PARP inhibitor shrinks tumors in pancreatic cancer patients with mutations
20hMore than two-thirds of pancreatic cancer patients harboring genetic mutations saw their tumor stop growing or shrink substantially after being switched from intensive chemotherapy to the PARP inhibitor rucaparib as a maintenance therapy.
The next generation of hunters could look different
22hA new survey led by researchers from North Carolina State University found that the future of hunting in the United States might look different than it has in the past.
America’s Is-Ought Problem
7hT he job of a news reporter today is to declare what you can’t yet know to people convinced that they already do. Journalism on deadline has always been stressful. A gruff editor orders a reporter to simplify controversy, and submit the copy in a couple of hours. The shortcut is this: When you fail to become an expert, phone one. So journalists hold the mic up (officials) and down (“man on the st
New vaccine blocks COVID-19 and variants, plus other coronaviruses
23hA potential new vaccine has proven effective in protecting monkeys and mice from a variety of coronavirus infections — including SARS-CoV-2 as well as the original SARS-CoV-1 and related bat coronaviruses that could potentially cause the next pandemic.
Volcanoes on Mars could be active, raising possibility Mars was recently habitable
17hNew observations reveal that Mars could still be volcanically active, raising the possibility for habitable conditions in the near surface of Mars in recent history. Ongoing research investigates the possibility that the most recent volcanic activity on Mars, which occurred about 50,000 years ago, might have been triggered by a nearby asteroid impact that happened around the same time.
US drugs regulator authorises BioNTech/Pfizer Covid vaccine for under-16s
17hFDA extends emergency authorisation after studies suggest jab is 100% effective
E-waste recycling matter of national security: report
23hRecovering precious elements from e-waste is a security imperative for Europe that should be written into law, according to a report Monday that said it was "crucial" to ensure industry competitiveness and sustain tech-dependent lifestyles in the region.
Alcohol made from radioactive Chernobyl apples seized by Ukraine government
42minThe first batch of Atomik, an artisanal spirit made from apples grown near Chernobyl, was suddenly seized by the Ukrainian government.
Stimulators could aid spinal cord, heart therapies
20hEngineers develop a new version of their wireless implant that allows for multiple stimulators to be programmed and magnetically powered from a single transmitter outside the body. The implants could be used to treat spinal cord injuries or as pacemakers.
Understanding astronaut muscle wasting at the molecular level
5hResearchers from the University of Tsukuba have sent mice into space to explore effects of spaceflight and reduced gravity on muscle atrophy, or wasting, at the molecular level.
For twins, gesture and speech go hand-in-hand in language development
20hTwins produce fewer gestures and gesture to fewer objects than other children. Language use also lags for twins, and language — but not gesture — is also affected by sex, with girls performing better than boys.
As 'diesel death zones' spread in California, pollution regulators place new rules on warehouse industry
23hSouthern California air quality officials have adopted first-of-their-kind rules on warehouse distribution centers in an effort to cut truck pollution, increase electrification and reduce health risks in communities hit hardest by lung-damaging diesel exhaust.
How scientists are using the International Space Station to study Earth's climate
1dOn Earth, we often look toward the sky longing to know what resides in the rest of the universe. Meanwhile, 250 miles above our planet, the International Space Station is looking back.
Electromagnetic levitation whips nanomaterials into shape
3hIn order for metal nanomaterials to deliver on their promise to energy and electronics, they need to shape up—literally.
Integration Into the Human Genome?
1dI’ve had several requests for comment on this recent PNAS paper , which talks about integration of SARS-CoV-2 sequences into the DNA of human cells. I’m glad to do it, but right off I have to note that a lot of the attention that it’s getting seems (sadly) to be coming from anti-vaccine activists, who are trying to whip up fear that getting the vaccine somehow means that you will be Permanently C
Giant Mud Volcano Reveals Its Powerful Explosive Secrets
6hScientists probe an exceptionally explosive phenomenon — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Global declines in coral reef calcium carbonate production under ocean acidification and warming [Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences]
40minOcean warming and acidification threaten the future growth of coral reefs. This is because the calcifying coral reef taxa that construct the calcium carbonate frameworks and cement the reef together are highly sensitive to ocean warming and acidification. However, the global-scale effects of ocean warming and acidification on rates of…
Even when they include them, gifted programs aren't serving Black or low-income kids, study finds
19hThe first nationwide study of outcomes for different gifted subgroups shows the programs may not be adequately serving their Black and low-income students.
Errors at the start of life
23hThe process of combining maternal and paternal genetic information is surprisingly error-prone.
Black holes, buckyballs and boxing hares — April’s best science images
1dNature, Published online: 10 May 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-01121-9 The month’s sharpest science shots — selected by Nature’s photo team.
Time running out to save coral reefs
19hNew data on the growth rates of coral reefs shows there is still a window of opportunity to save them from eroding by mid-century — but time is running out.
A Blood Test for Fibromyalgia?
6hThe FM/a test is advertised as a definitive test to diagnose fibromyalgia. It isn't definitive. It is expensive. It has not been shown to change patient outcomes. The post first appeared on Science-Based Medicine .
Medieval writers' plagiarism resurrected by technology
4hMedieval authors have had their work brought back to life with 21st century technology in an unexpected collaboration at the University of St Andrews.
Medieval shrine gets stone carving of face wearing a COVID-19 mask
6hVisitors to a newly-restored shrine in the St. Albans Cathedral will be greeted by a carved stone face wearing a protective mask.
Mediterranean turtles recovering at different rates
9hNumbers of two Mediterranean turtle species have risen in the last three decades—but in Cyprus the recoveries are happening at different rates, new research shows.
Study may help boost peptide design
22hPeptides, which are short strings of amino acids, play a vital role in health and industry with a huge range of medical uses including in antibiotics, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer drugs. They are also used in the cosmetics industry and for enhancing athletic performance. Altering the structure of natural peptides to produce improved compounds is therefore of great interest to scientists and i
Esophageal cancers resurrect ancient retroviruses hidden in our genome
15hScientists have found that many esophageal cancers turn on ancient viral DNA embedded in our genome, a finding that could lead to improvements in immunotherapy.
The 'key' to new COVID-19 vaccine development
23hScientists are researching a new COVID-19 vaccine that would target only a small portion of the virus's spike protein. The vaccine has shown promise in laboratory experiments, and more vaccines could be necessary in the years ahead as additional SARS-CoV-2 variants emerge.
Why is COVID-19 so hard to treat? Growing evidence points to unique infectious profile
1dA comprehensive review into what we know about COVID-19 and the way it functions suggests the virus has a unique infectious profile, which explains why it can be so hard to treat and why some people experience so-called 'long-COVID'.
Development of human white matter pathways in utero over the second and third trimester [Neuroscience]
40minDuring the second and third trimesters of human gestation, rapid neurodevelopment is underpinned by fundamental processes including neuronal migration, cellular organization, cortical layering, and myelination. In this time, white matter growth and maturation lay the foundation for an efficient network of structural connections. Detailed knowledge about this developmental trajectory in…
Scientists develop better way to block viruses that cause childhood respiratory infections
23hBy engineering a short chunk of protein, or peptide, that can prevent the attachment of human parainfluenza viruses to cells, researchers have improved a method in rodent models intended to help keep children healthy.
The Atlantic Daily: What Would It Take to End the Lost Cause’s Twisted Narratives?
2hEvery 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. Lies about the Civil War have been festering for more than a century. My colleague Clint Smith traveled around the United States to find out why—and what it would take to end the Lost Cause’s twis
Fifty shades of reading: Who reads contemporary erotic novels and why?
1dSoon after E.L. James's "Fifty Shades of Grey" appeared in 2015, the book market was inundated with a flood of erotic bestsellers. People from all corners began wondering what this type of novel's secret of success could be. Now, a research team at the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics (MPIEA) in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, has taken a closer look at the readership of erotic novels and in
Team unravels mysteries of carbon release in permafrost soils
5hLike detectives, Argonne scientists are studying clues from the release of carbon in thawing permafrost regions, piecing the clues together to create detailed maps to predict the impact of rising global temperatures on future greenhouse gas emissions.
California expands drought emergency to large swath of state
8hCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday expanded a drought emergency to a large swath of the nation's most populous state while seeking more than $6 billion in multiyear water spending as one of the warmest, driest springs on record threatens another severe wildfire season across the American West.
Invasive species alters marine community, interferes in post-disaster recovery
15hClavelina oblonga, an invasive marine fouling species, not only reduces diversity in communities it invades, it also interferes in their recovery following natural disasters – a process known as 'succession.'
White House Assembles Task Force to Sever Politics from Science
21hThe 46-person panel will identify instances when politics got in the way of science since 2009.
Prenatal exposure to famine heightens risk for later being overweight
23hAn analysis of historical medical records found that men who were prenatally exposed during early gestation to the Dutch famine of 1944-1945 were 30 percent more likely to be overweight with a Body Mass Index of 25 or over at age 19, compared to a similar group not exposed to the famine.
Researchers achieve 51.5dB nonreciprocal isolation
1dChinese researchers achieved 51.5dB nonreciprocal isolation in the atomic ensemble, which is the highest isolation ratio in the non-magnetic nonreciprocal field. They discussed the quantum noise problem in nonreciprocal devices for the first time.
Homeroom: My Kid’s School Is Full of Cheats
7hEditor’s Note: Every Tuesday, Abby Freireich and Brian Platzer take questions from readers about their kids’ education. Have one? Email them at homeroom@theatlantic.com. Dear Abby and Brian, I’d like to ask you about cheating. My son is in high school, and he’s working incredibly hard to get the grades that will get him into the college of his choice. The problem is, the other kids at his school
Growing sweet corn at higher densities doesn't increase root lodging risk
22hSweet corn growers and processors could be bringing in more profits by exploiting natural density tolerance traits in certain hybrids. That's according to 2019 research from USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and University of Illinois scientists.
Magnetic nanoparticles pull valuable elements from water sources
1dA clever idea to use magnetic nanoparticles to capture valuable materials from brines has blossomed into industrial-scale pilot projects that could help make the U.S. a producer of critical minerals used in electronics and energy production. Today, most of these minerals are obtained from international sources, many of which are high-conflict regions.
Artificial Light Keeps Mosquitoes Biting Late into the Night
3hIt is like when your cell phone keeps you awake in bed—except mosquitoes do not doom scroll when they stay up, they feast on your blood.
Almost all kinds of air pollution hit people of color hardest
1dAir pollution exposure disparities among people of color and white people are driven by nearly all, rather than only a few, emission source types, a new study shows. Previous studies have shown that people of color are disproportionately exposed to air pollution in the United States. However, it was unclear whether this unequal exposure is due mainly to a few types of emission sources or whether
Low-temperature physics gives insight into turbulence
3hA novel technique for studying vortices in quantum fluids has been developed by Lancaster physicists.
Glyphosate inhibits symbiotic bacteria in beetles
3hSaw-toothed grain beetles live in a symbiotic association with bacteria. Their bacterial partners provide important building blocks for the formation of the insect's exoskeleton, which protects the beetles from their enemies as well as from desiccation. In a new study, a team of scientists from the Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz, the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology in Jena, and t
Controlling cholesterol in microglia alleviates chronic pain, opioid-free
4hChemotherapy can induce a painful peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), a chronic condition and common adverse effect for cancer patients undergoing treatment. Researchers have used a mouse model to demonstrate the pivotal role of cholesterol in CIPN, and proposed a novel therapeutic approach to reverse it.
Why Do Older Individuals Have Greater Control of Their Feelings?
4hPsychologist Susan Turk Charles talks about findings that reveal the elderly have higher emotional well-being
Ocean-bottom sediments tell a story about ancient Greenland summers
19hThe study uses leaf wax chemicals in the deposits to learn about ancient climate in southern Greenland, focusing on summer temperature during periods of relative warmth on Earth, called interglacials, over the past 600,000 years.
Crew training begins soon for first private trip to ISS
20hTraining of the crew for the first entirely private trip to the International Space Station (ISS) is to begin soon, Axiom Space, the company behind the flight, said Monday at a joint press conference with NASA.
Diagramming the brain with colorful connections
22hBARseq2 is a new brain mapping technique that can identify cells by the unique sets of genes they use. Neuroscientists can use this tool to understand how brain cells are organized and connected.
Indigenous practices protect Native Americans’ health from racism
22hCulturally specific health behaviors and activities may improve the health of Native Americans, report researchers. Stress, trauma, and racism occur at high rates within Indigenous communities and have not been explored as potential contributors to cardiometabolic disease (CMD). But new research examines this link and found increasing evidence that culturally specific health behaviors and activit
New research will make bean crops hardier, help improve global food security
42minTepary beans—a high protein legume common to the southwest United States and Mexico—may hold the key to adapting bean crops for the increasingly harsh conditions brought on by a changing climate, according to research led by University of Saskatchewan (USask) and Michigan State University.
Lichens slow to return after wildfires
5hLichen communities may take decades—and in some cases up to a century—to fully return to chaparral ecosystems after wildfire, finds a study from the University of California, Davis, and Stanford University.
Simulating sneezes and coughs to show how COVID-19 spreads
3hTwo groups of researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have published papers on the droplets of liquid sprayed by coughs or sneezes and how far they can travel under different conditions.
Researchers use optical data to reveal the basic structure of spacetime in rotating frames
1hOne of the most basic structural aspects of relativistic spacetime is the description of how time and distances are altered by motion. The theory of special relativity describes a spacetime framework for linear constant motion in which time dilates and lengths contract in response to motion. This framework is described by the Lorentz transformation, which encompasses mathematical formulas that des
The Aqueduct of Constantinople: Managing the longest water channel of the ancient world
4hAqueducts are very impressive examples of the art of construction in the Roman Empire. Even today, they still provide us with new insights into aesthetic, practical, and technical aspects of construction and use. Scientists investigated the longest aqueduct of the time, the 426-kilometer-long Aqueduct of Valens supplying Constantinople, and revealed new insights into how this structure was maintai
Scientists measure new depths at the bottom of the hydrologic cycle
5hThe research could allow people to make predictions at the continental scale about where it might be safer to store contaminants deep underground.
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Fluorinated interphase bolsters water-based zinc battery
5hA research team in the University of Maryland (UMD) Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (ChBE) has achieved another breakthrough in metallic zinc battery chemistry—after innovating a zinc-air battery cathode reported in Science earlier this year—this time specific to the anode.
Authentication and repatriation of a ceremonial shrunken head from the US to Ecuador
17hA ceremonial tsantsa—or shrunken head—was authenticated and repatriated to Ecuador in 2019, after it had been discovered amongst stored exhibits at Mercer University. The history of the artefact and the process of its authentication—which involved CT scans and assessment of 33 criteria such skin and hair features—are described in a study published in Heritage Science.
