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:: Kaster vi vores dårlige samvittighed i hovedet på en svag patientgruppe?Hvad er egentlig evidensen for, at en livsstilsintervention for psykisk syge patienter rent faktisk vil øge deres samlede livslængde og -kvalitet?
:: Kattegæt: Niras fjernede jernbaner fra ti år gamle overslagNiras baserede deres skøn for en togfri Kattegatforbindelse på ti år gamle anlægsoverslag, hvor de i stort omfang blot kunne fjerne banerelaterede udgifter. Det førte til omtrent en halvering af det samlede overslag.
:: Kattegæt: Niras fjernede jernbaner fra ti år gamle overslagNiras baserede deres skøn for en togfri Kattegatforbindelse på ti år gamle anlægsoverslag, hvor de i stort omfang blot kunne fjerne banerelaterede udgifter. Det førte til omtrent en halvering af det samlede overslag.
:: Keep your love of chocolate from destroying the planet with this one easy fixNexus Media News Chocolate production generates a lot of pollution. You don't have to give up chocolate to reduce carbon emissions, but you might choose your indulgence more wisely. Here are a few tips to keep your sweet tooth from…
:: Keeping an eye on the soundness of structuresScientists at Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) used synthetic-aperture radar data from four different satellites, combined with statistical methods, to determine the structural deformation patterns of the largest bridge in Iran.
:: Keeping livers 'alive' boosts transplant success, trial findsThe alternative to ice involves pumping livers with blood, nutrients and medicines while in a machine.
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:: KELCH F-BOX protein positively influences Arabidopsis seed germination by targeting PHYTOCHROME-INTERACTING FACTOR1 [Plant Biology]Seeds employ sensory systems that assess various environmental cues over time to maximize the successful transition from embryo to seedling. Here we show that the Arabidopsis F-BOX protein COLD TEMPERATURE-GERMINATING (CTG)-10, identified by activation tagging, is a positive regulator of this process. When overexpressed (OE), CTG10 hastens aspects of seed…
:: Kellyanne Conway's Double StandardKellyanne Conway has become a media legend for her snowblower method of dissimulation: scoop up everything and hurl it into the air, with no concern for where the stuff lands. So it was perhaps not surprising that when Dana Bash asked Conway an unwelcome question on CNN this weekend, Bash got buried under particulate matter. The exchange , which has gotten a lot of play in the past 24 hours, is a
:: Kendrick Lamar and the Shell Game of 'Respect'Kendrick Lamar PulitzerHere’s one among the many provocative questions raised by Kendrick Lamar’s Damn winning the Pulitzer Prize for Music: Is Damn the best work of rap or pop ever made? The Pulitzers, whose only stated criteria is “for distinguished musical composition by an American” in the eligible timeframe, have previously only awarded classical and jazz artists. By making an exception for Lamar, the Pulitzers co
:: Kendrick Lamar and the Shell Game of 'Respect'Kendrick Lamar PulitzerHere’s one among the many provocative questions raised by Kendrick Lamar’s Damn winning the Pulitzer Prize for Music: Is Damn the best work of rap or pop ever made? The Pulitzers, whose only stated criteria is “for distinguished musical composition by an American” in the eligible timeframe, have previously only awarded classical and jazz artists. By making an exception for Lamar, the Pulitzers co
:: Key points from Facebook-Zuckerberg hearingsFacebook chief Mark Zuckerberg testified for nearly 10 hours over two days on Facebook's privacy and data protection issues before committees of the Senate and House on Tuesday and Wednesday. Here are key points:
:: Key tethering protein found to transport cellular cholesterolDespite its less-than-stellar reputation in the news, cholesterol is an essential molecule for living things. It serves as the building block for hormones and gives shape to the membranes that enclose cells and their internal parts (Fig.1). Consequently, many diseases arise from defects in the proper transport of cholesterol. Now, researchers at Osaka University have shed new light on one of the k
:: Key tethering protein found to transport cellular cholesterolDespite its less-than-stellar reputation in the news, cholesterol is an essential molecule for living things. It serves as the building block for hormones and gives shape to the membranes that enclose cells and their internal parts (Fig.1). Consequently, many diseases arise from defects in the proper transport of cholesterol. Now, researchers at Osaka University have shed new light on one of the k
:: Keyboard tech speeds browsing for blind internet usersA new keyboard tool makes it easier for blind internet users or those who have low vision to quickly access options on popular websites. Browsing through offerings on Airbnb, for instance, means clicking on rows of photos to compare options from prospective hosts. This kind of table-based navigation is increasingly common, but can be tedious or impossible for people who are blind or have low visi
:: Kids ask Nasa astronaut about going to spaceKaren Nyberg, who's been to space twice, answers questions from primary school children.
:: Kids ask Nasa astronaut about going to spaceKaren Nyberg, who's been to space twice, answers questions from primary school children.
:: Kids hit hard by junk food advertising: New researchJunk food ads are shown more frequently on TV at times when many children are watching, new Heart Foundation-funded research shows.
:: Kids hit hard by junk food advertising: New researchJunk food ads are shown more frequently on TV at times when many children are watching, new Heart Foundation-funded research shows.
:: Kids hit hard by junk food advertisingJunk food ads are shown more frequently on TV at times when many children are watching, new research shows.
:: Kids hit hard by junk food advertisingJunk food ads are shown more frequently on TV at times when many children are watching, new research shows.
:: Killer AI boycott row shows there is research we can’t acceptA South Korean university has dismissed fears it would work on killer robots. The dispute reflects growing worries over autonomous weapons, says Paul Marks
:: Killer AI boycott row shows there is research we can’t acceptA South Korean university has dismissed fears it would work on killer robots. The dispute reflects growing worries over autonomous weapons, says Paul Marks
:: 'Killer' kidney cancers identified by studying their evolutionScientists have discovered that kidney cancer follows distinct evolutionary paths, enabling them to detect whether a tumor will be aggressive and revealing that the first seeds of kidney cancer are sown as early as childhood.
:: 'Killer' kidney cancers identified by studying their evolutionScientists have discovered that kidney cancer follows distinct evolutionary paths, enabling them to detect whether a tumor will be aggressive and revealing that the first seeds of kidney cancer are sown as early as childhood.
:: 'Killer Robot' Lab Faces Boycott from Artificial Intelligence ExpertsThe artificial intelligence (AI) community has a clear message for researchers in South Korea: Don't make killer robots.
:: 'Killer Robot' Lab Faces Boycott from Artificial Intelligence ExpertsThe artificial intelligence (AI) community has a clear message for researchers in South Korea: Don't make killer robots.
:: Killer whale genetics raise inbreeding questionsA new genetic analysis of Southern Resident killer whales found that two male whales fathered more than half of the calves born since 1990 that scientists have samples from, a sign of inbreeding in the small killer whale population that frequents Washington's Salish Sea and Puget Sound.
:: Killer whale genetics raise inbreeding questionsA new genetic analysis of Southern Resident killer whales found that two male whales fathered more than half of the calves born since 1990 that scientists have samples from, a sign of inbreeding in the small killer whale population that frequents Washington's Salish Sea and Puget Sound.
:: Killer whales seen in river ClydePod of orcas spotted between Dunoon and Gourock, thought to be hunting seals or porpoises A pod of killer whales has been spotted in the river Clyde apparently hunting seals or porpoises. Images and videos have been posted on social media over the weekend of about half a dozen killer whales, or orcas, between Dunoon and Gourock. Continue reading…
:: Killing Eve Is a Sign of TV to ComeBBC America’s new drama Killing Eve , which debuted on Sunday night, is already one of the most critically acclaimed new shows of the year, alongside HBO’s Barry and Netflix’s The End of the F*ing World. And, like both those shows, it’s tricky to categorize. Killing Eve at its core is a cat-and-mouse spy story between an MI6 investigator named Eve Polastri (Sandra Oh) and a glamorous assassin k
:: Kinesisk røntgenteleskop får dansk instrumentMed rumteleskopet EXTP, der skal registrere røntgenstråling fra sorte huller og neutronstjerner, rykker Kina op i superligaen for videnskabelige satellitter. Det sker med hjælp fra DTU Space.
:: Kinesisk røntgenteleskop får dansk instrumentMed rumteleskopet EXTP, der skal registrere røntgenstråling fra sorte huller og neutronstjerner, rykker Kina op i superligaen for videnskabelige satellitter. Det sker med hjælp fra DTU Space.
:: King penguin breeding colonies are structured like fluidsColonies of breeding king penguins behave much like particles in liquids do, according to a new study by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and international colleagues. This "liquid" organization and structure enables breeding colonies to protect themselves against predators while also keeping members together.
:: King penguin breeding colonies are structured like fluidsColonies of breeding king penguins behave much like particles in liquids do, according to a new study by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and international colleagues. This "liquid" organization and structure enables breeding colonies to protect themselves against predators while also keeping members together.
:: King's Death Gave Birth to Hip-HopThe interlude immediately following Outkast’s “Rosa Parks” on their 1998 album Aquemini is perhaps the best starting point for understanding the group and the arts they bent to their whim. “You gotta come provocative, nigga. You know what I mean?” muses Wu-Tang Clan member Raekwon to Outkast’s Big Boi. “Shit gotta be spine-tingling with mad styles and crazy-dangerous, I mean, bust-ya-shit-open be
:: King's Death Gave Birth to Hip-HopThe interlude immediately following Outkast’s “Rosa Parks” on their 1998 album Aquemini is perhaps the best starting point for understanding the group and the arts they bent to their whim. “You gotta come provocative, nigga. You know what I mean?” muses Wu-Tang Clan member Raekwon to Outkast’s Big Boi. “Shit gotta be spine-tingling with mad styles and crazy-dangerous, I mean, bust-ya-shit-open be
:: Kiri Is a British Import Worth WatchingIf there’s one thing British TV drama does better than its American counterpart, it’s turning real-life events into necessary cultural debates. Ripped-from-the-headlines stories in the U.S. get relegated to one-off episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit , or sporadic “topical” plotlines in other splashy network dramas. But in the U.K., which has perfected the art of the three- or four-epis
:: Kirkens verdensbillede blev fastholdt mod bedre videndeModerne fladjordsteoretikere taler mod bedre vidende. Men det gjorde de fleste før i tiden.
:: Klar til affyring: NASA-rumteleskop skal finde tusindvis af planeterI nat opsendes det længe ventede rumteleskop TESS. Det skal finde Jord-kopier i solsystemets nabolag.
:: Klar til anden halvleg: Kan Kongressen ryste en selvsikker Zuckerberg?Kl. 16 dansk tid går den anden af to høringer i den amerikanske kongres i gang. Du kan følge seancen live her på dr.dk.
:: Klimaforandringernes skueplads: 3 danske projekter overvåger smeltende ArktisEnorme smeltende ismasser, svækkede havstrømme og ødelagte økosystemer. Tre danske projekter har netop fået støtte til klimaforskning i Arktis.
:: Klimasynder: Du skal lære hundredevis af navne for at undgå palmeoliePalmeolie er en klimasynder. Men det bruges i et utal af produkter, og som forbruger er det svært at undgå.
:: Knife-Armed Man Leaves World's Coolest SkeletonLosing a hand should have killed him. Instead, it made him an even bigger badass.
:: Knife-Armed Man Leaves World's Coolest SkeletonLosing a hand should have killed him. Instead, it made him an even bigger badass.
:: Kom med ind i DTU's nye imponerende vindtunnelEfter to års arbejde er DTU Vindenergis nye, unikke vindtunnel ved at være færdig på Risø Campus udenfor Roskilde. Vi har været på rundtur i den store betonkonstruktion – heldigvis i vindstille.
:: Kom med ind i DTU's nye imponerende vindtunnelEfter to års arbejde er DTU Vindenergis nye, unikke vindtunnel ved at være færdig på Risø Campus udenfor Roskilde. Vi har været på rundtur i den store betonkonstruktion – heldigvis i vindstille.
:: Kommentar: Facebook er vor tids CheminovaOm 30 år vil vi se tilbage på den ringe regulering af it-giganterne fuldstændig som vi i dag ser på kemikaliereguleringens historie, mener Version2s redaktør.
:: Kommunale toiletdata driller app-udviklerKvaliteten af kommunernes åbne data er så ringe, at det ifølge app-udvikler afholder det mange private virksomheder fra at bruge dem til smart city-løsninger.
:: Kommuner og energiselskaber vil drive egne datanetværkAarhus Kommune og energiselskabet Seas NVE er i gang med at etablere selvstændige netværk til sensordata.
:: Kommuner protesterer mod flytning af misbrugsbehandling til regionerKommuner er stærkt bekymret over regeringens plan, hvor regionerne skal overtage misbrugsbehandlingen af borgere med en psykisk lidelse. Danske Regioner forstår ikke bekymringerne.
:: Kongemageren fra GanløseKarin Friis Bach vil som ny formand for sundhedsudvalget i Danske Regioner skabe bedre samarbejde – både internt mellem regionerne og med kommunerne. Som kræftpatient har hun oplevet sundhedsvæsenet indefra og ved derfor, hvor sårbar man er som patient.
:: Kongemageren fra GanløseKarin Friis Bach vil som ny formand for sundhedsudvalget i Danske Regioner skabe bedre samarbejde – både internt mellem regionerne og med kommunerne. Som kræftpatient har hun oplevet sundhedsvæsenet indefra og ved derfor, hvor sårbar man er som patient.
:: Korps af droner skal samarbejde om at flyve sårede soldater i sikkerhedPå Georgia Tech-universitetet i USA udvikler og programmerer man droner, der ved at samarbejde og løfte byrden i flok kan flyve sårede soldater eller tilskadekomne civile i sikkerhed.
:: Korrespondent om datalæk: Zuckerberg kan ikke snakke sig ud af det herKrise i Facebook efter massivt datalæk. Stifteren har et kæmpe problem.
:: Korsang skal give KOL-patienter bedre kontrol over deres sygdomEt landsdækkende forskningsprojekt undersøger, om sangtræning kan afhjælpe åndenød, hoste og manglende åndedrætskontrol samt øge KOL-patienters livskvalitet på samme niveau, som fysisk træning kan. Viser det sig at være tilfældet, vil det åbne op for at udvide paletten af rehabiliteringstilbud til patientgruppen, vurderer projektets leder.
:: Kraftfulde droner kan være starten på et nyt norsk industrieventyrI Norge hopper Griff Aviation op og falder ned på, hvad droner normalt bruges til. Grifferne skal blandt andet kunne erstatte kranløft offshore.
:: Kraftfulde droner kan være starten på et nyt norsk industrieventyrI Norge hopper Griff Aviation op og falder ned på, hvad droner normalt bruges til. Grifferne skal blandt andet kunne erstatte kranløft offshore.
:: Kronik: Kortlæg energiforbruget i bygninger systematisk
:: Kronik: Kystsikring handler om mere end at holde på sit eget sand
:: Kronik: Kystsikring handler om mere end at holde på sit eget sand
:: Kronik: Udnyt den digitale omstilling inden for fødevarer
:: Kruppel homolog 1 represses insect ecdysone biosynthesis by directly inhibiting the transcription of steroidogenic enzymes [Physiology]In insects, juvenile hormone (JH) and the steroid hormone ecdysone have opposing effects on regulation of the larval–pupal transition. Although increasing evidence suggests that JH represses ecdysone biosynthesis during larval development, the mechanism underlying this repression is not well understood. Here, we demonstrate that the expression of the Krüppel homolog…
:: Kubrick’s 2001: the film that haunts our dreams of spaceThe film director’s masterpiece, which has influenced scientists and artists alike, is 50 years old this month Astronomers last week announced official names for the principal mountains and valleys of one of the solar system’s remotest objects, the tiny world of Charon. More than 3.6bn miles distant from the Sun, the moon – which orbits the dwarf planet, Pluto – was first observed closely in 2015
:: Kubrick’s 2001: the film that haunts our dreams of spaceThe film director’s masterpiece, which has influenced scientists and artists alike, is 50 years old this month Astronomers last week announced official names for the principal mountains and valleys of one of the solar system’s remotest objects, the tiny world of Charon. More than 3.6bn miles distant from the Sun, the moon – which orbits the dwarf planet, Pluto – was first observed closely in 2015
:: Kubrick's AI nightmare, 50 years laterAs David Bowman – the surviving crew member aboard the Discovery One spacecraft in Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey – disassembles HAL 9000, the sentient computer pleads in an affectless, monotone voice:
:: KU-forskere vælger skyen fra: For dyrt og for langsomtKøbenhavns Universitets naturvidenskabelige fakultet vil være førende inden for håndtering af forskningsdata. For at håndtere eksplosionen i forskernes datamængder har fakultetet bygget sit eget datacenter i kælderen under H.C. Ørsted Instituttet.
:: Kun hver anden nyansat får officiel oplæring i SundhedsplatformenHospitalsafdelinger holder nyansatte væk fra Region Hovedstadens officielle undervisning i Sundhedsplatformen, fordi kvaliteten af kurserne ikke er gode nok.
:: Kv4.2 autism and epilepsy mutation enhances inactivation of closed channels but impairs access to inactivated state after opening [Physiology]A de novo mutation in the KCND2 gene, which encodes the Kv4.2 K+ channel, was identified in twin boys with intractable, infant-onset epilepsy and autism. Kv4.2 channels undergo closed-state inactivation (CSI), a mechanism by which channels inactivate without opening during subthreshold depolarizations. CSI dynamically modulates neuronal excitability and action potential…
:: Kvinderne lider, når mændene bliver sygeKvinder, som er i et forhold til mænd, der har prostatakræft, påvirkes negativt af mændenes sygdomsforløb, viser et nyt studie. Studiet åbner for en diskussion af, hvordan de urologiske afdelinger bedre tager hensyn til de pårørende.
:: Kvinderne lider, når mændene bliver sygeKvinder, som er i et forhold til mænd, der har prostatakræft, påvirkes negativt af mændenes sygdomsforløb, viser et nyt studie. Studiet åbner for en diskussion af, hvordan de urologiske afdelinger bedre tager hensyn til de pårørende.
:: Kvinderne lider, når mændene bliver sygeKvinder, som er i et forhold til mænd, der har prostatakræft, påvirkes negativt af mændenes sygdomsforløb, viser et nyt studie. Studiet åbner for en diskussion af, hvordan de urologiske afdelinger bedre tager hensyn til de pårørende.
:: Kvinderne lider, når mændene bliver sygeKvinder, som er i et forhold til mænd, der har prostatakræft, påvirkes negativt af mændenes sygdomsforløb, viser et nyt studie. Studiet åbner for en diskussion af, hvordan de urologiske afdelinger bedre tager hensyn til de pårørende.
:: Kühnau: Måske kan vi lukke en aftale i dagTrods arbejdstagernes musketered var regionernes chefforhandler, Anders Kühnau (S), optimistisk forud for dagens overenskomstforhandlinger.
:: Kølecontainer siger selv til, før den går i stykkerMaskinlæring skal forhindre rådne bananer til søs og spare væsentlige beløb.
:: Kølecontainer siger selv til, før den går i stykkerMaskinlæring skal forhindre rådne bananer til søs og spare væsentlige beløb.
:: Køresyge skyldes en forvirret hjerneMange lider af transportsyge, men forskerne er stadig usikre på, hvorfor nogle bliver ramt, og andre går fri.
:: Køresyge skyldes en forvirret hjerneMange lider af transportsyge, men forskerne er stadig usikre på, hvorfor nogle bliver ramt, og andre går fri.
:: Lab 'Accident' Becomes Mutant Enzyme That Devours PlasticA new enzyme unintentionally produced by researchers has a voracious appetite for plastic.
:: Lab 'Accident' Becomes Mutant Enzyme That Devours PlasticA new enzyme unintentionally produced by researchers has a voracious appetite for plastic.
:: Label-free and charge-sensitive dynamic imaging of lipid membrane hydration on millisecond time scales [Biophysics and Computational Biology]Biological membranes are highly dynamic and complex lipid bilayers, responsible for the fate of living cells. To achieve this function, the hydrating environment is crucial. However, membrane imaging typically neglects water, focusing on the insertion of probes, resonant responses of lipids, or the hydrophobic core. Owing to a recent improvement…
:: Label-free and charge-sensitive dynamic imaging of lipid membrane hydration on millisecond time scales [Biophysics and Computational Biology]Biological membranes are highly dynamic and complex lipid bilayers, responsible for the fate of living cells. To achieve this function, the hydrating environment is crucial. However, membrane imaging typically neglects water, focusing on the insertion of probes, resonant responses of lipids, or the hydrophobic core. Owing to a recent improvement…
:: Lack of iron and B12 tied to aggression in boysSignificant iron deficiency and low blood levels of vitamin B12 in boys around age 8 are associated with behavior problems when they get to middle school, according to new research. These problems exhibit as both internalizing behaviors, such as anxiety and depression, and externalizing actions, including being aggressive and breaking rules. “Iron deficiency is still highly prevalent in many regi
:: Lack of sleep leads to obesity in children and adolescentsChildren who get less than the recommended amount of sleep for their age are at a higher risk of developing obesity.Research at the University of Warwick has found that children and adolescents who regularly sleep less than others of the same age gain more weight when they grow older and are more likely to become overweight or obese.
:: Lack of sleep may be linked to risk factor for Alzheimer's diseaseLosing just one night of sleep led to an immediate increase in beta-amyloid, a protein in the brain associated with Alzheimer's disease, according to a small, new study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health.
:: Lack of sleep may be linked to risk factor for Alzheimer's diseaseLosing just one night of sleep led to an immediate increase in beta-amyloid, a protein in the brain associated with Alzheimer's disease, according to a small, new study.
:: Lack of sleep may be linked to risk factor for Alzheimer's diseaseLosing just one night of sleep led to an immediate increase in beta-amyloid, a protein in the brain associated with Alzheimer's disease, according to a small, new study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health.
:: Lack of vegetable choices in infant and toddler food is widespreadThe inability to foster children's taste for dark green vegetables is related to a lack of commercially prepared single-vegetable products, according to a new study led by researchers from the University of Colorado School of Medicine on the Anschutz Medical Campus.
:: Land use and pollution shift female-to-male ratios in snapping turtlesCurrent research shows that increasing global temperatures as a result of climate change are expected to produce more female turtles since their offspring are influenced by the nest's temperature. But now, a team of Virginia Tech biologists has found that the nesting environment of turtles in agricultural habitats, which can ultimately lower nesting temperatures, can actually produce more males.
:: Land use and pollution shift female-to-male ratios in snapping turtlesCurrent research shows that increasing global temperatures as a result of climate change are expected to produce more female turtles since their offspring are influenced by the nest's temperature. But now, a team of biologists has found that the nesting environment of turtles in agricultural habitats, which can ultimately lower nesting temperatures, can actually produce more males.
:: Land use and pollution shift female-to-male ratios in snapping turtlesMost of us know that our biological sex is decided by the pairing of X and Y chromosomes during conception.
:: Landmark paper finds light at end of the tunnel for world's wildlife and wild placesA new WCS paper published in the journal BioScience finds that the enormous trends toward population stabilization, poverty alleviation, and urbanization are rewriting the future of biodiversity conservation in the 21st century, offering new hope for the world's wildlife and wild places.
:: Landmark paper finds light at end of the tunnel for world's wildlife and wild placesA new WCS paper published in the journal BioScience finds that the enormous trends toward population stabilization, poverty alleviation, and urbanization are rewriting the future of biodiversity conservation in the 21st century, offering new hope for the world's wildlife and wild places.
:: Landmark study links tumor evolution to prostate cancer severityFindings from Canadian Prostate Cancer Genome Network (CPC-GENE) researchers and their collaborators, published today in Cell, show that the aggressiveness of an individual prostate cancer can be accurately assessed by looking at how that tumor has evolved. This information can be used to determine what type and how much treatment should be given to each patient, or if any is needed at all.
:: Lang daglig fasteperiode afprøves som kur mod diabetesEr det muligt at forebygge diabetes ved at spise inden for et kortere, dagligt tidsinterval og på faste tidspunkter? Det undersøger dansk forsker i et nyt forskningsprojekt.
:: Large aggregates of ALS-causing protein might actually help brain cellsScientists add to evidence that small aggregates of SOD1 protein are the brain-cell killing culprits in ALS, but the formation of larger, more visible, and fibril-like aggregates of the same protein may protect brain cells.
:: Large aggregates of ALS-causing protein might actually help brain cellsScientists add to evidence that small aggregates of SOD1 protein are the brain-cell killing culprits in ALS, but the formation of larger, more visible, and fibril-like aggregates of the same protein may protect brain cells.
:: Large Candida auris outbreak linked to multi-use thermometers in UK ICUOutbreaks of the fungal pathogen Candida auris in healthcare settings, particularly in intensive care units (ICUs), may be linked to multi-use patient equipment, such as thermometers, according to research presented at the 28th European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases.
:: Large Candida auris outbreak linked to multi-use thermometers in UK ICUOutbreaks of the fungal pathogen Candida auris in healthcare settings, particularly in intensive care units (ICUs), may be linked to multi-use patient equipment, such as thermometers, according to new research.
:: Large crack in East African Rift is evidence of continent splitting in twoA large crack, stretching several kilometres, made a sudden appearance recently in south-western Kenya . The tear, which continues to grow, caused part of the Nairobi-Narok highway to collapse and was accompanied by seismic activity in the area. The Earth is an ever-changing planet, even though in … Read More
:: Large crack in East African Rift is evidence of continent splitting in twoA large crack, stretching several kilometres, made a sudden appearance recently in south-western Kenya . The tear, which continues to grow, caused part of the Nairobi-Narok highway to collapse and was accompanied by seismic activity in the area. The Earth is an ever-changing planet, even though in … Read More
:: Large disparities in impact of cardiovascular disease persist between statesLarge disparities remain in the impact of cardiovascular disease around the United States, mostly due to risk factors that can be changed.
:: Large wildfires bring increases in annual river flowLarge wildfires cause increases in stream flow that can last for years or even decades, according to a new analysis of 30 years of data from across the continental United States.
:: Large wildfires bring increases in annual river flowLarge wildfires cause increases in stream flow that can last for years or even decades, according to a new analysis of 30 years of data from across the continental United States.
:: Large wildfires bring increases in annual river flowLarge wildfires cause increases in stream flow that can last for years or even decades, according to a new analysis of 30 years of data from across the continental United States.
:: Larger spleens may help ‘sea nomads’ stay underwater longerThe Bajau people of Southeast Asia have a gene variant associated with larger spleens, boosting their oxygen while breath-hold diving, researchers say.
:: Large-scale integrated quantum optics
:: Large-scale replication study challenges key evidence for the pro-active reading brainWhen people read or listen to a conversation, their pro-active brains sometimes predict which word comes next. But a scientific team led by the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics in the Netherlands now demonstrates that the predictive function of the human language system may operate differently than the field has come to believe in the last decade. Their study is the first large-scale, mu
:: Large-scale replication study challenges key evidence for the pro-active reading brainWhen people read or listen to a conversation, their pro-active brains sometimes predict which word comes next. But a scientific team now demonstrates that the predictive function of the human language system may operate differently than the field has come to believe in the last decade. Their study is the first large-scale, multi-laboratory replication effort for the field of cognitive neuroscience
:: Large-scale study links PCOS to mental health disordersWomen with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the most common hormone condition among young women, are prone to mental health disorders, and their children face an increased risk of developing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
:: Largest cancer genomics study spurs efforts to promote specialized clinical trialsThe final output from the largest-ever cancer genomic study reveals new possibilities for immune-based and other novel cancer therapeutics, and provides a push for clinicians to obtain and utilize comprehensive genomic information to enroll their patients into specialized 'basket or umbrella' clinical trials. Results from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) Network are highlighted in 27 studies publish
:: Largest cancer genomics study spurs efforts to promote specialized clinical trialsThe final output from the largest-ever cancer genomic study reveals new possibilities for immune-based and other novel cancer therapeutics, and provides a push for clinicians to obtain and utilize comprehensive genomic information to enroll their patients into specialized 'basket or umbrella' clinical trials. Results from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) Network are highlighted in 27 studies publish
:: Lasers squeezed iron to mimic the conditions of exoplanet coresIn the first experiment to measure what exoplanets might be like on the inside, scientists hit iron with 176 lasers at once.
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:: Late to Bed, Early to Die? Night Owls May Die SoonerBad news for "night owls": Those who tend to stay up late and sleep in well past sunrise are at increased risk of early death, a new study suggests.
:: Late, but not too late — screening for olfactory dysfunctionIn a large population-based study of randomly selected participants in Germany, researchers found that participants aged 65-74 years with olfactory dysfunction showed impaired cognitive performance. Interestingly, this strong association was not present in younger (55-64 years) or older (75-86 years) participants. Additionally, the effect was more present in women than men.
:: Later school start times really do improve sleep timeA new study in SLEEP, published by Oxford University Press, indicates that delaying school start times results in students getting more sleep, and feeling better, even within societies where trading sleep for academic success is common.
:: Later school start times really do improve sleep timeA new study indicates that delaying school start times results in students getting more sleep, and feeling better, even within societies where trading sleep for academic success is common.
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:: Late-winter storms ease California's dive back into droughtStorms hitting at the end of California's rainy season have eased the state's plunge back into drought.
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:: Lavas in the lab could lead miners to new iron ore depositsGeologists have discovered that some magmas split into two separate liquids, one of which is very rich in iron. Their findings can help to discover new iron ore deposits for mining.
:: Lavas in the lab could lead miners to new iron ore depositsGeologists have discovered that some magmas split into two separate liquids, one of which is very rich in iron. Their findings can help to discover new iron ore deposits for mining.
:: Lavas in the lab could lead miners to new iron ore depositsGeologists have discovered that some magmas split into two separate liquids, one of which is very rich in iron. Their findings can help to discover new iron ore deposits for mining.
:: Lawrence Brown obituaryAs an x-ray crystallographer from the late 1940s onwards, my father, Lawrence Brown, who has died aged 95, was one of a select band of British scientists who helped to determine the atomic and molecular structure of crystals. He put the knowledge he gained to good use in the then growing field of synthetic fibres, particularly with the textile company Courtaulds, where he rose to become head of i
:: Lawrence Brown obituaryAs an x-ray crystallographer from the late 1940s onwards, my father, Lawrence Brown, who has died aged 95, was one of a select band of British scientists who helped to determine the atomic and molecular structure of crystals. He put the knowledge he gained to good use in the then growing field of synthetic fibres, particularly with the textile company Courtaulds, where he rose to become head of i
:: Layers for red luminescence
:: Layers for red luminescence
:: Leadership and adaptive reserve are not associated with blood pressure controlPrimary care leadership and practice resilience can strengthen organizational culture. In small primary care practices, however, practice adaptive reserve and leadership capability are not associated with baseline blood pressure control.
:: Leading genetics study method may need reconsideration, significant distortions discoveredMany conclusions drawn from a common approach to the study of human genetics could be distorted because of a previously overlooked phenomenon, according to researchers at the Department of Genetics and Genomics Sciences at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and collaborators from Massachusetts General Hospital and the Broad Institute. Their conclusions and a unique method they developed t
:: Leading genetics study method may need reconsideration, significant distortions discoveredMany conclusions drawn from a common approach to the study of human genetics could be distorted because of a previously overlooked phenomenon.