Biomarker detects severe COVID-19 early on
23hSevere cases of COVID-19 can now be detected at an early stage. Researchers have identified the first biomarker that can reliably predict which patients will develop severe symptoms. This can help to improve the treatment of severe cases of COVID-19.
Protein remodels intracellular membrane to help Legionella bacteria survive in host cells
1dScientists at UT Southwestern have discovered a key protein that helps the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease to set up house in the cells of humans and other hosts. The findings, published in Science, could offer insights into how other bacteria are able to survive inside cells, knowledge that could lead to new treatments for a wide variety of infections.
Glesare sådd ger livsviktiga pollinatörer – och lika stor skörd
1dDet går att gynna ogräs och pollinerande insekter i en spannmålsåker – och ändå få en lika stor skörd. Hemligheten är färre frön och glesare mellan plantorna, visar forskning. Det har visat att ekologisk odling ofta innebär en högre förekomst av blommande ogräs och pollinerande insekter men lägre skördar. I en ny svensk studie har en grupp forskare vid Lunds universitet och Hushållningssällskapet
Differences between leopards are greater than between brown bears and polar bears
1dNew research demonstrates that African and Asian leopards are more genetically differentiated from one another than polar bears and brown bears. Indeed, leopards are so different that they ought to be treated as two separate species, according to a team of researchers, among them, scientists from the University of Copenhagen. This new knowledge has important implications for better conserving this
Melting away: understanding the impact of disappearing glaciers – podcast
4hPrompted by an illness that took her to the brink of death and back, Jemma Wadham recalls 25 years of expeditions around the globe. Speaking to the professor about her new book, Ice Rivers , Shivani Dave uncovers the importance of glaciers – and what they should mean to us Continue reading…
Tracking carbon from the ocean surface to the twilight zone
5hA seaward journey, supported by both NASA and the National Science Foundation, set sail in the northern Atlantic in early May—the sequel to a complementary expedition, co-funded by NSF, that took place in the northern Pacific in 2018.
This Amazing Laser Therapy Cap Helps Fight Baldness From the Comfort of Home
18hIf you’re among the 42 percent of men between the ages of 18-to-49 who are experiencing moderate to extensive hair loss , there’s a pretty good chance you’ve hit up Google to see if there’s anything you can do about it. Unfortunately, as you have no doubt discovered, the Internet is full of all kinds of pills and creams and serums that claim to restore or thicken hair without any scientific evide
UEA team reads minds to understand human tool use
1dResearchers have made an astonishing new discovery about how our brains control our hands. The team used MRI data to study which parts of the brain are used when we handle tools.The findings could help shed light on the regions of the brain that evolved in humans and set us apart from primates, and could pave the way for the development of next-generation prosthetic limbs that tap into the brain's
Illinois researchers working to save ornate box turtles
1dA team of Illinois researchers is using dogs to track down a threatened species of turtle.
Magdalen College to sell stake in Oxford Science Park after value soars
1dProperty investors pile into life sciences sector as part of shift away from retail and offices
A comprehensive map of the SARS-CoV-2 genome
1hIn early 2020, a few months after the Covid-19 pandemic began, scientists were able to sequence the full genome of the virus that causes the infection, SARS-CoV-2. While many of its genes were already known at that point, the full complement of protein-coding genes was unresolved.
Researchers generate tunable twin particles of light
2hIdentical twins might seem 'indistinguishable,' but in the quantum world the word takes on a new level of meaning. While identical twins share many traits, the universe treats two indistinguishable quantum particles as intrinsically interchangeable. This opens the door for indistinguishable particles to interact in unique ways—such as in quantum interference—that are needed for quantum computers.
Low temperature physics gives insight into turbulence
4hA novel technique for studying vortices in quantum fluids has been developed by physicists. Turbulence in quantum systems, for example in superfluid helium 4, takes place on microscopic scales, and so far scientists have not had tools with sufficient precision to probe eddies this small. But now the team, working at temperature of a few thousandths of a degree above absolute zero, has harnessed na
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Biden Administration Backs Vaccine Intellectual Property Waiver
21hThe move, which is not supported by the pharmaceutical industry, would allow other countries to design and manufacture COVID-19 vaccines without fear of litigation.
How planets form controls elements essential for life
22hHow a planet comes together has implications for whether it captures and retains the volatile elements, including nitrogen, carbon and water, that eventually give rise to life, according to scientists.
'Unmaking' a move: Correcting motion blur in single-photon images
23hSingle-photon imaging is the future of high-speed digital photography and vastly surpasses conventional cameras in low-light conditions. However, fixing the blurring caused by the motion of independent objects remains challenging. Recently, researchers at developed an innovative de-blurring approach that accurately estimates the motion of individual objects and adjusts the final image accordingly.
Microneedle patch delivers antibiotics locally in the skin
23hMRSA skin infections are often treated with intravenous injection of antibiotics, which can cause significant side effects and promote the development of resistant bacterial strains. To solve these problems, researchers are developing a microneedle patch that delivers antibiotics directly into the affected skin area. New results show that the microneedle patch effectively reduces MRSA bacteria in
Rapid lifestyle changes during early COVID-19 pandemic had no impact on climate change, study finds
23hDespite the rapid and significant changes in consumption patterns witnessed during the initial months of the COVID-19 pandemic, Japanese households maintained their normal levels of greenhouse gases emissions. The 'anthropause' — reduction of human activity due to the pandemic — made headlines last summer, but factory shutdowns and broken global supply chains did not translate into the adoption
Mapping citrus microbiomes: The first step to finding plant-microbiome treasures
1dDue to their complexity and microscopic scale, plant-microbe interactions can be quite elusive. Each researcher focuses on a piece of the interaction, and it is hard to find all the pieces let alone assemble them into a comprehensive map to find the hidden treasures within the plant microbiome. This is the purpose of review, to take all the pieces from all the different sources and put them togeth
Why kids take board games so seriously
1dLawrence Kohlberg's experiments gave children a series of moral dilemmas to test how they differed in their responses across various ages. He identified three separate stages of moral development from the egoist to the principled person. Some people do not progress through all the stages of moral development, which means they will remain "morally undeveloped." Has your sense of right and wrong ch
Newly described horned dinosaur from New Mexico was the earliest of its kind
nowA newly described horned dinosaur that lived in New Mexico 82 million years ago is one of the earliest known ceratopsid species, a group known as horned or frilled dinosaurs. Researchers reported their find in a publication in the journal PalZ (Paläontologische Zeitschrift).
Now is the time to think about reintroducing jaguars into the US
nowA group of scientists say now is the time to talk about reintroducing jaguars (Panthera onca) into the U.S.
Publisher Correction: Whole-genome doubling confers unique genetic vulnerabilities on tumour cells
10minNature, Published online: 11 May 2021; doi:10.1038/s41586-021-03591-3
Space-based system can provide seismic monitoring for large earthquakes and tsunamis
16minResearchers have developed a global earthquake monitoring system that uses the Global Navigational Satellite System (GNSS) to measure crustal deformation. The monitoring system within seconds can rapidly assess earthquake magnitude and fault slip distribution for earthquakes of magnitude 7.0 and larger, making it a potentially valuable tool in earthquake and tsunami early warning for these damagin
Study: You would spend 90 extra days in jail in a private prison
18minPrivate prisons in Mississippi tend to hold prisoners 90 days longer than public ones. The extra days eat up half of the expected cost savings of a private prison. The study leaves several open questions, such as what affect these extra days have on recidivism rates. The United States of America, land of the free, is home to 5 percent of the world's population but 25 percent of its prisoners. The
Old electric cars are a raw material of the future
18minBut they need to be designed to make recycling them easier
Scientists Turned HIV Into a Life-Saving Gene Therapy
27minAn experimental treatment gives kids with the genetic condition Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Syndrome (SCID), better known as “bubble baby disease,” a chance to go about life without the risk of constant infection and sickness. SCID can be caused by a wide variety of genetic mutations that essentially disable a patient’s immune system. That makes everyday pathogens deadly to them, and kids wi
Novel ancient shark discovered
36minThis rare fossil find comes from the Kimmeridge Clay Formation in England, a series of sedimentary rocks that was formed in a shallow, tropical-subtropical sea during the Upper Jurassic, about 150 million years ago. The fossil shark skeleton was found more than 20 years ago on the southern coast of England and is now held in the Etches Collection. Additional fossil shark specimens from it will be
Roads pose significant threat to bee movement and flower pollination
36minRoads can be barriers to wildlife of all sorts, and scientists have studied road impacts on animals ranging from Florida panthers and grizzly bears to box turtles, mice, rattlesnakes and salamanders.
How do you rate your medical care? Your answer might be affected by your insurance
38minFor patients seen at a urology clinic, patient satisfaction scores vary by insurance status – with higher scores for patients on Medicare and commercial insurance, but lower scores for those on Medicaid, reports a study in Urology Practice®, an Official Journal of the American Urological Association (AUA). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.
Tanzanian farmers boost diets with sustainable methods
38minDiversity of children's diets and food security improved for households after Tanzanian farmers learned about sustainable crop-growing methods, gender equity, nutrition and climate change from peer mentors.
Researchers find target to fight antibiotic resistance
38minNew research from the University of Georgia suggests a component of bacteria's cell walls may hold the key to crushing the antibiotic-resistant microbes.
Using phages to discover new antifreeze proteins
39minControlling, and mitigating the effects of ice growth is crucial to protect infrastructure, help preserve frozen cells and to enhance texture of frozen foods. An international collaboration of Warwick scientists working with researchers from Switzerland have used a phage display platform to discover new, small, peptides which function like larger antifreeze proteins. This presents a route to new,
Lasers, levitation and machine learning make better heat-resistant materials
39minArgonne scientists across several disciplines have combined forces to create a new process for testing and predicting the effects of high temperatures on refractory oxides.
Continuous learning of emergent behavior in robotic matter [Engineering]
40minOne of the main challenges in robotics is the development of systems that can adapt to their environment and achieve autonomous behavior. Current approaches typically aim to achieve this by increasing the complexity of the centralized controller by, e.g., direct modeling of their behavior, or implementing machine learning. In contrast,…
Carceral-community epidemiology, structural racism, and COVID-19 disparities [Social Sciences]
40minBlack and Hispanic communities are disproportionately affected by both incarceration and COVID-19. The epidemiological relationship between carceral facilities and community health during the COVID-19 pandemic, however, remains largely unexamined. Using data from Cook County Jail, we examine temporal patterns in the relationship between jail cycling (i.e., arrest and processing of…
2'-O methylation of RNA cap in SARS-CoV-2 captured by serial crystallography [Biochemistry]
40minThe genome of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) coronavirus has a capping modification at the 5′-untranslated region (UTR) to prevent its degradation by host nucleases. These modifications are performed by the Nsp10/14 and Nsp10/16 heterodimers using S-adenosylmethionine as the methyl donor. Nsp10/16 heterodimer is responsible for the…
COVID-19 induces lower levels of IL-8, IL-10, and MCP-1 than other acute CRS-inducing diseases [Biological Sciences]
40minKang et al. (1) investigate the relations between the cytokine release syndrome (CRS), cytokines, and different acute diseases that cause CRS. Their study finds strikingly elevated levels of four proinflammatory cytokines, including IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, and MCP-1, in 91 patients with CRS associated with sepsis, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS),…
Reply to Cheng et al.: COVID-19 induces lower extent of cytokines, but damages vascular endothelium by IL-6 signaling [Biological Sciences]
40minWe appreciate the constructive comments by Cheng et al. (1), who performed an intensive statistical analysis of cytokine levels in patients with COVID-19. Their work applies the inverse-variance weighted (IVW) method and an MR-Egger regression on a large number of patients for a statistical analysis to identify COVID-19 risk factors….
From equality to hierarchy [Applied Mathematics]
40minAs an old Scottish proverb says, “give a Dog an ill Name, and he’ll soon be hanged.” Even when the signal has little to do with underlying reality, endorsement—or contempt—can produce lasting consequences for a person’s social position. The ease with which such pieces of folk wisdom translate across both…
Scale-free movement patterns in termites emerge from social interactions and preferential attachments [Systems Biology]
40minAs the number or density of interacting individuals in a social group increases, a transition can develop from uncorrelated and disordered behavior of the individuals to a collective coherent pattern. We expand this observation by exploring the fine details of termite movement patterns to demonstrate that the value of the…
Capsular polysaccharide correlates with immune response to the human gut microbe Ruminococcus gnavus [Microbiology]
40minActive inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) often coincides with increases of Ruminococcus gnavus, a gut microbe found in nearly everyone. It was not known how, or if, this correlation contributed to disease. We investigated clinical isolates of R. gnavus to identify molecular mechanisms that would link R. gnavus to inflammation. Here,…
Death rates at specific life stages mold the sex gap in life expectancy [Social Sciences]
40minWhy do women live longer than men? Here, we mine rich lodes of demographic data to reveal that lower female mortality at particular ages is decisive—and that the important ages changed around 1950. Earlier, excess mortality among baby boys was crucial; afterward, the gap largely resulted from elevated mortality among…
Wild-type {alpha}-synuclein inherits the structure and exacerbated neuropathology of E46K mutant fibril strain by cross-seeding [Biochemistry]
40minHeterozygous point mutations of α-synuclein (α-syn) have been linked to the early onset and rapid progression of familial Parkinson’s diseases (fPD). However, the interplay between hereditary mutant and wild-type (WT) α-syn and its role in the exacerbated pathology of α-syn in fPD progression are poorly understood. Here, we find that…
The persistence of ancient settlements and urban sustainability [Sustainability Science]
40minWe propose a dedicated research effort on the determinants of settlement persistence in the ancient world, with the potential to significantly advance the scientific understanding of urban sustainability today. Settlements (cities, towns, villages) are locations with two key attributes: They frame human interactions and activities in space, and they are…
TSG101 negatively regulates mitochondrial biogenesis in axons [Neuroscience]
40minThere is a tight association between mitochondrial dysfunction and neurodegenerative diseases and axons that are particularly vulnerable to degeneration, but how mitochondria are maintained in axons to support their physiology remains poorly defined. In an in vivo forward genetic screen for mutants altering axonal mitochondria, we identified tsg101. Neurons mutant…
GABAergic synapses suppress intestinal innate immunity via insulin signaling in Caenorhabditis elegans [Immunology and Inflammation]
40minGABAergic neurotransmission constitutes a major inhibitory signaling mechanism that plays crucial roles in central nervous system physiology and immune cell immunomodulation. However, its roles in innate immunity remain unclear. Here, we report that deficiency in the GABAergic neuromuscular junctions (NMJs) of Caenorhabditis elegans results in enhanced resistance to pathogens, whereas…
CYK-1/Formin activation in cortical RhoA signaling centers promotes organismal left-right symmetry breaking [Biophysics and Computational Biology]
40minProper left–right symmetry breaking is essential for animal development, and in many cases, this process is actomyosin-dependent. In Caenorhabditis elegans embryos active torque generation in the actomyosin layer promotes left–right symmetry breaking by driving chiral counterrotating cortical flows. While both Formins and Myosins have been implicated in left–right symmetry breaking…
Hot carrier multiplication in plasmonic photocatalysis [Chemistry]
40minLight-induced hot carriers derived from the surface plasmons of metal nanostructures have been shown to be highly promising agents for photocatalysis. While both nonthermal and thermalized hot carriers can potentially contribute to this process, their specific role in any given chemical reaction has generally not been identified. Here, we report…
The circadian clock ensures successful DNA replication in cyanobacteria [Microbiology]
40minDisruption of circadian rhythms causes decreased health and fitness, and evidence from multiple organisms links clock disruption to dysregulation of the cell cycle. However, the function of circadian regulation for the essential process of DNA replication remains elusive. Here, we demonstrate that in the cyanobacterium Synechococcus elongatus, a model organism…
Presynaptic coupling by electrical synapses coordinates a rhythmic behavior by synchronizing the activities of a neuron pair [Neuroscience]
40minElectrical synapses are specialized structures that mediate the flow of electrical currents between neurons and have well known roles in synchronizing the activities of neuronal populations, both by mediating the current transfer from more active to less active neurons and by shunting currents from active neurons to their less active…
Responsive manipulation of neural circuit pathology by fully implantable, front-end multiplexed embedded neuroelectronics [Neuroscience]
40minResponsive neurostimulation is increasingly required to probe neural circuit function and treat neuropsychiatric disorders. We introduce a multiplex-then-amplify (MTA) scheme that, in contrast to current approaches (which necessitate an equal number of amplifiers as number of channels), only requires one amplifier per multiplexer, significantly reducing the number of components and…
Summer warmth of the past six interglacials on Greenland [Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences]
40minThe relative warmth of mid-to-late Pleistocene interglacials on Greenland has remained unknown, leading to debates about the regional climate forcing that caused past retreat of the Greenland Ice Sheet (GrIS). We analyze the hydrogen isotopic composition of terrestrial biomarkers in Labrador Sea sediments through interglacials of the past 600,000 y…
TMEM16C is involved in thermoregulation and protects rodent pups from febrile seizures [Neuroscience]
40minFebrile seizures (FSs) are the most common convulsion in infancy and childhood. Considering the limitations of current treatments, it is important to examine the mechanistic cause of FSs. Prompted by a genome-wide association study identifying TMEM16C (also known as ANO3) as a risk factor of FSs, we showed previously that…
Maximizing power and velocity of an information engine [Physics]
40minInformation-driven engines that rectify thermal fluctuations are a modern realization of the Maxwell-demon thought experiment. We introduce a simple design based on a heavy colloidal particle, held by an optical trap and immersed in water. Using a carefully designed feedback loop, our experimental realization of an “information ratchet” takes advantage…
Hierarchical transitions and fractal wrinkling drive bacterial pellicle morphogenesis [Biophysics and Computational Biology]
40minBacterial cells can self-organize into structured communities at fluid–fluid interfaces. These soft, living materials composed of cells and extracellular matrix are called pellicles. Cells residing in pellicles garner group-level survival advantages such as increased antibiotic resistance. The dynamics of pellicle formation and, more generally, how complex morphologies arise from active…
Weak selection on synonymous codons substantially inflates dN/dS estimates in bacteria [Evolution]
40minSynonymous codon substitutions are not always selectively neutral as revealed by several types of analyses, including studies of codon usage patterns among genes. We analyzed codon usage in 13 bacterial genomes sampled from across a large order of bacteria, Enterobacterales, and identified presumptively neutral and selected classes of synonymous substitutions….
Mucosal acidosis elicits a unique molecular signature in epithelia and intestinal tissue mediated by GPR31-induced CREB phosphorylation [Cell Biology]
40minMetabolic changes associated with tissue inflammation result in significant extracellular acidosis (EA). Within mucosal tissues, intestinal epithelial cells (IEC) have evolved adaptive strategies to cope with EA through the up-regulation of SLC26A3 to promote pH homeostasis. We hypothesized that EA significantly alters IEC gene expression as an adaptive mechanism to…
A modular computational framework for medical digital twins [Biophysics and Computational Biology]
40minThis paper presents a modular software design for the construction of computational modeling technology that will help implement precision medicine. In analogy to a common industrial strategy used for preventive maintenance of engineered products, medical digital twins are computational models of disease processes calibrated to individual patients using multiple heterogeneous…
Risk of groundwater contamination widely underestimated because of fast flow into aquifers [Environmental Sciences]
40minGroundwater pollution threatens human and ecosystem health in many regions around the globe. Fast flow to the groundwater through focused recharge is known to transmit short-lived pollutants into carbonate aquifers, endangering the quality of groundwaters where one quarter of the world’s population lives. However, the large-scale impact of such focused…
Structural basis of the protochromic green/red photocycle of the chromatic acclimation sensor RcaE [Biochemistry]
40minCyanobacteriochromes (CBCRs) are bilin-binding photosensors of the phytochrome superfamily that show remarkable spectral diversity. The green/red CBCR subfamily is important for regulating chromatic acclimation of photosynthetic antenna in cyanobacteria and is applied for optogenetic control of gene expression in synthetic biology. It is suggested that the absorption change of this…
A solution to a sex ratio puzzle in Melittobia wasps [Evolution]
40minThe puzzling sex ratio behavior of Melittobia wasps has long posed one of the greatest questions in the field of sex allocation. Laboratory experiments have found that, in contrast to the predictions of theory and the behavior of numerous other organisms, Melittobia females do not produce fewer female-biased offspring sex…
Human-relevant near-organ neuromodulation of the immune system via the splenic nerve [Immunology and Inflammation]
40minNeuromodulation of immune function by stimulating the autonomic connections to the spleen has been demonstrated in rodent models. Consequently, neuroimmune modulation has been proposed as a new therapeutic strategy for the treatment of inflammatory conditions. However, demonstration of the translation of these immunomodulatory mechanisms in anatomically and physiologically relevant models…
Equatorial auroral records reveal dynamics of the paleo-West Pacific geomagnetic anomaly [Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences]
40minLocalized regions of low geomagnetic intensity such as the South Atlantic Anomaly allow energetic particles from the Van Allen radiation belt to precipitate into the atmosphere and have been linked to a signature in the form of red aurora–like airglow visible to the naked eye. Smoothed global geomagnetic models predict…
AGO2 promotes tumor progression in KRAS-driven mouse models of non-small cell lung cancer [Medical Sciences]
40minLung cancer is the deadliest malignancy in the United States. Non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) accounts for 85% of cases and is frequently driven by activating mutations in the gene encoding the KRAS GTPase (e.g., KRASG12D). Our previous work demonstrated that Argonaute 2 (AGO2)—a component of the RNA-induced silencing complex…
Physiological concentrations of cyanide stimulate mitochondrial Complex IV and enhance cellular bioenergetics [Pharmacology]
40minIn mammalian cells, cyanide is viewed as a cytotoxic agent, which exerts its effects through inhibition of mitochondrial Complex IV (Cytochrome C oxidase [CCOx]). However, the current report demonstrates that cyanide’s effect on CCOx is biphasic; low (nanomolar to low-micromolar) concentrations stimulate CCOx activity, while higher (high-micromolar) concentrations produce the…
Comprehensive pregnancy monitoring with a network of wireless, soft, and flexible sensors in high- and low-resource health settings [Engineering]
40minVital signs monitoring is a fundamental component of ensuring the health and safety of women and newborns during pregnancy, labor, and childbirth. This monitoring is often the first step in early detection of pregnancy abnormalities, providing an opportunity for prompt, effective intervention to prevent maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality….
Novel functional sequences uncovered through a bovine multiassembly graph [Agricultural Sciences]
40minMany genomic analyses start by aligning sequencing reads to a linear reference genome. However, linear reference genomes are imperfect, lacking millions of bases of unknown relevance and are unable to reflect the genetic diversity of populations. This makes reference-guided methods susceptible to reference-allele bias. To overcome such limitations, we build…
Resetting proteostasis with ISRIB promotes epithelial differentiation to attenuate pulmonary fibrosis [Medical Sciences]
40minPulmonary fibrosis is a relentlessly progressive and often fatal disease with a paucity of available therapies. Genetic evidence implicates disordered epithelial repair, which is normally achieved by the differentiation of small cuboidal alveolar type 2 (AT2) cells into large, flattened alveolar type 1 (AT1) cells as an initiating event in…
Alcohol narrows physical distance between strangers [Pharmacology]
40minPandemic management is likely to represent a global reality for years to come, but the roadmap for how to approach pandemic restrictions is as yet unclear. Of the restrictions enacted during COVID-19, among the more controversial surround alcohol. Like many infectious diseases, the principal mode of transmission for COVID-19 is…
Stabilized detonation for hypersonic propulsion [Engineering]
40minFuture terrestrial and interplanetary travel will require high-speed flight and reentry in planetary atmospheres by way of robust, controllable means. This, in large part, hinges on having reliable propulsion systems for hypersonic and supersonic flight. Given the availability of fuels as propellants, we likely will rely on some form of…
Widespread deep seismicity in the Delaware Basin, Texas, is mainly driven by shallow wastewater injection [Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences]
40minIndustrial activity away from plate boundaries can induce earthquakes and has evolved into a global issue. Much of the induced seismicity in the United States' midcontinent is attributed to a direct pressure increase from deep wastewater disposal. This mechanism is not applicable where deep basement faults are hydraulically isolated from…
Successful DNA replication in cyanobacteria depends on the circadian clock
42minA new study from the University of Chicago has found that the photosynthetic bacterium Synechococcus elongatus uses a circadian clock to precisely time DNA replication, and that interrupting this circadian rhythm prevents replication from completing and leaves chromosomes unfinished overnight. The results, published online on May 10 in Proceedings of the National Academy of the Sciences, have impl
Investigators Release New Details About Deadly Tesla Crash
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48minNTSB Tesla Autopilot
Federal investigators have released a preliminary report into a deadly crash involving a Tesla Model S that killed two men in Texas last month. Early reports suggested at the time that neither of the two passengers were sitting behind the wheel at the time of the crash, prompting speculation surrounding Tesla’s controversial Autopilot feature. The new report , however, suggests that footage from
Key steps could reduces cases and deaths from rheumatic heart disease in the African Union
52minIn a new study led by investigators at Brigham and Women's Hospital, the team modeled the investment case for control of RHD in the African Union (AU) region. Results showed the potential to reduce RHD death by almost a third by increasing coverage of RHD interventions in regions of the AU to 2030, with a high return on investment in both the long and short term.
Ultrasensitive antigen test detects SARS-CoV-2 and influenza viruses
52minResearchers at UC Santa Cruz have developed a novel chip-based antigen test that can provide ultrasensitive detection of SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A, the viruses that cause COVID-19 and flu, respectively. The test is sensitive enough to detect and identify individual viral antigens one by one in nasal swab samples.
Social isolation has a profound and increasingly negative impact on physical functioning in older adults
52minSocial isolation among older adults is associated with poor health and premature mortality, but the connection between social isolation and physical functioning is poorly understood. New research generates more robust evidence about the associations between social isolation and physical functioning and how this accelerates over time, reports the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, published b
Lab reveals how an oral antiviral drug confuses the replication machinery of SARS-CoV-2
52minA University of Alberta virology lab has uncovered how an oral antiviral drug called molnupiravir works to attack the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The drug is under consideration for emergency use in India to stop the explosive spread of infections.
Lighting up biology from within
52minA biochemical reaction between an enzyme called luciferase and oxygen causes fireflies to glow and is considered one of the most well-known examples of bioluminescence in nature. Now, an international team of researchers led by Elena Goun at the University of Missouri is working to harness the power of bioluminescence in a low-cost, noninvasive portable medical imaging device that could one day be
Dartmouth engineering study shows renewable energy will enhance power grid's resilience
52minA new Dartmouth Engineering study shows that integrating renewable energy into the American Electric Power System (AEPS) would enhance the grid's resilience, meaning a highly resilient and decarbonized energy system is possible. The researchers' analysis is based upon the incremental incorporation of architectural changes that would be required to integrate renewable energy into AEPS.
New research outlines a critical driver in an immune cell's defense against melanoma
52minResearchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute have found critical new insights into how cells defend against melanoma. In a report published in Nature Communications, the team describes how an enzyme called nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase, or NAMPT, initiates antitumor activity. The researchers suggest that new therapies strengthening this pathway in immune cells could be the foundation for more
May/June 2021 Annals of Family Medicine tip sheet
52minAnnals of Family Medicine is a peer-reviewed, indexed research journal that provides a cross-disciplinary forum for new, evidence-based information affecting the primary care disciplines.
Extreme weather affecting UK agriculture — But adapting to changing climate a challenge for many farmers, study shows
52minExtreme weather is harming UK agriculture – but many farmers have not yet made adapting to the effects of the climate emergency a priority, a new study shows.
St. Vincent and the Limits of Rock-and-Roll Mystique
57minIf you’ve searched St. Vincent on Twitter in the past few weeks, you haven’t seen chatter about the goofy soul sound of the 38-year-old rock star’s latest singles. You’ve seen snarky tweets about an interview that is mainly of interest to die-hard fans and people addicted to Twitter drama. In late April, the journalist Emma Madden posted—and then deleted—a Q&A with St. Vincent that the artist’s p
Community composition of microbial microcosms follows simple assembly rules at evolutionary timescales
1hNature Communications, Published online: 17 May 2021; doi:10.1038/s41467-021-23247-0 Evolution affects microbial community composition, but it is still unknown how commonly compositions change, and how predictable such changes are. Using experimental evolution, Meroz et al. show that compositional changes typically occur within ~400 generations, and are predictable by a bottom-up approach.
Your brain plays ‘tricks’ to sync sights and sounds
1hTo make sense of complex environments, brain waves constantly adapt, compensating for drastically different sound and vision processing speeds, researchers report. Every high-school physics student learns that sound and light travel at very different speeds. If the brain did not account for this difference, it would be much harder for us to tell where sounds came from, and how they are related to
Study: Students with disabilities show resilience that could guide post-pandemic education
1hA study from the University of Kansas interviewed students with disabilities about their experiences with pandemic education. They found the students relied on their own resilience, and advocated for themselves, displaying a strengths-based approach that could serve as a model for all students following the pandemic.
Treatment for Alzheimer found effective in preventing inflammation in orthopedic implants
1hResearchers from Tel Aviv University developed a product that protects against inflammatory bone destruction; new patent pending. The product is intended to prevent bone loss around orthopedic and dental implants as well as natural teeth.