:: Lean on Pete: A Deeply Sad Tale of a Boy and His Horse“Don’t get attached to the horses,” a grizzled trainer named Del (Steve Buscemi) advises his young assistant Charley (Charlie Plummer) not long into Lean on Pete . It’s professional advice—he’s cautioning against forming an emotional bond with an animal you might later have to sell. But his words feel like a warning for the viewer, too, as the quiet drama of Andrew Haigh’s new film promises to bu
:: Lean on Pete: A Deeply Sad Tale of a Boy and His Horse“Don’t get attached to the horses,” a grizzled trainer named Del (Steve Buscemi) advises his young assistant Charley (Charlie Plummer) not long into Lean on Pete . It’s professional advice—he’s cautioning against forming an emotional bond with an animal you might later have to sell. But his words feel like a warning for the viewer, too, as the quiet drama of Andrew Haigh’s new film promises to bu
:: Learned immunosuppressive placebo responses in renal transplant patients [Medical Sciences]Patients after organ transplantation or with chronic, inflammatory autoimmune diseases require lifelong treatment with immunosuppressive drugs, which have toxic adverse effects. Recent insight into the neurobiology of placebo responses shows that associative conditioning procedures can be employed as placebo-induced dose reduction strategies in an immunopharmacological regimen. However, it is uncl
:: Learned immunosuppressive placebo responses in renal transplant patients [Medical Sciences]Patients after organ transplantation or with chronic, inflammatory autoimmune diseases require lifelong treatment with immunosuppressive drugs, which have toxic adverse effects. Recent insight into the neurobiology of placebo responses shows that associative conditioning procedures can be employed as placebo-induced dose reduction strategies in an immunopharmacological regimen. However, it is uncl
:: Learning computer programming, with no teachers and no tuitionAspiring software engineers Kevin Yook and Becky Chen are hunched over a computer screen, fervently discussing lines of code indecipherable to the average person.
:: Learning from 1968's Leading Anti-Immigration AlarmistEditor’s Note: This is part of The Atlantic’s ongoing series looking back at 1968. All past articles and reader correspondence are collected here . New material will be added to that page through the end of 2018. Fifty years ago, the Conservative Member of Parliament Enoch Powell delivered what may be the most controversial speech in postwar British history: an attack on mass immigration comparin
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:: Legalized medical cannabis lowers opioid use, study findsU.S. states that have approved medical cannabis laws saw a dramatic reduction in opioid use, according to a new study.
:: Legalized medical cannabis lowers opioid use, study findsU.S. states that have approved medical cannabis laws saw a dramatic reduction in opioid use, according to a new study.
:: Legalizing Marijuana Could Have This Unexpected BenefitAccess to medical marijuana may have cut patients' need for this other drug.
:: Legendary scientist at lab that developed atomic bomb diesScientist Nerses "Krik" Krikorian, who was born a refugee and later became a legend in the once-secret New Mexico city where the atomic bomb was developed, has died. He was 97.
:: Lemons: Health Benefits & Nutrition FactsLemons are full of vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and antioxidants, and they are especially good sources of vitamin C and folate.
:: Leptin's neural circuit identifiedScientists have identified a neural circuit in the hypothalamus as the primary mechanism mediating the hormone leptin's anti-obesity and anti-diabetes effects and found two mechanisms underlying leptin's inhibition of appetite. The work in mice advances efforts to treat human obesity and diabetes.
:: Lessons from lemurs: To make friends, show off your smartsDo smart kids make more friends? If others see their cleverness paying off, then yes—at least, that seems to be true for our primate cousins, ring-tailed lemurs (Lemur catta), report a team of Princeton University researchers.
:: Lessons from lemurs: To make friends, show off your smartsDo smart kids make more friends? If others see their cleverness paying off, then yes—at least, that seems to be true for our primate cousins, ring-tailed lemurs (Lemur catta), report a team of Princeton University researchers.
:: Lessons from lemurs: To make friends, show off your smartsPrinceton researchers show that clever lemurs — some of our earliest primate relatives — gain social standing as the result of their problem-solving skills.
:: Lessons from lemurs: To make friends, show off your smartsPrinceton researchers show that clever lemurs — some of our earliest primate relatives — gain social standing as the result of their problem-solving skills.
:: Lessons from lemurs: To make friends, show off your smartsResearchers show that clever lemurs — some of our earliest primate relatives — gain social standing as the result of their problem-solving skills.
:: Lessons from lemurs: To make friends, show off your smartsResearchers show that clever lemurs — some of our earliest primate relatives — gain social standing as the result of their problem-solving skills.
:: Let it go: Mental breaks after work improve sleepIf you've had a bad day at work thanks to rude colleagues, doing something fun and relaxing after you punch out could net you a better night's sleep.
:: Let it go: Mental breaks after work improve sleepIf you've had a bad day at work thanks to rude colleagues, doing something fun and relaxing after you punch out could net you a better night's sleep.
:: Let’s destroy BitcoinThree ways Bitcoin could be brought down, co-opted, or made irrelevant.
:: Let’s talk about cancer treatment, not ‘cancer journeys’ | :: LettersOversharing may be better than the dreadful silence that once surrounded ‘the big C’, but many patients might prefer more practical advice It is astonishing that “cancer diaries” ( Why I live in dread of another cancer confessional , 18 April) have proliferated to the extent that some of your correspondents ( As a cancer patient, I needed distraction , Letters, Anne Hay, 23 April) can describe the
:: Let's talk about sex chromosomesVincent Pasque from KU Leuven, Belgium, and Kathrin Plath from UCLA led an international study into how specialized cells reprogram to induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS). The researchers discovered that female and male cells behave differently after the reprogramming process and that this is due to their different number of X chromosomes.
:: Let's watch Mark Zuckerberg testify in front of CongressMark Zuckerberg FacebookTechnology Get ready for the wildest couple hours C-Span has to offer. Mark Zuckerberg is in Washington to testify in front of House and Senate committees. Let's watch, shall we?
:: Letters: ‘And Now, Now Will We Go to War?’What If There Is No Ethical Way to Act in Syria Now? Last week, Sigal Samuel spoke with a variety of philosophers and ethicists about America’s moral responsibility in Syria. Many of them were at a loss. The philosophers dropping in for comments throughout Sigal Samuel’s piece left me utterly baffled and frustrated. I have no doubts of their sincerity, let alone any good intentions. However, firs
:: Letters: Is There a Difference Between a Frat and a Gang?What’s the Difference Between a Frat and a Gang? In a recent essay on TheAtlantic.com, Ibram X. Kendi drew parallels between collegiate sexual assault and urban violence, arguing that America stereotypes, rationalizes, and polices fraternity and gang violence differently. Let me preface this by saying that this is not a defense of fraternities. Having been a member of a Greek organization myself,
:: Letters: Legalizing 'Free-Range' Parenting Is a Step in the Right Direction‘Free-Range’ Parenting's Unfair Double Standard In a recent article on TheAtlantic.com, Jessica McCrory Calarco examined Utah’s new “free-range” parenting law, and argued that issues of interpretation may put poor and working-class families—particularly poor families of color—at a disadvantage. Is the “free-range” parenting bill that passed in Utah “unfair” to the poor and people of color, as the
:: Letters: Who Handles The Dishes?Doing Dishes Is the Worst Last week, Caroline Kitchener wrote about a new report that examines the strain dishwashing can have on heterosexual relationships. I always love reading The Atlantic , but today I take issue with some of the wording in your article “Doing Dishes Is the Worst.” You say (both in the article and in the Facebook status promoting the article), “Women who wash the vast majori
:: Levy flight movements prevent extinctions and maximize population abundances in fragile Lotka-Volterra systems [Ecology]Multiple-scale mobility is ubiquitous in nature and has become instrumental for understanding and modeling animal foraging behavior. However, the impact of individual movements on the long-term stability of populations remains largely unexplored. We analyze deterministic and stochastic Lotka–Volterra systems, where mobile predators consume scarce resources (prey) confined in patches. In…
:: LGBQ students less likely to stay in STEM majorsFor years, researchers have known that it is hard to attract and keep women and some minorities in science, technology, engineering and math – or STEM – fields. Now, a Montana State University researcher has found that the same problem applies to sexual minorities.
:: LGBQ students less likely to stay in STEM majorsFor years, researchers have known that it is hard to attract and keep women and some minorities in science, technology, engineering and math – or STEM – fields. Now, a Montana State University researcher has found that the same problem applies to sexual minorities.
:: Life expectancy significantly worse in deprived areasLife expectancy and health outcomes worsen the more deprived an area or population is, new research from Cass Business School has found.
:: Life expectancy significantly worse in deprived areasLife expectancy and health outcomes worsen the more deprived an area or population is, new research has found.
:: Life history variation is maintained by fitness trade-offs and negative frequency-dependent selection [Ecology]The maintenance of diverse life history strategies within and among species remains a fundamental question in ecology and evolutionary biology. By using a near-complete 16-year pedigree of 12,579 winter-run steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss) from the Hood River, Oregon, we examined the continued maintenance of two life history traits: the number of…
:: Life on nearest exoplanet may have been wiped out by superflareBad news for life near Proxima Centauri – the star has been seen emitting explosive blasts of radiation that would destroy the ozone on its Earth-like planet
:: Life on toxic Venus? Acid-loving microbes could thrive in cloudsLife on Venus has been thought impossible due to its acidic atmosphere. But acid-loving microbes are all over Earth, so they could also live in its toxic clouds
:: Lifespan of new solar cell technologies to increase tenfoldArmi Tiihonen defended her doctoral dissertation at Aalto University 6 April 2018 on the ageing of new kinds of perovskite and dye-sensitised solar cells. She has developed ways to increase the lifetime of solar cells and also proposes ways to improve ageing tests for them.
:: Liftoff: Danmarks største rumprojekt sendes op til ISS i aftenKlimaobservatoriet Asim skal efter års forsinkelse af sted med en SpaceX-raket klokken 22:30 dansk tid.
:: Light at end of the tunnel for world's wildlife and wild placesA new article finds that the enormous trends toward population stabilization, poverty alleviation, and urbanization are rewriting the future of biodiversity conservation in the 21st century, offering new hope for the world's wildlife and wild places.
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:: Light 'relaxes' crystal to boost solar cell efficiencyA collaboration led by Rice University and Los Alamos National Laboratory discovered a novel phenomenon: Light-induced lattice expansion in perovskite materials that cures bulk and interface defects, which leads to an enhancement of the optoelectronic properties.
:: Light 'relaxes' crystal to boost solar cell efficiencyA collaboration led by Rice University and Los Alamos National Laboratory discovered a novel phenomenon: Light-induced lattice expansion in perovskite materials that cures bulk and interface defects, which leads to an enhancement of the optoelectronic properties.
:: Light 'relaxes' crystal to boost solar cell efficiencyScientists have discovered a novel phenomenon: Light-induced lattice expansion in perovskite materials that cures bulk and interface defects, which leads to an enhancement of the optoelectronic properties.
:: Light 'relaxes' crystal to boost solar cell efficiencyScientists have discovered a novel phenomenon: Light-induced lattice expansion in perovskite materials that cures bulk and interface defects, which leads to an enhancement of the optoelectronic properties.
:: Light 'relaxes' crystal to boost solar cell efficiencySome materials are like people. Let them relax in the sun for a little while and they perform a lot better.
:: Light 'relaxes' crystal to boost solar cell efficiencySome materials are like people. Let them relax in the sun for a little while and they perform a lot better.
:: Light relaxes hybrid perovskites
:: Light relaxes hybrid perovskites
:: Light-activated helical inversion in cholesteric liquid crystal microdroplets [Applied Physical Sciences]Cholesteric liquid crystal (CLC) droplets exhibit nontrivial topological features, which are controlled by the ratio between the cholesteric pitch and the droplet radius. The radial spherical structure (RSS) is of particular interest, as it reveals an onion-like concentric organization of the cholesteric helices, leading to the expression of spherical Bragg…
:: Light-controlled current transport by charged atoms demonstrated for the first timeLight makes some materials conductive in a previously unforeseen way. In silicon solar cells, electrons flow when the sun shines. However, scientists at the Stuttgart-based Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research have now come up with a surprise: in a special perovskite, another material used for solar cells, light not only releases electrons, but also electrically charged atoms, known as io
:: Light-induced dilation in nanosheets of charge-transfer complexes [Chemistry]We report the observation of a sizable photostrictive effect of 5.7% with fast, submillisecond response times, arising from a light-induced lattice dilation of a molecular nanosheet, composed of the molecular charge-transfer compound dibenzotetrathiafulvalene (DBTTF) and C60. An interfacial self-assembly approach is introduced for the thickness-controlled growth of the thin films….
:: Light-induced lattice expansion leads to high-efficiency perovskite solar cellsLight-induced structural dynamics plays a vital role in the physical properties, device performance, and stability of hybrid perovskite–based optoelectronic devices. We report that continuous light illumination leads to a uniform lattice expansion in hybrid perovskite thin films, which is critical for obtaining high-efficiency photovoltaic devices. Correlated, in situ structural and device charac
:: Light-induced lattice expansion leads to high-efficiency perovskite solar cellsLight-induced structural dynamics plays a vital role in the physical properties, device performance, and stability of hybrid perovskite–based optoelectronic devices. We report that continuous light illumination leads to a uniform lattice expansion in hybrid perovskite thin films, which is critical for obtaining high-efficiency photovoltaic devices. Correlated, in situ structural and device charac
:: Lighting up DNA-based nanostructuresBiophysicists from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet (LMU) in Munich have used a new variant of super-resolution microscopy to visualize all the strands of a DNA-based nanostructure for the first time. The method promises to optimize the design of such structures for specific applications.
:: Like human societies, whales value culture and family tiesIn a detailed genetic kinship study, an international team is the first to reveal that just like human societies, beluga whales appear to value culture and their ancestral roots and family ties. They have demonstrated that related whales returned to the same locations year after year, and decade after decade. Not only do these whales know where to go and where not to go, they are passing on this i
:: Like human societies, whales value culture and family tiesIn a detailed genetic kinship study, an international team is the first to reveal that just like human societies, beluga whales appear to value culture and their ancestral roots and family ties. They have demonstrated that related whales returned to the same locations year after year, and decade after decade. Not only do these whales know where to go and where not to go, they are passing on this i
:: Like human societies, whales value culture and family tiesIt might seem like a "whale of tale," but groundbreaking research from Florida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute is the first to demonstrate that just like human societies, beluga whales appear to value culture as well as their ancestral roots and family ties.
:: Like human societies, whales value culture and family tiesIt might seem like a "whale of tale," but groundbreaking research from Florida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute is the first to demonstrate that just like human societies, beluga whales appear to value culture as well as their ancestral roots and family ties.
:: Lingering negative responses to stress linked with health a decade laterPeople whose negative emotional responses to stress carry over to the following day are more likely to report health problems and physical limitations later in life compared with peers who are able to 'let it go.'
:: Linkage to care specialist facilitates access to hepatitis C treatment for people who inject drugsA longitudinal study involving more than 1,000 individuals reports promising role for linkage to care specialists in expanding access to hepatitis C treatment for people who inject drugs.
:: Links between eating red meat and distal colon cancer in womenA new study suggests that a diet free from red meat significantly reduces the risk of a type of colon cancer in women living in the United Kingdom. When comparing the effects of certain diets to cancer development in specific subsites of the colon, scientists found that those regularly eating red meat compared to a red meat-free diet had higher rates of distal colon cancer — cancer found on the d
:: Links between eating red meat and distal colon cancer in womenA new study suggests that a diet free from red meat significantly reduces the risk of a type of colon cancer in women living in the United Kingdom. When comparing the effects of certain diets to cancer development in specific subsites of the colon, scientists found that those regularly eating red meat compared to a red meat-free diet had higher rates of distal colon cancer — cancer found on the d
:: Links between eating red meat and distal colon cancer in womenDiego Rada Fernandez de Jauregui, member of the Preventive Medicine and Public Health Department of the UPV/EHU's Pharmacy Faculty and the Nutritional Epidemiology Group (NEG) at the University of Leeds (UK), was part of an international team of researchers that investigated the associations between common dietary patterns and colorectal cancer risk. The International Journal of Cancer has just pu
:: Lion Whisperer | :: Racing Extinction (360 Video)Kevin Richardson, also known as the "lion whisperer", wrestles with some members of his pride. Richardson explains the complexities of his relationship to one female in particular, and summarizes his life’s work of protecting these amazing animals from the game hunting trade. Join a conservation biologist on an interactive mission to learn how animals critical to the world’s ecosystem thrive and
:: Liquid biopsy technology to improve prostate cancer treatmentProstate cancer is the second most common cancer in men and the fifth leading cause of death from cancer in men worldwide, according to 2012 numbers. While several viable treatment options for prostate cancer exist, many men affected with prostate cancer will not respond to first-line treatments. Researchers have now developed a new technology for liquid biopsy to identify which patients may not r
:: Liquid cell transmission electron microscopy makes a window into the nanoscaleFrom energy materials to disease diagnostics, new microscopy techniques can provide more nuanced insight. Researchers first need to understand the effects of radiation on samples.
:: Liquid cell transmission electron microscopy makes a window into the nanoscaleFrom energy materials to disease diagnostics, new microscopy techniques can provide more nuanced insight. Researchers first need to understand the effects of radiation on samples, which is possible with a new device developed for holding tightly sealed liquid cell samples for transmission electron microscopy.
:: Liquid cell transmission electron microscopy makes a window into the nanoscaleFrom energy materials to disease diagnostics, new microscopy techniques can provide more nuanced insight. Researchers first need to understand the effects of radiation on samples, which is possible with a new device developed for holding tightly sealed liquid cell samples for transmission electron microscopy.
:: Liquid nicotine used in e-cigarettes still a danger to children despite recent decline in exposuresA new study found that there were more than 8,200 calls to US poison centers regarding exposures to liquid nicotine and e-cigarettes among children younger than 6 years of age from January 2012 through April 2017, averaging 129 calls each month or more than four a day.
:: Liquid nicotine used in e-cigarettes still a danger to children despite recent decline in exposuresThe study found that there were more than 8,200 calls to US poison centers regarding exposures to liquid nicotine and e-cigarettes among children younger than 6 years of age from January 2012 through April 2017, averaging 129 calls each month or more than four a day.
:: Liquid-repellent surface maximizes water harvest and transportBy learning how water is collected by living organisms, including rice leaves and pitcher plants, scientists at The University of Texas at Dallas created and tested a combination of materials that can do the same thing, but faster.
:: Listen: Expert offers the case against arming teachersArming teachers to protect students from shootings in schools will make the problem worse, argues Philip J. Cook, whose research focuses on gun violence in the United States. “The tragic Parkland, Florida, shooting on February 14th is yet another dreadful reminder that schools are no sanctuary against mass violence,” writes Cook, professor emeritus of public policy studies at Duke University’s Sa
:: Listen: Expert offers the case against arming teachersArming teachers to protect students from shootings in schools will make the problem worse, argues Philip J. Cook, whose research focuses on gun violence in the United States. “The tragic Parkland, Florida, shooting on February 14th is yet another dreadful reminder that schools are no sanctuary against mass violence,” writes Cook, professor emeritus of public policy studies at Duke University’s Sa
:: Listen: What it’s like to discover a ‘missing link’ fishEvolutionary biologist Neil Shubin says he’ll never forget the day in 2004 when he unearthed the discovery of a lifetime. After spending six years in the Arctic searching for a fossil that could be a missing link between sea and land animals, Shubin finally found himself eye-to-eye with the 375-million-year-old creature that would come to be known as Tiktaalik roseae . “I had staring at me the sk
:: Listen: What it’s like to discover a ‘missing link’ fishEvolutionary biologist Neil Shubin says he’ll never forget the day in 2004 when he unearthed the discovery of a lifetime. After spending six years in the Arctic searching for a fossil that could be a missing link between sea and land animals, Shubin finally found himself eye-to-eye with the 375-million-year-old creature that would come to be known as Tiktaalik roseae . “I had staring at me the sk
:: Listening to M.I.A., FinallyBlack and white polka-dots covering her nine-months-pregnant belly, M.I.A. sauntered onto the Grammys stage in 2009 for a performance that would seem to announce the arrival of a supremely 21st-century sort of icon—artistically daring, unapologetically female, and from a part of the world the West has often ignored. But in retrospect now, the moment stands as the apex of her supposedly finished m
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:: Live: Følg jagten på exoplaneter – Danmark er medNatten til tirsdag sender Nasa en satellit med fire kameraer i kredsløb. DTU Space og Aarhus Universitet er med. Læs om missionen her og følg Nasas transmission, der allerede er begyndt.
:: LIVE-TV Zuckerberg: Jeg håber ikke, vores dataindsamling overrasker brugerneMark Zuckerberg er i fuld sving med at afgive forklaring i Kongressen om misbrug af data fra 87 millioner profiler.
:: Lizards, mice, bats and other vertebrates are important pollinators tooBees are not the only animals that carry pollen from flower to flower. Species with backbones, among them bats, birds, mice, and even lizards, also serve as pollinators. Although less familiar as flower visitors than insect pollinators, vertebrate pollinators are more likely to have co-evolved tight relationships of high value to the plants they service, supplying essential reproductive aid for wh
:: Lizards, mice, bats and other vertebrates are important pollinators tooBees are not the only animals that carry pollen from flower to flower. Species with backbones, among them bats, birds, mice, and even lizards, also serve as pollinators. Although less familiar as flower visitors than insect pollinators, vertebrate pollinators are more likely to have co-evolved tight relationships of high value to the plants they service, supplying essential reproductive aid for wh
:: Lizards, mice, bats and other vertebrates are important pollinators, tooAlthough less familiar as flower visitors than insect pollinators, vertebrate pollinators are more likely to have coevolved tight relationships of high value to the plants they service, supplying essential reproductive aid for which few or no other species may substitute.
:: Lizards, mice, bats and other vertebrates are important pollinators, tooAlthough less familiar as flower visitors than insect pollinators, vertebrate pollinators are more likely to have coevolved tight relationships of high value to the plants they service, supplying essential reproductive aid for which few or no other species may substitute.
:: LJI researchers are one step closer to an effective anti-atherosclerosis vaccineA new paper published in Circulation by researchers at La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology reports successful vaccination of atherosclerotic mice with a small chunk of protein snipped out of 'bad cholesterol.' Vaccination reduced plaque levels in test mice, and other experiments with human blood samples identified the class of T cells likely responsible for positive outcomes. The paper s
:: Local protein solvation drives direct down-conversion in phycobiliprotein PC645 via incoherent vibronic transport [Chemistry]The mechanisms controlling excitation energy transport (EET) in light-harvesting complexes remain controversial. Following the observation of long-lived beats in 2D electronic spectroscopy of PC645, vibronic coherence, the delocalization of excited states between pigments supported by a resonant vibration, has been proposed to enable direct excitation transport from the highest-energy to…
:: Locals share their memories at Stephen Hawking’s funeralHuge turnout at service, as those who knew him reminisce about the great physicist Rain had been promised but, as with many of the gloomiest predictions made for the young Stephen Hawking, the threatened deluge did not come. Indeed, despite the solemnity of the occasion, the Cambridge funeral of a man who throughout his life seemed to command as much admiration from the lay public as from his aca
:: Location and voice technology are the future of retailRetailers, struggling to connect with their customers, have been trialling new technologies to blend in-store and digital experiences.
:: Logging in tropical forests jeopardizing drinking waterA team of researchers from The University of Queensland (UQ), Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), and other groups have found that increasing land clearing for logging in Solomon Islands-even with best management strategies in place — will lead to unsustainable levels of soil erosion and significant impacts to downstream water quality.
:: Logging in tropical forests jeopardizing drinking waterGlobally, remaining tropical forests are being rapidly cleared, particularly in countries like the Solomon Islands where commercial logging accounts for about 18 percent of government revenue, and at least 60 percent of exports while providing the largest number of formal sector jobs. However, the loss of native forests has huge ecological and social consequences, many of which are poorly document
:: Logging in tropical forests jeopardizing drinking waterResearchers have found that increasing land clearing for logging in Solomon Islands — even with best management strategies in place — will lead to unsustainable levels of soil erosion and significant impacts to downstream water quality.
:: London firm revamps pay by letting staff set salariesAgainst a backdrop in Britain of gender pay gaps and ongoing disputes over executives' earnings, employees at one London company are helping each other set salaries.
:: Loneliness linked to major life setbacks for millennials, study saysLonely millennials found to be more likely to have mental health problems and be out of work Share your views on the causes of loneliness in young people Lonely millennials are more likely to have mental health problems, be out of work and feel pessimistic about their ability to succeed in life than their peers who feel connected to others, regardless of gender or wealth, research has revealed. L
:: Long-distance stone transport and pigment use in the earliest Middle Stone AgePrevious research suggests that the complex symbolic, technological, and socioeconomic behaviors that typify Homo sapiens had roots in the middle Pleistocene
:: Long-distance stone transport and pigment use in the earliest Middle Stone AgePrevious research suggests that the complex symbolic, technological, and socioeconomic behaviors that typify Homo sapiens had roots in the middle Pleistocene
:: Long-lived soundwaves in crystalline solidsA new study published in Nature Physics describes how a team of scientists used a laser beam to gain access to long-lived soundwaves in crystalline solids as the basis for a potentially new approach to information processing and storage. One of Northern Arizona University's newest physicists, assistant professor Ryan Behunin, is a co-author of the study. In collaboration with scientists at Yale an
:: Long-lived soundwaves in crystalline solidsA new study published in Nature Physics describes how a team of scientists used a laser beam to gain access to long-lived soundwaves in crystalline solids as the basis for a potentially new approach to information processing and storage. One of Northern Arizona University's newest physicists, assistant professor Ryan Behunin, is a co-author of the study. In collaboration with scientists at Yale an
:: Long-term caffeine worsens symptoms associated with Alzheimer's diseaseA study coordinated by the Institute of Neuroscience of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and in collaboration with the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden provides evidence that a long-term consumption of caffeine has negative effects for Alzheimer's disease, worsening the neuropsychiatric symptoms appearing in the majority of those affected by the disorder. The research was recently published in
:: Long-term caffeine worsens symptoms associated with Alzheimer's diseaseA study coordinated by the Institute of Neuroscience of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and in collaboration with the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden provides evidence that a long-term consumption of caffeine has negative effects for Alzheimer's disease, worsening the neuropsychiatric symptoms appearing in the majority of those affected by the disorder. The research was recently published in
:: Long-term in vivo recording of circadian rhythms in brains of freely moving mice [Neuroscience]Endogenous circadian clocks control 24-h physiological and behavioral rhythms in mammals. Here, we report a real-time in vivo fluorescence recording system that enables long-term monitoring of circadian rhythms in the brains of freely moving mice. With a designed reporter of circadian clock gene expression, we tracked robust Cry1 transcription reporter…
:: Long-term in vivo recording of circadian rhythms in brains of freely moving mice [Neuroscience]Endogenous circadian clocks control 24-h physiological and behavioral rhythms in mammals. Here, we report a real-time in vivo fluorescence recording system that enables long-term monitoring of circadian rhythms in the brains of freely moving mice. With a designed reporter of circadian clock gene expression, we tracked robust Cry1 transcription reporter…
:: Long-term obeticholic acid treatment leads to reversal or stabilization of fibrosis/cirrhosis in patients with PBCAfter three years of treatment with obeticholic acid, 85 percent of patients with PBC and an incomplete response to UDCA experienced stabilization or regression of fibrosis/cirrhosis in the POISE biopsy sub-study.
:: Long-Term Study Reveals Flip in Plant Responses to Carbon DioxideThe 20-year project calls into question the conventional wisdom about the role plants will play in mitigating future climate change.
:: Long-wavelength (reddish) hues induce unusually large gamma oscillations in the primate primary visual cortex [Neuroscience]Gamma oscillations (∼30–80 Hz) are a prominent signature of electrophysiological signals, with a purported role in natural vision. Previous studies in the primary visual cortex (area V1) have shown that achromatic gratings or gabor stimuli generate salient gamma oscillations, whose strength and frequency depend on stimulus properties such as their…
:: Look up – it's a satellite!I saw my first artificial satellite with my naked eyes during the summer of 1994. I was watching pieces of comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 impact Jupiter from a small observatory with a college astronomy club when someone pointed up – away from the telescope – and said, "Look, it's a satellite!"
:: Look up – it's a satellite!I saw my first artificial satellite with my naked eyes during the summer of 1994. I was watching pieces of comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 impact Jupiter from a small observatory with a college astronomy club when someone pointed up – away from the telescope – and said, "Look, it's a satellite!"
:: Look! Down in the petri dish! It's a superplatelet!A bioengineer has endowed platelets with extra powers to make the clotting process more resilient in the face of trauma. If it's proven to work in clinical situations, such 'superplatelets' might become a standard part of emergency department supplies, along with bandages, oxygen and saline.
:: Look! Down in the petri dish! It's a superplatelet!A University of British Columbia bioengineer has endowed platelets with extra powers to make the clotting process more resilient in the face of trauma. If it's proven to work in clinical situations, such 'superplatelets' might become a standard part of emergency department supplies, along with bandages, oxygen and saline.
:: Looking for extrasolar planets: DARKNESS lights the wayAn international team of scientists has developed a new instrument to detect planets around the nearest stars. It is the world's largest and most advanced superconducting camera.
:: Looking for extrasolar planets: DARKNESS lights the wayAn international team of scientists has developed a new instrument to detect planets around the nearest stars. It is the world's largest and most advanced superconducting camera.
:: Los Angeles port commission approves SpaceX rocket facilityLos Angeles harbor commissioners have approved a permit for Space Exploration Technologies to build a facility on 19 acres of port land to manufacture a Mars rocket that will be so big it will require an oceangoing barge for transport to launch sites.
:: Losing your first language? Here’s how to rediscover your voice | :: Monika SchmidExpats are often shaky in their mother tongue. But fear not: the fight in the brain known as language attrition can be stopped • Monika Schmid is a professor of linguistics at the University of Essex When a former PhD candidate recently asked me to write a reference for her, I found myself facing an unexpected dilemma. She is a wonderful person and a brilliant scientist whom any employer should c
:: Losing your first language? Here’s how to rediscover your voice | :: Monika SchmidExpats are often shaky in their mother tongue. But fear not: the fight in the brain known as language attrition can be stopped • Monika Schmid is a professor of linguistics at the University of Essex When a former PhD candidate recently asked me to write a reference for her, I found myself facing an unexpected dilemma. She is a wonderful person and a brilliant scientist whom any employer should c
:: Losing your nest egg can kill youA sudden loss of net worth in middle or older age is associated with a significantly higher risk of death, reports a new study. When people lose a big chunk of their total wealth during a two-year period, they are 50 percent more likely to die in the next 20 years. More than 25 percent of Americans had a wealth shock over the 20 years of the study. This is the first look at the long-term effects o
:: Losing your nest egg can kill youA sudden loss of net worth in middle or older age is associated with a significantly higher risk of death, reports a new study. When people lose a big chunk of their total wealth during a two-year period, they are 50 percent more likely to die in the next 20 years. More than 25 percent of Americans had a wealth shock over the 20 years of the study. This is the first look at the long-term effects o
:: Losing your nest egg can kill youA sudden loss of net worth in middle or older age is associated with a significantly higher risk of death, reports a new study. When people lose a big chunk of their total wealth during a two-year period, they are 50 percent more likely to die in the next 20 years. More than 25 percent of Americans had a wealth shock over the 20 years of the study. This is the first look at the long-term effects o
:: Losing your nest egg can kill youA sudden loss of net worth in middle or older age is associated with a significantly higher risk of death, reports a new study. When people lose a big chunk of their total wealth during a two-year period, they are 50 percent more likely to die in the next 20 years. More than 25 percent of Americans had a wealth shock over the 20 years of the study. This is the first look at the long-term effects o
:: Loss of TDP43 inhibits progression of triple-negative breast cancer in coordination with SRSF3 [Cell Biology]Aberrant alternative splicing has been highlighted as a potential hallmark of cancer. Here, we identify TDP43 (TAR DNA-binding protein 43) as an important splicing regulator responsible for the unique splicing profile in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). Clinical data demonstrate that TDP43 is highly expressed in TNBC with poor prognosis. Knockdown…
:: Lost shark seen for first time in a decade – in a fish marketPhotographs of a Ganges river shark snapped at a fish market in Mumbai are the first confirmed record of the species for more than a decade
:: Lost shark seen for first time in a decade – in a fish marketPhotographs of a Ganges river shark snapped at a fish market in Mumbai are the first confirmed record of the species for more than a decade
:: Lots more stroke patients end up at big hospitalsStroke patients are increasingly transferring out of smaller community and rural hospitals and going to larger medical centers for their care and rehabilitation, research finds. That’s a good thing for patients who need more advanced care—but the trend has drawbacks in terms of cost and highlights a need for more coordination of care between hospitals. “The underlying goal of stroke care is to ge
:: Lots more stroke patients end up at big hospitalsStroke patients are increasingly transferring out of smaller community and rural hospitals and going to larger medical centers for their care and rehabilitation, research finds. That’s a good thing for patients who need more advanced care—but the trend has drawbacks in terms of cost and highlights a need for more coordination of care between hospitals. “The underlying goal of stroke care is to ge
:: Low bending loss waveguide opens the avenue to downsizing of 3-D photonic integrated circuitsFemtosecond laser direct writing is a promising technology for the fabrication of photonic integrated chips mainly due to its intrinsic capability of three-dimensional (3-D) prototyping in transparent substrates. Currently, the difficulty in inducing large refractive index changes smoothly distributed in the laser-irradiated regions is the major obstacle for producing compact photonic integrated c
:: Low gravity may hold the key to a healthy heartThe impact of this research could help save millions of lives each year. Only thing is, it has to be done from space. Read More
:: Low total testosterone in men widespread, linked to chronic diseaseNew research finds that more men have suboptimal testosterone levels than previously known, and it may be putting these men at risk.