Markedly poor physical functioning status of people experiencing homelessness
1hA Trinity College study demonstrates an extremely high burden of physical and mobility problems experienced by people who are homeless and were admitted for inpatient care to an acute hospital in Dublin and Overall the study provided visible evidence of accelerated physical ageing among this cohort relative to the general population.
Heme is not just for Impossible Burgers
1hNew research from Washington University in St. Louis shows how animals and bacteria differ in the enzyme they use to attach heme to the cytochrome. The results help illuminate a promising target for new antibiotics.
NSU researcher part of team to sequence the genome of the leopard
1hThey are some of the most beautiful, and elusive, animals on the plant. Leopards. In a major scientific step, the whole genome DNA sequence of 23 individual leopards have been interpreted.
Genetics: Biosynthesis pathway of a new DNA nucleobase elucidated
1hDNA is composed of nucleobases represented by the letters A, T, G and C. They form the basis of the genetic code and are present in all living beings. But in a bacteriophage, another base, represented by the letter Z, exists. This exception, the only one observed to date, has long remained a mystery. Scientists from the Institut Pasteur and the CNRS, in collaboration with CEA, have now elucidated
Meditative practice and spiritual wellbeing may preserve cognitive function in aging
1hIt is projected that up to 152 million people worldwide will be living with Alzheimer's disease (AD) by 2050. To date there are no drugs that have a substantial positive impact on either the prevention or reversal of cognitive decline. A growing body of evidence finds that targeting lifestyle and vascular risk factors have a beneficial effect on overall cognitive performance. A new review in the J
A personalized anti-cancer vaccine that works in mice
1hMarie-Claude Bourgeois-Daigneault and her team at the CRCHUM are using mice to show how a combination of peptides and oncolytic viruses, used as an adjuvant, can provide effective immunization against cancer.
Report: 'Safe System' approach could dramatically reduce road deaths while improving equity
1hA new approach to road safety that relies on design and engineering principles–the "Safe System" approach–could lead to dramatic reductions in vehicle-related deaths and injuries if implemented in the US.
Swarm of ‘dumb’ robots work together to get stuff done
1hNew robot swarm research shows that, as magnetic interactions increase, dispersed “dumb robots” called BOBbots can gather in compact clusters to accomplish complex tasks. Getting swarms of robots to work collectively can be challenging, unless researchers carefully choreograph their interactions—like planes in formation—using increasingly sophisticated components and algorithms. But what can be r
Corona-kage og et ekstra glas vin: Danske kvinder har levet mere usundt under nedlukning
1hUnder første nedlukning havde 30 procent af os en mere usund livsstil end normalt.
Publisher Correction: Spatial modeling of biological patterns shows multiscale organization of Arabidopsis thaliana heterochromatin
1hScientific Reports, Published online: 11 May 2021; doi:10.1038/s41598-021-87458-7
When conservation work pays off: After 20 years, the Saker Falcon breeds again in Bulgaria
1hThe Saker Falcon (Falco cherrug) is a bird of prey living in plains and forest-steppes in the West and semi-desert montane plateaus and cliffs in the East. The majority of its Central and Eastern European population is migratory and spends winters in the Mediterranean, the Near East and East Africa. With its global population estimated at 6,100-14,900 breeding pairs, the species is considered enda
Researchers reveal how PIF proteins regulate cytokinesis
1hTo protect their newly formed fragile organs, dark-grown dicotyledonous plants form an apical hook when penetrating through the soil. The apical hook of pifq (pif1 pif3 pif4 pif5) mutant was fully opened, even in complete darkness, suggesting that PIF proteins are required for maintaining the apical hook in the darkness and are involved in regulation of the apical hook opening. But the underlying
Coral reef restorations can be optimized to reduce flood risk
1hNew guidelines for coral reef restoration aiming to reduce the risk of flooding in tropical coastal communities have been set out in a new study that simulated the behavior of ocean waves traveling over and beyond a range of coral reef structures. Published in Frontiers in Marine Science, these guidelines hope to optimize restoration efforts not only for the benefit of the ecosystem, but also to p
How Each of Us Can Prepare for the Next Pandemic
1hCooperative Extension programs have a long history of teaching readiness and survival skills—and with more funding, they could help us get ready for future outbreaks — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Scientists publish unique data set on the northern Chilean subduction zone
1hNorthern Chile is an ideal natural laboratory to study the origin of earthquakes. Here, the Pacific Nazca plate slides underneath the South American continental plate with a speed of about 65 millimeters per year. This process, known as subduction, creates strain between the two plates and scientists thus expected a mega-earthquake here sooner or later, like the last one in 1877. But although nort
Model bias corrections for reliable projection of extreme El Niño frequency change
1hA reliable projection of extreme El Niño frequency change in a future warmer climate is critical to managing socio-economic activities and human health, strategic policy decisions, environmental and ecosystem managements, and disaster mitigations in many parts of the world. Unfortunately, long-standing common biases in CMIP5 models, despite enormous efforts on the numerical model development over
Freeports: Innovative trading hubs or centres for money laundering and tax evasion?
1hA new study from the University of Portsmouth calls for further government oversight to curb potential illegal activity through 'freeports.'
Zoo YouTube videos prioritize entertainment over education
1hYouTube channels run by zoos focus on entertainment over education, according to a new study.
New marine sulfur cycle model after the Snowball Earth glaciation
1hThe Sturtian Snowball Earth glaciation (~717-660 million years ago) represents the most severe icehouse climate in Earth's history. Geological evidence indicates that, during this glaciation, ice sheets extended to low latitudes, and model simulations suggest global frozen oceans as well as a prolonged shut-down of the hydrological cycles. The Snowball Earth hypothesis poses that the Sturtian glob
Improved air quality during first wave of COVID prevented 150 premature deaths in major Spanish cities
1hAir quality in Spain temporarily improved during the first wave of COVID-19, largely as a result of mobility restrictions. Until recently, however, the effect of this improvement on the health of the population was poorly understood. A new study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a center supported by the "la Caixa" Foundation, together with the Barcelona Supercomputing C
Moffitt researchers discover regulatory pathway that blocks immune response against cancer
1hIn a new article published in the journal Immunity, Moffitt Cancer Center researchers show that TIM-3 inhibits the STING signaling pathway in dendritic cells, thereby blocking their ability to elicit an immune response.
Disparities persisted as orthopaedic visits shifted to telemedicine
1hLike other medical specialties at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, orthopaedic surgery rapidly pivoted from in-person visits to remote appointments via telemedicine. Analysis of that initial experience finds that some groups of patients faced persistent or worsening disparities as the shift to telemedicine occurred, reports Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research® (CORR®), a publication of T
Low-dose, four-drug combo blocks cancer spread in mice
1hLow doses of a four-drug combination helps prevent the spread of cancer in mice without triggering drug resistance or recurrence, shows a study published today in eLife.
Gene therapy restores immune function in children with rare immunodeficiency
1hAn investigational gene therapy can safely restore the immune systems of infants and children who have a rare, life-threatening inherited immunodeficiency disorder, according to research supported in part by the National Institutes of Health. The researchers found that 48 of 50 children who received the gene therapy retained their replenished immune system function two to three years later and did
Using phage to discover new antifreeze proteins
1hControlling, and mitigating the effects of ice growth is crucial to protect infrastructure, help preserve frozen cells and to enhance texture of frozen foods. An international collaboration of Warwick Scientists working with researchers from Switzerland have used a phage display platform to discover new, small, peptides which function like larger antifreeze proteins. This presents a route to new,
Map of metabolic changes after heart attack holds clues to recovery
1hResearchers have mapped out the changes in metabolism that occur after a heart attack, publishing their findings today in the open-access eLife journal.
University of Miami researchers report COVID-19 found in penile tissue could contribute to ED
1hUniversity of Miami Miller School of Medicine researchers are the first to demonstrate endothelial dysfunction that results from the COVID-19 infection could contribute to erectile dysfunction.
New gene editing strategies developed for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
1hDALLAS – April 30, 2021 – UT Southwestern scientists successfully employed a new type of gene therapy to treat mice with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), uniquely utilizing CRISPR-Cas9-based tools to restore a large section of the dystrophin protein that is missing in many DMD patients. The approach, described online today in the journal Science Advances, could lead to a treatment for DMD and in
Researchers use AI to identify a new bone shape measure in knee osteoarthritis
1hUsing an Artificial Intelligence-based approach known as deep learning, researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have now identified a new measure to determine the severity of knee osteoarthritis–named "subchondral bone length" (SBL).
What's the difference between guilt and shame? | June Tangney
1hWe all experience feelings of guilt or shame at some point. What should we do with them? Clinical psychologist June Tangney differentiates between constructive guilt and crippling shame so that we can learn to better identify and manage our feelings. (This video is part of TED's "How to Deal with Difficult Feelings" series.)
An Outside Perspective
1hSince I mentioned retrotransposons and accumulated retroviral genomic litter in yesterday’s post , I’ll get a bit philosophical about that today. I’ve had a couple of interactions with people who read about all this and didn’t realize what state our genomes are in, and they were struck by all this. As they should be! It really is weird that we are all carrying around eroded bits of DNA sequences
Bone-deep: Mineral found in human bone can help fight toxic organic compounds
1hOne of the most prominent evils of rapid industrialization has been the emission of toxic pollutants into the surrounding biosphere, with often disastrous consequences for human beings. Several industrial processes, such as chemical manufacturing and printing, along with facilities such as power plants emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that are known to be cancer-causing and raise an importan
To enhance creativity, keep your research team fresh
1hTeamwork is becoming increasingly common in modern science. In this context, the effect of different characteristics of a team on its research performance has been studied extensively. Various factors such as team size, number of countries involved, universities, disciplines, and workload distribution have been found to have a significant contribution on the paper's role in advancing science.
Researchers reveal Knl1 gene function in plants
1hDr. Han Fangpu's group from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences reports the identification and functional study of the maize Knl1 gene in an article published online in PNAS. The gene is a major component of the KMN network that links centromeric DNA and the plus-ends of spindle microtubules. It also plays an important role in kinetochore protein
Researchers identify genes responsible for loss of lung function
1hResearchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have identified a panel of genes that are active in smokers and ex-smokers who experience faster loss of lung function over time. They believe these genes could be useful to predict which people are most at risk for smoking-related decline in lung function.
Roads pose significant threat to bee movement and flower pollination, U-M study shows
1hRoad networks extend some 20 million miles across the globe, and that number is projected to increase by an additional 15 million miles or so by 2050.
Ventilation assessment by carbon dioxide levels in dental treatment rooms
1hCarbon dioxide (CO2) is a byproduct of human metabolism and exists in high levels in exhaled air, and is therefore often used as a proxy for indoor air quality. The study "Ventilation Assessment by Carbon Dioxide Levels in Dental Treatment Rooms," published in the Journal of Dental Research (JDR), evaluated CO2 levels in dental operatories and determined the accuracy of using CO2 levels to assess
AI analytics predict COVID-19 patients' daily trajectory in UK intensive care units
1hResearchers used AI to identify which daily changing clinical parameters best predict intervention responses in critically ill COVID-19 patients.
New USask research will make bean crops hardier, help improve global food security
1hTepary beans–a high protein legume common to the southwest United States and Mexico–may hold the key to adapting bean crops for the increasingly harsh conditions brought on by a changing climate, according to research led by University of Saskatchewan (USask) and Michigan State University.
COVID-19 wastewater testing proves effective in new study
1hThe research offers some of the first clear guidance on the most effective methods to perform testing to detect COVID-19 in wastewater.
A scientist from HSE University has developed an image recognition algorithm
1hthat works 40% faster than analogues. It can speed up real-time processing of video-based image recognition systems. The results of the study have been published in the journal Information Sciences.
New ancient shark discovered
1hIn a new study, an international team led by Sebastian Stumpf from the University of Vienna describes a fossil skeleton of an ancient shark, which is assigned to a new, previously unknown genus and species.
In the blood: Which antibodies best neutralize the coronavirus in COVID-19 patients?
1hBlood tests to detect antibodies against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, are an important tool for diagnosing the disease, developing potential treatments, and checking vaccine efficacy. Although such tests are available, we have very little understanding on how different antibodies interact with virus antigens. Scientists from Fujita Health University set out to assess various antigen
Adolescence is a window of opportunity for improving health literacy
1hA study by the University of Southampton has shown its LifeLab programme, aimed at improving adolescent health through hands-on learning, significantly increases young people's understanding of what it means to lead a healthy lifestyle.
Metal organic frameworks' metallic mastery
1hThe tightly defined ratios of metals in MOFs makes them ideal starting materials for novel catalyst creation.
Protecting local water has global benefits
1hA new paper in the May issue of Nature Communications demonstrates why keeping local lakes and other waterbodies clean produces cost-effective benefits locally and globally.
Researchers develop magnetic thin film for spin-thermoelectric energy conversion
1hA team of researchers, affiliated with UNIST has recently introduced a new class of magnetic materials for spin caloritronics. Published in the February 2021 issue of Nature Communications, the demonstrated STE applications of a new class of magnets will pave the way for versatile recycling of ubiquitous waste heat. This breakthrough has been led by Professor Jung-Woo Yoo and his research team in
Sex cells in parasites are doing their own thing
1hResearchers at the University of Bristol have discovered how microbes responsible for human African sleeping sickness produce sex cells.
Stabilizer residue in inks found to inhibit conductivity in 3D printed electronics
2hInks containing metal nanoparticles are among the most commonly-used conductive materials for printed electronics. Ink-jetting layers of MNP materials allows for unpreceded design flexibility, rapid processing and 3D printing of functional electronic devices such as sensors, solar panels, LED displays, transistors and smart textiles.
Light-controlled nanoparticles will play key role in biosensor development
2hScientists from ITMO University have developed a production method for biointegrable nanoparticles that can be controlled via heat. With light irradiation, these particles change not only their shape, but their color, too. This discovery will be beneficial to the development of non-invasive biosensors, signal systems, and non-toxic dyes. The results of the study were published in the journal Angew
These electric self-driving tractors could make farming much greener
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Nuclear rocket engines were studied by NASA as part of project NERVA in 1959. The idea was abandoned in the 1970s, but now NASA wants proposals for a flight demonstration as quickly as 2026, as a potential propulsion system for crewed missions to Mars.
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Harbour Air looks to certify its all-electric commercial airplane – Electrek
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Touch-sensitive, self-healing AiFoam may find use in robotics and more – Designed by scientists at the National University of Singapore, the experimental material is known as artificially innervated foam, or AiFoam.
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Hanscom AFB teams support testing of AI and ‘robotic dogs’ at Tyndall AFB – Two Hanscom Air Force Base teams are helping to build the “base of the future” by integrating an exciting new force protection technology at Tyndall AFB, Florida.