:: LRRK2 kinase in Parkinson's disease
:: LRRK2 kinase in Parkinson's disease
:: LTP requires postsynaptic PDZ-domain interactions with glutamate receptor/auxiliary protein complexes [Neuroscience]Long-term potentiation (LTP) is a persistent strengthening of synaptic transmission in the brain and is arguably the most compelling cellular and molecular model for learning and memory. Previous work found that both AMPA receptors and exogenously expressed kainate receptors are equally capable of expressing LTP, despite their limited homology and…
:: Ludwig researchers devise and test pioneering personalized ovarian cancer vaccineA Ludwig Cancer Research study has shown that an entirely new type of personalized cancer vaccine induces novel, potent and clinically effective immune responses in patients receiving a combination of standard therapies for recurrent, stage III and IV ovarian cancer.
:: Ludwig scientists share new cancer research findings at 2018 AACR Annual MeetingLudwig Cancer Research released today the full scope of findings to be presented by Ludwig researchers at this year's American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting in Chicago, Ill., April 14-18, 2018. Research conducted by more than 100 Ludwig scientists will be presented in symposiums, plenaries, town meetings, education sessions and poster sessions.
:: Lufthansa'a Alitalia bid the 'most promising': MinisterLufthansa emerged as the number one candidate to take over Alitalia on Monday after an Italian government minister called the German airline's bid the "most promising".
:: Luminar's New Lidar Could Dominate the Self-Driving Car MarketThe company run by a 23-year-old photonics genius is ramping up production as self-driving cars get closer to reality.
:: Lunar X Prize to put a rover on the moon has been resurrectedThe competition for a private firm to put a rover on the moon was cancelled in January when no firm seemed close enough. It’s back now, but without a cash prize
:: Lunar X Prize to put a rover on the moon has been resurrectedThe competition for a private firm to put a rover on the moon was cancelled in January when no firm seemed close enough. It’s back now, but without a cash prize
:: Lunefuld atomkraft: Indisk tøven og ny dansk debatbogIndien bygger fortsat mange atomkraftværker, men ikke helt så hurtigt, som tidligere planer indikerede. På langt sigt har Indien planer om at gå til thoriumreaktorer – det bør Danmark også gøre, mener dansk debattør.
:: Lung Cancer Patients Live Longer With Immune TherapyAdding immunotherapy to standard chemo treatments can halve the risk of death for people with the most common type of lung cancer, a new study shows.
:: Lung stem cells repair airways after injuryWorking in mice, University of Iowa researchers have identified a new population of lung stem cells that appear to be important for regenerating the airway following severe injury. The cells, known as glandular myoepithelial cells (MECs), can self-renew and differentiate into seven distinct cell types in the airway. Overexpression of the transcription factor Lef-1 in MECs is sufficient to activate
:: Lupus treatment generates positive results in Phase III clinical trialNew research indicates that belimumab, a monoclonal antibody therapy that targets a component of the immune system, provides considerable benefits to patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a predominately female, chronic inflammatory disease that can affect virtually any organ.
:: Lupus treatment generates positive results in Phase III clinical trialNew research indicates that belimumab, a monoclonal antibody therapy that targets a component of the immune system, provides considerable benefits to patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a predominately female, chronic inflammatory disease that can affect virtually any organ.
:: Lyft Delivers Carbon-Neutral RidesThe ride-hailing company announced last week that it plans to become one of the largest voluntary purchasers of carbon offsets in the world.
:: Lying eyes: Google engineer developing tool to spot fake videoIn an era replete with fake news stories, you might expect video evidence to provide a clearer picture of the truth.
:: Lykke Friis stopper som prorektorLykke Friis forlader Københavns Universitet til sommer. Derfor vil Københavns Universitet…
:: Lyskryds står pivåbne for hackerangrebLygtepæle og lyskryds med sim-kort på åbne bredbånd gør dem nemme at finde og angribe. Og så står døren åben til den samlede forsyning.
:: Lægeforeningen vælger ny næstformandPrivatpraktiserende speciallæge Kirsten Ilkjær afløser Michael Dupont som næstformand i Lægeforeningen.
:: Læger søger ikke hjælp til behandling af misbrugEt nyt studie viser, at læger ikke søger hjælp for deres misbrug. I stedet forsøger de selv at behandle misbruget.
:: Macedonia: 8 million-year-old elephant-like remains foundPaleontologists from Bulgaria and Macedonia are excavating the fossilized remains of a prehistoric elephant believed to pre-date the mammoth, after its bones were discovered accidentally by a man working in a field.
:: Machine learning offers new way of designing chiral crystalsEngineers and chemists at Hiroshima University successfully used the same technology at the core of facial recognition to design chiral crystals. This is the first study reporting the use of this technology, called logistic regression analysis, to predict which chemical groups are best for making chiral molecules.
:: Machine learning offers new way of designing chiral crystalsEngineers and chemists at Hiroshima University successfully used the technology underlying facial recognition to design chiral crystals. This is the first study reporting the use of this technology, called logistic regression analysis, to predict which chemical groups are best for making chiral molecules. Results were published in Chemistry Letters.
:: Machine learning offers new way of designing chiral crystalsEngineers and chemists have successfully used the same technology at the core of facial recognition to design chiral crystals. This is the first study reporting the use of this technology, called logistic regression analysis, to predict which chemical groups are best for making chiral molecules.
:: Machine learning techniques may reveal cause-effect relationships in protein dynamics dataMachine learning algorithms excel at finding complex patterns within big data, so researchers often use them to make predictions. Researchers are pushing this emerging technology beyond finding correlations to help uncover hidden cause-effect relationships and drive scientific discoveries.
:: Machine learning techniques may reveal cause-effect relationships in protein dynamics dataMachine learning algorithms excel at finding complex patterns within big data, so researchers often use them to make predictions. Researchers are pushing this emerging technology beyond finding correlations to help uncover hidden cause-effect relationships and drive scientific discoveries.
:: Machine learning techniques may reveal cause-effect relationships in protein dynamics dataMachine learning algorithms excel at finding complex patterns within big data, so researchers often use them to make predictions. Researchers are pushing the technology beyond finding correlations to help uncover hidden cause-effect relationships and drive scientific discoveries. At the University of South Florida, researchers are integrating machine learning techniques into their work studying pr
:: Machine learning techniques may reveal cause-effect relationships in protein dynamics dataMachine learning algorithms excel at finding complex patterns within big data, so researchers often use them to make predictions. Researchers are pushing the technology beyond finding correlations to help uncover hidden cause-effect relationships and drive scientific discoveries. At the University of South Florida, researchers are integrating machine learning techniques into their work studying pr
:: Machine learning techniques may reveal cause-effect relationships in protein dynamics dataMachine learning algorithms excel at finding complex patterns within big data, so researchers often use them to make predictions. Researchers are pushing the technology beyond finding correlations to help uncover hidden cause-effect relationships and drive scientific discoveries. Researchers are integrating machine learning techniques into their work studying proteins. One of their challenges has
:: Machine learning techniques may reveal cause-effect relationships in protein dynamics dataMachine learning algorithms excel at finding complex patterns within big data, so researchers often use them to make predictions. Researchers are pushing the technology beyond finding correlations to help uncover hidden cause-effect relationships and drive scientific discoveries. Researchers are integrating machine learning techniques into their work studying proteins. One of their challenges has
:: Machine Learning’s ‘Amazing’ Ability to Predict ChaosIn new computer experiments, artificial-intelligence algorithms can tell the future of chaotic systems.
:: Machine speak: Left to their own devices, computers can figure it outUsing novel machine learning techniques, a research team from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory is teaching electronic devices how to speak for themselves.
:: Machine-learning software predicts behavior of bacteriaIn a first for machine-learning algorithms, a new piece of software developed at Caltech can predict behavior of bacteria by reading the content of a gene. The breakthrough could have significant implications for our understanding of bacterial biochemistry and for the development of new medications.
:: Machine-learning system processes sounds like humans doUsing a machine-learning system known as a deep neural network, MIT researchers have created the first model that can replicate human performance on auditory tasks such as identifying a musical genre. This type of model can shed light on how the human brain may be performing the same tasks.
:: Machine-learning system processes sounds like humans doUsing a machine-learning system known as a deep neural network, researchers have created the first model that can replicate human performance on auditory tasks such as identifying a musical genre. This type of model can shed light on how the human brain may be performing the same tasks.
:: Macrophages impede CD8 T cells from reaching tumor cells and limit the efficacy of anti-PD-1 treatment [Immunology and Inflammation]In a large proportion of cancer patients, CD8 T cells are excluded from the vicinity of cancer cells. The inability of CD8 T cells to reach tumor cells is considered an important mechanism of resistance to cancer immunotherapy. We show that, in human lung squamous-cell carcinomas, exclusion of CD8 T…
:: Macrophages Play a Double Role in CancerMacrophages play numerous roles within tumors, leaving cancer researchers with a choice: eliminate the cells or recruit them.
:: Macular degeneration linked to aging immune cellsStudying mice and cells from patients, vision researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found that as immune cells called macrophages get older, they are more likely to contribute to inflammation and abnormal blood vessel growth in the back of the eye. This can damage vision in patients with age-related macular degeneration.
:: Macular degeneration linked to aging immune cellsStudying mice and cells from patients, vision researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found that as immune cells called macrophages get older, they are more likely to contribute to inflammation and abnormal blood vessel growth in the back of the eye. This can damage vision in patients with age-related macular degeneration.
:: Magical' mushroom mix to boost regrowth of lost Scottish forestsReturn of Great Caledonian forest speeded up with fungi spores to help saplings flourish The return of the Great Caledonian forest that once covered much of Scotland’s highlands is being boosted with a special mix of mushroom spores that should help saplings survive better on the hills. Fungi living on the roots of trees play a vital role in the ecology, helping to break down nutrients in the soi
:: Magnetic Fields Are A Big Predictor Of A Loggerhead Turtle's GenesYou might expect turtles that live near each other or in similar environments would be genetically similar. But new research shows that magnetic fields actually have more to do with genetic likeness. (Image credit: Wilfredo Lee/AP)
:: Magnitude 5.3 quake strikes off Southern California coastA magnitude-5.3 earthquake struck Thursday afternoon under the ocean off Southern California and was felt widely along the mainland coast, but there were no immediate reports of damage or a tsunami warning.
:: Magnitude 5.3 quake strikes off Southern California coastA magnitude-5.3 earthquake struck Thursday afternoon under the ocean off Southern California and was felt widely along the mainland coast, but there were no immediate reports of damage or a tsunami warning.
:: Maine's Fitful Experiment With a New Way of VotingIn two months, Maine voters will go to the polls to select their nominees to succeed the state’s pugnacious two-term Republican governor, Paul LePage. Whether all of the candidates accept the results of those party primaries, however, remains a surprisingly open question. The June 12 balloting will be the first statewide elections in the nation to use ranked-choice voting, a system Maine voters a
:: Major differences in billing complexity among US health insurersOne frequently proclaimed advantage of single-payer health care is its potential to reduce administrative costs, but new research calls that assumption into question.
:: Major differences in billing complexity among US health insurersOne frequently proclaimed advantage of single-payer health care is its potential to reduce administrative costs, but new research calls that assumption into question.
:: Major disruptions are frequent in primary careAmong 208 primary care practices, two-thirds experienced one or more major disruptive events, such as personnel changes or relocation, adversely affecting quality improvement efforts.
:: Major Earthquake On Bay Area Fault Could Kill 800 People, USGS PredictsThe U.S. Geological Survey simulated a 7.0 magnitude earthquake on the Hayward Fault near Oakland, Calif., and found that such a quake could kill hundreds and cause more than $100 billion in damage. (Image credit: Ben Margot/AP)
:: Major milestone reached in effort to ID cancers' genetic rootsResearchers nationwide have reached a major milestone in describing the genetic landscape of cancer. Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and other institutions have completed the genetic sequencing and analyses of more than 11,000 tumors from patients, spanning 33 types of cancer — all part of The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) project, funded by the National Cancer In
:: Major milestone reached in effort to ID cancers' genetic rootsResearchers nationwide have reached a major milestone in describing the genetic landscape of cancer. Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and other institutions have completed the genetic sequencing and analyses of more than 11,000 tumors from patients, spanning 33 types of cancer — all part of The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) project, funded by the National Cancer In
:: 'Make America Smart Again': hundreds rally for US scienceGesturing towards the White House, home to President Donald Trump who has called himself "a very stable genius," Isaac Newton begged to differ.
:: Making a leap from high-ability high school to college of lesser academic status can be a real downerMaking the transition from high school to college may be stressful — but it can be downright depressing for students who graduate from a school with peers of high academic ability and wind up at a college with students of lesser ability, according to a new study.
:: Making computer animation more agile, acrobatic — and realisticAnimation in film and video games is hard to make realistic: each action typically requires creating a separate controller, while deep reinforcement learning has yet to generate realistic human or animal motion. UC Berkeley computer scientists have now developed an algorithm that uses reinforcement learning to generate realistic simulations that can even recover realistically, after tripping, for
:: Making computer animation more agile, acrobatic — and realisticAnimation in film and video games is hard to make realistic: each action typically requires creating a separate controller, while deep reinforcement learning has yet to generate realistic human or animal motion. Computer scientists have now developed an algorithm that uses reinforcement learning to generate realistic simulations that can even recover realistically, after tripping, for example. The
:: Making computer animation more agile, acrobatic—and realisticIt's still easy to tell computer-simulated motions from the real thing – on the big screen or in video games, simulated humans and animals often move clumsily, without the rhythm and fluidity of their real-world counterparts.
:: Making custom qubits by pushing together two individual atomsFor the first time, we’ve made a molecule by pressing two atoms together to make them bond on command. This could help build better qubits for quantum computers
:: Making protein patterns robustCorrect protein localization is crucial for many fundamental cellular processes. LMU physicists have now asked how to confer robustness against variations in protein concentrations on pattern formation mechanisms.
:: Making protein patterns robustCorrect protein localization is crucial for many fundamental cellular processes. LMU physicists have now asked how to confer robustness against variations in protein concentrations on pattern formation mechanisms.
:: Making the nitrate problem of agriculture vanish into airNitrate concentrations of our groundwater are among the highest in the European Union. The main reason is over-fertilization of fields with feces from livestock farming. Every year, a "liquid manure shower" of 200 million tons goes down onto German fields, the result being too high nitrate levels at one third of the groundwater quality measurement points. Researchers of Karlsruhe Institute of Tech
:: Malaria can be deadly because of these proteinsThe most severe strains of malaria infection are associated with a small group of proteins, according to a new study. The finding could be a step toward a vaccine against the deadliest forms of the disease. “The great burden of mortality for malaria is in children under five.” Not all cases of malaria are the same. There are thousands of different strains—some parasites cause only mild symptoms,
:: Malaria: Mosquitoes reveal fatal attractionMalaria causes the bodies of its human hosts to emit specific odors from the skin that make the hosts even more attractive to mosquitoes, which invites further bites and risks infection of more mosquitoes and wider transmission of the disease. It's a vicious circle but one that has enabled researchers to identify the odors as organic hydrocarbons whose discovery could bring relief to a disease tha
:: Malaria: Mosquitoes reveal fatal attractionMalaria causes the bodies of its human hosts to emit specific odors from the skin that make the hosts even more attractive to mosquitoes, which invites further bites and risks infection of more mosquitoes and wider transmission of the disease. It's a vicious circle but one that has enabled researchers to identify the odors as organic hydrocarbons whose discovery could bring relief to a disease tha
:: Male contraceptive compound stops sperm without affecting hormones: Study in monkeysA new study details how a compound called EP055 binds to sperm proteins to significantly slow the overall mobility of the sperm without affecting hormones, making EP055 a potential 'male pill' without side effects.
:: Male contraceptive compound stops sperm without affecting hormonesA new study published today in the journal PLOS ONE details how a compound called EP055 binds to sperm proteins to significantly slow the overall mobility of the sperm without affecting hormones, making EP055 a potential 'male pill' without side effects.
:: Male fruit flies enjoy ejaculationRed light exposure made some genetically engineered fruit flies ejaculate, spurring a surge of a brain reward compound — and less desire for booze.
:: Male fruit flies feel pleasure when they ejaculateMale insects have been genetically engineered to climax on command, and it seems they get a real buzz out of it – perhaps even a fly orgasm
:: Male Fruit Flies Take Pleasure in Having SexSex-deprived males seek out alcohol.
:: Male OB-GYNs Are Rare, But Is That A Problem?Women outnumber men in obstetrics and gynecology residencies and medical practices in the U.S. Heads of training programs now wonder if they should go out of their way to recruit more men. (Image credit: Alex Olgin/WFAE)
:: Malibu Moves To Ban Single-Use PlasticWhether you think it's time or a waste of time, the city of Malibu decided to ban the use of plastic straws, utensils and stirrers as a means of reducing their harmful effects on the environment. (Image credit: Reed Saxon/AP)
:: Malnutrition, anemia among Rohingya children in Bangladesh refugee campThe pervasiveness of malnutrition and anemia among Rohingya children in a refugee camp in Bangladesh exceeds emergency thresholds.
:: Man develops severe 'thunderclap' headaches after eating world's hottest chili pepperTaking part in a hot chili pepper eating contest might have some unexpected consequences, highlight doctors in a recent case study.
:: Man develops severe 'thunderclap' headaches after eating world's hottest chili pepperTaking part in a hot chili pepper eating contest might have some unexpected consequences, highlight doctors in the journal BMJ Case Reports.
:: Man eats world's hottest chilli pepper – and ends up in hospitalCarolina Reaper appears to have narrowed the arteries in the competitive eater’s brain, causing a series of thunderclap headaches A man who took part in a chilli pepper eating contest ended up with more than he bargained for when he took on the hottest pepper in the world. After eating a Carolina Reaper pepper, the 34-year-old started dry heaving before developing a pain in his neck that turned i
:: Managing chronic pain with lightScientists from EMBL Rome have identified the population of nerve cells in the skin that are responsible for sensitivity to gentle touch, and which cause severe pain in neuropathic pain patients. The team developed a light-sensitive chemical that selectively binds to this type of nerve cell. By first injecting the affected skin area with the chemical and then illuminating it with near-infrared lig
:: Managing chronic pain with lightScientists have identified the population of nerve cells in the skin that are responsible for sensitivity to gentle touch, and which cause severe pain in neuropathic pain patients. The team developed a light-sensitive chemical that selectively binds to this type of nerve cell. By first injecting the affected skin area with the chemical and then illuminating it with near-infrared light, the targete
:: Manipulating an antiferromagnet
:: Man-made antibodies show promise in attacking cancer cells in animal modelsUsing chemotherapy along with aptamers — lab-made molecules that function like antibodies — Duke Health researchers showed that they can zero in on and kill prostate cancer tumors in mice while leaving healthy tissue unscathed.
:: Mantle minerals offer clues to deep Earth's compositionScientists now have a clearer picture of the Earth's mantle, thanks to Michigan State University research published in the current issue of Nature Communications.
:: Mantle minerals offer clues to deep Earth's compositionScientists now have a clearer picture of the Earth's mantle, thanks to Michigan State University research published in the current issue of Nature Communications.
:: Many People Taking Antidepressants Discover They Cannot QuitLong-term use of the medications is surging in the United States, according to an analysis by The Times. One reason: withdrawal symptoms that make it difficult to stop.
:: Many Scientific Studies Are Bogus, but Blockchain Can HelpThe technology best known for enabling Bitcoin is ideal for sharing data securely so colleagues can assess new research claims — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Many social media users unaware researchers study their dataIf you're unaware that your tweets could be analyzed by researchers and published in studies without your consent, you're not alone. A majority of Twitter users don't know that researchers often gather and study their tweets – and occasionally, even the deleted ones.
:: Many young East Europeans have experienced more racism and xenophobia since the Brexit voteHalf of young East Europeans living in England and Scotland who were surveyed by researchers said they had experienced an increased level of racism and xenophobia since the Brexit vote.
:: Map records UK's small ups and downsThe subtle warping of the land surface across Britain is fully mapped in detail for the first time.
:: Mapping the modern death sentenceResearchers at the University of Virginia School of Law have collaborated on a new website that uses a data-driven, interactive map to illustrate the rapid decline of the issuance of the death sentence in the United States since 1991.
:: Maralinga Journal: Australia’s Least Likely Tourist Spot: A Test Site for Atom Bombs“Yes, there is still radiation here,” Australia’s only nuclear tour guide says of Maralinga, where the Australian and British governments dropped seven bombs between 1956 and 1963.
:: Marching OnRush Holt, CEO of AAAS, discusses what's changed as a result of the March for Science-and what hasn't.
:: March's Stellar Space PhotosMarch's Stellar Space Photos Peer into the distant past this month with images of Scholz's star, the Crab Nebula and more. 2_image005_crop.jpg In this illustration, the artist imagines an ancient man gazing upon Scholz's star as it visited our solar system 70,000 years ago. Image credits: José A. Peñas/SINC Space Friday, March 30, 2018 – 17:00 Abigail Malate, Staff Illustrator (Inside Science) —
:: Margrethe Vestager bliver ny æresalumne på Københavns UniversitetEU’s konkurrencekommissær Margrethe Vestager bliver ny æresalumne ved Københavns…
:: Margrethe Vestager bliver ny æresalumne på Københavns UniversitetEU’s konkurrencekommissær Margrethe Vestager bliver ny æresalumne ved Københavns…
:: Margrethe Vestager kræver gennemskuelige algoritmer: Ikke nok at pege på sort boksIfølge Gartner er store softwareleverandører ved at tilpasse deres produkter, så algoritmernes resultater kan forklares.
:: Marine fish won an evolutionary lottery 66 million years ago, UCLA biologists reportWhy do the Earth's oceans contain such a staggering diversity of fish of so many different sizes, shapes, colors and ecologies? The answer, a UCLA-led team of biologists reports, dates back 66 million years ago, when a six-mile-wide asteroid crashed to Earth, wiping out the dinosaurs and approximately 75 percent of animal and plant species worldwide.
:: Marine fish won an evolutionary lottery 66 million years ago, UCLA biologists reportWhy do the Earth's oceans contain such a staggering diversity of fish of so many different sizes, shapes, colors and ecologies? The answer, a UCLA-led team of biologists reports, dates back 66 million years ago, when a six-mile-wide asteroid crashed to Earth, wiping out the dinosaurs and approximately 75 percent of animal and plant species worldwide.
:: Marine fish won an evolutionary lottery 66 million years agoWhy do our oceans contain such a staggering diversity of fish of so many different sizes, shapes and colors? A UCLA-led team of biologists reports that the answer dates back 66 million years, when a six-mile-wide asteroid crashed to Earth, wiping out the dinosaurs and approximately 75 percent of the world's animal and plant species.
:: Marine fish won an evolutionary lottery 66 million years agoWhy do our oceans contain such a staggering diversity of fish of so many different sizes, shapes and colors? A UCLA-led team of biologists reports that the answer dates back 66 million years, when a six-mile-wide asteroid crashed to Earth, wiping out the dinosaurs and approximately 75 percent of the world's animal and plant species.
:: Marine fish won an evolutionary lottery 66 million years agoWhy do the Earth's oceans contain such a staggering diversity of fish of so many different sizes, shapes, colors and ecologies? The answer, biologists report, dates back 66 million years ago, when a six-mile-wide asteroid crashed to Earth, wiping out the dinosaurs and approximately 75 percent of animal and plant species worldwide.
:: Marine fish won an evolutionary lottery 66 million years agoWhy do the Earth's oceans contain such a staggering diversity of fish of so many different sizes, shapes, colors and ecologies? The answer, biologists report, dates back 66 million years ago, when a six-mile-wide asteroid crashed to Earth, wiping out the dinosaurs and approximately 75 percent of animal and plant species worldwide.
:: Maritim klimaaftale er hverken teknisk eller ambitiøsIMO er blevet enig om en klimaaftale for skibsfarten. Men forhandlingerne fokuserede for lidt på de teknologiske muligheder og for meget på storpolitik, mener Danske Maritime.
:: Mark Zuckerberg Answers to Congress For Facebook's TroublesTensions around Facebook's privacy and ad practices have escalated dramatically since the last time the company sat before Congress.
:: Mark Zuckerberg has been deleting his past messages on Facebook — and you can'tIn the middle of the Cambridge Analytica data harvesting controversy, the Facebook founder has been erasing his private chats from Facebook servers. So why isn't this an option for anyone else? Read More
:: Mark Zuckerberg has been deleting his past messages on Facebook — and you can'tIn the middle of the Cambridge Analytica data harvesting controversy, the Facebook founder has been erasing his private chats from Facebook servers. So why isn't this an option for anyone else? Read More
:: Mark Zuckerberg Is Halfway to Scot-FreeMark Zuckerberg FacebookMark Zuckerberg finally walked into Congress today in a suit and Facebook-blue tie. He sat alone in a chair, behind a brown wooden desk, backed by a short-row of Facebook lawyers, and facing a U of nearly half the Senate, a joint hearing of the Senate Judiciary and Commerce Committees. And as the first day of the hearings came to a close, not one Senator had landed a good punch on the CEO of Face
:: Mark Zuckerberg Is Revealing Facebook’s Terrible Power in CongressMark Zuckerberg FacebookMark Zuckerberg's testimony is not just about Cambridge Analytica. He's answering for the un-checked influence that Facebook wields—on its users, and the world.
:: Mark Zuckerberg Makes Facebook Privacy Sound So EasyMark Zuckerberg Facebook[In his testimony to Congress, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg repeatedly misrepresented the amount of control Facebook users really have over their data.](https://www.wired.com/story/mark-zuckerberg-congress-day-one)
:: Mark Zuckerberg Plays the Scapegoat for Our Facebook SinsPhilosopher René Girard's theory of "mimetic desire" explains much of the Facebook congressional hearings.
:: Mark Zuckerberg Plays the Scapegoat for Our Facebook SinsPhilosopher René Girard's theory of "mimetic desire" explains much of the Facebook congressional hearings.
:: Mark Zuckerberg Should Answer This One Question When He Testifies Before CongressFacebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has finally agreed to appear before Congress—which means he might finally get at the real issue behind Facebook's woes.
:: Mark Zuckerberg Should Answer This One Question When He Testifies Before CongressFacebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has finally agreed to appear before Congress—which means he might finally get at the real issue behind Facebook's woes.
:: Mark Zuckerberg’s Hearings Were Facebook’s and Silicon Valley’s Ultimate DebutTo spectators, Mark Zuckerberg's appearance before Congress marked a crisis at Facebook. To tech's elite, it was a demonstration of how the Valley operates.
:: Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony to congress begins today. What will he say?“In modern politics, even the leader of the free world needs help from the sultan of Facebookistan.” ― Rebecca MacKinnon Read More
:: Mark Zuckerberg's Congress Testimony Day One: Simple Questions, Hard AnswersMark Zuckerberg FacebookThe basic lines of questioning Congress pursued show just how inscrutable Facebook remains to most Americans.
:: Mark Zuckerberg's Congress Testimony Day Two: Republicans and Democrats DivergeIn his second day of Congressional testimony, Democrats wanted to know about privacy. Republicans wanted to hear about Diamond and Silk.
:: Mark Zuckerberg's Testimony Birthed a Memepocalypse—Which Is a Good ThingMark Zuckerberg FacebookGive the internet some credit: People watched hours upon hours of testimony just to get some jokes off.
:: Marker substance for research into brain diseasesA new substance makes particular molecules in the brain visible using imaging, enabling better research into brain diseases.
:: Market failure, fake news and the First AmendmentThe rise of social media and fake news challenge long-held assumptions about the First Amendment and are undermining the functioning of the 'the marketplace of ideas,' a Duke professor argues in a new article. Much of our thinking about the First Amendment assumes that the answer to false speech is more speech, or counter-speech, and that the truth will triumph in the marketplace of ideas, he says
:: Market squid tell a tale of two krillIn good years, noisy fishing boats filled with freshly-netted market squid spill their slippery catch into processing plants on the California coast. During those years, market squid (Doryteuthis opalescens) are California's most productive fishery, accounting for up to $70 million in revenue and 110,000 metric tons of squid. But in other years, calamari is hard to find. Cyclical changes in ocean
:: Market squid tell a tale of two krillIn good years, noisy fishing boats filled with freshly-netted market squid spill their slippery catch into processing plants on the California coast. During those years, market squid (Doryteuthis opalescens) are California's most productive fishery, accounting for up to $70 million in revenue and 110,000 metric tons of squid. But in other years, calamari is hard to find. Cyclical changes in ocean
:: 'Marriage diversity' a must-have for rock bands to businessesThe rock n' roll lore says that once a bandmate gets married, the party's over for the group. But recent research says that the blended mix of married and unmarried bandmates improves creativity, innovation and collaborative thinking (and, that the same goes for working professionals).
:: 'Marriage diversity' a must-have for rock bands to businessesThe rock n' roll lore says that once a bandmate gets married, the party's over for the group. But recently published Michigan State University research says that the blended mix of married and unmarried bandmates improves creativity, innovation and collaborative thinking (and, that the same goes for working professionals).
:: 'Marriage diversity' a must-have for rock bands to businessesThe rock n' roll lore says that once a bandmate gets married, the party's over for the group. But recently published Michigan State University research says that the blended mix of married and unmarried bandmates improves creativity, innovation and collaborative thinking (and, that the same goes for working professionals).
:: Marriage reduces depression in couples earning less than $60,000 per year, study findsPeople who are married and earning less than $60,000 per year in total household income have fewer symptoms of depression than comparable earning unmarried people, but for couples earning more, marriage doesn't show the same mental health benefits.
:: Marriage reduces depression in couples earning less than $60,000 per year, study findsPeople who are married and earning less than $60,000 per year in total household income have fewer symptoms of depression than comparable earning unmarried people, but for couples earning more, marriage doesn't show the same mental health benefits, according to a study co-authored by a Georgia State University researcher.
:: Marriage reduces depression in couples earning less than $60,000 per year, study findsPeople who are married and earning less than $60,000 per year in total household income have fewer symptoms of depression than comparable earning unmarried people, but for couples earning more, marriage doesn't show the same mental health benefits, according to a study co-authored by a Georgia State University researcher.
:: Mars Express v.2.0Every so often, your smartphone or tablet receives new software to improve its functionality and extend its life. Now, ESA's Mars Express is getting a fresh install, delivered across over 150 million km of space.
:: Mars impact crater or supervolcano?These images from ESA's Mars Express show a crater named Ismenia Patera on the Red Planet. Its origin remains uncertain: did a meteorite smash into the surface or could it be the remnants of a supervolcano?
:: Maryland bill seeks transparency in online political adsIn the wake of alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. presidential race, Maryland is close to enacting a law that some experts say would set a new standard for how states deal with foreign interference in local elections and increase overall transparency in online political ads.
:: Mass extinction crisis triggered expansion of dinosaursIt is commonly understood that the dinosaurs disappeared with a bang – wiped out by a great meteorite impact on the Earth 66 million years ago.
:: Material scientists shape the surface of tiny, curved carbon fibres using laser structuringThe surfaces of materials can have an enormous influence on their function. If the external properties are changed, this also expands the range of possible applications. This is why materials scientists at Friedrich Schiller University Jena (Germany) are researching how they can tailor the surfaces of different materials using laser technology. They are mainly focusing on laser-induced periodic su
:: Materials that make heat worse for kids demand a rethink by designersIt is with some relief that Australians are leaving behind the excruciatingly hot days of summer. But did you ever stop to think about the role of design in making matters better – or worse? Spending all day in air-conditioned rooms before walking out to a car that has baked in the sun all day is an exercise in extremes that many of us have faced. It's easy to forget these conditions are shaped an
:: Maternal metabolic factors and early-onset pubertyIn a study of more than 15,000 girls and their mothers maternal overweight and hyperglycemia were linked to the earlier onset of puberty in girls 6 to 11 years old. Early puberty has been linked to multiple adverse health developments as girls grow up.
:: Math can help uncover cancer's secrets | :: Irina KarevaIrina Kareva translates biology into mathematics and vice versa. She writes mathematical models that describe the dynamics of cancer, with the goal of developing new drugs that target tumors. "The power and beauty of mathematical modeling lies in the fact that it makes you formalize, in a very rigorous way, what we think we know," Kareva says. "It can help guide us to where we should keep looking,
:: Math can help uncover cancer's secrets | :: Irina KarevaIrina Kareva translates biology into mathematics and vice versa. She writes mathematical models that describe the dynamics of cancer, with the goal of developing new drugs that target tumors. "The power and beauty of mathematical modeling lies in the fact that it makes you formalize, in a very rigorous way, what we think we know," Kareva says. "It can help guide us to where we should keep looking,
:: Math, Music and ImaginationMath can be experienced as play much as music is—just what’s needed to enlarge the tribe of creative problem solvers in mathematics and other human disciplines — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Matter: All by Itself, the Humble Sweet Potato Colonized the WorldMany botanists argued that humans must have carried the valuable staple to the Pacific from South America, a hidden chapter in human history. Not so, according to a new study.
:: Matter: Bodies Remodeled for a Life at SeaBajau Diving Sea SpleensThe Bajau, who spend most of their time on the ocean, are among the best divers in the world. Evolution is remaking them, a new study finds.
:: 'Maximum' security as Philippines readies Boracay shutdownPolice with assault rifles patrolled entry points to Boracay island on Tuesday just days before a six-month shutdown and clean-up of one of the Philippines' top tourist attractions.
:: Maybe we should ask about Google’s data privacy
:: MDMX acidic domain inhibits p53 DNA binding in vivo and regulates tumorigenesis [Biochemistry]The MDM2 homolog MDMX oncoprotein is indispensable for inhibition of p53 during normal embryonic development and malignant transformation, yet how MDMX harnesses p53 functions is unclear. In addition to a canonical N-terminal p53-binding domain, recent work suggests the central acidic domain of MDMX regulates p53 interaction through intramolecular mimicry and…
:: Measles serious threat for babies, toddlers, unvaccinated youths, ECDC saysThe vast majority of measles cases in Europe were reported in unvaccinated patients, and children younger than two years old were at a higher risk of dying from measles than older patients, according to research presented at the 28th European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID).
:: Measles serious threat for babies, toddlers, unvaccinated youthsThe vast majority of measles cases in Europe were reported in unvaccinated patients, and children younger than two years old were at a higher risk of dying from measles than older patients, according to new research.
:: Measles vaccination gaps in teenagers and young adults highlighted in ECDC's reportECDC data show that up to 80 percent of teenagers and young adults who contracted measles in 2017 had not been vaccinated. ECDC analysis of sub-national data indicates that even countries with high overall levels of vaccine coverage may have groups that are unvaccinated. In recent and ongoing measles outbreaks, ECDC's recent rapid risk assessment identifies healthcare workers as among those affect
:: Measurement of the fine-structure constant as a test of the Standard ModelMeasurements of the fine-structure constant α require methods from across subfields and are thus powerful tests of the consistency of theory and experiment in physics. Using the recoil frequency of cesium-133 atoms in a matter-wave interferometer, we recorded the most accurate measurement of the fine-structure constant to date: α = 1/137.035999046(27) at 2.0 x 10 –10 accuracy. Using multiphoton i
:: Measurement of the fine-structure constant casts doubt on dark photon theoriesA team of researchers from the University of California and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has conducted an ultra-precise measurement of the fine-structure constant, and in so doing, have found evidence that casts doubts on dark photon theory. In their paper published in the journal Science, the group describes their measurement process and what they found by using it.
:: Measuring devices for the world's most extreme environmentNorwegian research scientists are contributing to the development of the world's hottest geothermal well in a non-volcanic area. The goal is to exploit the inexhaustible supply of heat from the interior of the Earth, and this calls for equipment that can withstand the most extreme conditions.
:: Measuring the risks of extreme temperatures on public healthExtreme hot and cold weather increase the number of deaths and emergency room visits, but affect specific at-risk populations differently, according to new research from the U.S. and Japan.
:: Measuring the risks of extreme temperatures on public healthHeat and cold waves affect people with certain health conditions differently, highlighting the need for tailored public service risk communication.
:: Mechanism of oxidative unzipping of multiwall carbon nanotubes to graphene nanoribbonsUnzipping multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) attracted great interest as a method for producing graphene nanoribbons (GNRs). However, depending on the production method, the GNRs have been proposed to form by different mechanisms. Here, we demonstrate that the oxidative unzipping of MWCNTs is intercalation-driven, not oxidative chemical-bond cleavage as was formerly proposed. The unzipping mechan
:: Mechanistic insights into staphylopine-mediated metal acquisition [Chemistry]Metal acquisition is vital to pathogens for successful infection within hosts. Staphylopine (StP), a broad-spectrum metallophore biosynthesized by the major human pathogen, Staphylococcus aureus, plays a central role in transition-metal acquisition and bacterial virulence. The StP-like biosynthesis loci are present in various pathogens, and the proteins responsible for StP/metal transportation…
:: Mechanosensitivity of Jagged-Notch signaling can induce a switch-type behavior in vascular homeostasis [Biophysics and Computational Biology]Hemodynamic forces and Notch signaling are both known as key regulators of arterial remodeling and homeostasis. However, how these two factors integrate in vascular morphogenesis and homeostasis is unclear. Here, we combined experiments and modeling to evaluate the impact of the integration of mechanics and Notch signaling on vascular homeostasis….
:: Mechanosensitivity of Jagged-Notch signaling can induce a switch-type behavior in vascular homeostasis [Biophysics and Computational Biology]Hemodynamic forces and Notch signaling are both known as key regulators of arterial remodeling and homeostasis. However, how these two factors integrate in vascular morphogenesis and homeostasis is unclear. Here, we combined experiments and modeling to evaluate the impact of the integration of mechanics and Notch signaling on vascular homeostasis….
:: Media alert: New articles in The CRISPR JournalThis press release is issued on behalf of The CRISPR Journal, a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert Inc. delivering outstanding research and commentary on all aspects of CRISPR and gene editing research. The Journal is dedicated to validating and publishing research in CRISPR biology, technology and genome editing, and providing a forum for commentary and debate of key policy, regulatory,
:: Media professor says Facebook's business model is perfectly predatoryWith all eyes on Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's congressional testimony, UVA Today sat down Wednesday – ironically, in a Facebook Live chat – with University of Virginia media studies professor Siva Vaidhyanathan to break everything down.
:: Medical chemists discover peptic ulcer treatment metallodrug effective in 'taming' superbugsA novel solution to antimicrobial resistance — medical chemists discover peptic ulcer treatment metallodrug effective in 'taming' superbugs.
:: Medical doctors remain trapped in their substance-use disorders, study findsFear of dismissal or of losing their authorization keeps medical doctors trapped in their substance-use disorders, and instead of seeking help they attempt self-treatment, according to a new study.
:: Medical doctors remain trapped in their substance-use disordersFear of dismissal or of losing their authorization keeps medical doctors trapped in their substance-use disorders, and instead of seeking help they attempt self-treatment. This is shown by a new study from Aarhus University.
:: Medical marijuana gets wary welcome from older adults, poll showsFew older adults use medical marijuana, a new national poll finds, but the majority support its use if a doctor recommends it, and might talk to their own doctor about it if they developed a serious health condition. And two-thirds say the government should do more to study the drug's health effects.
:: Medical marijuana gets wary welcome from older adults, poll showsFew older adults use medical marijuana, a new national poll finds, but the majority support its use if a doctor recommends it, and might talk to their own doctor about it if they developed a serious health condition. And two-thirds say the government should do more to study the drug's health effects.
:: Medical Marijuana's 'Catch-22': Limits On Research Hinder Patient ReliefSuffering Americans seek medical marijuana as an alternative to opioids and other powerful pharmaceuticals. Though legal in 29 states, doctors say the lack of strong data make it hard to recommend. (Image credit: Melissa Bailey/Kaiser Health News)
:: Medical research needs big data – Tessa Jowell gets the ball rolling | :: Sonia SodhaWe think nothing of sharing personal information with tech giants so why are we so suspicious about our health records? Half of us born after 1960 will be told we have cancer at some point in our lives . Virtually no one will go through life untouched by the disease, whether as a sufferer, a survivor or supporter. So every year, millions of us lace up running shoes, bake cakes and cultivate moust
:: Medicare program linked with reduced black-white disparities in hospital readmissionsA Medicare program that penalizes hospitals for high readmission rates was associated with a narrowing of readmission disparities between black and white patients and between minority-serving hospitals and other hospitals in the US, according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
:: Medicare program linked with reduced black-white disparities in hospital readmissionsA Medicare program that penalizes hospitals for high readmission rates was associated with a narrowing of readmission disparities between black and white patients and between minority-serving hospitals and other hospitals in the US, according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
:: Medicine in antiquity—from ancient temples to Roman logisticsWe usually regard the Greek doctor Hippocrates as the father of the Western medicine. His greatest achievement was to separate healing from religion and apply natural science methods – an early medical science that was in use centuries before the Christian era.
:: Medie: Amazon udvikler talende robot til hjemmetRobotten kan allerede næste år finde vej til almindelige brugeres hjem, rapporterer Bloomberg. Det er dog uklart, hvad den kan.
:: Meditation and aerobic exercise helps women recover after sexual assaultWomen who are sexually assaulted and suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can learn to decrease negative thoughts and enhance self-worth by a combination of meditation and aerobic exercise. A combination of mental and physical training with meditation and aerobic exercise done for one hour twice a week over a six-week period significantly reduced post-traumatic and ruminative thoughts
:: Meditation could help anxiety and cardiovascular healthIn a student-led study, one hour of mindfulness meditation shown to reduce anxiety and some cardiovascular risk markers.
:: Meditation could help anxiety and cardiovascular healthIn a student-led study, one hour of mindfulness meditation shown to reduce anxiety and some cardiovascular risk markers.
:: Mediterranean-style diet improves gut microbial diversity and reduces hospitalizationILC 2018: Diets rich in vegetables, fermented milk products, tea, coffee and chocolate may improve outcomes in patients with liver cirrhosis.
:: Medscape's annual physician compensation report finds modest increase in physician payThis is the 2018 Medscape Annual Physician Compensation Report, which surveys more than 20,000 US physicians across 29 specialties on questions such as quality of life, salary, and more. It has been used by more than 470,000 physicians in the US to assess information on compensation, hours worked, time spent with patients, and what they find most rewarding — and challenging — about their jobs
:: Meet "Dracula," the Largest Pterosaur Found to DateA reconstruction of the reptile, found in Transylvania, is on display in Germany — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Meet "Dracula," the Largest Pterosaur Found to DateA reconstruction of the reptile, found in Transylvania, is on display in Germany — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Meet 7 Versions of BB-8, the Lovable 'Star Wars' DroidCreators of the endearing "Star Wars" droid BB-8 revealed how they constructed this adorable mechanical marvel.
:: Meet 7 Versions of BB-8, the Lovable 'Star Wars' DroidCreators of the endearing "Star Wars" droid BB-8 revealed how they constructed this adorable mechanical marvel.
:: Meet 'Norman,' the Darkest, Most Disturbed AI the World Has Ever SeenA team of computer programmers trained a neural network to be a "psychopath." What could possibly go wrong?
:: Meet 'Norman,' the Darkest, Most Disturbed AI the World Has Ever SeenA team of computer programmers trained a neural network to be a "psychopath." What could possibly go wrong?
:: Meet the Illustrator Behind WIRED’s New Staff PortraitsThe black-and-white portraits capturing more than 100 WIRED staff members in profile were created by New York–based artist Simone Noronha.
:: Meet the mud dragon—the tiny animal that lives on the beachYou might not know it, but you have probably met the mud dragon before. They live at the beach, hidden in the sand and floating in the shallows.
:: Meet the test dummies NASA uses to simulate and study aircraft crashesTechnology Here's how the space agency gathers data when planes (purposely) hit the ground hard. At NASA’s Langley Research Center, engineers subject aircraft to what they call “severe but survivable” crashes. Here's how that works.
:: Mefloquine effectively prevents malaria during pregnancy but is not well toleratedThe antimalarial drug mefloquine is more effective than the currently recommended treatment to prevent malaria infection in pregnant women living in endemic countries of sub-Saharan Africa, but the high frequency of adverse events represents a barrier to its use. These are the conclusions of a meta-analysis performed by ISGlobal — a centre supported by the 'la Caixa' Foundation — and published i
:: Mefloquine effectively prevents malaria during pregnancy but is not well toleratedThe antimalarial drug mefloquine is more effective than the currently recommended treatment to prevent malaria infection in pregnant women living in endemic countries of sub-Saharan Africa, but the high frequency of adverse events represents a barrier to its use. These are the conclusions of a meta-analysis performed by ISGlobal — a centre supported by the 'la Caixa' Foundation — and published i
:: Meg Wolitzer – Messages From Another Planet – Think Again – a Big Think Podcast #142Love is like umami. Adulthood is accepting the schmo you are. Wordplay and worldbuilding with novelist Meg Wolitzer. Read More
:: Megafaunal loss
:: Meijer to launch self-scanning app to speed grocery checkoutMeijer plans to launch a self-scanning mobile application in Chicago-area stores by the end of the summer, a move likely to be followed by some larger retailers in the near future.
:: Melting of Arctic mountain glaciers unprecedented in the past 400 yearsGlaciers in Alaska's Denali National Park are melting faster than at any time in the past four centuries because of rising summer temperatures, a new study finds.
:: Melting of Arctic mountain glaciers unprecedented in the past 400 yearsGlaciers in Alaska's Denali National Park are melting faster than at any time in the past four centuries because of rising summer temperatures, a new study finds.
:: Melting of Arctic mountain glaciers unprecedented in the past 400 yearsGlaciers in Alaska's Denali National Park are melting faster than at any time in the past four centuries because of rising summer temperatures, a new study finds.
:: Memory training needs to target specific difficulties to be effective, suggests studyA recent study suggests that training programs can help, but only if they are tailored towards an individual's specific memory difficulty, such as trouble remembering faces, voices or recent events.
:: Memory training needs to target specific difficulties to be effective, suggests studyA recent study suggests that training programs can help, but only if they are tailored towards an individual's specific memory difficulty, such as trouble remembering faces, voices or recent events.
:: Memory training needs to target specific difficulties to be effective, suggests studyA recently published Baycrest study suggests that training programs can help, but only if they are tailored towards an individual's specific memory difficulty, such as trouble remembering faces, voices or recent events.
:: Memory training needs to target specific difficulties to be effective, suggests studyA recently published Baycrest study suggests that training programs can help, but only if they are tailored towards an individual's specific memory difficulty, such as trouble remembering faces, voices or recent events.
:: Men willing to punish more than women to get aheadChapman University has published research measuring gender differences in cooperation and punishment behavior. Results showed that men punish more than women, men obtain higher rank, and punishment by males decreases payoffs for both sexes. Furthermore, men are willing to punish people who have done nothing wrong, except cooperate to the fullest extent possible.
:: Men willing to punish more than women to get aheadChapman University has published research measuring gender differences in cooperation and punishment behavior. Results showed that men punish more than women, men obtain higher rank, and punishment by males decreases payoffs for both sexes. Furthermore, men are willing to punish people who have done nothing wrong, except cooperate to the fullest extent possible.
:: Men willing to punish more than women to get aheadResearchers have measured gender differences in cooperation and punishment behavior. Results showed that men punish more than women, men obtain higher rank, and punishment by males decreases payoffs for both sexes. Furthermore, men are willing to punish people who have done nothing wrong, except cooperate to the fullest extent possible.
:: Men younger than 50: The more you smoke, the more you strokeThe more cigarettes men younger than 50 smoked, the more likely they were to have a stroke. Researchers say, while smoking cessation is the goal, just reducing the number of cigarettes younger men smoke could help reduce their stroke risk.
:: Mental, not physical, fatigue affects seniors' walking abilityLow 'mental energy' may affect walking patterns in older adults more than physical fatigue. New research about the relationship between walking ability and self-reported mood will be presented today at the American Physiological Society (APS) annual meeting at Experimental Biology 2018 in San Diego.
:: Mental, not physical, fatigue affects seniors' walking abilityLow 'mental energy' may affect walking patterns in older adults more than physical fatigue. New research shows the relationship between walking ability and self-reported mood.
:: Mercedes' Electric Maybach SUV Has a Built-In Tea KettleA tea kettle surrounded by rose gold, white leather, and lots of swanky features.
:: Merkel party warns competition 'impossible' against FacebookA leading politician from German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservative party warned Monday that Facebook's dominance makes competition "impossible", joining a broadside against the social network from Berlin.
:: Mesotocin found to be the driver behind prosocial behavior in pinyon jaysA team of researchers with the University of Nebraska has found that the hormone mesotocin plays a major role in pinyon jay prosociality. In their paper published in the journal Biology Letters, the group describes experiments they conducted with the birds and what they found.
:: Metallisk-organisk komposit renser drikkevand for bly og kviksølvForskere har fundet ud af, hvordan man kan oprense vand med tungmetaller med et materiale, der både er billigt og miljøvenligt.
:: Metamaterial device controls transmission and reflection of acoustic wavesMetamaterials researchers at Duke University have demonstrated the design and construction of a thin material that can control the redirection and reflection of sound waves with almost perfect efficiency.
:: Metastatic KnowledgeThe research enterprise surrounding cancer spreads and changes as it explores multiple facets of the complex disease.
:: MFN2 agonists reverse mitochondrial defects in preclinical models of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2AMitofusins (MFNs) promote fusion-mediated mitochondrial content exchange and subcellular trafficking. Mutations in Mfn2 cause neurodegenerative Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2A (CMT2A). We showed that MFN2 activity can be determined by Met 376 and His 380 interactions with Asp 725 and Leu 727 and controlled by PINK1 kinase–mediated phosphorylation of adjacent MFN2 Ser 378 . Small-molecule mimi
:: Michael Cohen Has a Big ProblemUpdated at 12:11 p.m. Whatever evidence federal prosecutors have collected concerning Michael Cohen, President Trump’s longtime attorney, it is most likely extraordinarily strong. Before federal agents raided Cohen’s home, hotel room, and office Monday afternoon, they would have had to convince high-ranking officials at the Department of Justice and a federal judge that a search warrant was neces
:: Michigan is practically giving away clean water—but not to FlintEnvironment Nestlé: 1. Michiganders: 0. On April 2, Michigan approved Nestlé’s controversial bid to bottle hundreds of thousands of gallons of Great Lakes water. A few days later, they stopped sending water…
:: Microbes eat rocks and leave carbon dioxide
:: Microbes in Soil Help Sorghum Stay Strong Against DroughtsMicrobes in Soil Help Sorghum Stay Strong Against Droughts Bacteria that help sorghum survive drought could someday be used as probiotics for crops. Sorghum-harvest.jpg Image credits: mailsonpignata via Shutterstock Creature Tuesday, April 17, 2018 – 12:30 Anna Katrina Hunter, Contributor (Inside Science) — Scientists want to know how one of the world's most important grain crops, sorghum, can t
:: Microbes in Soil Help Sorghum Stay Strong Against DroughtsMicrobes in Soil Help Sorghum Stay Strong Against Droughts Bacteria that help sorghum survive drought could someday be used as probiotics for crops. Sorghum-harvest.jpg Image credits: mailsonpignata via Shutterstock Creature Tuesday, April 17, 2018 – 12:30 Anna Katrina Hunter, Contributor (Inside Science) — Scientists want to know how one of the world's most important grain crops, sorghum, can t
:: Microbes in underground aquifers beneath deep-sea Mid-Atlantic Ridge 'chow down' on carbonAll life on Earth—from blue whales to microbes—uses carbon in one form or another. But all carbon is not created equal.
:: Microbes vs. chemistry in the origin of the anaerobic gut lumen [Biophysics and Computational Biology]The succession from aerobic and facultative anaerobic bacteria to obligate anaerobes in the infant gut along with the differences between the compositions of the mucosally adherent vs. luminal microbiota suggests that the gut microbes consume oxygen, which diffuses into the lumen from the intestinal tissue, maintaining the lumen in a…
:: Microbes vs. chemistry in the origin of the anaerobic gut lumen [Biophysics and Computational Biology]The succession from aerobic and facultative anaerobic bacteria to obligate anaerobes in the infant gut along with the differences between the compositions of the mucosally adherent vs. luminal microbiota suggests that the gut microbes consume oxygen, which diffuses into the lumen from the intestinal tissue, maintaining the lumen in a…
:: Microbial oxidation of lithospheric organic carbon in rapidly eroding tropical mountain soilsLithospheric organic carbon ("petrogenic"; OC petro ) is oxidized during exhumation and subsequent erosion of mountain ranges. This process is a considerable source of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) to the atmosphere over geologic time scales, but the mechanisms that govern oxidation rates in mountain landscapes are poorly constrained. We demonstrate that, on average, 67 ± 11% of the OC petro initially p
:: Microbiome study suggests marine nematodes are not picky eatersThe ocean floors are literally crawling with nematode worms. A square meter of sediment can contain millions of worms from hundreds of species.
:: Microbiome study suggests marine nematodes are not picky eatersThe ocean floors are literally crawling with nematode worms. A square meter of sediment can contain millions of worms from hundreds of species.
:: Microengineered slippery rough surface for water harvesting from airA slippery rough surface (SRS) inspired by both pitcher plants and rice leaves outperforms state-of-the-art liquid-repellent surfaces in water harvesting applications, according to a team of researchers at Penn State and the University of Texas at Dallas.
:: Microengineered slippery rough surface for water harvesting from airA slippery rough surface (SRS) inspired by both pitcher plants and rice leaves outperforms state-of-the-art liquid-repellent surfaces in water harvesting applications, according to a team of researchers.
:: Microglia Remember Bouts of Bodily Inflammation in MiceA new study reports that immune memory may contribute to neurodegenerative diseases.
:: Microphone for light: Tiny guitar string vibrates 1 billion times when pluckedScientists have engineered a tiny guitar string that vibrates 1 billion times when plucked. They would like to use it as a microphone for light.
:: Microplastics everywhere
:: Microplastics everywhere
:: Microplastics litter the ocean, but what about freshwater and land?Hundreds of scientific publications now show that microplastics contaminate the world's oceans, yet scientists have only just begun to document and study microplastics in freshwater and terrestrial systems.
:: Microplastics litter the ocean, but what about freshwater and land?Hundreds of scientific publications now show that microplastics contaminate the world's oceans, yet scientists have only just begun to document and study microplastics in freshwater and terrestrial systems.
:: Microplastics may enter freshwater and soil via compostCompost is pinpointed as a source of plastic pollution, but environmental fate and effects unknown.
:: Microplastics may enter freshwater and soil via compostCompost is pinpointed as a source of plastic pollution, but environmental fate and effects unknown.
:: Microplastics research–from sink to source
:: Microplastics research–from sink to source
:: Microsoft turns to former rival to improve internet securityMicrosoft is turning to a former rival to improve the security of computing devices.
:: Microsoft turns to former rival to improve internet securityMicrosoft is turning to a former rival to improve the security of computing devices.
:: Microsoft-topchef: »Inden for fem år har vi en kommerciel kvantecomputer«Todd Holmdahl er hardwaremand til fingerspidserne og har til opgave at bringe Microsofts verdensomspændende indsats for at bygge en kvantecomputer i mål.
:: Microsoft-topchef: »Inden for fem år har vi en kommerciel kvantecomputer«Todd Holmdahl er hardwaremand til fingerspidserne og har til opgave at bringe Microsofts verdensomspændende indsats for at bygge en kvantecomputer i mål.
:: Middle East energy subsidy reform updates 'patronage-based autocratic governance'A series of converging trends provided political cover for the reforms of long-standing energy subsidies launched by oil-exporting states in the Middle East and North Africa, according to a new paper by an expert in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy. These subsidies are thought to be an important source of legitimacy for autocratic regimes.
:: Mideast ride-sharing app Careem says it was hackedThe Mideast ride-sharing app Careem says it has been hacked.
:: Mighty Mississippi: Scientists use model in land loss fightScientists working on new ways to battle the erosion that threatens Louisiana's coastline have a dramatic new tool: a massive replica of the lower Mississippi River.
:: Mighty Mississippi: Scientists use model in land loss fightScientists working on new ways to battle the erosion that threatens Louisiana's coastline have a dramatic new tool: a massive replica of the lower Mississippi River.
:: Mike Pompeo Barely Avoids an Unprecedented ReproachNever in its 202-year history had the Senate Foreign Relations Committee given a public thumbs-down to a presidential nominee for secretary of state. Until a few minutes before the panel met late Monday afternoon, it looked like CIA Director Mike Pompeo would carry that unprecedented blemish to the Senate floor later this week as he bids to replace Rex Tillerson atop the State Department. But jus
:: Mikrofossil opkaldt efter dansk geologHenrik Nøhr-Hansen fra Geus lægger navn til en ny art af mikrofossiler.
:: Milestone for next-gen solid-state batteries to power future long-range electrical vehiclesImec, the world-leading research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics, energy and digital technologies and partner in EnergyVille, has fabricated an innovative type of solid-state Li-ion battery achieving an energy density of 200 Wh/liter at a charging speed of 0.5C (2 hours). This battery is a milestone on our roadmap to surpass wet Li-ion battery performance and reach 1000Wh/L at 2C by 2024. Wi
:: Militære sværvægtere ruster sig til krig på kunstig intelligensStormagterne ser stort potentiale i autonome våbensystemer, der kan gøre tempoet på slagmarken så højt, at mennesker ikke kan følge med. FN har netop afsluttet en uges debat uden at blive enige om restriktioner.
:: Miljøstyrelsen: Svært at undgå, at elektronikskrot havner i fattige landeFN-rapport afslører, at Danmark også bidrager til, at store mængder illegalt elektronisk udstyr ender i Nigeria.
:: Milky Way's supermassive black hole may have 'unseen' siblingsAstronomers are beginning to understand what happens when black holes get the urge to roam the Milky Way.
:: Milky Way's supermassive black hole may have 'unseen' siblingsIn a new study published in the Astrophysical Journal Letters, researchers from Yale, the University of Washington, Institut d'Astrophysique de Paris, and University College London predict that galaxies with a mass similar to the Milky Way should host several supermassive black holes.
:: Millennials aren't getting the message about sun safety and the dangers of tanningMany millennials lack knowledge about the importance of sunscreen and continue to tan outdoors in part because of low self-esteem and high rates of narcissism that fuel addictive tanning behavior, a new study from Oregon State University-Cascades has found.
:: Mind the gap – does age difference in relationships matter?Romantic couples with a large age gap often raise eyebrows. Studies have found partners with more than a ten-year gap in age experience social disapproval. But when it comes to our own relationships, both men and women prefer someone their own age, but are open to someone 10-15 years their junior or senior.
:: Mind: Antidepressants and Withdrawal: Readers Tell Their StoriesNearly 9,000 readers wrote to The Times to talk about their use of antidepressants. Here’s what we learned.
:: Mind: Antidepressants and Withdrawal: Readers Tell Their StoriesNearly 9,000 readers wrote to The Times to talk about their use of antidepressants. Here’s what we learned.
:: Mind-based’ intervention for IBS eases symptomsIn a non-drug clinical trial for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), patients with the most severe and persistent symptoms achieved robust and sustained relief by learning to control symptoms with minimal clinician contact, a new study shows. Of 436 patients recruited for the study, 61 percent reported symptom improvement two weeks after home-based behavioral treatment ended compared to 55 percent in
:: 'Mind-Reading' Headset Lets You Control a Computer with Your Thoughts … Sort OfA new "mind-reading" headset can track the minute movements of your vocal muscles whenever you read or imagine a word.
:: Minds Is the Anti-Facebook That Pays You For Your TimeFacebook Data PrivacyIn the wake of privacy scandals, Facebook users are newly realizing their data makes the company rich. What if platforms paid them for their contributions?
:: Mine Social Media Posts To Predict FluResearchers used Twitter searches for non-flu words associated with behavior to predict flu outbreaks two weeks in advance. — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Mine Social Media Posts To Predict FluResearchers used Twitter searches for non-flu words associated with behavior to predict flu outbreaks two weeks in advance. — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Mini Brains Just Got Creepier—They’re Growing Their Own VeinsThe more like real brains they became, the more useful these organdies are for studying complex behaviors and neurological diseases.
:: Mini Brains Just Got Creepier—They’re Growing Their Own VeinsThe more like real brains they became, the more useful these organdies are for studying complex behaviors and neurological diseases.
:: Mini toolkit for measurements: New NIST chip hints at quantum sensors of the futureResearchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have created a chip on which laser light interacts with a tiny cloud of atoms to serve as a miniature toolkit for measuring important quantities such as length with quantum precision. The design could be mass-produced with existing technology.
:: Mini toolkit for measurements: New NIST chip hints at quantum sensors of the futureResearchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have created a chip on which laser light interacts with a tiny cloud of atoms to serve as a miniature toolkit for measuring important quantities such as length with quantum precision. The design could be mass-produced with existing technology.
:: Miniature Human Brains Grow for Months When Implanted in Mice SkullsThe lab-grown cerebrums are about the size of a lentil — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Miniature Human Brains Grow for Months When Implanted in Mice SkullsThe lab-grown cerebrums are about the size of a lentil — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Mining the data—latest five-year PA DEP report on effects and remediation of underground coal mining subsidenceAlthough Pennsylvania's vast coal resources have been mined since before the creation of the United States, protection of the environment from the effects of mining have slowly evolved and expanded since the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act of 1945. Act 54 of 1994 amended the Commonwealth's mining statutes to include a new set of repair and compensation provisions for structures and
:: Mini-rumfærge skal til ISS i 2020Dream Chaser er ikke som andre rumskibe. Den er kan sendes op med flere forskellige typer raketter og kan i teorien lande i enhver international lufthavn.
:: Ministre skyder teknologipagt i gang: Skal skabe flere teknologi-studerendeI dag har ministre og repræsentanter for uddannelsesinstitutioner og foreninger giver håndslag på en teknologipagt efter hollandsk forbillede. Målet er at få flere unge til at vælge teknologiske uddannelser. IDAs formand er sikker på, at de private virksomheder vil deltage aktivt.
:: Minor cereals offer major promise for organic farmingThe potential benefits of less cultivated varieties of cereals are garnering more interest in a drive towards healthy nutrition.
:: Minor earthquakes rattle Silicon Valley, California farmlandTwo minor earthquakes a few minutes apart shook farmland in the southern San Joaquin Valley and wilderness east of Silicon Valley.