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Self-learning robots go full steam ahead – They connected these simple robots in a line, after which each individual robot taught itself to move forward as quickly as possible. The results were published today in the scientific journal PNAS.
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The Pentagon Inches Toward Letting AI Control Weapons – Drills involving swarms of drones raise questions about whether machines could outperform a human operator in complex scenarios.
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Mind-boggling magnets could unlock plentiful power
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Why We Love Who We Do: Using Computer Simulation to Understand Mate Selection
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Better treatment for miscarriage patients is more cost effective than standard NHS treatment
2hA new drug combination that is better at treating miscarriage is also more cost effective than current standard NHS treatment, finds a new study led by the University of Birmingham and Tommy's National Centre for Miscarriage Research.
Transferability of surface-functionalized metallic nanoparticles
2hAnnouncing a new article publication for BIO Integration journal. In this review the authors Muhammad Arif Asghar, Rabia Ismail Yousuf, Muhammad Harris Shoaib, Muhammad Arif Asghar and Nazish Mumtaz from Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan, Food and Marine Resources Research Centre, Pakistan and Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University, Karachi, Pa
Online CBT effective against OCD symptoms in the young
2hObsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in children and adolescents is associated with impaired education and worse general health later in life. Access to specialist treatment is often limited. According to a study from Centre for Psychiatry Research at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and Region Stockholm, internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) can be as effective as conventional CBT.
Gout treatment success doubled by combining two drugs, study finds
2hIf left untreated, gout can cause severe disability. But unlike rheumatoid arthritis, there are only a handful of ways to treat it. Researchers say a combination of two existing drugs disrupts antibody production and doubles treatment efficacy.
Using contrast MRI after a heart attack could increase survival
2hA new study from the University of Surrey and University College London has revealed that treatment for heart attacks could be improved thanks to a novel method of evaluating heart function using contrast-based MRI scans.
The brain game: What causes engagement and addiction to video games?
2hWhile video games can be engaging, some have a higher potential of becoming addictive. However, the mechanisms underlying this addiction are difficult to analyze mathematically. Now, researchers from JAIST, Japan apply the concept of "motion in the mind" to investigate the subjective aspects of different games via analogies with physical models of motion. Their findings explain what makes certain
Zebrafish brain shows that new neurons are formed in the brain in a coordinated manner
2hResearchers found that the process of activation of stem cells in the brain responsible for the production of neurons (nerve cells) is not random, but coordinated. According to the researchers, these findings are very important for understanding the proper development of the brain. The findings may form the basis for the development of future treatments using brain stem cells, such as for brain ca
Scientists will protect the "Smart City" from cyber threats
2hSt. Petersburg, like other cities in the Russian Federation, is actively participating in the establishment of the "Smart City" program, which will provide new services for residents of the megalopolis, increasing the safety of citizens. Digital services are essential for such a system. Due to the Internet of Things (IoT) systems, the environment can adapt to the needs of humanity on its own accor
Strong quake, small tsunami
2hThe most energetic earthquakes occur where oceanic plates submerge beneath continental plates during plate tectonics. Quakes in these subduction zone settings commonly carry the risk of triggering severe tsunamis. But when the earth shook with a moment magnitude of 8.1 near the northern Chilean city of Iquique on 1 April 2014, the resulting tsunami was relatively small. A unique seismological data
Bioengineering approach for functional muscle regeneration
2hWhen trauma, illness, or injury causes significant muscle loss, reconstructive procedures for bioengineering functional skeletal muscles can fall short, resulting in permanent impairments. Finding a synergy in the importance of biochemical signals and topographical cues, researchers developed an efficient technique for muscle regeneration and functional restoration in injured rats. They describe r
Cholesterol-lowering statins prescribed less later in day
2hStatins are prescribed to less than half of eligible U.S. patients, and a new study shows time of day may affect doctors' likelihood of writing a script
Global incidence of neurological manifestations among patients hospitalized with COVID-19
2hWhat The Study Did: This global observational study included patients with COVID-19 representing 13 countries and four continents, and its findings suggest neurological manifestations are prevalent among patients hospitalized with COVID-19 and associated with higher in-hospital death.
8 Out of 10 people hospitalized with COVID-19 develop neurological problems
2hA paper published today in JAMA Network Open presents early results of the global effort to gather information about the incidence, severity and outcomes of neurological manifestations of COVID-19 disease.
Box fan air cleaner greatly reduces virus transmission
2hImproved ventilation can lower the risk of transmission of the COVID-19 virus, but large numbers of decades-old public school classrooms lack adequate ventilation systems. A systematic modeling study of simple air cleaners using a box fan reported in Physics of Fluids shows these inexpensive units can greatly decrease the amount of airborne virus in these spaces, if used appropriately.
For the brain, timing is everything
2hNew study from Joshua Jacobs (Columbia Engineering) and Itzhak Fried (UCLA) demonstrates the existence of phase precession in the human brain for the first time, and show sthat this neural code not only links sequential positions, as in animals, but also abstract progression towards specific goals. Says lead author Salman Qasim, "We were convinced that phase precession held a lot of promise as a w
Mice with severe COVID symptoms could speed vaccine effort
2hNature, Published online: 11 May 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-01251-0 A new rodent model of COVID-19 promises an easier and quicker way to test treatments and vaccines.
Horseradish flea beetle: Protected with the weapons of its food plant
2hWhen horseradish flea beetles feed on their host plants, they take up not only nutrients but also mustard oil glucosides, the characteristic defense compounds of horseradish and other brassicaceous plants. Using these mustard oil glucosides, the beetles turn themselves into a 'mustard oil bomb' and so deter predators. A team of researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology in Jena
1.5° C degrowth scenarios suggest need for new mitigation pathways
2hThe first comprehensive comparison of 'degrowth' scenarios with established pathways to limit climate change highlights the risk of over-reliance on carbon dioxide removal, renewable energy and energy efficiency to support continued global growth—which is assumed in established global climate modeling.
Millennials commit less crime than past generations
2hCrime has dropped since 1990, but not for the reasons some might think, according to a new study. The research suggests crime reduction efforts account for less than half of the crime drop since 1990 and essentially none of the crime drop since 2000. The researchers also discovered that millennials commit less crime than prior generations. “It’s time we shifted focus from stopping bad guys to hel
PFOS-forurenet kalvekød i Korsør: 17 børn i stor risiko for sundhedsskade
2hPLUS. Flere børn skal undersøges på hospitalet efter at have spist kalvekød forurenet med fluorstoffet PFOS, der er så skadeligt, at et indtag på få milliardendedele af et gram om ugen kan have påvirket deres helbred.
Wealth inequality is key driver of global wildlife trade
2hIt was commonly assumed that wildlife products are exported from low-income countries to meet the demand of consumers in wealthy economies, and therefore, a widening wealth gap may drive up the volume of global trade and endanger wildlife. Recently, a research team co-led by the University of Hong Kong and Lingnan University corroborated this premise by analysing global wildlife trade databases. T
Nature draws out a happy place for children
2hYoung children in deprived areas see nature and outdoor spaces as being associated with "happy places", according to a new study published in the journal Child Indicators Research.
Many people could reduce their 'feeding window' by three hours
2hA new study from the University of Surrey has revealed 'real world' factors that influence people's interest in adopting a dietary pattern called time-restricted feeding.
Want to live 100+ years? You may need unusually good DNA repair
2hResearchers conduct genetic analyses of 81 Italian people who are over 105 years in age. Five unusual genetic differences were discovered. The differences are implicated in the routine repair of DNA, which seems to work unusually well in these people. The oldest living person is Kane Tanaka of Fukuoka, Japan, who just celebrated her 116th birthday. The handful of people who live to be 105 years o
Quantum mechanics paves the way for more stable organic solar cells
2hQuantum mechanics can be used to create more stable and more easily produced organic solar cells. These are the findings of new research from the University of Gothenburg.
Author Correction: Microenvironment-responsive immunoregulatory electrospun fibers for promoting nerve function recovery
2hNature Communications, Published online: 11 May 2021; doi:10.1038/s41467-021-23438-9
Prædiabetes øger risikoen for hjerteanfald og slagtilfælde
3hNy forskning viser, at prædiabetes sætter så meget pres på hjertet, at det øger risikoen for et hjerteanfald eller slagtilfælde. Det skal folk med forhøjet blodsukker, men uden diabetes, vide, siger forsker.
Pepsin-degradable plastics of bionylons from itaconic and amino acids
3hMarine plastic waste problems have been more serious year by year. One of the worst issues is that creatures in ocean are going extinct by mistakenly swallowing them. Conventional biodegradable plastics are degradable in digestive enzymes, but their performances are too low to use in society. In this study, researchers from JAIST have used bio-derived resources such as itaconic acid and amino acid
Genmanipuleret græs fjerner militært sprængstof fra jorden
3hForskere har udviklet en genmanipuleret græsart, der kan nedbryde det sundhedsskadelige stof RDX i jorden på tre år.
Så får rökare hjärtinfarkt – varningstecken i blodet flera år i förväg
3hEn ny orsak till hjärtinfarkt hos rökare och personer med högt blodtryck har upptäckts. Forskare vid Örebro universitet har studerat en ny biomarkör som går att se i blodet många år innan en infarkten. – Den är en väldigt stark varningssignal om en framtida hjärtinfarkt, säger forskaren Liza Ljungberg. Ett stort antal prover med blodplasma förvaras i 80 minusgrader i frysar i norra delen av Sveri
A New Gene Editing Tool Rivals CRISPR, and Can Make Millions of Edits at Once
3hWith CRISPR’s meteoric rise as a gene editing marvel, it’s easy to forget its lowly origins: it was first discovered as a quirk of the bacterial immune system. It seems like bacteria has more to offer. This month, a team led by the famed synthetic biologist Dr. George Church at Harvard University hijacked another strange piece of bacteria biology. The result is a powerful tool that can—in theory—
Discovering candidate for reflex network of walking cats: Understanding animals with robots
3hA group of researchers from Osaka University developed a quadruped robot platform that can reproduce the neuromuscular dynamics of animals, discovering that a steady gait and experimental behaviors of walking cats emerged from the reflex circuit in walking experiments on this robot.
How to predict severe influenza in hospitalised patients
3hMelbourne researchers have identified predictors of both severe disease and recovery in hospitalised influenza patients, finding that the immune system works in concert to fight influenza.
Of mice and spacemen: Understanding muscle wasting at the molecular level
3hSkeletal muscles undergo atrophy, or wasting, under conditions of reduced gravity, such as during spaceflight. Researchers from the University of Tsukuba explored the effects of microgravity and artificial gravity (1 g) on mice housed at the International Space Station for 35 days. Artificial gravity successfully prevented the gross and molecular changes observed in the muscles of mice subjected t
Disability gap in post-16 destinations and employment outcomes revealed by new analysis
3hImportant differences in the post-16 pathways of disabled young people compared to those of their non-disabled peers have been revealed in a new working paper from University of Warwick researchers.
Potential risk to dolphins due to unique fasting habits
3hDolphins could be at risk if their foraging opportunities are impacted due to man-made disturbances such as shipping, tourism, coastal development and oil and gas exploration.
Why people with privilege overstate past obstacles
3hWhen confronting evidence of systemic inequality, people with privilege may react by overstating the obstacles they’ve faced, research shows. When we think about economic and social inequality in the United States, there’s a tendency to consider it from the angle of how it affects people at the bottom, whose lives are harder because of their skin color or ethnic identity, or because they come fro
MOF metallic mastery
3hThe tightly defined ratios of metals in metallic organic frameworks makes them ideal starting materials for novel catalyst creation.
Improved air quality during first wave of COVID prevented 150 premature deaths in major Spain cities
3hFor the first time, researchers have estimated the impact of lockdown-related air pollution reduction on mortality in 47 provincial capital cities
New mothers twice as likely to have post-natal depression in lockdown
3hAlmost half (47.5%) of women with babies aged six months or younger met the threshold for postnatal depression during the first COVID lockdown, more than double average rates for Europe before the pandemic (23%), finds a new study in London led by UCL researchers.
CRISPR tech could enable early diagnosis of devastating citrus disease
3hPenn State and U.S. Department of Agriculture scientists have used cutting-edge CRISPR/Cas technology to develop a diagnostic test that could enable early diagnosis of citrus greening, or Huanglongbing, a serious disease that threatens worldwide citrus production, which is valued at roughly $17 billion from the sale of fresh fruit and juices.
Variation in how animals and bacteria use heme reveals potential target for new antibiotics
3hIt took an unlikely food innovation—earth-friendly vegetarian patties, made to taste and "bleed" like the familiar meaty ones—to make people aware of heme.
Tanzanian farmers boost diets, mental health with sustainable methods
4hAn innovative practice of farmers mentoring farmers on sustainable agricultural methods, nutrition and social equity has been proven beneficial in improving children's diets and decreasing food insecurity in a region of Tanzania where nearly half of households fail to meet minimum nutrition requirements. It also reduced depression among women.
Hidden within African diamonds, a billion-plus years of deep-Earth history
4hDiamonds are sometimes described as messengers from the deep earth; scientists study them closely for insights into the otherwise inaccessible depths from which they come. But the messages are often hard to read. Now, a team has come up with a way to solve two longstanding puzzles: the ages of individual fluid-bearing diamonds, and the chemistry of their parent material. The research has allowed t
Skuldkänslor vanliga tio år efter fetmakirurgi
4hVid fetmakirurgi kopplas en del av magsäcken och tunntarmen ur. Ingreppet dämpar hungerkänslor och gör att patienten snabbare känner sig mätt och har lättare att gå ned i vikt.
Lichens slow to return after wildfire
4hLichen communities may take decades — and in some cases up to a century — to fully return to chaparral ecosystems after wildfire.
New study suggests pregnant women hospitalized for COVID-19 do not face increased risk of death
4hPregnant women who are hospitalized with COVID-19 and viral pneumonia are less likely than non-pregnant women to die from these infections, according to a new study by researchers with The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) and the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM).
Study shows significant benefit of PolarCap® in recovery from sports-related concussions
4hThis new scientific study shows significant benefit of the PolarCap® System in Player Recovery from Sports-Related Concussions, and paves the way for US market clearance with submission of 510(k) pre-market notification to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the PolarCap® System.
From spoons to semiconductors — we are what we make
4hNature, Published online: 11 May 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-01247-w Through a tour of ten materials, a scientist explores knowing through doing.
Discovered: 78,000 years ago, the oldest known burial ritual in Africa
4hThe oldest known burial ritual in Africa has been discovered on the coast of Kenya. A small child appears to have been buried intentionally in a cave 78,000 years ago. This new research offers insights into ancient funerary practices. How did the emergence of Homo sapiens affect ideas around death? What legacies have been passed down from ancient times? And can these give us insights into the ori
Skandaleramt byggeri har været i brug i mere end ti år uden tilladelse
4hPLUS. Et byggeri fra Bach Gruppen har været i brug siden 2009 uden den nødvendige tilladelse fra Viborg Kommune. En p-kælder under bygningen blev for nylig kritiseret af byggeeksperter.
Melting away: understanding the impact of disappearing glaciers
4hPrompted by an illness that took her to the brink of death and back, Jemma Wadham recalls 25 years of expeditions around the globe. Speaking to the professor about her new book, Ice Rivers, Shivani Dave uncovers the importance of glaciers – and what they should mean to us. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod
Daily briefing: Big COVID treatment trial reboots with three new drugs
4hNature, Published online: 10 May 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-01280-9 The WHO’s Solidarity COVID drug trial will restart with a focus on immune responses. Plus, how to thrive as a pandemic PhD student and how NASA is ramping up to fight climate change.
Forsker stempler USA’s tilslutning til patentkrig om COVID-19-vacciner som et PR-stunt
4hMed opbakningen til WTO's forslag om at suspendere patenter på COVID-vacciner vil præsident Biden undgå, at Rusland og Kina løber med al sympatien, men tiltaget vil efter alt at dømme ikke medføre, at tredjeverdenslande får flere vacciner. Det vurderer Jakob Wested, der er postdoc med speciale i patentrettigheder og bioteknologi på Københavns Universitet.
Charlotte Suppli Ulrik er ny lærestolsprofessor
4hDer bliver mere tid til at ‘puffe’ unge forskere mod en forskerkarriere, når Charlotte Suppli Ulrik bliver ny lærestolsprofessor i lungemedicin ved Københavns Universitet. Hun slår fast, at hun ikke slipper den tætte patientkontakt.
Pepsin-degradable plastics of bio-nylons from itaconic and amino acids
4hCurrently available conventional nylon such as nylon 6, nylon 66, and nylon 11 are nondegradable. On the other hand, bio-nylons derived from itaconic acid showed higher performance than conventional ones and are degradable in soil, but degradability via digestive enzymes was not confirmed.
Why some straight men have sex with other men
4hSexual identities and sexual behaviors don't always match because sexuality is multidimensional. Many people recognize sexual fluidity, and some even identify as "mostly straight."
Scientists are more likely to study beautiful blooms, but ugly flowers matter, too
4hWe all love gardens with beautiful flowers and leafy plants, choosing colorful species to plant in and around our homes. Plant scientists, however, may have fallen for the same trick in what they choose to research.
New research finds native forest logging did not worsen the Black Summer bushfires
4hThe Black Summer bushfires shocked the world and generated enormous global media interest. Fire scientists like myself found themselves filling a role not unlike sport commentators, explaining the unfolding drama in real time.
Millennials commit less crime than prior generations
4hCrime has dropped since 1990, but not for the reasons some might think, according to a new study. Research from the LBJ School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin suggests crime reduction efforts account for less than half of the crime drop since 1990 and essentially none of the crime drop since 2000. Researchers also discovered that millennials commit less crime than prior gene
SSI-vaccinedirektør går til Novo Nordisk Fonden
5hFaglig direktør for Center for Vaccineforskning ved Statens Serum Institut, Peter Lawætz Andersen, tiltræder 1. juni som Senior Project Director for Novo Nordisk Fondens indsats inden for infektionsmedicin.
Retraction Note: Childhood iron deficiency anemia leads to recurrent respiratory tract infections and gastroenteritis
5hScientific Reports, Published online: 11 May 2021; doi:10.1038/s41598-021-90018-8
How has COVID-19 changed 'superstar cities?'
5hJust over a year since the pandemic led to shut-downs and stay-at-home orders across the world, the rollout of vaccines and gradual reopening of long-shuttered parts of the economy have many wondering when life will return to a pre-pandemic normal. But amidst the numerous changes this past year to how people work, shop, travel, and go about their day-to-day routines, how close is society to gettin
Convective transport explains 'missing' ice near the tropical tropopause
5hThe lowest level of the atmosphere, the troposphere, contains almost all of Earth's weather. In the stratosphere above, moisture drops to almost zero. The boundary that separates these two layers—the tropopause—is defined as the point at which water ceases to cool as altitude increases. In the tropics, the tropopause is exceptionally cold and usually occurs at a higher altitude (around 17 kilomete
People are persuaded by social media messages, not view numbers
5hPeople are more persuaded by the actual messages contained in social media posts than they are by how many others viewed the posts, a new study suggests. Researchers found that when people watched YouTube videos either for or against e-cigarette use, their level of persuasion wasn't directly affected by whether the video said it was viewed by more than a million people versus by fewer than 20.
In 'minibrains,' hindering key enzyme by different amounts has opposite growth effects
5hSurprising findings can help improve organoid cultures, explain role of GSK3-beta in brain development
Stop the emerging AI cold war
5hNature, Published online: 11 May 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-01244-z Proliferating military artificial intelligence will leave the world less safe — so we must focus on ethics and global cooperation.
Magnets and Fusion
5hTechnology is often interdependent. Electric cars are dependent on battery technology. Tall skyscrapers were not possible without the elevator. Modern rocketry requires computer technology. And the promise of fusion reactors is largely dependent on our ability to make really powerful magnets. Recent progress in powerful magnet technology may be moving us closer to the reality of commercial fusion
Baby minke whale euthanized after getting trapped in Thames River
5hThe injured baby whale slipped free from rescuers on Monday morning, and became stranded again after swimming upstream into shallower waters.
Algorithm to improve aid response to victims in disaster zones
5hA University of Bath School of Management academic has developed an algorithm to help charities and aid organizations improve the way they help victims of storms, floods, earthquakes and other natural disasters.
The formation of the Amazon Basin influenced the distribution of manatees
5hAll three species of manatee now present on Earth share a common ancestor from which they split some 6.5 million years ago, when a huge lake in Amazonia, then linked to the Caribbean, was cut off from the sea. The African manatee Trichechus senegalensis is not as genetically close to the West Indian manatee T. manatus as was thought, and adaptation to this complex environment by the Amazonian mana
Tysk sikkerhedsforsker jailbreaker Apples nye sporingsenhed
6hEfter Apple i sidste måned satte deres nye sporingsprodukt, Airtag, på markedet, har en sikkerhedsforsker nu haft held med at jailbreake den. Det viser potentiale for målrettede angreb i fremtiden, vurderer Ars Technica.
Hackere har stoppet USA’s største olieledning: Derfor er den så afgørende
7hOperatøren af forbindelsen regner med, at forsyningen er tilbage til normalen i slutningen af denne uge.
Gene therapy offers potential cure to children born without an immune system
7hA stem cell gene therapy developed by a team of researchers from UCLA and Great Ormond Street Hospital in London has successfully treated 48 of 50 children born with ADA-SCID, a rare and deadly inherited disorder that leaves them without an immune system.
Gene therapy offers a potential cure to children born without immune system
7hAn international team of researchers at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), and University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have developed a gene therapy that successfully treated 48 out of 50 children with a form of severe combined immunodeficiency that leaves them without an immune system.
How to blow the whistle on an academic bully
7hNature, Published online: 11 May 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-01252-z Standing up to a persecutor is tough, particularly if they are your supervisor. But you can take steps to report abuse and protect yourself.
Clinical trial paper that made anemia drug look safer than it is will be retracted
7hA study that a pharmaceutical company admitted last month included manipulated data will be retracted, Retraction Watch has learned. The paper, “Pooled Analysis of Roxadustat for Anemia in Patients With Kidney Failure Incident to Dialysis,” was published in Kidney International Reports in December 2020. The study analyzed data from a clinical trial for roxadustat, a … Continue reading
Grøntsager i kolonihaver fri for fluorstoffer – test af jord og fisk fortsætter
7hPLUS. Frugter og grøntsager i kolonihaver ved Korsør Brandskole ser ikke ud til at have optaget fluorstoffer fra den forurenede jord. Myndighederne kæmper stadig for at skabe overblik.
Forests the size of France regrown since 2000, study suggests.
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'Green' bitcoin alternative Chia is leading to hard disc shortages
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Elbiler bliver billigere at producere end traditionelle biler inden 2027
7hBilligere batterier og flere automatiserede og effektive produktionskæder driver udviklingen, lyder prognosen.
Inhibition of proteins activated by nitric oxide reverses aortic aneurysm in Marfan syndrome
8hScientists at the he Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Centro de Biología Molecular Severo Ochoa (CBM-CSIC-UAM have shown that elevated activity of proteins regulated by nitric oxide (NO) causes the aortic disease seen in Marfan Syndrome patients.
Study shows how our brains sync hearing with vision
8hThe brain alters our sense of time to synchronize our joint perception of sound and vision. A new study finds that this recalibration depends on brain signals constantly adapting to our environment to sample, order and associate competing sensory inputs together.
New genetic copycatchers detect efficient and precise CRISPR editing in a living organism
8hScientists have developed a novel genetic sensor called a "CopyCatcher," which capitalizes on CRISPR-based gene drive technology, to detect instances in which a genetic element is copied precisely from one chromosome to another throughout cells in the body of a fruit fly. Next-generation CopyCatcher systems have the potential to measure how often such perfect copying might take place in different
Stabilizer residue in inks found to inhibit conductivity in 3D printed electronic
8hVery thin layers of organic stabiliser residue in metal nanoparticle (MNP) inks are behind a loss of conductivity in 3D printed materials and electronic devices, according to the findings of a new study by the University of Nottingham and NPL (National Physical Laboratory).
A beetle's Achilles heel
8hSusceptibility of their microbial partners to the herbicide may be an underestimated weak spot of insects that could add to their decline.
1.5°C degrowth scenarios suggest need for new mitigation pathways: Research
8hThe first comprehensive comparison of 'degrowth' scenarios with established pathways to limit climate change highlights the risk of over-reliance on technological innovation to support continued global growth – which is assumed in established global climate modelling. Findings include: Technologically less risky 'degrowth' limits global warming to 1.5C while global GDP declines by 0.5% annually; a
Boosting body heat production: A new approach for treating obesity
8hTargeting a heat production 'brake' on fat tissues may be a safer way to treat obesity than current medication.
Protecting local water quality has global benefits
8hNature Communications, Published online: 11 May 2021; doi:10.1038/s41467-021-22836-3 Clean water is a fundamental resource, yet the economic impacts of pollution, drinking water availability, and greenhouse gas emissions from freshwaters are unknown. Here the authors combine models with economic assessments and find trillions of dollars in savings by mitigating lake methane emissions.
On the use of plume models to estimate the flux in volcanic gas plumes
8hNature Communications, Published online: 11 May 2021; doi:10.1038/s41467-021-22159-3 Monitoring the flux of gas from volcanoes is a fundamental component of volcano monitoring programs and is used as a basis for eruption forecasting. Here, the authors present a new method using video images of volcanic gas plumes to measure the speed of convective structures and to estimate volcanic fluxes.
Anomalous normal fluid response in a chiral superconductor UTe2
8hNature Communications, Published online: 11 May 2021; doi:10.1038/s41467-021-22906-6 Chiral superconductors are predicted to realize Majorana normal fluid at its boundary, but remain elusive experimentally. Here, Bae et al. report anomalous surface normal fluid response in UTe2 single crystal which is further attributed to a chiral spin-triplet pairing state.
Hierarchical communication of chirality for aromatic oligoamide sequences
8hNature Communications, Published online: 11 May 2021; doi:10.1038/s41467-021-22984-6 Communication of chirality at a molecular level is the fundamental for transmitting chirality information but one-step communication modes in many artificial systems limits further processing the chirality information. Here, the authors report chirality communication of aromatic oligoamide sequences within interp
Nanoscale real-time detection of quantum vortices at millikelvin temperatures
8hNature Communications, Published online: 11 May 2021; doi:10.1038/s41467-021-22909-3 Previous work has shown the detection of quantum turbulence with mechanical resonators but with limited spatial and temporal resolution. Here, the authors demonstrate real-time detection of single quantum vortices in superfluid 4He with millisecond and micron resolution at temperatures of 10 millikelvin.
Following replicative DNA synthesis by time-resolved X-ray crystallography
8hNature Communications, Published online: 11 May 2021; doi:10.1038/s41467-021-22937-z DNA polymerases are the key enzymes responsible for DNA replication and repair. Here the authors reveal through time-lapsed images of X-ray crystal structures that translocation precedes phosphodiester bond formation in the mechanism of DNA synthesis.
Deriving the skyrmion Hall angle from skyrmion lattice dynamics
8hNature Communications, Published online: 11 May 2021; doi:10.1038/s41467-021-22857-y Skyrmions, when driven by any applied force, experience an addition sideways motion known as the skyrmion hall effect. Here, Brearton et al. present a reciprocal space method for determining the strength of the skyrmion hall effect, making measurement possible for skyrmion lattices.
Author Correction: Histone acetyltransferease p300 modulates TIM4 expression in dendritic cells
8hScientific Reports, Published online: 11 May 2021; doi:10.1038/s41598-021-89722-2
Author Correction: The influence of different sample preparation on mechanical properties of human iliotibial tract
8hScientific Reports, Published online: 11 May 2021; doi:10.1038/s41598-021-89952-4
The feasibility of Gazefinder under 12 months of age infants
8hScientific Reports, Published online: 11 May 2021; doi:10.1038/s41598-021-89585-7 The feasibility of Gazefinder under 12 months of age infants
Thyroid hormone activated upper gastrointestinal motility without mediating gastrointestinal hormones in conscious dogs
8hScientific Reports, Published online: 11 May 2021; doi:10.1038/s41598-021-89378-y
Randomized controlled trial of convalescent plasma therapy against standard therapy in patients with severe COVID-19 disease
8hScientific Reports, Published online: 11 May 2021; doi:10.1038/s41598-021-89444-5
Surgical outcomes of localization using indocyanine green fluorescence in breast conserving surgery: a prospective study
8hScientific Reports, Published online: 11 May 2021; doi:10.1038/s41598-021-89423-w
Efficient multiscale calculation results for microchannel mass transfer
8hScientific Reports, Published online: 11 May 2021; doi:10.1038/s41598-021-89447-2
COVID-19: build on Belgium’s psychosocial findings
8hNature, Published online: 11 May 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-01277-4
Afghanistan: vaccinate drug users against COVID-19
8hNature, Published online: 11 May 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-01275-6
Stop using ‘master–slave’ terminology in biology
8hNature, Published online: 11 May 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-01276-5
Value of Mexican nature reserve is more than monetary
8hNature, Published online: 11 May 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-01218-1
Power Outages Are Increasing. Can Medical Equipment Users Adapt?