:: MIPT delivers world's first biosensor chips based on copper and graphene oxideScientists have developed biosensor chips of unprecedented sensitivity, which are based on copper instead of the conventionally used gold. Besides making the device somewhat cheaper, this innovation will facilitate the manufacturing process. This engineering solution is an important step towards developing biological sensors based on photonic and electronic technology. By relying on standard manuf
:: MIPT physicists design a model of Martian winterA team of researchers from MIPT and their German and Japanese colleagues have designed a numerical model of the annual water cycle in the Martian atmosphere. In this study, the MIPT team expanded the analysis to include smaller particles that are more elusive. As a result, the calculations turned out to be more accurate and consistent with the data obtained from Mars orbiters.
:: MIPT physicists design a model of Martian winterA team of researchers from MIPT and their German and Japanese colleagues have designed a numerical model of the annual water cycle in the Martian atmosphere. In this study, the MIPT team expanded the analysis to include smaller particles that are more elusive. As a result, the calculations turned out to be more accurate and consistent with the data obtained from Mars orbiters.
:: Missile strikes against Syria 'as serious as triggering events,' expert saysThe University of Notre Dame's Mary Ellen O'Connell says reprisal attacks are a serious breach of the United Nations charter.
:: Mission Accomplished’ and the Meme PresidencyEveryone remembers the banner. It was huge, for one thing—those gigantic soft-brush stars and stripes, the big letters shouting: “MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.” It was also a huge mistake. What’s faded, 15 years since George W. Bush stood beneath that infamous sign on May 1, 2003, is that the political theater that took place on an aircraft carrier in the Pacific Ocean was as meticulously planned as it w
:: Mission Accomplished’ and the Meme PresidencyEveryone remembers the banner. It was huge, for one thing—those gigantic soft-brush stars and stripes, the big letters shouting: “MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.” It was also a huge mistake. What’s faded, 15 years since George W. Bush stood beneath that infamous sign on May 1, 2003, is that the political theater that took place on an aircraft carrier in the Pacific Ocean was as meticulously planned as it w
:: Mission to Antarctica's Larsen ice shelvesAn international expedition next year will try to reach the site of a major new iceberg.
:: Mission to demonstrate space junk techA UK-led project aims to showcase how space debris could be removed from orbit.
:: Mississippi River diversions will produce new land, but more slowly than shoreline is lostThe best solution to sustaining portions of the Mississippi Delta may be river diversions that bring sediment to shrinking coastlines. However, a new study concludes that the rate of land-building will likely be dwarfed by the rate of wetland loss.
:: Mississippi River diversions will produce new land, but more slowly than shoreline is lostThe best solution to sustaining portions of the Mississippi Delta may be river diversions that bring sediment to shrinking coastlines. However, a new study concludes that the rate of land-building will likely be dwarfed by the rate of wetland loss.
:: Mississippi River diversions will produce new land, but slowly, study saysAlthough river diversions that bring land building sediment to shrinking coastlands are the best solution to sustaining portions of the Mississippi Delta, a new Tulane University study concludes that the rate of land building will likely be dwarfed by the rate of wetland loss.
:: Mississippi River diversions will produce new land, but slowly, Tulane study saysAlthough river diversions that bring land building sediment to shrinking coastlands are the best solution to sustaining portions of the Mississippi Delta, rate of land building will likely be dwarfed by the rate of wetland loss, a new Tulane University study says.
:: MIT is making a device that can 'hear' the words you say silentlyTechnology It's like having Siri listen to your internal commands. Students from MIT have created a prototype device, dubbed AlterEgo, that can recognize the words you mouth when silently talking to yourself.
:: MIT Just Cut Ties with Nectome, the '100-Percent-Fatal' Brain-Preserving CompanyMIT cut ties with the brain-preserving company citing a lack of research.
:: MIT Just Cut Ties with Nectome, the '100-Percent-Fatal' Brain-Preserving CompanyMIT cut ties with the brain-preserving company citing a lack of research.
:: MIT severs ties to company promoting fatal brain uploadingA startup called Nectome collected $200,000 from people hoping to become digitally immortal through suicide.
:: MIT severs ties to company promoting fatal brain uploadingA startup called Nectome collected $200,000 from people hoping to become digitally immortal through suicide.
:: MIT: Nu kan du kommunikere med din indre stemmeDet er ikke selvhjælp, men en ny teknologi, der netop er blevet præsenteret fra MIT Media Lab. Det er ikke kønt, men du bliver i stand til at kommunikere – uden ord eller bevægelser – med al elektronik omkring dig.
:: MitoCPR–A surveillance pathway that protects mitochondria in response to protein import stressMitochondrial functions are essential for cell viability and rely on protein import into the organelle. Various disease and stress conditions can lead to mitochondrial import defects. We found that inhibition of mitochondrial import in budding yeast activated a surveillance mechanism, mitoCPR, that improved mitochondrial import and protected mitochondria during import stress. mitoCPR induced expr
:: MIT-rapport: AAU’s ingeniøruddannelser tilhører verdenselitenDet amerikanske topuniversitet har interviewet 178 ekspert fra hele verden, og deres svar placerer ingeniøruddannelserne fra Aalborg Universitet som fjerdebedst i verden. Den problembaserede undervisningsform får æren.
:: Mobilepay: Opdater ikke vores appDen seneste opdatering til den populære mobil-betalingsløsning MobilePay får app'en til at crashe. Derfor opfordrer MobilePay brugere til ikke at opdatere og i stedet vente til problemet er løst.
:: Mobilepay: Opdater ikke vores appDen seneste opdatering til den populære mobil-betalingsløsning MobilePay får app'en til at crashe. Derfor opfordrer MobilePay brugere til ikke at opdatere og i stedet vente til problemet er løst.
:: Model can predict success of treatments that manipulate the gut microbiotaA new mathematical model can predict the effectiveness of microbiome therapies that manipulate the immune system through live bacteria and could help doctors choose the most appropriate treatment for people with inflammatory or allergic diseases, a study in eLife reveals.
:: Model can predict success of treatments that manipulate the gut microbiotaA new mathematical model can predict the effectiveness of microbiome therapies that manipulate the immune system through live bacteria and could help doctors choose the most appropriate treatment for people with inflammatory or allergic diseases, a study in eLife reveals.
:: Model suggests well-designed subsidies can help farmers and give consumers better food choicesWhen it comes to pegging the blame for the obesity crisis, farm subsidies are a popular target. Subsidies, the argument goes, encourage farmers to grow less-healthy foods—corn, turned into corn syrup, is the common culprit here—and fewer unsubsidized fruits and vegetables.
:: Modeling future earthquake and tsunami risk in southeast JapanGeoscience researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Smith College and the Japanese Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology this week unveiled new, GPS-based methods for modeling earthquake-induced tsunamis for southeast Japan along the Nankai Trough. A Nankai-induced tsunami is likely to hit there in the next few decades, says lead author Hannah Baranes at UMass Amherst, and
:: Modeling future earthquake and tsunami risk in southeast JapanGeoscience researchers at UMass Amherst, Smith College and the Japanese Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology unveil new, GPS-based methods for modeling earthquake-induced tsunamis for southeast Japan along the Nankai Trough. A Nankai-induced tsunami is likely to hit there in the next few decades, says lead author Hannah Baranes at UMass Amherst, and has the potential to displace four tim
:: Modeling future earthquake and tsunami risk in southeast JapanGeoscience researchers unveil new, GPS-based methods for modeling earthquake-induced tsunamis for southeast Japan along the Nankai Trough. A Nankai-induced tsunami is likely to hit there in the next few decades, and has the potential to displace four times the number of people affected by the massive Tohoku tsunami of 2011, according to new research.
:: Modeling prosocial behavior increases helping in 16-month-oldsShortly after they turn 1, most babies begin to help others, whether by handing their mother an object out of her reach or giving a sibling a toy that has fallen. Researchers have long studied how this helping behavior develops, but why it develops has been examined less. A new study looked at the role of imitation to find that when 16-month-olds observe others' helping behavior, they're more like
:: Modeling prosocial behavior increases helping in 16-month-oldsShortly after they turn 1, most babies begin to help others, whether by handing their mother an object out of her reach or giving a sibling a toy that has fallen. Researchers have long studied how this helping behavior develops, but why it develops has been examined less. A new study looked at the role of imitation to find that when 16-month-olds observe others' helping behavior, they're more like
:: Modeling prosocial behavior increases helping in 16-month-oldsShortly after they turn 1, most babies begin to help others, whether by handing their mother an object out of her reach or giving a sibling a toy that has fallen. Researchers have long studied how this helping behavior develops, but why it develops has been examined less. A new study looked at the role of imitation to find that when 16-month-olds observe others' helping behavior, they're more like
:: Modeling prosocial behavior increases helping in 16-month-oldsShortly after they turn 1, most babies begin to help others, whether by handing their mother an object out of her reach or giving a sibling a toy that has fallen. Researchers have long studied how this helping behavior develops, but why it develops has been examined less. A new study looked at the role of imitation to find that when 16-month-olds observe others' helping behavior, they're more like
:: Models of the complement C1 complex [Biological Sciences]Almitairi et al. (1) present structural information on the interaction between the proteases C1r and C1s, both consisting of six domains, called CUB1-EGF-CUB2-CCP1-CCP2-SP. The authors also propose a model for the C1 complex where the C1r2s2 tetramer is bound to C1q. Using our published and deposited small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS)…
:: Modern Reflexology: Still As Bogus As Pre-Modern ReflexologyReflexology is a belief system based on imaginary connections between spots on the skin and internal organs. It has no basis in science.
:: Modern science shows Roman wheat farming advice was highly accuratePlant biologists from The University of Western Australia have made an important discovery about rising temperatures and wheat crops—and subsequently learned that the Romans suspected the effect more than 2000 years ago.
:: Modular radical cross-coupling with sulfones enables access to sp3-rich (fluoro)alkylated scaffoldsCross-coupling chemistry is widely applied to carbon-carbon bond formation in the synthesis of medicines, agrochemicals, and other functional materials. Recently, single-electron–induced variants of this reaction class have proven particularly useful in the formation of C(sp 2 )–C(sp 3 ) linkages, although certain compound classes have remained a challenge. Here, we report the use of sulfones to
:: Modular radical cross-coupling with sulfones enables access to sp3-rich (fluoro)alkylated scaffoldsCross-coupling chemistry is widely applied to carbon-carbon bond formation in the synthesis of medicines, agrochemicals, and other functional materials. Recently, single-electron–induced variants of this reaction class have proven particularly useful in the formation of C(sp 2 )–C(sp 3 ) linkages, although certain compound classes have remained a challenge. Here, we report the use of sulfones to
:: Mogensens rumkapsel kan snart ses på teknisk museumRumkapslen, der sendte første dansker i verdensrummet, udstilles på Teknisk Museum i Helsingør.
:: Molecular and structural architecture of polyQ aggregates in yeast [Cell Biology]Huntington’s disease is caused by the expansion of a polyglutamine (polyQ) tract in the N-terminal exon of huntingtin (HttEx1), but the cellular mechanisms leading to neurodegeneration remain poorly understood. Here we present in situ structural studies by cryo-electron tomography of an established yeast model system of polyQ toxicity. We find…
:: Molecular excitonic seesaws [Chemistry]The breaking of molecular symmetry through photoexcitation is a ubiquitous but rather elusive process, which, for example, controls the microscopic efficiency of light harvesting in molecular aggregates. A molecular excitation within a π-conjugated segment will self-localize due to strong coupling to molecular vibrations, locally changing bond alternation in a process…
:: Molecular excitonic seesaws [Chemistry]The breaking of molecular symmetry through photoexcitation is a ubiquitous but rather elusive process, which, for example, controls the microscopic efficiency of light harvesting in molecular aggregates. A molecular excitation within a π-conjugated segment will self-localize due to strong coupling to molecular vibrations, locally changing bond alternation in a process…
:: Molecular machines and the place of physics in the biology curriculumThe other day, through no fault of my own, I found myself looking at the courses required by our molecular biology undergraduate degree program. I discovered a requirement for a 5 credit hour physics course, and a recommendation that this course be taken in the students' senior year – a point in their studies when most have already completed their required biology courses. Befuddlement struck me,
:: Molecular mechanism of activation of human musk receptors OR5AN1 and OR1A1 by (R)-muscone and diverse other musk-smelling compounds [Biophysics and Computational Biology]Understanding olfaction at the molecular level is challenging due to the lack of crystallographic models of odorant receptors (ORs). To better understand the molecular mechanism of OR activation, we focused on chiral (R)-muscone and other musk-smelling odorants due to their great importance and widespread use in perfumery and traditional medicine,…
:: 'Molecular microscope' system safer, more effective in heart and lung transplant biopsiesA transplant biopsy system that uses gene chips to read molecules is far safer and more effective than existing approaches used for heart transplant biopsies and is showing promising results for lung transplant biopsies, new University of Alberta-led research shows.
:: 'Molecular microscope' system safer, more effective in heart and lung transplant biopsiesA transplant biopsy system that uses gene chips to read molecules is far safer and more effective than existing approaches used for heart transplant biopsies and is showing promising results for lung transplant biopsies, new research shows.
:: Molecular motor: Four states of rotationWith the help of ultrafast spectroscopy and quantum mechanical calculations, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet (LMU) in Munich researchers have characterized the complete rotational cycle of the light-driven, chemical motor molecule hemithioindigo.
:: Molecular motor: Four states of rotationWith the help of ultrafast spectroscopy and quantum mechanical calculations, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet (LMU) in Munich researchers have characterized the complete rotational cycle of the light-driven, chemical motor molecule hemithioindigo.
:: Molecular movement analysis with accurate softwareThe software 'PyFRAP' is an accurate and reliable tool for the analysis of molecular movement, employing numerical simulations rather than simplified assumptions.
:: 'Molecular scissors' could be key to cutting off diseases including HIV infectionOne way to fight diseases including HIV infection and autoimmune disorders could involve changing how a naturally occurring enzyme called SAMHD1 works to influence the immune system, new research suggests.
:: Molecular spherical nucleic acids [Chemistry]Herein, we report a class of molecular spherical nucleic acid (SNA) nanostructures. These nano-sized single molecules are synthesized from T8 polyoctahedral silsesquioxane and buckminsterfullerene C60 scaffolds, modified with 8 and 12 pendant DNA strands, respectively. These conjugates have different DNA surface densities and thus exhibit different levels of nuclease resistance,…
:: Molecular structural diversity of mitochondrial cardiolipins [Biochemistry]Current strategies used to quantitatively describe the biological diversity of lipids by mass spectrometry are often limited in assessing the exact structural variability of individual molecular species in detail. A major challenge is represented by the extensive isobaric overlap present among lipids, hampering their accurate identification. This is especially true…
:: Molecular structural diversity of mitochondrial cardiolipins [Biochemistry]Current strategies used to quantitatively describe the biological diversity of lipids by mass spectrometry are often limited in assessing the exact structural variability of individual molecular species in detail. A major challenge is represented by the extensive isobaric overlap present among lipids, hampering their accurate identification. This is especially true…
:: Molecule that dilates blood vessels hints at new way to treat heart diseaseAmericans die of heart or cardiovascular disease at an alarming rate. In fact, heart attacks, strokes and related diseases will kill an estimated 610,000 Americans this year alone. Some medications help, but to better tackle this problem, researchers need to know exactly how the heart and blood vessels stay healthy in the first place.
:: Molecule that dilates blood vessels hints at new way to treat heart diseaseAmericans die of heart or cardiovascular disease at an alarming rate. In fact, heart attacks, strokes and related diseases will kill an estimated 610,000 Americans this year alone. Some medications help, but to better tackle this problem, researchers need to know exactly how the heart and blood vessels stay healthy in the first place.
:: Monash discovery uncovers clue to disarm gonorrhea superbugMonash University researchers have discovered a way the gonorrhea bacteria cleverly evade the immune system — opening up the way for therapies that prevent this process, allowing the body's natural defenses to kill the bug.
:: Monitor detects dangerously low white blood cell levelsMIT researchers have now developed a portable device that could be used to monitor patients' white blood cell levels at home, without taking blood samples.
:: Monitor detects dangerously low white blood cell levelsMIT researchers have now developed a portable device that could be used to monitor patients' white blood cell levels at home, without taking blood samples.
:: 'Mono' virus linked to 7 serious diseasesThe Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) — best known for causing mononucleosis — also increases the risks for some people of developing seven other major diseases, according to a new study. The diseases are: systemic lupus erythematosus, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, and type 1 diabetes. Combined, these diseases affect n
:: 'Mono' virus linked to 7 serious diseasesThe Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) — best known for causing mononucleosis — also increases the risks for some people of developing seven other major diseases, according to a study in Nature Genetics. The diseases are: systemic lupus erythematosus, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, and type 1 diabetes. Combined, these di
:: Monthly Stats for Eyewire: March 2018It’s a snowy day here at HQ… that’s April in Boston for you! As for March, it snowed new millionaires and we achieved an astonishing new marathon record of 4 hours 38 minutes! In fact, we also managed two marathons in the same month with the special NEI Marathon. And we completed 33 cells, whee! Check out the other stats below. New Scouts: Just_someone_curious New Millionaire Milestones: 25M – ga
:: Mood disorders could be diagnosed by the way you fiddle with your phone
:: Mood disorders could be diagnosed by the way you fiddle with your phone
:: More Americans aware of growing problem of opioid addictionA new survey by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research reveals the number of Americans who see opioid addiction as a significant issue for their community today is up significantly over just two years ago. Forty-three percent of Americans now say the misuse of prescription drugs is a serious problem, compared with 33 percent in 2016.
:: More Americans aware of growing problem of opioid addictionA new survey by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research reveals the number of Americans who see opioid addiction as a significant issue for their community today is up significantly over just two years ago. Forty-three percent of Americans now say the misuse of prescription drugs is a serious problem, compared with 33 percent in 2016.
:: More dairy associated with higher bone density and greater spine strength in men over 50Researchers from Hebrew SeniorLife's Institute for Aging Research (IFAR), Wageningen University, Tilburg University, University of Reading, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) have discovered that higher intake of dairy foods, such as milk, yogurt, and cheese, is associated with higher volumetric bone mineral density and vertebral strength at the spine in men. Dairy intake seems to be
:: More dairy associated with higher bone density and greater spine strength in men over 50Researchers from Hebrew SeniorLife's Institute for Aging Research (IFAR), Wageningen University, Tilburg University, University of Reading, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) have discovered that higher intake of dairy foods, such as milk, yogurt, and cheese, is associated with higher volumetric bone mineral density and vertebral strength at the spine in men. Dairy intake seems to be
:: More organic than thou? Rebel farmers create new food labelWas your tomato grown in dirt or water? Organic shoppers might notice additional labels this summer that will give them the answer—and tell them whether their choices align with what a rebellious group of farmers and scientists deem the true spirit of the organic movement.
:: More people staying longer in federally assisted housing strains ability to serve families, study findsPeople are staying in federally assisted housing for about six years, up from the average of 4 1/2 years 20 years ago, which is straining the federal rental assistance program's ability to serve families with children, according to a University of Kansas researcher.
:: More prehospital deaths may mean increased intensity in violenceA new analysis of national trauma data shows that trauma patients were four times more likely to die from gunshot wounds and nearly nine times more likely to die from stab wounds before getting to a trauma center in 2014, compared with rates in 2007.
:: More prehospital deaths may mean increased intensity in violenceA new Johns Hopkins Medicine analysis of national trauma data shows that trauma patients were four times more likely to die from gunshot wounds and nearly nine times more likely to die from stab wounds before getting to a trauma center in 2014, compared with rates in 2007.
:: More students report carrying guns in Chicago than New York or Los AngelesMore students report carrying guns in Chicago than in New York or Los Angeles, a new Northwestern Medicine study shows. The findings provide historical background for Chicago's 2016 spike in gun violence, which occurred mostly among youth and young adults.
:: More students report carrying guns in Chicago than New York or Los AngelesMore students report carrying guns in Chicago than in New York or Los Angeles, a new study shows. The findings provide historical background for Chicago's 2016 spike in gun violence, which occurred mostly among youth and young adults.
:: More than 12,000 marine creatures uncovered during first-ever exploration of West Java seasDespite a stormy start thanks to Cyclone Marcus, scientists who participated in the South Java Deep Sea Biodiversity Expedition 2018 (SJADES 2018) had collected more than 12,000 creatures during their 14-day voyage to survey the unexplored deep seas off the southern coast of West Java, Indonesia.
:: More than 12,000 marine creatures uncovered during first-ever exploration of West Java seasDespite a stormy start thanks to Cyclone Marcus, scientists who participated in the South Java Deep Sea Biodiversity Expedition 2018 (SJADES 2018) had collected more than 12,000 creatures during their 14-day voyage to survey the unexplored deep seas off the southern coast of West Java, Indonesia.
:: More than 12,000 marine creatures uncovered during West Java deep-sea explorationScientists who participated in the South Java Deep Sea Biodiversity Expedition 2018 had collected more than 12,000 creatures during their 14-day voyage to survey the unexplored deep seas off the southern coast of West Java, Indonesia.
:: More than 12,000 marine creatures uncovered during West Java deep-sea explorationScientists who participated in the South Java Deep Sea Biodiversity Expedition 2018 had collected more than 12,000 creatures during their 14-day voyage to survey the unexplored deep seas off the southern coast of West Java, Indonesia.
:: More than 12,000 marine creatures uncovered during West Java deep-sea explorationScientists who participated in the South Java Deep Sea Biodiversity Expedition 2018 had collected more than 12,000 creatures during their 14-day voyage to survey the unexplored deep seas off the southern coast of West Java, Indonesia.
:: More than 12,000 marine creatures uncovered during West Java deep-sea explorationScientists who participated in the South Java Deep Sea Biodiversity Expedition 2018 had collected more than 12,000 creatures during their 14-day voyage to survey the unexplored deep seas off the southern coast of West Java, Indonesia.
:: More Than 200 Million Eggs Recalled Over Salmonella FearsAn egg farm in Hyde County, N.C., is the likely source of a salmonella outbreak that has sickened 22 people. Eggs from the farm may have reached nine states, officials said.
:: More than 3000 years of human activity in 5 square metresNico Staring, researcher in Egyptian art, culture and history is taking part in an excavation mission in Saqqara. During the New Kingdom, the tombs of Horemheb and Maya were built. But also long before and after, over a period of 3.000 years, the location was used a cemetery .
:: More than half your body is not humanHuman cells make up only 43% of the body's total cell count, while the rest are microscopic colonists.
:: More than just menageries: First look at zoo and aquarium research shows high outputMost of us think of zoos and aquariums as family destinations: educational but fun diversions for our animal-loving kids. But modern zoos and aquariums are much more than menageries. According to a new study, the institutions are increasingly contributing to our knowledge base on biodiversity conservation and other scientific topics.
:: More than just menageries: First look at zoo and aquarium research shows high outputMost of us think of zoos and aquariums as family destinations: educational but fun diversions for our animal-loving kids. But modern zoos and aquariums are much more than menageries. According to a new study, the institutions are increasingly contributing to our knowledge base on biodiversity conservation and other scientific topics.
:: More than just menageries: First look at zoo and aquarium research shows high outputMost of us think of zoos and aquariums as family destinations: educational but fun diversions for our animal-loving kids. But modern zoos and aquariums are much more than menageries. According to a new study, the institutions are increasingly contributing to our knowledge base on biodiversity conservation and other scientific topics.
:: Mosquitoes reveal fatal attractionMalaria causes the bodies of its human hosts to emit specific odors from the skin that make the hosts even more attractive to mosquitoes, which invites further bites and risks infection of more mosquitoes and wider transmission of the disease. It's a vicious circle but one that has enabled researchers to identify the odors as organic hydrocarbons whose discovery could bring relief to a disease tha
:: Moss capable of removing arsenic from drinking water discoveredA moss capable of removing arsenic from contaminated water has been discovered by researchers from Stockholm University. And it happens quickly — in just one hour, the arsenic level is so low that the water is no longer harmful for people to drink. The study has been published in the journal Environmental Pollution.
:: Moss capable of removing arsenic from drinking water discoveredA moss capable of removing arsenic from contaminated water has been discovered. And it happens quickly — in just one hour, the arsenic level is so low that the water is no longer harmful for people to drink.
:: Moss capable of removing arsenic from drinking water discoveredMoss capable of removing arsenic from contaminated water has been discovered by researchers from Stockholm University. Within just one hour, it reduces water arsenic to levels harmless enough for consumption. The study has been published in the journal Environmental Pollution.
:: Moss capable of removing arsenic from drinking water discoveredMoss capable of removing arsenic from contaminated water has been discovered by researchers from Stockholm University. Within just one hour, it reduces water arsenic to levels harmless enough for consumption. The study has been published in the journal Environmental Pollution.
:: Most primitive kangaroo ancestor rediscovered after 30 years in obscurityA handful of tiny teeth have led scientists to identify the most distant ancestor of today's kangaroos. The fossils were found in the desert heart of Australia, and then hidden away, and almost forgotten in a museum collection for over three decades.
:: Most primitive kangaroo ancestor rediscovered after 30 years in obscurityA handful of tiny teeth have led scientists to identify the most distant ancestor of today's kangaroos. The fossils were found in the desert heart of Australia, and then hidden away, and almost forgotten in a museum collection for over three decades. The findings are published in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology.
:: Most primitive kangaroo ancestor rediscovered after 30 years in obscurityA handful of tiny teeth have led scientists to identify the most distant ancestor of today's kangaroos. The fossils were found in the desert heart of Australia, and then hidden away, and almost forgotten in a museum collection for over three decades. The findings are published in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology.
:: Most widely prescribed diabetes drug improves nicotine withdrawal symptoms in animal modelMetformin, the most widely used medication for diabetes, has also been shown to help treat dementia and some cancers. New research shows smoking cessation may be added to that list. The research team found that after giving mice metformin the animals displayed reduced symptoms when going through nicotine withdrawal.
:: Most widely prescribed diabetes drug improves nicotine withdrawal symptoms in animal modelMetformin, the most widely used medication for diabetes, has also been shown to help treat dementia and some cancers. New research shows smoking cessation may be added to that list. The research team found that after giving mice metformin the animals displayed reduced symptoms when going through nicotine withdrawal.
:: Most young Syrian refugees are in work or studying, research saysAround two-thirds of young Syrian refugees in Britain are either in work or studying, latest figures show.
:: Moth antennae grab sex pheromones with scales, not sizeBigger antennae would help male moths detect more female sex pheromone, but would create aerodynamic drag during flight. New research suggests the solution is for some male moths to have evolved intricate scale arrangements on their antennae to enhance detection of female sex pheromones, by trapping them close to the antennae for longer. This also means that the antennae can remain at an optimal
:: Mother's depression might do the same to her child's IQRoughly one in 10 women in the United States will experience depression, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The consequences, however, may extend to their children, report researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, who found that a mother's depression can negatively affect a child's cognitive development up to the age of 16. The findings are pub
:: Mother's depression might do the same to her child's IQRoughly one in 10 women in the United States will experience depression, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The consequences, however, may extend to their children, report researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, who found that a mother's depression can negatively affect a child's cognitive development up to the age of 16. The findings are pub
:: Motivation for using fake Instagram (Finsta) is not to reveal inappropriate selfAs Instagram is viewed as a place for building the ideal self, some users have created fake Instagram (Finsta) accounts to buck this trend. But are these "fake" accounts really there to express the real, sometimes ugly self, or is there a deeper motivation? A recent study by researchers at Pennsylvania State University, found that users align their real Instagram accounts (Rinsta) with their actua
:: Motivation for using fake Instagram (Finsta) is not to reveal inappropriate selfAs Instagram is viewed as a place for building the ideal self, some users have created fake Instagram (Finsta) accounts to buck this trend. But are these 'fake' accounts really there to express the real, sometimes ugly self, or is there a deeper motivation? A recent study by researchers at Pennsylvania State University, found that users align their real Instagram accounts (Rinsta) with their actua
:: Motorola Moto G6 and Moto E5: Price, Specs, Release DateMoto G6 Play PhonesWith the Moto G6 and E5, the king of budget phones has no plans to abdicate its throne in 2018.
:: Mount Sinai research on omega-3 fatty acid supplementation for dry eyeResults show the supplement is no better than placebo in relieving signs and symptoms of disease.
:: Mount Sinai research on omega-3 fatty acid supplementation for dry eyeResults show the supplement is no better than placebo in relieving signs and symptoms of disease.
:: Mount Sinai-led task force identifies ways US health care systems can learn from the worldThe Task Force report explores how the US can apply global lessons to improve community health.
:: Mountain erosion may add CO2 to the atmosphereScientists have long known that steep mountain ranges can draw carbon dioxide (CO2) out of the atmosphere — as erosion exposes new rock, it also starts a chemical reaction between minerals on hill slopes and CO2 in the air, 'weathering' the rock and using CO2 to produce carbonate minerals like calcite.
:: Mountain erosion may add CO2 to the atmosphereScientists have long known that steep mountain ranges can draw carbon dioxide (CO2) out of the atmosphere — as erosion exposes new rock, it also starts a chemical reaction between minerals on hill slopes and CO2 in the air, 'weathering' the rock and using CO2 to produce carbonate minerals like calcite.
:: Mountain erosion may add CO2 to the atmosphereScientists have long known that steep mountain ranges can draw carbon dioxide (CO2) out of the atmosphere—as erosion exposes new rock, it also starts a chemical reaction between minerals on hill slopes and CO2 in the air, "weathering" the rock and using CO2 to produce carbonate minerals like calcite.
:: Mouse study provides insights into how the metal accumulates in bone tissueNew research shows how and where tungsten accumulates in bones of mice exposed to the element through drinking water. The findings, by a team of chemists and biologists at McGill University, could add to doubts over the once-universal assumption that tungsten poses little or no health risk to the general human population.
:: Mouse study provides insights into how the metal accumulates in bone tissueNew research shows how and where tungsten accumulates in bones of mice exposed to the element through drinking water. The findings, by a team of chemists and biologists at McGill University, could add to doubts over the once-universal assumption that tungsten poses little or no health risk to the general human population.
:: Move over fake news: Hostile neighbors pose big threats to governancePropaganda by way of 'fake news' is one way a nation can wage war without firing a single shot. Another is through tactics of subversion and coercion, in which a country intentionally keeps neighboring countries weak in order to advance its own foreign policy interests, according to a new study.
:: Mozilla's Internet Health Report Diagnoses Life OnlineThe foundation released a broad, sweeping report Tuesday about the state of our lives online.
:: MRI analysis with machine learning predicts impairment after spinal injury, study showsA test of machine-learning algorithms shows promise for computer-aided prognosis of acute spinal cord injury, according to a new study.
:: MRI analysis with machine learning predicts impairment after spinal injury, study showsA test of machine-learning algorithms shows promise for computer-aided prognosis of acute spinal cord injury, according to a new study.
:: MRI analysis with machine learning predicts impairment after spinal injury, study showsA test of machine-learning algorithms shows promise for computer-aided prognosis of acute spinal cord injury, according to a study to be presented at the ARRS 2018 Annual Meeting, set for April 22-27 in Washington, D.C.
:: MRI analysis with machine learning predicts impairment after spinal injury, study showsA test of machine-learning algorithms shows promise for computer-aided prognosis of acute spinal cord injury, according to a study to be presented at the ARRS 2018 Annual Meeting, set for April 22-27 in Washington, D.C.
:: MRIs of brain wiring promise better diagnosisFunctional connectivity MRI (fcMRI)—a kind of brain scan that shows how brain regions interact—can reliably detect fundamental differences in the wiring of individual brains, research shows. The technique could potentially help scientists distinguish healthy people from people with brain diseases or disorders, and provide insight into variations in cognitive ability and personality traits. Curren
:: MSU scientists rolled 2-D cadmium telluride up into nanoscrollsA team of scientists from the Faculty of Chemistry and the Faculty of Materials Science, MSU together with foreign colleagues discovered that two-dimensional sheets of cadmium telluride can spontaneously fold into nanoscrolls. This effect may be used in electronics and photonics. The results of the study were published in the highly-rated Chemistry of Materials journal.
:: Multidimensional quantum entanglement with large-scale integrated opticsThe ability to control multidimensional quantum systems is central to the development of advanced quantum technologies. We demonstrate a multidimensional integrated quantum photonic platform able to generate, control, and analyze high-dimensional entanglement. A programmable bipartite entangled system is realized with dimensions up to 15 x 15 on a large-scale silicon photonics quantum circuit. Th
:: Multidisciplinary study provides new insights about French RevolutionNew research from experts in history, computer science and cognitive science shines fresh light on the French Revolution, showing how rhetorical and institutional innovations won acceptance for the ideas that built the French republic's foundation and inspired future democracies.
:: Multidisciplinary study provides new insights about French RevolutionNew research from experts in history, computer science and cognitive science shines fresh light on the French Revolution, showing how rhetorical and institutional innovations won acceptance for the ideas that built the French republic's foundation and inspired future democracies.
:: Multidisciplinary study provides new insights about French RevolutionNew research from experts in history, computer science and cognitive science shines fresh light on the French Revolution, showing how rhetorical and institutional innovations won acceptance for the ideas that built the French republic's foundation and inspired future democracies.
:: Multidisciplinary study provides new insights about French RevolutionNew research from experts in history, computer science and cognitive science shines fresh light on the French Revolution, showing how rhetorical and institutional innovations won acceptance for the ideas that built the French republic's foundation and inspired future democracies.
:: Multidisciplinary study provides new insights about French RevolutionNew research from experts in history, computer science and cognitive science shines fresh light on the French Revolution, showing how rhetorical and institutional innovations won acceptance for the ideas that built the French republic's foundation and inspired future democracies.
:: Multidisciplinary study provides new insights about French RevolutionNew research from experts in history, computer science and cognitive science shines fresh light on the French Revolution, showing how rhetorical and institutional innovations won acceptance for the ideas that built the French republic's foundation and inspired future democracies.
:: Multigenerational memory and adaptive adhesion in early bacterial biofilm communities [Microbiology]Using multigenerational, single-cell tracking we explore the earliest events of biofilm formation by Pseudomonas aeruginosa. During initial stages of surface engagement (≤20 h), the surface cell population of this microbe comprises overwhelmingly cells that attach poorly (∼95% stay <30 s, well below the ∼1-h division time) with little increase in…
:: Multiple nuclear-replicating viruses require the stress-induced protein ZC3H11A for efficient growth [Microbiology]The zinc finger CCCH-type containing 11A (ZC3H11A) gene encodes a well-conserved zinc finger protein that may function in mRNA export as it has been shown to associate with the transcription export (TREX) complex in proteomic screens. Here, we report that ZC3H11A is a stress-induced nuclear protein with RNA-binding capacity that…
:: Multiple nuclear-replicating viruses require the stress-induced protein ZC3H11A for efficient growth [Microbiology]The zinc finger CCCH-type containing 11A (ZC3H11A) gene encodes a well-conserved zinc finger protein that may function in mRNA export as it has been shown to associate with the transcription export (TREX) complex in proteomic screens. Here, we report that ZC3H11A is a stress-induced nuclear protein with RNA-binding capacity that…
:: Multiple sclerosis may be linked to sheep disease toxinExposure to a toxin primarily found in sheep could be linked to the development of multiple sclerosis (MS) in humans, new research suggests.
:: Multiscale mixing patterns in networks [Applied Mathematics]Assortative mixing in networks is the tendency for nodes with the same attributes, or metadata, to link to each other. It is a property often found in social networks, manifesting as a higher tendency of links occurring between people of the same age, race, or political belief. Quantifying the level…
:: Multiscale mixing patterns in networks [Applied Mathematics]Assortative mixing in networks is the tendency for nodes with the same attributes, or metadata, to link to each other. It is a property often found in social networks, manifesting as a higher tendency of links occurring between people of the same age, race, or political belief. Quantifying the level…
:: Mummified body found in Iran could be father of last shahThe discovery in Iran of a mummified body near the site of a former royal mausoleum has raised speculation it could be the remains of the late Reza Shah Pahlavi, founder of the Pahlavi dynasty.
:: Munchies, Anyone? Colorado Restaurant Workers Most Likely to Use Legal WeedAfter more than four years of legal weed in Colorado, the results are rolling in.
:: Muons spin tales of undiscovered particlesScientists at U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratories are collaborating to test a magnetic property of the muon. Their experiment could point to the existence of physics beyond our current understanding, including undiscovered particles.
:: Murder most fowl: Oxford dodo 'shot in the back of the head'Revelation astonishes experts, who thought the renowned bird lived out its life in London as a money-spinning curiosity With its plump head and bulbous beak, the renowned remains of a dodo at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History have long captivated visitors, Lewis Carroll among them. Now researchers say they have uncovered how the dodo died – a discovery that makes the old bird’s past
:: Museum researchers rediscover animal not seen in 30 yearsResearchers from the San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) and the non-profit organization Terra Peninsular A.C. have rediscovered the San Quintin kangaroo rat (Dipodomys gravipes) in Baja California; the Museum is partnering with the organization and local authorities on a conservation plan for the species.
:: Museum researchers rediscover animal not seen in 30 yearsResearchers from the San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) and the non-profit organization Terra Peninsular A.C. have rediscovered the San Quintin kangaroo rat (Dipodomys gravipes) in Baja California. The Museum is partnering with Terra and local authorities on a conservation plan for the species, which was last seen in 1986, and was listed as endangered by the Mexican government in 1994. It
:: Museum researchers rediscover animal not seen in 30 yearsResearchers have rediscovered the San Quintin kangaroo rat (Dipodomys gravipes) in Baja California. The Museum is partnering with Terra and local authorities on a conservation plan for the species, which was last seen in 1986, and was listed as endangered by the Mexican government in 1994. It was held as an example of modern extinction due to agricultural conversion.
:: Mushrooms might save the world—if they don't kill us firstScience Some musings on our favorite mycological marvels. Mushrooms just might be able to cut down on cow farts, wash your clothes, treat PTSD, replace styrofoam and leather, fight cancer, and save the bees.
:: Mushrooms, feathers combine in biodegradable shoesTwo University of Delaware students put their best foot forward at this year's National Sustainable Design Expo, showing off a biodegradable shoe they fashioned using mushrooms, chicken feathers and textile waste.
:: Music business grows at record pace as digital dominatesThe global music industry soared a record 8.1 percent last year as digital sales for the first time made up the majority of revenue thanks to the streaming boom, the industry said Tuesday.
:: Music can seriously improve your workout. Here's how to create the perfect playlist.DIY And choose the right headphones to go with it. Countless studies have shown the right music can help you exercise longer and harder. Here's how to harness that science in the perfect workout playlist.
:: Music intensifies effects of anti-hypertensive medicationA research shows anti-hypertensive drugs improving heart rate more in patients who listen to music after taking medication. Among musical genres, classical music is the one with greatest efficiency at reducing arterial pressure; Brazilian authors of the study speculate whether music acts on the patients' parasympathetic system, increasing their capability of absorbing medication.
:: Music intensifies effects of anti-hypertensive medicationResearch shows anti-hypertensive drugs improve heart rate more in patients who listen to music after taking medication. Among musical genres, classical music is the one with greatest efficiency at reducing arterial pressure; authors of the study speculate whether music acts on the patients' parasympathetic system, increasing their capability of absorbing medication.
:: Music intensifies effects of anti-hypertensive medicationResearch shows anti-hypertensive drugs improve heart rate more in patients who listen to music after taking medication. Among musical genres, classical music is the one with greatest efficiency at reducing arterial pressure; authors of the study speculate whether music acts on the patients' parasympathetic system, increasing their capability of absorbing medication.
:: Music lessens pain and anxiety in patients undergoing surgeryMusic can reduce the anxiety and pain of invasive surgery, according to an analysis of all relevant randomized controlled trials published since 1980.
:: Music That Mourns, Whether It Wants to or NotIn the days after the Las Vegas country-music festival at which the deadliest mass shooting in modern American history happened, attendees Steve and Teresa Munoz, husband and wife, differed about what to listen to. Steve only wanted to listen to country songs, he later told Pitchfork ’s Quinn Moreland for a revealing article about the survivors of concert violence . Teresa absolutely did not. She
:: Musk says that SpaceX will use a giant party balloon to bring an upper stage backWhen Elon Musk of SpaceX tweets something interesting, it generates a wave of excitement. So when he tweeted recently that SpaceX might be working on a way to retrieve upper stages of their rockets, it set off a chain of intrigued responses.
:: Mutant ferrets offer clues to human brain sizeHHMI scientists have engineered ferrets genetically to study abnormally small brain size in humans — and, in the process, discovered hints as to how our brains evolved.
:: Mutant ferrets offer clues to human brain sizeScientists have engineered ferrets genetically to study abnormally small brain size in humans — and, in the process, discovered hints as to how our brains evolved.
:: Mutant RAS Proteins Team Up for OncogenicityMice with cancer whose KRAS proteins couldn't link together had much better survival outcomes than those whose oncogenic mutant paired with wild-type KRAS.
:: My Facebook Was Breached by Cambridge Analytica. Was Yours?Facebook has begun to notify users who were affected by the Cambridge Analytica data breach. If you or one of your friends installed the personality-quiz app “This Is Your Digital Life” prior to 2015, then some of your data illicitly made it to the servers of the voter-profiling company. If your data was ensnared in the breach, you’re not alone. I’m also one of Cambridge Analytica’s victims. (If
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:: Münster researchers identify factors promoting physical activity in childhoodResearchers at Münster University (Germany) show in a study published in the 'Scientific Reports' journal that the more accurately children assess their motor competences, the more positive is the effect on their physical activity.
:: Mysteries of Life in the UniverseHow did life begin on Earth? Does it exist elsewhere? What would those life forms be like? These fundamental questions about the nature of life and our own cosmic significance are endlessly… — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Mysterious red spots on Mercury get names – but what are they?Mercury is the closest planet to the sun, but far from being a dull cinder of a world, it has instead turned out to be a real eye opener for geologists. Among the revelations by NASA's MESSENGER probe, which first flew past Mercury in 2008 and orbited it between 2011 and 2015, is the discovery of a hundred or so bright red spots scattered across the globe. Now they are at last being named.
:: Mystery disease spreads, threatens coral reefs in Lower Florida KeysA mysterious disease hammering Florida's dwindling reefs was found for the first time this week in the Lower Keys, alarming scientists who have used epoxy Band-Aids, amputated sick coral and even set up underwater "fire breaks" in a four-year battle to contain the outbreak.
:: Mystery map of best-selling musicians by state of birthWhat’s Eminem doing in Missouri? Kanye West in Georgia? And Wiz Khalifa in, of all places, North Dakota? Read More
:: Mystery Mummy Found in Ceiling of Minneapolis Department StoreThe primate was found 'mummified' in a ceiling duct.
:: Mystery of sea nomads' amazing ability to freedive is solvedScientists have uncovered the secrets of the Bajau people, long-famed for their ability to hold their breath for extraordinary lengths of time The secret behind the ability of a group of “sea nomads” in Southeast Asia to hold their breath for extraordinary periods of time while freediving to hunt fish has finally been revealed – and it’s down to evolution. The Bajau people are able to dive tens o
:: Mænd med dødelig prostatakræft lever markant længereEt nyt stort studie fra Copenhagen Prostate Cancer Center viser, at tidlig diagnostik og bedre medicinsk behandling har rykket markant ved 5-års dødeligheden blandt mænd diagnosticeret med spredt prostatakræft. De sidste 15 år er dødeligheden faldet fra 80 pct. til, at det i dag er knap halvdelen af mændene, der er i live fem år efter diagnosetidspunktet. Resultatet er »lidt af en game-changer«,
:: Mænd med dødelig prostatakræft lever markant længereEt nyt stort studie fra Copenhagen Prostate Cancer Center viser, at tidlig diagnostik og bedre medicinsk behandling har rykket markant ved 5-års dødeligheden blandt mænd diagnosticeret med spredt prostatakræft. De sidste 15 år er dødeligheden faldet fra 80 pct. til, at det i dag er knap halvdelen af mændene, der er i live fem år efter diagnosetidspunktet. Resultatet er »lidt af en game-changer«,
:: Nanomedicine: Drugs can be made 'smarter'A new method has been developed to make drugs 'smarter' using nanotechnology so pharmacologists can tailor their drugs to more accurately target an area on the body, such as a cancer tumor.
:: Nanomedicine: Drugs can be made 'smarter'A new method has been developed to make drugs 'smarter' using nanotechnology so pharmacologists can tailor their drugs to more accurately target an area on the body, such as a cancer tumor.
:: Nanomedicine: Drugs can be made 'smarter'A new method has been developed to make drugs 'smarter' using nanotechnology so they will be more effective at reaching their target.
:: Nanomotor guided inside a living cell using a magnetic fieldA team of researchers at the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore has developed a type of nanomotor that can be guided inside of a living cell using an external magnetic field. In their paper published in the journal Advanced Materials, the group describes their nanomotor, how it works, and possible uses for it.
:: Nanomotor guided inside a living cell using a magnetic fieldA team of researchers at the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore has developed a type of nanomotor that can be guided inside of a living cell using an external magnetic field. In their paper published in the journal Advanced Materials, the group describes their nanomotor, how it works, and possible uses for it.
:: Nanoparticle breakthrough could capture unseen light for solar energy conversionAn international team of scientists has demonstrated a breakthrough in the design and function of nanoparticles that could make solar panels more efficient by converting light usually missed by solar cells into usable energy.
:: Nanoparticle breakthrough could capture unseen light for solar energy conversionAn international team, led by Berkeley Lab scientists, has demonstrated a breakthrough in the design and function of nanoparticles that could make solar panels more efficient by converting light usually missed by solar cells into usable energy.
:: Nanoparticles for lung cancer pass next testNon-small cell lung cancer Nanoparticles pass the next stage of development in preclinical tests.
:: Nanoparticles for lung cancer pass next testThe most common type of lung cancer, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), continues to be difficult to treat, with five year survival rates of about 36 percent for stage 3A tumors. Jefferson College of Pharmacy researchers are developing a new treatment approach based on nanotechnology that was recently shown to be effective in mouse models of the disease. The research was published in the journal
:: Nanoscale coating enables solar cells to absorb 20 percent more sunlightTrapping light with an optical version of a whispering gallery, researchers have developed a nanoscale coating for solar cells that enables them to absorb about 20 percent more sunlight than uncoated devices.
:: Nanoscale coating enables solar cells to absorb 20 percent more sunlightTrapping light with an optical version of a whispering gallery, researchers have developed a nanoscale coating for solar cells that enables them to absorb about 20 percent more sunlight than uncoated devices.
:: NanoString: Comprehensive Gene Expression Profiling of NeuroinflammationTargeting Neuroinflammatory and Neurodegenerative Diseases
:: NanoString: Comprehensive Gene Expression Profiling of NeuroinflammationTargeting Neuroinflammatory and Neurodegenerative Diseases
:: NASA and SpaceX Delay Launch of TESS, a New Planet HunterEarth TESS NASAThe orbiting satellite will search for planets around nearby star systems, advancing the search for other signs of life in the Milky Way, but the launch was pushed back to Wednesday.
:: NASA Doesn't Know What Poked These Holes in the Arctic's Sea IceNASA scientists flying over the arctic earlier this month spotted strange shapes out the window, but they aren't sure what caused them.
:: Nasa engineer: Three facts about landing on MarsA Nasa flight analyst explains three things you need to know about going to Mars.
:: NASA engineers dream big with small spacecraftMany of NASA's most iconic spacecraft towered over the engineers who built them: think Voyagers 1 and 2, Cassini or Galileo—all large machines that could measure up to a school bus.
:: NASA Finally Gets a New LeaderNASA Jim BridenstineAfter an unprecedented wait, the nation’s space agency has a Trump-picked, Senate-approved, permanent leader at last. Lawmakers voted 50–49 on Thursday to approve the nomination of Jim Bridenstine, a Republican congressman from Oklahoma, for NASA administrator, following months of debate over his qualifications and growing uncertainty over leadership at the agency. The vote was split along party
:: NASA finds Tropical Cyclone Keni dropped heavy rain on Fiji, direct hit to KadavuAs expected, Tropical Cyclone Keni followed a track similar to Tropical Cyclone Josie and passed to the southwest of Fiji's main island of Viti Levu on April 10, 2018 (UTC).
:: NASA finds Tropical Cyclone Keni dropped heavy rain on Fiji, direct hit to KadavuAs expected, Tropical Cyclone Keni followed a track similar to Tropical Cyclone Josie and passed to the southwest of Fiji's main island of Viti Levu on April 10, 2018 (UTC).
:: NASA finds wind shear slamming Tropical Cyclone KeniNASA satellite imagery showed that Tropical Cyclone Keni was being battered by vertical wind shear. NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite revealed that wind shear was pushing the clouds and storms associated with Keni to the southeast of the center.
:: NASA finds wind shear slamming Tropical Cyclone KeniNASA satellite imagery showed that Tropical Cyclone Keni was being battered by vertical wind shear. NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite revealed that wind shear was pushing the clouds and storms associated with Keni to the southeast of the center.
:: NASA funds project to study feasibility of using robot bees to study Mars from a new perspectiveNASA has announced that it has awarded funding to a combined team of researchers from the University of Alabama and an unnamed team in Japan for development of a new kind of Mars explorer. The project team has been awarded $125,000 to develop what NASA calls Marsbees—a swarm of robot bees that could fly in the thin Martian atmosphere and deliver information from their sensors.
:: NASA funds project to study feasibility of using robot bees to study Mars from a new perspectiveNASA has announced that it has awarded funding to a combined team of researchers from the University of Alabama and an unnamed team in Japan for development of a new kind of Mars explorer. The project team has been awarded $125,000 to develop what NASA calls Marsbees—a swarm of robot bees that could fly in the thin Martian atmosphere and deliver information from their sensors.
:: NASA GPM data used to evaluate Hawaii's flooding rainfallA weather system moving slowly westward through the northwestern Hawaiian Islands has caused destructive flooding and mudslides and NASA's Global Precipitation Measurement mission or GPM satellite analyzed the heavy rainfall.
:: NASA Has a Plan to Put Robot Bees on MarsThese Marsbees would flap their way around the Red Planet, mapping the terrain and collecting air samples.
:: NASA Has a Plan to Put Robot Bees on MarsThese Marsbees would flap their way around the Red Planet, mapping the terrain and collecting air samples.
:: NASA Hopes Supersonic X Plane Will Deliver Less Bang For The BuckThe new plane will test technologies to reduce the loud boom planes make when they break the sound barrier. (Image credit: Courtesy Lockheed Martin)
:: NASA Hopes Supersonic X Plane Will Deliver Less Bang For The BuckThe new plane will test technologies to reduce the loud boom planes make when they break the sound barrier. (Image credit: Courtesy Lockheed Martin)
:: NASA is trying to build a supersonic aircraft without the boomNASA awarded a $247.5 million contract to Lockheed Martin to design and build an aeroplane that breaks the sound barrier without shattering the peace and quiet
:: NASA is trying to build a supersonic aircraft without the boomNASA awarded a $247.5 million contract to Lockheed Martin to design and build an aeroplane that breaks the sound barrier without shattering the peace and quiet
:: NASA lander to probe interior of Mars
:: NASA mapping hurricane damage to everglades, Puerto Rico forestsLast spring, NASA researchers flew over the Everglades and Puerto Rico to measure how mangroves and rainforests grow and evolve over time. Five months later, hurricanes Irma and Maria tore through those study areas – creating a unique opportunity to investigate the devastating effects of massive storms on these ecosystems, as well as their gradual recovery.
:: NASA mapping hurricane damage to everglades, Puerto Rico forestsLast spring, NASA researchers flew over the Everglades and Puerto Rico to measure how mangroves and rainforests grow and evolve over time. Five months later, hurricanes Irma and Maria tore through those study areas – creating a unique opportunity to investigate the devastating effects of massive storms on these ecosystems, as well as their gradual recovery.
:: NASA planet hunter on its way to orbitNASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) launched on the first-of-its-kind mission to find worlds beyond our solar system, including some that could support life. Researchers will use spectroscopy to determine a planet's mass, density and atmospheric composition. Water, and other key molecules, in its atmosphere can give us hints about a planets' capacity to harbor life.
:: Nasa planet-hunter set for launchTESS NASA EarthThe Tess mission will survey nearly the entire sky and is expected to find thousands of new worlds.
:: NASA satellite gets an eye-opening look at Super Typhoon JelawatSatellite imagery showed that Tropical Cyclone Jelawat had developed an eye as it strengthened into a Super Typhoon.
:: NASA satellite gets an eye-opening look at Super Typhoon JelawatSatellite imagery showed that Tropical Cyclone Jelawat had developed an eye as it strengthened into a Super Typhoon.
:: NASA scientist collects bits of the solar system from an Antarctic glacierOn rare calm days, the most striking thing you notice at an altitude of more than 8,000 feet on an Antarctic glacier is the silence. "There was just no sound; no air handling equipment, no leaves rustling, no bugs, no planes or cars. So quiet you just heard your heartbeat," said Barbara Cohen, planetary scientist at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. Most of the time, howev
:: NASA scientist collects bits of the solar system from an Antarctic glacierOn rare calm days, the most striking thing you notice at an altitude of more than 8,000 feet on an Antarctic glacier is the silence. "There was just no sound; no air handling equipment, no leaves rustling, no bugs, no planes or cars. So quiet you just heard your heartbeat," said Barbara Cohen, planetary scientist at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. Most of the time, howev
:: NASA sees ex-Tropical Cyclone Iris now better organizedSatellite imagery showed that the former tropical cyclone known as Iris appeared better organized and more circular.
:: NASA sees ex-Tropical Cyclone Iris now better organizedSatellite imagery showed that the former tropical cyclone known as Iris appeared better organized and more circular.
:: NASA sees Iris the Zombie Storm reborn near QueenslandDuring the week of March 26 Tropical Cyclone Iris weakened to a low pressure area and since then it has been lingering off the coast of Queensland, Australia. On April 2, strengthened by the warm waters of the Coral Sea, Southern Pacific Ocean Iris re-generated into a tropical cyclone. NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite captured an image of the zombie storm after it was "re-born."
:: NASA sees Iris the zombie storm reborn near QueenslandDuring the week of March 26 Tropical Cyclone Iris weakened to a low pressure area and since then it has been lingering off the coast of Queensland, Australia. On April 2, strengthened by the warm waters of the Coral Sea, Southern Pacific Ocean Iris regenerated into a tropical cyclone. NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite captured an image of the zombie storm after it was 'reborn.'
:: NASA sees Tropical Cyclone Iris weakening off Queensland coastNASA's Terra satellite passed over the Coral Sea and captured an image of Tropical Cyclone Iris as it continued weakening and moving away from the coast of Queensland, Australia.
:: NASA sees Tropical Cyclone Iris weakening off Queensland coastNASA's Terra satellite passed over the Coral Sea and captured an image of Tropical Cyclone Iris as it continued weakening and moving away from the coast of Queensland, Australia.
:: NASA sees Tropical Cyclone Iris weakening off Queensland coastNASA's Terra satellite passed over the Coral Sea and captured an image of Tropical Cyclone Iris as it continued weakening and moving away from the coast of Queensland, Australia. The Australian Bureau of Meteorology dropped all warnings for land areas, but maintained a High Seas Weather Warning for Metarea 10.
:: NASA sees Tropical Cyclone Iris weakening off Queensland coastNASA's Terra satellite passed over the Coral Sea and captured an image of Tropical Cyclone Iris as it continued weakening and moving away from the coast of Queensland, Australia. The Australian Bureau of Meteorology dropped all warnings for land areas, but maintained a High Seas Weather Warning for Metarea 10.
:: NASA sees Tropical Cyclone Josie crawling south of FijiNASA obtained an infrared look at Tropical Cyclone Josie as it continued moving very slowly south of Fiji. NASA's Aqua satellite found very cold cloud top temperatures and strong storms.
:: NASA sees Tropical Cyclone Josie crawling south of FijiNASA obtained an infrared look at Tropical Cyclone Josie as it continued moving very slowly south of Fiji. NASA's Aqua satellite found very cold cloud top temperatures and strong storms.
:: NASA selects new technologies for flight tests for future space explorationThrough NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate's Flight Opportunities program, six promising space technologies have been selected to be tested on commercial low-gravity-simulating aircraft and suborbital rockets. The opportunity to fly on these vehicles helps advance technologies closer to practical use by taking them from a laboratory environment to the real world.
:: Nasa sender satellit op for at lede efter nye planeterDTU Space og Danmark har en stor aktie i missionen, hvor man håber at opdage 20.000 exoplaneter.
:: NASA still eyeing ex-Tropical Cyclone Iris' remnantsThe remnant low pressure area that was once Tropical Cyclone Iris continues to linger in the South Pacific Ocean. NASA's Aqua satellite passed over the system and captured a visible image of it.
:: NASA still eyeing ex-Tropical Cyclone Iris' remnantsThe remnant low pressure area that was once Tropical Cyclone Iris continues to linger in the South Pacific Ocean. NASA's Aqua satellite passed over the system and captured a visible image of it.
:: NASA survey seen as steppingstone for astronomyBy studying dust in the habitable zones of nearby stars, the HOSTS Survey is helping to determine how big future telescopes should be, which stars are likely candidates for harboring Earth-like planets and what the average star system looks like.
:: NASA survey seen as steppingstone for astronomyBy studying dust in the habitable zones of nearby stars, the HOSTS Survey is helping to determine how big future telescopes should be, which stars are likely candidates for harboring Earth-like planets and what the average star system looks like.
:: NASA survey seen as steppingstone for astronomyImagine trying to see a firefly next to a distant spotlight, where the beams from the spotlight all but drown out the faint glow from the firefly. Add fog, and both lights are dimmed. Is the glow from the firefly still visible at all?
:: NASA teams study the agency's future in astrophysics; tackle formidable technology challengesWhat does NASA's future look like? Will the next-generation telescope investigate the first black holes in the distant universe or will it look for life on an Earth-like planet light-years away? As in past decades, the agency won't make that decision in a vacuum or without understanding the technical obstacles, which are formidable.
:: NASA Tess spacecraft to prowl for planets as galactic scoutLook up at the sky tonight. Every star you see—plus hundreds of thousands, even millions more—will come under the intense stare of NASA's newest planet hunter.
:: Nasa to launch Tess on hunt for 20,000 new worldsTelescope hitching ride on a SpaceX rocket designed to spot alien worlds If the vagaries of weather and rocket science do not intervene, the most ambitious search for alien worlds around the brightest stars in the sky will begin on Monday with the launch of Nasa’s newest planet-hunting spacecraft. After final preparations at the weekend, the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, or Tess, is on c
:: NASA watching stubborn remnants of ex-Tropical Cyclone IrisFormer Tropical Cyclone Iris continues to linger in the Southwestern Pacific Ocean off the coast of Queensland, Australia. NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite passed over the remnants of Iris on April 10.
:: NASA watching stubborn remnants of ex-Tropical Cyclone IrisFormer Tropical Cyclone Iris continues to linger in the Southwestern Pacific Ocean off the coast of Queensland, Australia. NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite passed over the remnants of Iris on April 10.
:: NASA’s incredible exoplanet-hunting telescope is about to launchSpace TESS will give us a new view of our galactic neighborhood. There is some good news on the horizon for astronomers, astrophysicists, planetary geologists, and people who just like learning neat things about far-away worlds. It's…
:: NASA’s incredible exoplanet-hunting telescope is about to launchSpace TESS will give us a new view of our galactic neighborhood. There is some good news on the horizon for astronomers, astrophysicists, planetary geologists, and people who just like learning neat things about far-away worlds. It's…
:: NASA’s New Exoplanet Satellite TESS Could Find Life Close to HomeTESS is designed to find and study the exoplanets closest to Earth.
:: NASA’s New Exoplanet Satellite TESS Could Find Life Close to HomeTESS is designed to find and study the exoplanets closest to Earth.
:: NASA’s new exoplanet-hunting telescope set to launch on MondayThe hunt for exoplanets is getting a new set of eyes. The Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) is set to launch Monday and could find 20,000 new worlds
:: Nasal mist vaccine suppresses peanut allergy in miceA new research study reports that a vaccine delivered as an ultrafine nasal spray was found to limit or prevent peanut allergy symptoms in mice. This study is the first step in potentially developing a vaccine to treat food allergies in humans.
:: Nasal mist vaccine suppresses peanut allergy in miceA new research study publishedin the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology and supported by FARE reports that a vaccine delivered as an ultrafine nasal spray was found to limit or prevent peanut allergy symptoms in mice. This study, conducted by researchers with the Mary H. Weiser Food Allergy Center at the University of Michigan, is the first step in potentially developing a vaccine to treat
:: NASA's Aqua satellite sees wind shear affecting Tropical Cyclone FakirTropical Cyclone Fakir was southeast of La Reunion Island in the Southern Indian Ocean when NASA's Aqua satellite passed overhead in space. Visible imagery from Aqua showed that wind shear was affecting Fakir.
:: NASA's Got a Plan for a 'Galactic Positioning System' to Save Astronauts Lost in SpaceExotic, ultra-precise pulsing stars would be used to navigate probes and crewed ships through deep space.
:: NASA's GPM catches line of strong storms responsible for tornadoes in eastern USOn Sunday, April 15, a line of strong storms at one point stretched from the Florida Straits below the Florida Keys all the way up the East Coast and into Ohio. The Global Precipitation Measurement mission or GPM core satellite analyzed the severe storms as it passed overhead. GPM is a joint mission between NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, JAXA.
:: NASA's GPM catches line of strong storms responsible for tornadoes in eastern USOn Sunday, April 15, a line of strong storms at one point stretched from the Florida Straits below the Florida Keys all the way up the East Coast and into Ohio. The Global Precipitation Measurement mission or GPM core satellite analyzed the severe storms as it passed overhead. GPM is a joint mission between NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, JAXA.
:: NASA's GPM sees Keni following Tropical Cyclone Josie's trackAnother tropical cyclone called Keni has formed in the South Pacific Ocean between Vanuatu and Fiji and the data from the Global Precipitation Measurement mission or GPM found heavy rainfall occurring in the new storm.
:: NASA's GPM sees Tropical Cyclone Fakir forming near MadagascarThe southwest Indian Ocean cyclone season started on November 15, 2017 and will officially end on April 30, 2018. A tropical cyclone called Fakir formed on April 23 near northeastern Madagascar and the Global Precipitation Measurement mission or GPM core satellite looked at the storm's rainfall rates.
:: NASA's Juno mission provides infrared tour of Jupiter's north poleScientists working on NASA's Juno mission to Jupiter shared a 3-D infrared movie depicting densely packed cyclones and anticyclones that permeate the planet's polar regions, and the first detailed view of a dynamo, or engine, powering the magnetic field for any planet beyond Earth. Those are among the items unveiled during the European Geosciences Union General Assembly in Vienna, Austria, on Wedn
:: NASA's new planet-hunter to seek closer, Earth-like worldsNASA is poised to launch a $337 million washing machine-sized spacecraft that aims to vastly expand mankind's search for planets beyond our solar system, particularly closer, Earth-sized ones that might harbor life.
:: Nasa's Tess planet-hunter: What stars sound likeUK astronomer Bill Chaplin demonstrates the noises that stars make and why this is useful to know.
:: Nasa's Tess planet-hunter: What stars sound likeUK astronomer Bill Chaplin demonstrates the noises that stars make and why this is useful to know.
:: NASA's Tess spacecraft embarks on quest to find new planetsNASA's Tess spacecraft embarked Wednesday on a quest to find new worlds around neighboring stars that could support life.
:: Nasa's Tess: Planet-hunting satellite lifts offNasa's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (Tess) searches for new planets.