8hFueled by a warming planet, severe weather events are causing more frequent power outages nationwide. Meanwhile, more and more Americans depend on home-based medical equipment. Those two trends, some experts warn, have put complex home-based medical care on a collision course with climate change.
Chip-krise: Bilproducenter dropper udstyr for at holde produktionen kørende
8hPLUS. Ekstra store skærme, navigationsystemer og digitale sidespejle bliver droppet for at holde samlebåndet kørende på bilfabrikker. Forbrugerelektronik er nu også i fare.
MIT artificial intelligence tech can generate 3D holograms in real-time
8hDespite years of hype, virtual reality headsets have yet to topple TV or computer screens as the go-to devices for video viewing. One reason: VR can make users feel sick . Nausea and eye strain can result because VR creates an illusion of 3D viewing although the user is in fact staring at a fixed-distance 2D display. The solution for better 3D visualization could lie in a 60-year-old technology r
1.4B but no more? China's population growth closer to zero
8hChina's weak population growth is falling closer to zero as fewer couples have children, government data showed Tuesday, adding to strains on an aging society with a shrinking workforce.
Sådan lyder en helikopter på Mars
9hNasa har frigivet en lydoptagelse af Ingenuity-helikopteren under dens fjerde flyvetur. Som den første Mars-rover er Perseverance udstyret med mikrofoner, så nu kan vi også lytte til den røde planet.
Author Correction: Task engagement and mental workload involved in variation and repetition of a motor skill
9hScientific Reports, Published online: 11 May 2021; doi:10.1038/s41598-021-89268-3
Coronavirus variants are spreading in India — what scientists know so far
9hNature, Published online: 11 May 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-01274-7 Variants including B.1.617 have been linked to India’s surge in infections. Researchers are hurrying to determine how much of a threat they pose.
Hvedegræs kan sænke CO2-udledning i landbruget markant
10hHvedegræs har potentiale til at sænke landbrugets udledning af drivhusgasser med op til 10…
Turning virtual reality into an effective learning tool for classrooms
10hFor Jaskirat Batra, the desire to pursue teaching was firmly cemented during childhood. Being a child of career educators, he was often immersed in the world of classrooms, chalkboards and textbooks. While deeply inspired by his parents, Batra's desire was always to go beyond conventional pedagogy. As a graduate student in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Texas A&M University
Rural school districts swifter to return to in-person instruction than urban districts
10hAbout 42% of rural school districts in the U.S. offered fully in-person instruction as of February, compared with only 17% for urban districts, according to a new RAND Corporation survey of school district leaders. The opposite pattern held for fully remote learning: 29% of urban districts offered fully remote instruction compared with 10% of rural districts and 18% of suburban districts.
Världens glaciärer smälter allt snabbare
11hParisavtalet syftar till att begränsa den globala uppvärmningen till 2 grader eller mindre. Men vad händer om länderna misslyckas med sina mål?
Chinese scientists have discovered a gene responsible for epilepsy – (UNC13B)
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Chinese scientists have successfully demonstrated photonic implementation of quantum information masking in the lab, that will further pave the way for the research and application of encrypted quantum communication
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An international team of researchers recently published work demonstrating quantum entanglement at an unprecedented macro-scale
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DNA 'Lite-Brite' is a promising way to archive data for decades or longer, using a new technique with 'pegs' visible under high power microscopes, without the DNA having to be sequenced
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NJ's Largest City Launches $6,000 Guaranteed Income Pilot Program
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The Psychedelic Revolution Is Coming. Psychiatry May Never Be the Same.
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Smartphone is now ‘the place where we live’, anthropologists say – A UCL study has found people around the world feel the same about their devices as they do about their homes
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Researchers at the University of East Anglia have made an astonishing discovery about how our brains control our hands. The research could pave the way for the development of next-generation neuroprosthetics—prosthetic limbs that tap into the brain's control centre
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For the first time ever researchers have wirelessly programmed—and then deprogrammed—mice to socially interact with one another in real time. The advancement is thanks to a first of its kind ultraminiature, wireless, battery free and fully implantable device that uses light to activate neurons
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Blind Patients Hope Landmark Gene-Editing Experiment Will Restore Their Vision. For the first time, scientists are using CRISPR to edit DNA when it's still inside patients' bodies.
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CIA's misleading inoculation drive led to vaccine decline in Pakistan
13hA new paper in the Journal of the European Economic Association indicates that distrust generated by a 2011 CIA-led vaccination campaign ruse designed to catch Osama Bin Laden resulted in a significant vaccination rate decline in Pakistan.
Databeskyttelse står i vejen for cloud i Statens It: »Vi har et ekstra ansvar«
15hSchrems II har gennem knap et år givet grå hår i hovedet på organisationer, der står med det ene eller begge ben i skyen. Hos Statens It vil man slet ikke levere cloud-tjenester, fordi det på nuværende tidspunkt ikke kan gøres på lovlig vis, lyder det.
I developed a mental health related app from my personal experience!
15hSo basically last year I was feeling a bit low. I really didn’t know how to become better since I had never faced this before. I used to not get proper sleep and woke up after having dreams due to my anxiety. So I just started noting what activities I did and whom I did it with in a google doc. Slowly I also started rating how I felt about the interaction. Soon I started to notice a pattern that
Yale PRIME Clinic CAPR Study
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Facial Action Coding System (FACS) Tutorials | Action Unit 17 (AU17)
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The Lancet Infectious Diseases: Non-hospitalised COVID-19 patients have low-risk of serious long-term effects, but report more visits to general practitioner following infection
18hA new study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal has found that the risk of delayed acute complications after non-hospitalised SARS-CoV-2 infection is low, but persistent symptoms in this group could lead to increased visits to general practitioners or outpatient clinics in the six months following infection. The study assessed only those complications that led to contact with hospi
New study finds an association between increasing BMI and the risk of testing positive for SARS-CoV-2
19hNew research presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (held online, 10-13 May) reveals an association between increasing body mass index (BMI) and the risk of testing positive SARS-CoV-2, the virus which causes COVID-19. The study is by Dr Hadar Milloh-Raz, The Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel-HaShomer, Ramat-Gan, Israel, and colleagues.
Fat around waist more important than general obesity in predicting
19hNew research presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (held online, 10-13 May) shows that fat around the waist (abdominal obesity) is more important than general obesity as shown by body mass index (BMI) in predicting the severity of chest X-ray results in patients with COVID-19.
High rates of childhood obesity alarming given anticipated impact of COVID-19 pandemic
19hIn some countries of the WHO European Region, 1 in 3 children aged 6 to 9 years is living with overweight or obesity. Mediterranean countries have the highest rates of obesity, but the situation there is starting to improve. These are some of the findings of a new WHO European Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI) report presented at this week's European Congress on Obesity.
Drone video shows endangered whales appearing to embrace
20hWere these whales really hugging—or was it just a fluke?
Even when they include them, gifted programs aren't serving Black or low-income kids
20hAfter years of criticism for their lack of diversity, programs for high achievers may not be adequately serving their Black and low-income students, a new study shows.
Informed tourists make whale watching safer for whales
20hAccording to the International Whaling Commission, whale-watching tourism generates more than $2.5 billion a year. After the COVID-19 pandemic, this relatively safe outdoor activity is expected to rebound. Two new studies funded by a collaborative initiative between the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) in Panama and Arizona State University (ASU) show how science can contribute to wh
New mapping technique reveals epigenetic drivers of cancers
20hScientists have made major advances in understanding and developing treatments for many cancers by identifying genetic mutations that drive the disease. Now a team led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian and the New York Genome Center (NYGC) has developed a machine learning technique for detecting other modifications to DNA that have a similar effect.
Researchers use arcuate organoids to study development and disease of the hypothalamus
20hFor the first time, researchers at Penn Medicine created organoids of the arcuate nucleus (ARC),providing an atlas of cell types in the human hypothalamus, which will be a blueprint to further understanding the development of brain disorders, such as certain causes of obesity and autism.
Early screening tool leads to earlier diagnosis and treatment for autism spectrum disorder
20hSince it debuted in 2011, the Get SET Early program, which provides pediatricians and parents with a relatively simple process to screen for indicators of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children as young as age 1, has steadily grown in use and validation. Early screening and identification of ASD has been linked to more effective treatment.
Bio-Rad Launches Its Reliance SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR Assay Kit in Europe
20hBio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: BIO and BIOb), a global leader of life science research and clinical diagnostic products, today announced the launch of the Reliance SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR Kit (IVD) for European markets after having met the CE-IVD mark requirements.
CHEST releases updated guidelines to diagnose and evaluate hypersensitivity pneumonitis
20hThe American College of Chest Physicians® (CHEST) recently released new clinical guidelines on the Diagnosis and Evaluation of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis (HP).
Volcanoes on Mars could be active
20hNew observations reveal that Mars could still be volcanically active, raising the possibility for habitable conditions in the near surface of Mars in recent history. Ongoing research investigates the possibility that the most recent volcanic activity on Mars, which occurred about 50,000 years ago, might have been triggered by a nearby asteroid impact that happened around the same time.
Solving the cocktail party problem
21hConducting a discussion in a crowded room can be challenging when other conversations and background noise interfere with our ability to focus attention on our conversation partner. Can we absorb information from a few speakers in parallel, or are we limited to understanding speech from only one speaker at a time? Researchers have now moved closer to understanding how the brain deals with the abun
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21hSign up for a Live Science newsletter so you can receive the latest in science discoveries, from dinosaur findings to the biggest cosmic mystery to COVID-19 updates.
Stanford researchers map how people in cities get a health boost from nature
21hTrees lining a street may encourage people to take a longer stroll or choose to bike to work. New research shows how access to natural areas in cities can improve human health by supporting physical activity. The researchers plan to equip city planners with tools to create healthier, more sustainable cities around the world.
Legume-imposed selection for more-efficient symbiotic rhizobia [Plant Biology]
22hAgriculture could reduce the economic and environmental costs of nitrogen (N) fertilizers by relying more on atmospheric N taken up (fixed) by rhizobia bacteria in legume root nodules. Just scaling up current N fixation might not help, however, because many nodules are occupied by rhizobia with high carbon (C) costs…
Does driving wear you out? You might be experiencing 'accelerousal'
22hIf you're an anxious driver, accelerousal may be in your genes. Accelerousal is a term for stress provoked by acceleration events, even small ones. New research from the University of Houston takes a look at the phenomenon.
New theory may revolutionize treatment of endometriosis
22hEndometriosis, a disease found in up to 10 per cent of women, has been enigmatic since it was first described. A new theory developed by researchers at Simon Fraser University suggests a previously overlooked hormone — testosterone — has a critical role in its development. The research could have direct impacts on diagnosis and treatment of the disease, signaling hope for women with endometriosi
Grand Challenge research harnesses AI to fight breast cancer
22hBreastPathQ Challenge participants were tasked with developing an automated method for analyzing microscopy images of breast tissue and ranking them according to their tumor cell content, to provide a reliable assessment score. As reported in SPIE's Journal of Medical Imaging (JMI), the challenge produced encouraging results that indicate a path toward integrating artificial intelligence (AI) to s
Turns out developing a taste for carbs wasn't a bad thing
22hA new study looking at the evolutionary history of the human oral microbiome shows that Neanderthals and ancient humans adapted to eating starch-rich foods as far back as 100,000 years ago, which is much earlier than previously thought.
Single-cell map of early stage lung cancer and normal lung sheds light on tumor development, new therapeutic targets
22hMD Anderson researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind atlas of early-stage lung cancer and surrounding normal lung tissue. The single-cell map provides a valuable resource to learn about tumor development and find new therapeutic targets.
New neuroelectronic system can read and modify brain circuits
22hResponsive neurostimulation is becoming increasingly effective at probing neural circuit function and treating neuropsychiatric disorders, such as epilepsy and Parkinson's disease. A new approach from Columbia Engineering researchers shows great promise in improving the limitations of current bulky devices. They have built a high-performance implantable system that enables reading and manipulation
India’s Desperate Fend for Themselves Amid Covid Mismanagement
22hAcross India, families and volunteers have quickly mobilized to help patients and hospitals obtain oxygen and medical supplies. They are working day and night to fill a huge gap in public services as supply chain issues combined with governmental inefficiency have exacerbated an already precarious situation.
Flying at up to Mach 16 could become reality with UCF's developing propulsion system
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30 photos: Robots Are Everywhere – Advancements in robotics are happening in space exploration, health care, public safety, entertainment, & defense. Gathered here are a skiing robot, an animatronic dolphin, a fried-chicken deliverer, firefighting machines, a seabed-mining robot, & more. May 6, 2021
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Developing a Technology to Produce Hydrogen from Seawater or Brine
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FTC Blasts Manufacturer Excuses in Right-to-Repair Report – FTC concludes in a far-ranging 56-page document that evaluates every explanation various companies have provided for why they limit the right of Americans to repair products they’ve legally purchased.
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Research suggests it’s more cost-effective to buy a new electric car and run it for its lifetime than it is to do so with a new petrol or diesel car
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Algorithms improve how we protect our data – Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) scientists in Korea have developed algorithms that more efficiently measure how difficult it would be for an attacker to guess secret keys for cryptographic systems.
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Earth 2.0: Scientists Seek a Better Method for Finding Habitable Exoplanets – The Debrief
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Scientists turn silk into leather that's 3D printable and recyclable
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'Mars isn't dead': Scientists suggest volcanoes could still be active on the red planet
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Researchers create AiFoam for robots to interact intelligently with their surroundings
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Neanderthals carb loaded, helping grow their big brains
22hDNA from mouth bacteria suggest human ancestors ate diets rich in starchy plants by 600,000 years ago
UM scientist joins team partnering with UN's initiative to map ungulate migrations
22hUniversity of Montana Professor Mark Hebblewhite has joined an international team of 92 scientists and conservationists to create the first-ever global atlas of ungulate (hoofed mammal) migrations.
Timing is everything in new implant tech
22hRice University engineers develop a new version of their wireless implant that allows for multiple stimulators to be programmed and magnetically powered from a single transmitter outside the body. The implants could be used to treat spinal cord injuries or as pacemakers.
Author Correction: Auto-aggressive CXCR6+ CD8 T cells cause liver immune pathology in NASH
22hNature, Published online: 10 May 2021; doi:10.1038/s41586-021-03568-2 Author Correction: Auto-aggressive CXCR6 + CD8 T cells cause liver immune pathology in NASH
CDK inhibitors may improve immune therapy effectiveness for recurrent breast cancer
23hA class of drugs that inhibits breast cancer progression when used with hormonal therapy might also boost the effectiveness of immune therapy in cases of recurrent, metastatic breast cancer, according to a new study led by researchers atThe Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute.