:: NASA's world tour of the atmosphere reveals surprises along the wayTwo thirds of Earth's surface are covered by water—and two thirds of Earth's atmosphere reside over the oceans, far from land and the traditional ways that people measure the gases and pollutants that cycle through the air and around the globe. While satellites in space measuring the major gases can close some of that gap, it takes an aircraft to find out what's really happening in the chemistry o
:: NASA's world tour of the atmosphere reveals surprises along the wayTwo thirds of Earth's surface are covered by water—and two thirds of Earth's atmosphere reside over the oceans, far from land and the traditional ways that people measure the gases and pollutants that cycle through the air and around the globe. While satellites in space measuring the major gases can close some of that gap, it takes an aircraft to find out what's really happening in the chemistry o
:: National Parkinson’s Awareness Month Interview with Robert Edwards, M.D.Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic, degenerative neurological disorder that affects roughly one in 100 people over the age of 60. With no biomarker or objective test to make a definitive diagnosis, PD has kept researchers searching for clues on how to treat, and hopefully prevent, the disease. April is National Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, and so we sat down with Dana Alliance member R
:: National Trust needs to be 'radical'The new director-general of the National Trust says the charity needs to reach out to people in urban areas.
:: Nato: Cyberangreb kan udløse musketer-paragrafNato's generalsekretær melder nu ud, at et cyberangreb vil udløse forsvarsalliancens vigtigste artikel: Hvis du angriber en af os, angriber du os alle.
:: Nato: Cyberangreb kan udløse musketer-paragrafNato's generalsekretær melder nu ud, at et cyberangreb vil udløse forsvarsalliancens vigtigste artikel: Hvis du angriber en af os, angriber du os alle.
:: Natural barcodes enable better cell trackingA group of researchers from the Wyss Institute at Harvard University and Harvard Medical School has developed a new genetic analysis technique that harnesses the 10 million small nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) found in the human genome as 'barcodes' to create a faster, cheaper, and simpler way to keep track of pooled cells from multiple individuals during multiplexed experiments, enabling large s
:: Natural barcodes enable better cell trackingResearchers have developed a new genetic analysis technique that harnesses the 10 million small nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) found in the human genome as 'barcodes' to create a faster, cheaper, and simpler way to keep track of pooled cells from multiple individuals during multiplexed experiments, enabling large samples of cells from multiple people to be quickly analyzed for personalized medici
:: Natural disasters in 2017 cost record $144 bn: Swiss ReThe cost of natural diasters hit a record $144 billion (117 billion euros) last year, a study from one of the world's top reinsurance firms, Swiss Re, said Tuesday.
:: Natural selection gave a freediving people in Southeast Asia bigger spleensBajau Diving Sea SpleensThe Bajau people of Southeast Asia, known as Sea Nomads, spend their whole lives at sea, working eight-hour diving shifts with traditional equipment and short breaks to catch fish and shellfish for their families. Researchers now report that the extraordinary diving abilities of the Bajau may be thanks in part to their unusually large spleens, a rare example of natural selection in modern humans.
:: Natural selection gave a freediving people in Southeast Asia bigger spleensThe Bajau people of Southeast Asia, known as Sea Nomads, spend their whole lives at sea, working eight-hour diving shifts with traditional equipment and short breaks to catch fish and shellfish for their families. In a study published April 19 in the journal Cell, researchers report that the extraordinary diving abilities of the Bajau may be thanks in part to their unusually large spleens, a rare
:: NATure of actin amino-terminal acetylation [Biochemistry]Actins constitute a highly structurally conserved family of proteins found in virtually all eukaryotic cells, in which they participate in processes such as production of contractile force, structural stabilization of the cell, cell motility, endocytosis, and exocytosis (1). The actin monomer, or G-actin, has a nucleotide-binding cleft separating two large…
:: Nature-based solutions can prevent $50 billion in Gulf Coast flood damagesWhile coastal development and climate change are increasing the risk of flooding for communities along the US Gulf Coast, restoration of marshes and oyster reefs are among the most cost-effective solutions for reducing those risks, according to a new study.
:: Nature-based solutions can prevent $50 billion in Gulf Coast flood damagesWhile coastal development and climate change are increasing the risk of flooding for communities along the U.S. Gulf Coast, restoration of marshes and oyster reefs are among the most cost-effective solutions for reducing those risks, according to a new study.
:: Nature-based solutions can prevent $50 billion in Gulf Coast flood damagesWhile coastal development and climate change are increasing the risk of flooding for communities along the US Gulf Coast, restoration of marshes and oyster reefs are among the most cost-effective solutions for reducing those risks, according to a new study.
:: Nazi Germany's Most High-Tech Submarine Found 73 Years After It Was Blown UpThe deadly quiet, superfast U-boat was sunk by an Allied aerial assault on May 6, 1945.
:: Nazi legacy found in Norwegian treesThe chemical fog used to hide the Tirpitz battleship in WWII stunted the growth of trees.
:: Neanderthals cared for each other and survived into old age – new researchWhen we think of Neanderthals, we often imagine these distant ancestors of ours to be rather brutish, dying at a young age and ultimately becoming extinct. But new findings show that at least some of these ancient Neanderthals survived into old age – despite suffering from sickness or diseases.
:: Neanderthals cared for each other and survived into old age – new researchWhen we think of Neanderthals, we often imagine these distant ancestors of ours to be rather brutish, dying at a young age and ultimately becoming extinct. But new findings show that at least some of these ancient Neanderthals survived into old age – despite suffering from sickness or diseases.
:: Neddylation mediates ventricular chamber maturation through repression of Hippo signaling [Physiology]During development, ventricular chamber maturation is a crucial step in the formation of a functionally competent postnatal heart. Defects in this process can lead to left ventricular noncompaction cardiomyopathy and heart failure. However, molecular mechanisms underlying ventricular chamber development remain incompletely understood. Neddylation is a posttranslational modification that attaches u
:: Need a new look? Facebook’s AI fashion designer has some ideasFacebook has built an AI fashion designer that is intended to be truly creative. It has designed more than 1000 handbags, jumpers and T-shirts
:: Negative fateful life events and the brains of middle-aged menConflict, a death in the family, financial hardship and serious medical crises are all associated with accelerated physical aging. In a new study, researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine found that such negative fateful life events — or FLEs — appear to also specifically accelerate aging in the brain.
:: Negative fateful life events and the brains of middle-aged menConflict, a death in the family, financial hardship and serious medical crises are all associated with accelerated physical aging. In a new study, researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine found that such negative fateful life events — or FLEs — appear to also specifically accelerate aging in the brain.
:: Negative regulator of E2F transcription factors links cell cycle checkpoint and DNA damage repair [Plant Biology]DNA damage poses a serious threat to genome integrity and greatly affects growth and development. To maintain genome stability, all organisms have evolved elaborate DNA damage response mechanisms including activation of cell cycle checkpoints and DNA repair. Here, we show that the DNA repair protein SNI1, a subunit of the…
:: Negative regulator of E2F transcription factors links cell cycle checkpoint and DNA damage repair [Plant Biology]DNA damage poses a serious threat to genome integrity and greatly affects growth and development. To maintain genome stability, all organisms have evolved elaborate DNA damage response mechanisms including activation of cell cycle checkpoints and DNA repair. Here, we show that the DNA repair protein SNI1, a subunit of the…
:: Neither Precise Nor Proportionate“Precise and proportionate,” is how Secretary of Defense James Mattis described the recent shower of missiles that fell on three targets in Syria. Precise, possibly, although anyone who has dealt with them knows that smart weapons often do dumb things. But proportionate? On that one we should trust the words of poets, not generals: Avenge! No such revenge – revenge for the blood of a little child
:: Nemours study highlights psychological and social barriers to treating childhood obesityChildren whose families have elevated psychological and social risks, including child behavior problems, parent mental health issues, and family financial difficulties, were more likely to drop out of weight management treatment and less likely to have an improvement in weight status.
:: Nemours study highlights psychological and social barriers to treating childhood obesityChildren whose families have elevated psychological and social risks, including child behavior problems, parent mental health issues, and family financial difficulties, were more likely to drop out of weight management treatment and less likely to have an improvement in weight status.
:: Neolithic surgeons might have practiced their skull-drilling techniques on cowsScience Trepanation may not have been limited to humans. Bovine brain surgery is pretty rare. So if you were visiting the Neolithic dig site at Champ-Durand in France and you found a roughly 5,200 year-old cow skull with a…
:: Nest Cam Baby Monitor: How to Make It SecureA few ways to help keep the footage of your kids away from mean old hackers.
:: Nest Cam Baby Monitor: How to Make It SecureA few ways to help keep the footage of your kids away from mean old hackers.
:: Netanyahu's Incredible Flip-Flop on African MigrantsIsraeli Benjamin NetanyahuUpdated April 3 at 10:05 a.m. EST Benjamin Netanyahu made two major announcements on Monday, completely reversing his administration’s policy on the roughly 40,000 African asylum-seekers in Israel—twice. First, the Israeli prime minister declared that he had scrapped a plan to deport these migrants to third-party countries such as Rwanda or Uganda, instead taking in as many as 16,000 and routing
:: Netanyahu's Incredible Flip-Flop on African MigrantsIsraeli Benjamin NetanyahuUpdated April 3 at 10:05 a.m. EST Benjamin Netanyahu made two major announcements on Monday, completely reversing his administration’s policy on the roughly 40,000 African asylum-seekers in Israel—twice. First, the Israeli prime minister declared that he had scrapped a plan to deport these migrants to third-party countries such as Rwanda or Uganda, instead taking in as many as 16,000 and routing
:: Netflix is proving to be a tough act for copycats to followNetflix's video-streaming service has been thriving for so long that other companies are striving to duplicate its success in other kinds of digital entertainment and content.
:: Netflix Is Suddenly a Huge Political Issue in BrazilIn April 2016, Netflix announced it had greenlit a fictional television series based on a very large, very much ongoing corruption investigation in Brazil. Titled O Mecanismo , or “The Mechanism,” the show, which debuted in March, follows a team of federal police investigators working to uncover a multi-billion-dollar kickback scheme implicating much of Brazil’s political and economic elite. Lava
:: Netflix Is Suddenly a Huge Political Issue in BrazilIn April 2016, Netflix announced it had greenlit a fictional television series based on a very large, very much ongoing corruption investigation in Brazil. Titled O Mecanismo , or “The Mechanism,” the show, which debuted in March, follows a team of federal police investigators working to uncover a multi-billion-dollar kickback scheme implicating much of Brazil’s political and economic elite. Lava
:: Neural Circuit of Parental Behavior Mapped in MiceThis is the first time the precise brain cells and their connections controlling a complex behavior have been worked out.
:: Neural network trained to assess fire effectsSkoltech's Aeronet Lab has developed an algorithm that makes it possible to analyze satellite images of areas affected by fires and other natural disasters and to make a quick assessment of the economic damage. The algorithm is based on machine learning and computer vision.
:: Neural precursors of future liking and affective reciprocity [Neuroscience]Why do certain group members end up liking each other more than others? How does affective reciprocity arise in human groups? The prediction of interpersonal sentiment has been a long-standing pursuit in the social sciences. We combined fMRI and longitudinal social network data to test whether newly acquainted group members’…
:: Neurodegenerative diseases: Deadly dropletsLudwig-Maximilians-Universitaet in Munich researchers have characterized the mechanism that initiates the pathological aggregation of the protein FUS, which plays a central role in two distinct neurodegenerative diseases.
:: Neurons derived from super-obese people respond differently to appetite hormonesScientists have successfully generated hypothalamic-like neurons from human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) taken from the blood and skin cells of super-obese individuals and people with a normal body weight. The researchers found that the brain cells derived from the super obese were more likely to dysregulate hormones related to feeding behavior and hunger, as well as obesity-related gen
:: Neurons derived from super-obese people respond differently to appetite hormonesUS scientists have successfully generated hypothalamic-like neurons from human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) taken from the blood and skin cells of super-obese individuals and people with a normal body weight. The researchers found that the brain cells derived from the super obese were more likely to dysregulate hormones related to feeding behavior and hunger, as well as obesity-related
:: Neuroscience In the GalleryThe Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience is seeking entries for a competition that celebrates visual art inspired by the brain — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Neuroscientist Gregory Berns: ‘Studying dogs is way more enjoyable than studying humans’The US researcher on exploring the bond between dogs and humans and why animal testing needs to be questioned Gregory Berns is a distinguished professor of neuroeconomics at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. His current work involves taking brain scans of dogs to probe what goes on between canine ears, as well as using scanning techniques to probe the connections within brains of dead animals,
:: Neuroscientist Gregory Berns: ‘Studying dogs is way more enjoyable than studying humans’The US researcher on exploring the bond between dogs and humans and why animal testing needs to be questioned Gregory Berns is a distinguished professor of neuroeconomics at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. His current work involves taking brain scans of dogs to probe what goes on between canine ears, as well as using scanning techniques to probe the connections within brains of dead animals,
:: Neurosurgeon Eric Leuthardt: ‘An interface between mind and machine will happen’The US researcher – and sci-fi author – on how brain implants will drive the next turning point in human evolution Dr Eric C Leuthardt, 45, is a neurosurgeon at Washington University in St Louis. He is also the co-founder of NeuroLutions, a research laboratory developing direct interfaces between mind and computer . Leuthardt is pioneering the use of electrical brain implants to help restore motor
:: Neutrinos from the big bang influence where galaxies form todayJust after the big bang, waves of neutrinos and other matter raced across the cosmos. Those neutrinos reached forward in time to dictate where galaxies form now
:: Neutrinos from the big bang influence where galaxies form todayJust after the big bang, waves of neutrinos and other matter raced across the cosmos. Those neutrinos reached forward in time to dictate where galaxies form now
:: Neutrons provide insights into increased performance for hybrid perovskite solar cellsNeutron scattering at Oak Ridge National Laboratory has revealed, in real time, the fundamental mechanisms behind the conversion of sunlight into energy in hybrid perovskite materials. A better understanding of this behavior will enable manufacturers to design solar cells with significantly increased efficiency.
:: Neutrons provide insights into increased performance for hybrid perovskite solar cellsNeutron scattering has revealed, in real time, the fundamental mechanisms behind the conversion of sunlight into energy in hybrid perovskite materials. A better understanding of this behavior will enable manufacturers to design solar cells with increased efficiency.
:: Neutrons provide insights into increased performance for hybrid perovskite solar cellsNeutron scattering has revealed, in real time, the fundamental mechanisms behind the conversion of sunlight into energy in hybrid perovskite materials. A better understanding of this behavior will enable manufacturers to design solar cells with significantly increased efficiency.
:: New actors identified in atherosclerosisStroke and heart attack are the leading cause of death in the Western world. Würzburg scientists have used a special technique to get a clearer picture of the cells involved and their activity.
:: New actors identified in atherosclerosisStroke and heart attack are the leading cause of death in the Western world. Würzburg scientists have used a special technique to get a clearer picture of the cells involved and their activity.
:: New advances in the fight against cancerResearch into cancer can provide new insight into how this disease works and how it can be stopped. The Experimental Biology 2018 meeting (EB 2018) will showcase innovative research that could lead to new ways to treat and prevent cancer.
:: New affordable hepatitis C combination treatment shows 97 percent cure rateThe sofosbuvir/ravidasvir combination treatment for hepatitis C has been shown to be safe and effective, with extremely high cure rates, according to interim results from the Phase II/III STORM-C-1 trial presented by DNDi at the International Liver Conference in Paris.
:: New algorithm could add life to bridgesA new algorithm developed by the University of Surrey could help structural engineers better monitor the health of bridges and alert them to when they need repair faster.
:: New algorithm enables data integration at single-cell resolutionA team of computational biologists has developed an algorithm that can 'align' multiple sequencing datasets with single-cell resolution. The new method has implications for better understanding how different groups of cells change during disease progression, in response to drug treatment, or across evolution.
:: New algorithm enables data integration at single-cell resolutionA team of computational biologists has developed an algorithm that can 'align' multiple sequencing datasets with single-cell resolution. The new method has implications for better understanding how different groups of cells change during disease progression, in response to drug treatment, or across evolution.
:: New algorithm enables data integration at single-cell resolutionA team of computational biologists has developed an algorithm that can 'align' multiple sequencing datasets with single-cell resolution. The new method has implications for better understanding how different groups of cells change during disease progression, in response to drug treatment, or across evolution.
:: New algorithm enables data integration at single-cell resolutionA team of computational biologists has developed an algorithm that can 'align' multiple sequencing datasets with single-cell resolution. The new method, published today in the journal Nature Biotechnology, has implications for better understanding how different groups of cells change during disease progression, in response to drug treatment, or across evolution.
:: New ancestor of modern sea turtles found in AlabamaA sea turtle discovered in Alabama is a new species from the Late Cretaceous epoch, according to a new study.
:: New ant species from Borneo explodes to defend its colonyAmongst the countless fascinating plants and animals inhabiting the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, there are the spectacular "exploding ants", a group of arboreal, canopy dwelling ants nicknamed for their unique defensive behaviour.
:: New ant species from Borneo explodes to defend its colonyWhen their colony is threatened by an intruder, workers of a newly discovered species of ant can actually tear their own body apart, in order to release toxins and either kill or hold off the enemy. Discovered by an interdisciplinary team of researchers from Austria, Thailand and Brunei, the new species is the first of the so-called 'exploding ants' to be described since 1935. The study is publish
:: New bioinformatics tool identifies and classifies CRISPR-Cas systemsDesigned to improve the utility and availability of increasingly diverse CRISPR-Cas genome editing systems, the new CRISPRdisco automated pipeline helps researchers identify CRISPR repeats and cas genes in genome assemblies. The freely available software provides standardized, high throughput analytical methods that detect CRISPR repeats and accurately assign class, type, and subtypes, as describe
:: New bioinformatics tool identifies and classifies CRISPR-Cas systemsDesigned to improve the utility and availability of increasingly diverse CRISPR-Cas genome editing systems, the new CRISPRdisco automated pipeline helps researchers identify CRISPR repeats and cas genes in genome assemblies.
:: New biological research framework for Alzheimer's seeks to spur discoveryThe research community now has a biomarker-based construct for Alzheimer's which could result in a more precise and faster approach to testing drug and other interventions.
:: New bird-of-paradise has killer dance movesOrnithologists have classified the Vogelkop superb bird-of-paradise as its own species after recognizing differences in two similar-looking kinds of the birds. For years, people mistook the Vogelkop superb bird-of-paradise for the wider spread and closely related Superb Bird-of-Paradise. “After you see what the Vogelkop form looks like and acts like in the wild, there’s little room for doubt that
:: New blood pressure guidelines could put lives at risk, say expertsA new report in JAMA Internal Medicine by University of Sydney and Bond University scholars weighs the risks and benefits of a recent change to blood pressure guidelines in the US.
:: New blood pressure guidelines could put lives at riskA new report weighs the risks and benefits of a recent change to blood pressure guidelines in the US.
:: New blood pressure guidelines could put lives at riskA new report weighs the risks and benefits of a recent change to blood pressure guidelines in the US.
:: New 'brain health index' can predict how well patients will do after strokeA new computer program can assess whole brain deterioration and help predict cognitive function after stroke up to ten times more accurately than current methods.
:: New Brain Maps With Unmatched Detail May Change NeuroscienceA technique based on genetic bar codes can easily map the connections of individual brain cells in unprecedented numbers. Unexpected complexity in the visual system is only the first secret it has revealed.
:: New Brain Maps With Unmatched Detail May Change NeuroscienceA technique based on genetic bar codes can easily map the connections of individual brain cells in unprecedented numbers. Unexpected complexity in the visual system is only the first secret it has revealed.
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:: New butterfly species discovered nearly 60 years after it was first collectedA butterfly collected by a teenager in Mexico nearly 60 years ago has been described as a new species.
:: New butterfly species discovered nearly 60 years after it was first collectedA butterfly collected in Mexico nearly 60 years ago by the Florida Museum of Natural History's McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity Founding Director Thomas Emmel while he was a teenager, has been described as a new species and named in Emmel's honor by colleague Andy Warren. Warren is senior collections manager at the center on the University of Florida campus, the world's only facilit
:: New butterfly species discovered nearly 60 years after it was first collectedA butterfly collected in Mexico nearly 60 years ago by the Florida Museum of Natural History's McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity Founding Director Thomas Emmel while he was a teenager, has been described as a new species and named in Emmel's honor by colleague Andy Warren. Warren is senior collections manager at the center on the University of Florida campus, the world's only facilit
:: New butterfly species discovered nearly 60 years after it was first collectedIn 1959, a then-teenage lepidopterist Thomas Emmel collected 13 fawn-colored butterflies in the highlands of Mexico. Nearly 60 years later, those butterflies are finally being recognized as a new species by his colleague Andrew Warren, who named the butterfly Cyllopsis tomemmeli to honor Emmel, now 76 and an internationally recognized Lepidoptera expert at the University of Florida.
:: New butterfly species discovered nearly 60 years after it was first collectedIn 1959, a then-teenage lepidopterist Thomas Emmel collected 13 fawn-colored butterflies in the highlands of Mexico. Nearly 60 years later, those butterflies are finally being recognized as a new species by his colleague Andrew Warren, who named the butterfly Cyllopsis tomemmeli to honor Emmel, now 76 and an internationally recognized Lepidoptera expert at the University of Florida.
:: New butterfly species discovered nearly 60 years after it was first collectedIn 1959, a then-teenage lepidopterist Thomas Emmel collected 13 fawn-colored butterflies in the highlands of Mexico.
:: New butterfly species discovered nearly 60 years after it was first collectedIn 1959, a then-teenage lepidopterist Thomas Emmel collected 13 fawn-colored butterflies in the highlands of Mexico.
:: New camera gives surgeons a butterfly's-eye view of cancerCancer lurking in tissue could be more easily found when looking through a butterfly's eye. Researchers at the University of Illinois and Washington University in St. Louis have developed a surgical camera inspired by the eye of the morpho butterfly. The camera sees infrared signals given off by tumor-binding dyes so that surgeons can find and remove all of the cancerous tissue. The camera was tes
:: New camera gives surgeons a butterfly's-eye view of cancerCancer lurking in tissue could be more easily found when looking through a butterfly's eye. Researchers at the University of Illinois and Washington University in St. Louis have developed a surgical camera inspired by the eye of the morpho butterfly. The camera sees infrared signals given off by tumor-binding dyes so that surgeons can find and remove all of the cancerous tissue. The camera was tes
:: New camera inspired by butterfly eyes improves image-guided cancer surgeryBy mimicking the intricate visual system of a butterfly, researchers have created a camera that provides surgeons with both a traditional color image as well as a near-infrared image that makes fluorescently labeled cancerous cells visible even under bright surgical lighting. The new camera is designed to help surgeons remove all the cancerous cells without damaging healthy tissue, making it less
:: New camera inspired by butterfly eyes improves image-guided cancer surgeryBy mimicking the intricate visual system of a butterfly, researchers have created a camera that provides surgeons with both a traditional color image as well as a near-infrared image that makes fluorescently labeled cancerous cells visible even under bright surgical lighting. The new camera is designed to help surgeons remove all the cancerous cells without damaging healthy tissue, making it less
:: New camera inspired by butterfly eyes improves image-guided cancer surgeryBy mimicking the intricate visual system of a butterfly, researchers have created a camera that provides surgeons with both a traditional color image as well as a near-infrared image that makes fluorescently labeled cancerous cells visible even under bright surgical lighting.
:: New camera inspired by butterfly eyes improves image-guided cancer surgeryBy mimicking the intricate visual system of a butterfly, researchers have created a camera that provides surgeons with both a traditional color image as well as a near-infrared image that makes fluorescently labeled cancerous cells visible even under bright surgical lighting.
:: New camera inspired by butterfly eyes improves image-guided cancer surgeryBy mimicking the intricate visual system of a butterfly, researchers have created a camera that provides surgeons with both a traditional color image as well as a near-infrared image that makes fluorescently labeled cancerous cells visible even under bright surgical lighting.
:: New camera inspired by butterfly eyes improves image-guided cancer surgeryBy mimicking the intricate visual system of a butterfly, researchers have created a camera that provides surgeons with both a traditional color image as well as a near-infrared image that makes fluorescently labeled cancerous cells visible even under bright surgical lighting.
:: New cancer monitoring technology worth its weight in goldA new blood test using gold nanoparticles could soon give oncologists an early and more accurate prognosis of how cancer treatment is progressing and help guide the on-going therapy of patients.
:: New capabilities at NSLS-II set to advance materials scienceBy channeling the intensity of x-rays, synchrotron light sources can reveal the atomic structures of countless materials. Researchers from around the world come to the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II)—a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science User Facility at DOE's Brookhaven National Laboratory—to study everything from proteins to fuel cells. NSLS-II's ultra-bright x-rays
:: New capabilities at NSLS-II set to advance materials scienceBy channeling the intensity of x-rays, synchrotron light sources can reveal the atomic structures of countless materials. Researchers from around the world come to the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II)—a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science User Facility at DOE's Brookhaven National Laboratory—to study everything from proteins to fuel cells. NSLS-II's ultra-bright x-rays
:: New capabilities at NSLS-II set to advance materials scienceThe Hard X-ray Nanoprobe at Brookhaven Lab's National Synchrotron Light Source II now offers a combination of world-leading spatial resolution and multimodal imaging.
:: New capabilities at NSLS-II set to advance materials scienceThe Hard X-ray Nanoprobe at Brookhaven Lab's National Synchrotron Light Source II now offers a combination of world-leading spatial resolution and multimodal imaging.
:: New cell therapy aids heart recovery — without implanting cellsA team led by Columbia University Biomedical Engineering Professor Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic has designed a creative new approach to help injured hearts regenerate by applying extracellular vesicles secreted by cardiomyocytes rather than implanting the cells. The study shows that the cardiomyocytes derived from human pluripotent stem cells (derived in turn from a small sample of blood) could be a p
:: New cell therapy aids heart recovery — without implanting cellsMedical researchers have designed a creative new approach to help injured hearts regenerate by applying extracellular vesicles secreted by cardiomyocytes rather than implanting the cells. The study shows that the cardiomyocytes derived from human pluripotent stem cells (derived in turn from a small sample of blood) could be a powerful, untapped source of therapeutic microvesicles that could lead t
:: New class of drugs could help tackle treatment-resistant cancersResearchers have discovered a new class of drug that has the potential to help cancer patients who no longer respond to existing therapies.
:: New class of transcription factors controls flagellar assembly by recruiting RNA polymerase II in Chlamydomonas [Cell Biology]Cells have developed regulatory mechanisms that underlie flagellar assembly and maintenance, including the transcriptional regulation of flagellar genes, an initial step for making flagella. Although transcriptional regulation of flagellar gene expression is required for flagellar assembly in Chlamydomonas, no transcription factor that regulates the transcription of flagellar genes has been…
:: New clues point to relief for chronic itchingStudying mice, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that a drug called nalfurafine hydrochloride (Remitch) can deliver itch relief by targeting particular opioid receptors on neurons in the spinal cord. The research suggests that the drug may be effective against many types of chronic itching that don't respond to conventional drugs such as antihistamines
:: New clues point to relief for chronic itchingStudying mice, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that a drug called nalfurafine hydrochloride (Remitch) can deliver itch relief by targeting particular opioid receptors on neurons in the spinal cord. The research suggests that the drug may be effective against many types of chronic itching that don't respond to conventional drugs such as antihistamines
:: New clues to help restore fertility in women with disabling ovary disorderGround-breaking research out of the University of Otago, New Zealand, is showing potential to restore fertility in women suffering polycystic ovary syndrome.
:: New coating kills germs on hospital surfaces with lightA new coating material has been developed for fighting healthcare-associated infections (HAI) using overhead lighting. It’s a new coating for hospital walls and surfaces that uses quantum dots and crystal violet to kill germs. Read More
:: New compound helps activate cancer-fighting T cellsAn international research team led by University of Connecticut chemist Amy Howell has created a new lipid antigen that helps stimulate disease-fighting T cells in the immune system, opening up new paths for the development of better cancer therapy drugs and vaccines.
:: New compound helps activate cancer-fighting T cellsChemists have created a new lipid antigen that helps stimulate disease-fighting T cells in the immune system, opening up new paths for the development of better cancer therapy drugs and vaccines.
:: New control strategy helps reap maximum power from wind farmsEvery two and a half hours, a new wind turbine rises in the U.S. In 2016, wind provided 5.6 percent of all electricity produced, more than double the amount generated by wind in 2010, but still a far cry from its potential.
:: New control strategy helps reap maximum power from wind farmsResearchers from the University of Texas at Dallas developed a way to extract more power from the wind. The researchers used supercomputers at the Texas Advanced Computing Center to filter out the effects of turbulence and apply control algorithms that can better manage the operation of wind farms. The approach has the potential to increase wind power generation by 6-7 percent with a estimated inc
:: New control strategy helps reap maximum power from wind farmsResearchers have developed a way to extract more power from the wind. The researchers used supercomputers at the Texas Advanced Computing Center to filter out the effects of turbulence and apply control algorithms that can better manage the operation of wind farms. The approach has the potential to increase wind power generation by 6-7 percent with a estimated increase in revenue of more than $600
:: New cyberattack method steals data directly from power cords and gridsWhat seems like sorcery is actually smart science. Read More
:: New device to help patients with rare disease access life-saving treatmentPatients with a rare medical condition can receive life-saving treatment at the touch of a button thanks to a new device developed by scientists.
:: New discovery explains why cells with identical genes perform unique jobsA newly discovered family of proteins — present in humans and all complex animals — are key players in controlling how stem cells specialise and in how embryos develop. These families of proteins may also represent key targets for drug developers looking to design new therapeutic options for some cancer patients.
:: New discovery explains why cells with identical genes perform unique jobsA newly discovered family of proteins — present in humans and all complex animals — are key players in controlling how stem cells specialise and in how embryos develop. These families of proteins may also represent key targets for drug developers looking to design new therapeutic options for some cancer patients.
:: New discovery explains why cells with identical genes perform unique jobsScientists have made a significant discovery that explains how and why the billions of different cells in our bodies look and act so differently despite containing identical genes. The discovery, made by a team from the Smurfit Institute of Genetics at Trinity College Dublin, applies to all complex animals, including humans.
:: New discovery explains why cells with identical genes perform unique jobsScientists have made a significant discovery that explains how and why the billions of different cells in our bodies look and act so differently despite containing identical genes. The discovery, made by a team from the Smurfit Institute of Genetics at Trinity College Dublin, applies to all complex animals, including humans.
:: New discovery in shear-thickening fluids such as detergentsWhat do paint, dishwasher detergent, ketchup and blood have in common? All are composed of particles suspended in a carrier liquid, flow when stirred or forced, but remain thick or even gel-like at rest.
:: New discovery in shear-thickening fluids such as detergentsWhat do paint, dishwasher detergent, ketchup and blood have in common? All are composed of particles suspended in a carrier liquid, flow when stirred or forced, but remain thick or even gel-like at rest.
:: New disease model to facilitate development of ALS and MS therapiesResearchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have developed a new disease model for neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS and MS that can be used to develop new immunotherapies. The model is described in a publication in the scientific journal Nature Immunology.
:: New DNA screening reveals blood sources for vampire batsThe vampire bat's diet consists of blood. It prefers to feed on domestic animals such as cows and pigs, but when it does so, there is a risk of transmitting pathogens such as rabies. Now, a new study lead by Assistant Professor Kristine Bohmann from the Natural History Museum of Denmark, University of Copenhagen, describes a new DNA method to screen vampire bat stomach and faecal samples to determ
:: New DNA screening reveals whose blood the vampire bat is drinkingThe vampire bat prefers to feed on domestic animals such as cows and pigs. When it does so, there is a risk of transmission of pathogens. Now, a new study describes a new DNA method to efficiently screen many vampire bat blood meal and fecal samples with a high success rate and thereby determine which animals the vampire bats have fed on blood from.