New material avoids AR/VR glasses ‘bug eyes’
23hResearchers have come up with a new technology to deliver augmented and virtual reality glasses that don’t look like “bug eyes.” “Image” is everything in the $20 billion market for AR/VR glasses. Consumers are looking for glasses that are compact and easy to wear, delivering high-quality imagery with socially acceptable optics. In a new paper in Science Advances , researchers describe imprinting
As global climate shifts, forests' futures may be caught in the wind
23hForests' ability to adapt to the disruptions wrought by climate change may depend, in part, on the eddies and swirls of global wind currents, suggests a new study. The study compared global wind patterns with previously published genetic data of nearly 100 tree and shrub species collected from forests around the world, finding significant correlations between wind speed and direction and genetic d
SARS-CoV-2 research: Second possible effective mechanism of remdesivir discovered
23hAfter infection, SARS-CoV-2 causes the host cell to produce new virus particles and suppresses host cell defence mechanisms. Virus protein nsP3 plays a central role in the latter process. Using structural analyses, researchers have now discovered that a decomposition product of the remdesivir binds to nsP3. This previously unknown effective mechanism may be important for the development of new dru
How Legionella makes itself at home
23hScientists have discovered a key protein that helps the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease to set up house in the cells of humans and other hosts. The findings could offer insights into how other bacteria are able to survive inside cells, knowledge that could lead to new treatments for a wide variety of infections.
Monash study may help boost peptide design
23hPeptides play a vital role with a huge range of medical uses including in antibiotics and anti-cancer drugs. Altering the structure of natural peptides to improve compounds is of great interest to scientists and industry. But how these peptides are produced still isn't clearly understood. Monash University researchers have revealed a key aspect of peptide machineries in a paper published in Nature
Signs in the blood predict when labor will begin
23hFor the first time, researchers have found a way to predict when a pregnant woman will go into labor by analyzing immune and other biological signals in a blood sample, according to a study. The findings shed light on how labor begins, a biological process that until now has been a mystery. They also lay the groundwork for a clinical blood test that could tell women with healthy, full-term pregna
Light emitters for quantum circuits
23hThe promise of a quantum internet depends on the complexities of harnessing light to transmit quantum information over fiber optic networks. A potential step forward was reported today by researchers who developed integrated chips that can generate light particles on demand and without the need for extreme refrigeration.
São Tomé island has two species of caecilians found nowhere else on Earth
23hA new study indicates . The research adds evidence to a century-long scientific debate and reveals how volcanic activity may have driven the divergence of the limbless amphibians.
Brain regions involved in vision also encode how to hold tools
1dVisual brain areas involved in processing hands also encode information about the correct way to hold tools, according to new research published in JNeurosci.
Mars Helicopter Completes First One-Way Flight
1dNASA’s Mars helicopter has started a new phase of its mission. Late last week, Ingenuity lifted off from Wright Brothers Field, but unlike all its previous flights, this fifth one didn’t end in the same place . This first one-way flight ended in another landing zone 423 feet (129 meters) to the south. This comes as NASA has extended Ingenuity’s mission into the summer, ensuring we’ll see more rec
Bacteria do not colonize the gut before birth, says collaborative study
1dResearchers examined prenatal stool (meconium) samples collected from 20 babies during breech Cesarean delivery. By including only breech caesarean deliveries in healthy pregnant women they were able to avoid the transmission of bacteria that occurs naturally during a vaginal birth.
Intense light may hold answer to dilemma over heart treatment
1dLooking to safely block a gene linked to factors known to cause heart disease, scientists at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus may have found a new tool – light.
Universal equation for explosive phenomena
1dClimate change, a pandemic or the coordinated activity of neurons in the brain: In all of these examples, a transition takes place at a certain point from the base state to a new state. Researchers have discovered a universal mathematical structure at these so-called tipping points. It creates the basis for a better understanding of the behavior of networked systems.
TB immune response discovery could significantly reduce disease harm
1dA pioneering study has discovered the presence of a harmful inflammatory protein in patients with symptomatic tuberculosis (TB). Researchers say, by targeting the IL-17 cytokine, a component produced naturally by the immune system in response to infection, excessive and damaging lung inflammation caused by TB may be significantly reduced to help speed up patient recovery.
Mild COVID-19 infection is very unlikely to cause lasting heart damage, study finds
1dMild COVID-19 infection is very unlikely to cause lasting damage to the structure or function of the heart, according to a new study.
Biden's Climate Bet Rests on Enacting a Clean Electricity Standard
1dIt is uncertain if a highly divided Congress will pass such a mandate — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Should we panic over declining sperm counts? Harvard researchers say not so fast
1dRecent studies have claimed that sperm counts among men globally, and especially from "Western" countries, are in decline, leading to apocalyptic claims about the possible extinction of the human species. The Harvard paper reanalyzes claims of precipitous human sperm declines, re-evaluating evidence.
Author Correction: Universal toxin-based selection for precise genome engineering in human cells
1dNature Communications, Published online: 10 May 2021; doi:10.1038/s41467-021-23345-z
Friendly pelicans breed better
1dCaptive pelicans that are free to choose their own friendships are more likely to breed successfully on repeated occasions, new research suggests.
It is time to create contracts all users can understand
1dContracts today are complex and not user-friendly. The documents are written in black and white text, using 'legalese' language, and lack page layout design. The result is that contracts are often left in drawers and are not used. So how can contracts be designed so everyone can read and understand them? This is the question Milva Finnegan explores in her doctoral dissertation at the University of
Unraveling positional and structural errors in numerical weather forecast models
1dDue to the chaotic nature of the atmosphere, weather forecasts, even with ever improving numerical weather prediction models, eventually lose their accuracy. Meteorologists have a strong desire to better understand this process as they try to trace forecast error back to observational gaps and to provide a means for improvement.
Conservationists concerned about illegal hunting and exploitation of porcupines in Indonesia
1dPorcupines are frequently traded across Asia—and Indonesia, home to five species, is no exception. They are targeted for a number of reasons: their meat as an alternative source of protein, their bezoars consumed as traditional medicine, and their quills used as talismans and for decorative purposes.
Why Germany's coal compromise failed to end the debate
1dCan expert commissions develop solutions for controversial issues that will enjoy broad democratic support? A team of researchers from the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS) has analyzed the work of Germany's "Coal Exit Commission" using a set of new criteria. While the authors view positively the Commission's success in reaching a compromise, they criticize its failure to delive
Why hotter clocks are more accurate
1dA new experiment shows that the more energy consumed by a clock, the more accurate its timekeeping. This is the first time that a measurement has been made of the entropy — or heat loss — generated by a minimal clock tens of nanometers thick and 1.5 millimeters long. Understanding the thermodynamic cost involved in timekeeping is a central step along the way in the development of future technolo
New gauge on weather forecasts
1dStudies of long-term hydro-climatic patterns provide fresh insights into the causes of Australia's strong climate variability which affect extreme wet or dry weather and other conditions vital to water supply, agriculture, the environment and the nation's future.
Study reveals mixed reactions about COVID-19 health disparities
1dMIT political scientist Evan Lieberman is co-author of a new paper showing mixed reactions when people are informed of the racial disparities in Covid-19 outcomes in the U.S.
Diet, exercise and sleep linked to high risk of cardiovascular disease in autistic people
1dAutistic people have far greater risks of long term physical health conditions than others, but the reasons for this remain unclear. New research from the University of Cambridge suggests that unhealthy lifestyle habits may be an important contributing factor. The results are published today in the journal Molecular Autism.
Tweets fuel super accurate morning traffic prediction
1dResearchers have used information extracted from tweets to provide unparalleled accuracy for predicting morning traffic patterns. The morning commute period is one of the busiest times of day for traffic; however, it has also proven to be the most difficult time to predict traffic patterns. This is because most methods for traffic prediction rely on having a consistent flow of traffic data from t
Living memory home helps people stay connected with deceased loved ones
1dWhen a loved one dies, memories of that person become particularly valuable in connecting the mourners with the deceased. A new Weill Cornell Medicine online application, called Living Memory Home, offers a virtual and personal memorial space that allows mourners to deposit their memories and feelings about their loss and honor their loved one.
Older adults having surgery less frequently — but it depends on the surgery and hospital
1dContrary to popular belief, a new study from the University of Chicago Medicine found the frequency of abdominal surgery in older adults is decreasing, especially among adults over the age of 85.
Light meets superconducting circuits
1dEPFL researchers have developed a light-based approach to read out superconducting circuits, overcoming the scaling-up limitations of quantum computing systems.
Do purines influence cancer development?
1dNumerous disease development processes are linked to epigenetic modulation. One protein involved in the process of modulation and identified as an important cancer marker is BRD4. A recent study by researchers at the CeMM Research Center for Molecular Medicine of the Austrian Academy of Sciences, now shows that the supply of purines as well as the purine synthesis of a cell can influence BRD4 acti
Tweet and re-tweet: songbird stuttering allows researchers to pinpoint causes in the brain
1dBiologists have identified specific neural firing patterns that can induce stuttering and stammering in songbirds. The discovery offers a model system that could enable researchers to uncover the origins of speech dysfunction in humans, and possible treatment to restore normal speech.
Study led by Penn Medicine reveals new mechanism of lung tissue regeneration
1dNew research performed in mice models at Penn Medicine shows, mechanistically, how the infant lung regenerates cells after injury differently than the adult lung, with alveolar type 1 (AT1) cells reprograming into alveolar type 2 (AT2) cells (two very different lung alveolar epithelial cells), promoting cell regeneration, rather than AT2 cells differentiating into AT1 cells, which is the most wide
New tools enable rapid analysis of coronavirus sequences and tracking of variants
1dWidespread sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 genomes presents new opportunities for tracing global and local transmission dynamics, but analyzing so much genomic data is challenging. The sheer number of coronavirus genome sequences and their rapid accumulation makes it hard to place new sequences on a "family tree" showing how they are all related. But researchers at the UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute ha
Bronze Age migrations changed societal organization and genomic landscape in Italy
1dA new study from the Institute of Genomics of the University of Tartu, Estonia has shed light on the genetic prehistory of populations in modern day Italy through the analysis of ancient human individuals around 4,000 years ago. The genomic analysis of ancient samples enabled researchers from Estonia, Italy, and the UK to date the arrival of the Steppe-related ancestry component to 3,600 years ago
Scientists find mechanism that eliminates senescent cells
1dScientists at UC San Francisco are learning how immune cells naturally clear the body of defunct — or senescent — cells that contribute to aging and many chronic diseases. Understanding this process may open new ways of treating age-related chronic diseases with immunotherapy.
Long-lasting medications may improve treatment satisfaction for opioid use disorder
1dA commentary from leaders at the National Institute on Drug Abuse discusses a new study showing that an extended-release injection of buprenorphine, a medication used to treat opioid use disorder, was preferred by patients compared to immediate-release buprenorphine, which must be taken orally every day. Extended-release formulations of medications used to treat opioid use disorder may be a valuab
Vilken roll spelar serotonin vid depression?
1dSerotoninbrist i hjärnan är en vanlig förklaring till depression. En hjärnavbildningsstudie visar att det kan ha en annan roll. – En möjlighet är att serotoninsystemet inte orsakar depression utan är en del av hjärnans försvarsmekanism mot depression, säger Jonas Svensson, forskare vid Karolinska institutet. Låga nivåer av serotonin i hjärnan anses vara en möjlig förklaringsmodell till depression
Even small bills for health insurance may cause healthy low-income people to drop coverage
1dTwenty dollars a month might not seem like a lot to pay for health insurance. But for people getting by on $15,000 a year, it's enough to make some drop their coverage – especially if they're healthy, a new study of Medicaid expansion participants in Michigan finds. That could keep them from getting preventive or timely care, and could leave their insurance company with a sicker pool of patients t
Research shows opportunities to improve the accuracy of dispatching pre-hospital critical care
1dResearch from life-saving charity Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) and the University of Surrey indicates that the criteria for immediate Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) dispatch to older trauma patients should be reviewed.
Synergistic effects of acoustics-based therapy and immunotherapy in cancer treatment
1dAnnouncing a new article publication for BIO Integration journal. In this review the authors Yuheng Bao, Jifan Chen, Pintong Huang and Weijun Tong from Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China discuss the synergistic effects of acoustics-based therapy and immunotherapy in cancer treatment.
Dartmouth-led study finds overemphasis on toy giveaways in TV ads unfairly promotes fast-food to children
1dA new Dartmouth-led study, published this week in the journal Pediatrics, has found that the disproportionate use of premiums within child-targeted TV advertising for children's fast-food meals is deceptive, violating the industry's own self-regulatory guidelines.
Agents that target viral RNA could be the basis for next generation anti-viral drugs
1dA new approach to tackling viruses by targeting the 'control centre' in viral RNA could lead to broad spectrum anti-viral drugs and provide a first line of defence against future pandemics, according to new research at the University of Birmingham.
Robotic flexing: Biologically inspired artificial muscles made from motor proteins
1dScientists have devised a biologically inspired strategy to produce artificial muscle that self-assembles from motor proteins. Their approach, compatible with modern 3D printing, paves the way for printable robots that further resemble living creatures.
Scientists invent cryomicroneedles for intradermal therapeutic cell delivery
1dScientists recently developed a new generation of microneedles technology which allows the intradermal delivery of living cells in a minimally invasive manner. Their experiment showed that vaccination using therapeutic cells through this ground-breaking technology elicited robust immune responses against tumors in mice, paving the way for developing an easy-to-use cell therapy and other therapeuti
Understanding family members' grief for a living loved one
1dThe symptoms of grief people feel for a loved one facing a life-limiting illness fluctuate over time, a new study found – suggesting that individuals can adjust to their emotional pain, but also revealing factors that can make pre-loss grief more severe.
Mount Sinai ophthalmologists develop new technique to assess progression of sickle cell retinopathy
1dBreakthrough technology may help prevent vision loss and understand effectiveness of therapy.
Once we're past the fear stage, where do we place the blame for the COVID-19 pandemic?
1dIn a recent study, conducted in Poland in 2020 and published in the peer-reviewed journal Social Psychological Bulletin, scientists concluded it was the government and the system that most of the participants attributed responsibility to for the COVID-19 incidence rates. Furthermore, political views and party preferences are reported to play an incomparably more significant role in their responses
An incomparable intellectual who fell through the cracks of history
1dNature, Published online: 10 May 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-01248-9 Katherine Jones, Lady Ranelagh, worked at the heart of seventeenth-century scientific debates — in the shadow of her brother, Robert Boyle.
Super hot salt might cut solar power costs
1dResearchers are developing ways to improve how facilities called concentrated solar power plants produce electricity. Solar power accounts for about 2% of US electricity, but it could become more widespread if it were cheaper to generate this electricity and make it readily available on cloudy days and at nighttime. Concentrated solar power plants provide power at off-peak times by storing heat c
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