:: New DNA screening reveals whose blood the vampire bat is drinkingThe vampire bat prefers to feed on domestic animals such as cows and pigs. When it does so, there is a risk of transmission of pathogens. Now, a new study describes a new DNA method to efficiently screen many vampire bat blood meal and fecal samples with a high success rate and thereby determine which animals the vampire bats have fed on blood from.
:: New driver of extinction: Adaptations for sexual selectionBy analyzing thousands of fossilized ancient crustaceans, a team of scientists found that devoting a lot of energy to the competition for mates may compromise species' resilience to change and increase their risk of extinction.
:: New drug combo improves survival of women with rare uterine cancerAdding the monoclonal antibody drug trastuzumab — already used to treat certain breast cancers — to the chemotherapy regimen of women with a rare form of uterine cancer lengthens the amount of time their tumors are kept from growing, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers conducting a small phase II trial of the regimen, testing its safety and value
:: New England Is Sitting on a Bed of Hot RocksThe U.S. Northeast may be more geologically active than thought — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: New England Is Sitting on a Bed of Hot RocksThe U.S. Northeast may be more geologically active than thought — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: New era of precision antimatter studiesThe ALPHA experiment at CERN has carried out the most precise and accurate measurement ever done on antimatter.
:: New EU rules let you watch Netflix, BBC abroadDon't leave your iPad at home this holiday. Starting Sunday, Europeans on vacation can enjoy their online entertainment such as Netflix or BBC iPlayer as if at home all across Europe.
:: New Evidence Ties Hans Asperger to Nazi Eugenics ProgramSome experts call for discarding the physician's name from the medical term — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: New findings to help in the fight against wombat mangeNew answers have been uncovered in the fight against bare-nosed wombat sarcoptic mange, thanks to the latest research by the University of Tasmania.
:: New findings to help in the fight against wombat mangeNew answers have been uncovered in the fight against bare-nosed wombat sarcoptic mange, thanks to the latest research by the University of Tasmania.
:: New findings to help in the fight against wombat mangeNew answers have been uncovered in the fight against bare-nosed wombat sarcoptic mange, thanks to the latest research by the University of Tasmania.
:: New findings to help in the fight against wombat mangeNew answers have been uncovered in the fight against bare-nosed wombat sarcoptic mange, thanks to the latest research by the University of Tasmania.
:: New gadgets help reveal the collective behavior of wild animalsBiologists describe how novel technologies are transforming our understanding of why wild animals form different groups.
:: New gadgets help reveal the collective behavior of wild animalsAn international team of scientists led by Swansea University biologists describe how novel technologies are transforming our understanding of why wild animals form different groups.
:: New gadgets help reveal the collective behavior of wild animalsAn international team of scientists led by Swansea University biologists describe how novel technologies are transforming our understanding of why wild animals form different groups.
:: New genomic tool searches wheat's wild past to improve crops of the futureA new genetic directory launched today will enable researchers and breeders to scan the genomes of wild relatives of modern wheat to find disease-fighting properties lost to domestication.
:: New genomic tool searches wheat's wild past to improve crops of the futureA new genetic directory launched today will enable researchers and breeders to scan the genomes of wild relatives of modern wheat to find disease-fighting properties lost to domestication.
:: New Glasgow Coma Scale-pupils score and multifactor probability outcome chartsThe University of Glasgow's Sir Graham Teasdale, co-creator of the Glasgow Coma Scale, has teamed with Paul M. Brennan and Gordon D. Murray of the University of Edinburgh to create new assessment tools that build on the Glasgow Coma Scale to provide greater information on injury severity and prognosis in patients with traumatic brain injury while still offering simplicity of use.
:: New glaucoma treatment could ease symptoms while you sleepEye drops developed by UBC researchers could one day treat glaucoma while you sleep — helping to heal a condition that is one of the leading causes of blindness around the world.
:: New glaucoma treatment could ease symptoms while you sleepEye drops could one day treat glaucoma while you sleep — helping to heal a condition that is one of the leading causes of blindness around the world.
:: New guidance for safe opioid prescribing for hospitalized patients with acute painEven as current research demonstrates that hospitalized patients' exposure to opioids has contributed to the nationwide addiction epidemic, there is little guidance on the safe prescribing of these pain killers in the inpatient, non-operative setting.Now, a national working group led by an investigator at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) has developed a Consensus Statement intended to
:: New guidance for safe opioid prescribing for hospitalized patients with acute painEven as current research demonstrates that hospitalized patients' exposure to opioids has contributed to the nationwide addiction epidemic, there is little guidance on the safe prescribing of these pain killers in the inpatient, non-operative setting.Now, a national working group led by an investigator at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) has developed a Consensus Statement intended to
:: New guidance for safe opioid prescribing for hospitalized patients with acute painEven as current research demonstrates that hospitalized patients' exposure to opioids has contributed to the nationwide addiction epidemic, there is little guidance on the safe prescribing of these pain killers in the inpatient, non-operative setting. Now, a national working group has developed a Consensus Statement intended to inform safe prescribing of opioids for hospitalized adults with acute
:: New guideline: Start taking MS drugs early onFor most people, it's better to start taking drugs for multiple sclerosis (MS) early on rather than letting the disease run its course, according to a new guideline for treating MS from the American Academy of Neurology. The guideline is published in the April 23, 2018, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, and presented at the 70th AAN Annual Meetin
:: New health benefits discovered in berry pigmentNaturally occurring pigments in berries, also known as anthocyanins, increase the function of the sirtuin 6 enzyme in cancer cells, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. The regulation of this enzyme could open up new avenues for cancer treatment.
:: New health benefits discovered in berry pigmentNaturally occurring pigments in berries, also known as anthocyanins, increase the function of the sirtuin 6 enzyme in cancer cells, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. The regulation of this enzyme could open up new avenues for cancer treatment.
:: New health benefits discovered in berry pigmentNaturally occurring pigments in berries, also known as anthocyanins, increase the function of the sirtuin 6 enzyme in cancer cells, a new study shows. The regulation of this enzyme could open up new avenues for cancer treatment.
:: New health benefits discovered in berry pigmentNaturally occurring pigments in berries, also known as anthocyanins, increase the function of the sirtuin 6 enzyme in cancer cells, a new study shows. The regulation of this enzyme could open up new avenues for cancer treatment.
:: New highly selective antitumor photodynamic therapy agents synthesizedA team of researchers from Lobachevsky University (Nizhny Novgorod, Russia) headed by Professor Alexei Fedorov, Chair of the Organic Chemistry Department, is working to create a new generation of targeted anti-cancer drugs for photodynamic therapy.
:: New highly selective antitumor photodynamic therapy agents synthesizedA team of researchers from Lobachevsky University (Nizhny Novgorod, Russia) headed by Professor Alexei Fedorov, Chair of the Organic Chemistry Department, is working to create a new generation of targeted anti-cancer drugs for photodynamic therapy.
:: New hope for treating diabetic wounds that just won't healNew research uncovers the role of a particular protein in maintaining diabetic wounds and suggests that reversing its effects could help aid wound healing in patients with diabetes.
:: New hope for treating diabetic wounds that just won't healNew research uncovers the role of a particular protein in maintaining diabetic wounds and suggests that reversing its effects could help aid wound healing in patients with diabetes.
:: New imaging combo shows how cancer cells moveScientists have developed a new cell imaging technology that creates high-resolution “movies” of cells in their 3D environment and captures subcellular processes. Published in Science , the research reveals a technology that shows the phenotypic diversity within cells across different organisms and developmental stages and in conditions such as mitosis, immune processes, and in metastases. The te
:: New immunotherapy for lung cancer shows promise of successIn a groundbreaking development at the MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, results from a recent clinical trial to treat lung cancer show that a novel immunotherapy combination is surprisingly effective at controlling the disease's progression. The study, published in the journal The Lancet Oncology, focused on non-small cell lung cancer, which is the most common form of lung cancer.
:: New immunotherapy for lung cancer shows promise of successIn a groundbreaking development at the MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, results from a recent clinical trial to treat lung cancer show that a novel immunotherapy combination is surprisingly effective at controlling the disease's progression. The study, published in the journal The Lancet Oncology, focused on non-small cell lung cancer, which is the most common form of lung cancer.
:: New in the Hastings Center Report, March-April 2018Daniel Callahan on Steven Pinker's new book, rethinking the right to know incidental findings, mental illness and gun control, and more in the March-April 2018 issue.
:: New in the Hastings Center Report, March-April 2018Daniel Callahan on Steven Pinker's new book, rethinking the right to know incidental findings, mental illness and gun control, and more in the March-April 2018 issue.
:: New infection prevention tool improve transparency and standardization of practiceResearchers developed a new color-coded visual tool called Infection Risk Scan, or IRIS, which is set to make it easier for healthcare workers to measure in which areas a hospital complies with guidelines and where it needs to implement measures to improve infection control and the use antimicrobial therapies, according to research presented at the 28th European Congress of Clinical Microbiology a
:: New infection prevention tool improve transparency and standardization of practiceResearchers developed a new color-coded visual tool called Infection Risk Scan, or IRIS, which is set to make it easier for healthcare workers to measure in which areas a hospital complies with guidelines and where it needs to implement measures to improve infection control and the use antimicrobial therapies, according to new research.
:: New insight about how viruses use host proteins to their advantageViruses have a very limited set of genes and therefore must use the cellular machineries of their hosts for most parts of their growth. A new study has discovered a specific host protein that many viruses use for their transport within the cell. The discovery opens up new possibilities to develop a broad spectrum anti-viral therapy.
:: New insight about how viruses use host proteins to their advantageViruses have a very limited set of genes and therefore must use the cellular machineries of their hosts for most parts of their growth. A new study has discovered a specific host protein that many viruses use for their transport within the cell. The discovery opens up new possibilities to develop a broad spectrum anti-viral therapy.
:: New insight about how viruses use host proteins to their advantageViruses have a very limited set of genes and therefore must use the cellular machineries of their hosts for most parts of their growth. A new study, led by scientists at Uppsala University, has discovered a specific host protein that many viruses use for their transport within the cell. The discovery opens up new possibilities to develop a broad spectrum anti-viral therapy. The paper is published
:: New insight about how viruses use host proteins to their advantageViruses have a very limited set of genes and therefore must use the cellular machineries of their hosts for most parts of their growth. A new study, led by scientists at Uppsala University, has discovered a specific host protein that many viruses use for their transport within the cell. The discovery opens up new possibilities to develop a broad spectrum anti-viral therapy. The paper is published
:: New insight into how Giant's Causeway and Devils Postpile were formedA new study by geoscientists at the University of Liverpool has identified the temperature at which cooling magma cracks to form geometric columns such as those found at the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland and Devils Postpile in the USA.
:: New insight into how Giant's Causeway and Devils Postpile were formedA new study by geoscientists at the University of Liverpool has identified the temperature at which cooling magma cracks to form geometric columns such as those found at the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland and Devils Postpile in the USA.
:: New insight into the early stages of biofilm formation [Microbiology]Biofilms are loosely defined as aggregates of bacteria encased in a self-produced matrix (1–3). Many bacterial species are known to produce biofilms when they attach to surfaces. They are commonly found in the natural environment, industrial settings, and the clinic where they can be either beneficial or problematic depending upon…
:: New insight into the never-ending arms-race between viruses and their hostsViruses have been infecting all forms of life – from single-celled bacteria to humans – for as long as there has been life on Earth. Because of this, ancient mechanisms of virus resistance co-exist in our bodies alongside our more-recently evolved and highly sophisticated adaptive immune system.
:: New invention revolutionizes exoskeletonsAalborg researchers have developed a new type of mechanical joint that can support shoulders and hips smarter than ever before. The joint which is compact enough to be worn hidden under clothing, has already won international honors and will likely be the standard in future wearable exoskeletons
:: New land motion map shows the human impact on the UK landscapeResearchers at the University of Nottingham who developed groundbreaking technology which was used to create the first country-wide land motion map of Scotland, have scored another first by creating a new UK-wide ground motion map.
:: New leads in the development and treatment of liver diseaseA treatment gap remains for many conditions involving damage to the liver, the body's main organ for removing toxins, among other functions. The Experimental Biology 2018 meeting (EB 2018) will feature important research announcements related to the causes of liver degradation and possible treatments.
:: New light technique could result in less intrusive, more effective diagnosis for patientsA new method of using light to scan the human body, developed by researchers at the University of St Andrews, could result in less intrusive and more effective diagnosis for patients. The work is the result of a collaboration between researchers from the Schools of Physics and Astronomy, Biology, Medicine and the Scottish Oceans Institute at the University.
:: New liquid biopsy-based cancer model reveals data on deadly lung cancerSmall cell lung cancer (SCLC) accounts for 14 percent of all lung cancers and is often rapidly resistant to chemotherapy resulting in poor clinical outcomes. Treatment has changed little for decades, but a study at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers a potential explanation for why the disease becomes chemoresistant, and a possible avenue to explore new diagnostic approaches.
:: New material makes cooling devices more energy-efficientWaste heat from industry can often not be utilised because of its low temperature. With this material, it can be used in environmentally friendly cooling systems for example in the field of building technology. The research team from Kiel will present its material and its applications at the Hannover Messe 2018.
:: New mechanism of radio emission in neutron stars releasedYoung scientists from ITMO University have explained how neutron stars generate intense directed radio emission. They developed a model based on the transitions of particles between gravitational states, i.e. quantum states in a gravitational field. The researchers were the first to describe such states for electrons on the surface of neutron stars. Physical parameters obtained with the developed
:: New mechanism of radio emission in neutron stars revealedYoung scientists from ITMO University have explained how neutron stars generate intense directed radio emission. They developed a model based on the transitions of particles between gravitational states, i.e. quantum states in gravitational field. The researchers were the first to describe such states for electrons on the surface of neutron stars. Physical parameters obtained with the developed mo
:: New method lets doctors quickly assess severity of brain injuriesA new way to rapidly assess levels of consciousness in people with head injuries could improve patient care.
:: New method predicts evolutionPredicting chance-driven evolution seems impossible. Nevertheless, scientists from AMOLF in Amsterdam and the ESPCI in Paris have succeeded in making predictions about the evolution of a set of genes in E. coli. When and how genes mutate remains random, but it appears predictable which gene is more likely to evolve first, or if evolutionary deadlock arises. The results are published on 13 April in
:: New method prioritizes species for conservation in the face of uncertaintyA new way to prioritize species for conservation efforts outperforms other similar methods, according to research presented in PLOS ONE by Rikki Gumbs of Imperial College London, UK, and colleagues at the Zoological Society of London, UK.
:: New method prioritizes species for conservation in the face of uncertaintyA new way to prioritize species for conservation efforts outperforms other similar methods, according to research presented in PLOS ONE by Rikki Gumbs of Imperial College London, UK, and colleagues at the Zoological Society of London, UK.
:: New method significantly improves the production of biohydrogen and other biochemicalsA joint study by the University of Turku and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has shown that the ability of photosynthesising microbial cells to produce biohydrogen from solar energy can be markedly improved by attaching the cells to a transparent nanocellulose film. The method is also expected to enhance the production of other biochemicals from microalgal cells. The results have been pub
:: New method to analyze the dissipation curve of topological insulatorsTopological insulators are new materials that have been studied by many research groups around the world for more than 10 years. The main advantage of such materials is the presence of dissipationless states at the sample boundary under certain symmetry conditions, while the bulk material retains the properties of an insulator. In view of these properties, it is hoped that topological insulators c
:: New method to discover drugs to treat epilepsyFor more than a third of children living with epilepsy, the currently approved medications do not stop their seizures. Researchers have developed a new drug screening method to discover drugs to treat epilepsy.
:: New methodology helps study of promising targeted drug delivery scaffoldNorthwestern Engineering researchers have developed a new way to manipulate a virus shell that self-assembles from proteins and holds promise as a carrier for disease detection, drug delivery, and vaccinations.
:: New methodology helps study of promising targeted drug delivery scaffoldResearchers studied a self-assembling virus shell to learn how to change its physical properties so it can be designed for use in detecting diseases and targeted drug delivery and vaccinations.
:: New microscope captures detailed 3-D movies of cells deep within living systemsMerging lattice light sheet microscopy with adaptive optics reveals the most detailed picture yet of subcellular dynamics in multicellular organisms.
:: New microscope captures detailed 3-D movies of cells deep within living systemsOur window into the cellular world just got a whole lot clearer.
:: New microscope reveals biological life as you've never seen it beforeAstronomers developed a 'guide star' adaptive optics technique to obtain the most crystal-clear and precise telescopic images of distant galaxies, stars and planets. Now a team of scientists are borrowing the very same trick. They've combined it with lattice light-sheet to create a new microscope to capture unprecedented images of biology. The work — a collaboration between researchers at Howard
:: New model could help build communities of climate change-defying treesResearchers in Australia have developed a model to help build plant communities that are more resilient to climate change.
:: New model could help build communities of climate change-defying treesResearchers in Australia have developed a model to help build plant communities that are more resilient to climate change.
:: New models better predict how much methane cows makeResearchers have found a way to predict methane emissions from dairy cattle using more accurate models. Because feed dry-matter intake is the key factor for methane production prediction, the new models require readily available feed-related variables. The study involved individual data from more than 5,200 lactating dairy cows, assembled through a collaboration of animal scientists from 15 count
:: New 'NanoZymes' use light to kill bacteriaResearchers have developed a new artificial enzyme that uses light to kill bacteria. The artificial enzymes could one day be used in the fight against infections, and to keep high-risk public spaces like hospitals free of bacteria like E. coli and Golden Staph.
:: New 'NanoZymes' use light to kill bacteriaResearchers have developed a new artificial enzyme that uses light to kill bacteria. The artificial enzymes could one day be used in the fight against infections, and to keep high-risk public spaces like hospitals free of bacteria like E. coli and Golden Staph.
:: New NASA boss gets 'hearty congratulations' from spaceNASA's new boss is already getting cheers from space.
:: New NASA Chief Jim Bridenstine Faces "Uphill Climb" after Contentious ConfirmationPartisanship and his past statements about climate change could hinder Bridenstine’s leadership of the space agency — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: New Ocean Current Discovered Off the Coast of MadagascarA new ocean current has been discovered off the coast of Madagascar, and it could influence the climate patterns of the globe in surprising ways.
:: New ocean plankton species named after BBC Blue PlanetA newly discovered species of ocean plankton, Syracosphaera azureaplaneta, has been named by UCL researchers in honour of the critically acclaimed BBC Blue Planet series and its presenter Sir David Attenborough.
:: New ocean plankton species named after BBC Blue PlanetA newly discovered species of ocean plankton, Syracosphaera azureaplaneta, has been named by UCL researchers in honour of the critically acclaimed BBC Blue Planet series and its presenter Sir David Attenborough.
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:: New Ovarian Cancer Vaccine Shows PromiseA preliminary clinical trial finds that the personalized therapy improves survival rates and has no severe side-effects.
:: New 'Pan-Cancer' analysis reveals the common roots of different cancersCancer researchers have released the results of a comprehensive analysis of genomic and molecular data characterizing 33 different types of cancer from more than 10,000 patients. Called the Pan-Cancer Atlas, it is the most comprehensive cross-cancer analysis to date and is the final output of The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) program, a joint effort of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the Nati
:: New 'Pan-Cancer' analysis reveals the common roots of different cancersCancer researchers have released the results of a comprehensive analysis of genomic and molecular data characterizing 33 different types of cancer from more than 10,000 patients. Called the Pan-Cancer Atlas, it is the most comprehensive cross-cancer analysis to date and is the final output of The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) program, a joint effort of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the Nati
:: New point-of-care test quickly detects Lyme neuroborreliosisA new research-based point-of-care test has been developed in Finland for detecting the Lyme neuroborreliosis spread by ticks. The test makes rapid initiation of antibiotic treatment possible for patients with borreliosis, which reduces the post-treatment symptoms related to the disease. At the same time, unnecessary antibiotic treatments can be avoided.
:: New point-of-care test quickly detects Lyme neuroborreliosisA new research-based point-of-care test has been developed in Finland for detecting the Lyme neuroborreliosis spread by ticks. The test makes rapid initiation of antibiotic treatment possible for patients with borreliosis, which reduces the post-treatment symptoms related to the disease. At the same time, unnecessary antibiotic treatments can be avoided.
:: New poop sample analysis reveals interspecies monkey romanceAnimals The hybrid kids are alright. In 1994, when Kate Detwiler rode the bus to her research site in Gombe National Park, what she was going to observe wasn’t part of the mainstream scientific discourse.
:: New process to differentiate stem cellsAs scientists try to find therapy options to fight back and neck pain, considerable interest exists in harnessing stem cells to restore nucleus pulposus, the chief material in discs. Previous research shows human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) can express markers for a wide variety of cells, including those that secrete NP. Scientists have developed a new process to generate NP-like cells
:: New process to differentiate stem cellsAs scientists try to find therapy options to fight back and neck pain, considerable interest exists in harnessing stem cells to restore nucleus pulposus, the chief material in discs. Previous research shows human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) can express markers for a wide variety of cells, including those that secrete NP. Scientists have developed a new process to generate NP-like cells
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:: New quantum device set to support measurement standards of the electrical currentAn international collaboration, including researchers from the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) and Royal Holloway, University of London, has successfully demonstrated a quantum coherent effect in a new quantum device made out of continuous superconducting wire – the Charge Quantum Interference Device (CQUID).
:: New quantum method generates really random numbersResearchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) havedeveloped a method for generating numbers guaranteed to be random by quantum mechanics.Described in the April 12 issue of Nature, the experimental technique surpasses all previous methodsfor ensuring the unpredictability of its random numbers and may enhance security and trust incryptographic systems.
:: New quantum method generates really random numbersResearchers have developed a method for generating numbers guaranteed to be random, through the use of quantum mechanics. The experimental technique surpasses all previous methods for ensuring the unpredictability of its random numbers and may enhance security and trust in cryptographic systems.
:: New qubit now works without breaksAn international group of scientists from Russia, the United Kingdom, and Germany have presented an alternative qubit design which can be used to build a quantum computer. Nano-wires made of superconductors are the design's main elements. In the first experiments, the new superconductor qubit proved to be no worse than the traditional one built on Josephson junctions.
:: New receptor genes turn T-cells into powerful liver cancer foesMouse genes that make human T cells powerful at fighting liver cancer could one day help patients do the same, scientists report.Georgia Cancer Center scientists exposed mice genetically manipulated to respond to human antigens to a common antigen found in human liver cancer.
:: New receptor genes turn T-cells into powerful liver cancer foesMouse genes that make human T cells powerful at fighting liver cancer could one day help patients do the same, scientists report.Georgia Cancer Center scientists exposed mice genetically manipulated to respond to human antigens to a common antigen found in human liver cancer.
:: New record on squeezing light to one atom: Atomic Lego guides light below one nanometerAll electronic devices consist of billions of transistors, the key building block invented in Bell Labs in the late 1940s. Early transistors were as large as one centimeter, but now measure about 14 nanometers. There has also been a race to further shrink devices that control and guide light. Light can function as an ultra-fast communication channel, for example, between different sections of a co
:: New record on squeezing light to one atom: Atomic Lego guides light below one nanometerICFO researchers, in collaboration with MIT and University of Minho, are able to confine and guide light down to a space of 1-atom thick in dimension.Graphene and 2-D materials have been key ingredients in the development of this atom-scale Lego that can channel light.The study has been published in Science.
:: New report on climate change in the Sierra Nevada shows need for human adaptationThe Sierra Nevada mountain range looms over California, stretching 400 miles from Oregon to Tehachapi Pass in Kern County. The range contains the highest point in the continental United States, Mount Whitney, and is home to both the oldest and largest trees in the world—as well as diverse wildlife, from mountain lions to mosquitos.
:: New report on climate change in the Sierra Nevada shows need for human adaptationThe Sierra Nevada mountain range looms over California, stretching 400 miles from Oregon to Tehachapi Pass in Kern County. The range contains the highest point in the continental United States, Mount Whitney, and is home to both the oldest and largest trees in the world—as well as diverse wildlife, from mountain lions to mosquitos.
:: New report reveals cybercriminal spending behavioursA University of Surrey senior lecturer in Criminology has teamed up with virtualisation technology company Bromium to produce "Into the Web of Profit", a research study revealing the socio-economic and spending differences among cybercriminals.
:: New research could literally squeeze more power out of solar cellsPhysicists at the University of Warwick have published new research in the journal Science April 19, 2018, (via the Journal's First Release pages) that could literally squeeze more power out of solar cells by physically deforming each of the crystals in the semiconductors used by photovoltaic cells.
:: New research could literally squeeze more power out of solar cellsPhysicists at the University of Warwick have today, Thursday 19th April 2018, published new research in the fournal Science today 19th April 2018 (via the Journal's First Release pages) that could literally squeeze more power out of solar cells by physically deforming each of the crystals in the semiconductors used by photovoltaic cells.
:: New research findings suggest that most vulnerable patients across Africa are at risk of receiving sub-optimal malaria treatmentA large proportion of malaria patients in endemic countries in Africa are likely to receive doses of malaria medicine that are too low to offer effective treatment, according to new research presented at the MIM Conference taking place in Dakar this week. Researchers found that an estimated 21.3 million people — or 24 percent of all confirmed malaria cases–were at risk of being prescribed inadeq
:: New research gives precise look at underground CO2 abatement processWhen fossil fuels are burned, carbon dioxide (CO2) is emitted. As the gas rises and becomes trapped in the atmosphere, it retains heat as part of a process called the greenhouse effect. The increased temperatures associated with the greenhouse effect can cause melting ice caps, higher sea levels and a loss of natural habitat for plant and animal species.
:: New research gives precise look at underground CO2 abatement processWhen fossil fuels are burned, carbon dioxide (CO2) is emitted. As the gas rises and becomes trapped in the atmosphere, it retains heat as part of a process called the greenhouse effect. The increased temperatures associated with the greenhouse effect can cause melting ice caps, higher sea levels and a loss of natural habitat for plant and animal species.
:: New research modernizes rammed earth constructionA building method as old as dirt is being re-examined as a 'new' and viable modern construction material. Compressed soil, also known as rammed earth, is a method of construction that dates back centuries.
:: New research modernizes rammed earth constructionA building method as old as dirt is being re-examined as a 'new' and viable modern construction material.
:: New research modernizes rammed earth constructionA building method as old as dirt is being re-examined as a 'new' and viable modern construction material.Compressed soil, also known as rammed earth, is a method of construction that dates back centuries. UBC Okanagan engineering professor Sumi Siddiqua, who has been researching the resurgence in rammed earth, says conventional cement is still the go-to for modern engineers.
:: New research predicts which trees are at greatest risk of beetle invasionPitch pine forests are at greater risk of attack from the southern pine beetle than forests with a mix of tree species, according to research from Dartmouth College. The study shows that the composition of forests is more important than other factors when predicting where the destructive pest will strike next.
:: New research predicts which trees are at greatest risk of beetle invasionThis study shows that the composition of forests is more important than other factors when predicting where the destructive pest will strike next.
:: New Research Questions "Pawedness" in DogsDogs don't show consistent paw preference across tasks — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: New research shows siblings can make you more empathicBoth younger and older siblings uniquely contribute to each others’ empathy development. Read More
:: New research: Eyes of adolescents could reveal risk of cardiovascular diseaseNew research has found that poorer well-being or 'health-related quality of life' (HRQoL) in adolescence could be an indicator of future cardiovascular disease risk. Researchers at The Westmead Institute for Medical Research found that adolescents with poorer scores in the social and mental well-being domains of HRQoL have structural changes in their retinal blood vessels that could be associated
:: New research: High risk of malaria transmission after blood transfusions in sub-Saharan AfricaA new study suggests that in high transmission areas of sub-Saharan Africa, nearly one in four blood bank supplies contain the parasites that cause malaria. Additional research, focusing on the blood supply of Equatorial Guinea's capital, Malabo, found slightly higher levels of latent malaria infection, most of it — more than 89 percent — at a level that commonly used diagnostic technology canno
:: New result draws on 30 years of research and development and begins the definitive search for axion particlesForty years ago, scientists theorized a new kind of low-mass particle that could solve one of the enduring mysteries of nature: what dark matter is made of. Now a new chapter in the search for that particle has begun.
:: New robot for skull base surgery is very accurate, alleviates surgeon's workloadDrilling out a hole in the skull base has to be done with great precision and often takes many hours. It is an intervention that requires the maximum from a surgeon. Researchers from TU/e have therefore developed a surgery robot to take over this task. With sub-millimeter precision, the robot can automatically and safely mill a cavity of the desired shape and dimensions. Jordan Bos will receive hi
:: New satellite to spot planet-warming industrial methane leaksMultimillion dollar project will scan and make public methane leaks from oil and gas plants that are a major contributor to global warming Methane leaking from oil and gas facilities around the world – a major contributor to global warming – is set to be spotted from space. The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) has announced it aims to launch a satellite called MethaneSAT by 2021 to scan the globe
:: New Saturn storm emerging?Are you following the planets this season? The planetary action is about to heat up, as Jupiter, Saturn and Mars all head towards fine oppositions over the next few months.
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:: New self-assembling protein hydrogels may hold many applications for biomedicineDelivering medications safely and accurately is of great interest to researchers and, of course, to people who need them. So is restoring function to damaged body parts. Jin K. Montclare, an associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, has taken a big step towards meeting both of these goals.
:: New sodium-ion electrolyte may find use in solid-state batteriesA newly discovered structure of a sodium-based material allows the materials to be used as an electrolyte in solid-state batteries, according to researchers from Penn State and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). The team is fine-tuning the material using an iterative design approach that they hope will shave years off the time from research to everyday use.
:: New sodium-ion electrolyte may find use in solid-state batteriesA newly discovered structure of a sodium-based material allows the materials to be used as an electrolyte in solid-state batteries, according to researchers. The team is fine-tuning the material using an iterative design approach that they hope will shave years off the time from research to everyday use.
:: New solar PV tool accurately calculates degradation rates, saving money and guiding business decisionsHow long a product can be expected to perform at a high level is a fundamental indication of quality and durability. In the solar industry, accurately predicting the longevity of photovoltaic (PV) panels is essential to increase energy production, lower costs, and raise investor and consumer confidence. A new software package developed by the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy L
:: New source of global nitrogen discoveredFor centuries, the prevailing science has indicated that all of the nitrogen on Earth available to plants comes from the atmosphere. But a study from the University of California, Davis, indicates that more than a quarter comes from Earth's bedrock.
:: New source of global nitrogen discoveredFor centuries, the prevailing science has indicated that all of the nitrogen on Earth available to plants comes from the atmosphere. But a study from the University of California, Davis, indicates that more than a quarter comes from Earth's bedrock.
:: New source of global nitrogen discoveredNot all of the nitrogen on the planet comes from the atmosphere, according to a UC Davis study in the journal Science. Up to a quarter comes from Earth's bedrock. The discovery could greatly improve climate change projections.
:: New source of global nitrogen discoveredNot all of the nitrogen on the planet comes from the atmosphere, according to a UC Davis study in the journal Science. Up to a quarter comes from Earth's bedrock. The discovery could greatly improve climate change projections.
:: New strategies for hospitals during mass casualty incidentsUsing the layout of a typical urban hospital, the authors investigated a hospital's capacity and capability to handle mass casualty incidents of various sizes with various characteristics, and assessed the effectiveness of designed demand management and capacity-expansion strategies. Average performance improvements gained through capacity-expansion strategies were quantified and best response act
:: New strategies for hospitals during mass casualty incidentsUsing the layout of a typical urban hospital, the authors investigated a hospital's capacity and capability to handle mass casualty incidents of various sizes with various characteristics, and assessed the effectiveness of designed demand management and capacity-expansion strategies. Average performance improvements gained through capacity-expansion strategies were quantified and best response act
:: New studies show dark chocolate consumption reduces stress and inflammationFindings from two Loma Linda University Health studies being presented today at the Experimental Biology 2018 annual meeting in San Diego show dark chocolate consumption reduces stress and inflammation, while improving memory, immunity and mood.
:: New study discovers cancer-relevant protein shieldResearchers from the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research have uncovered a new protein shield that aids in repairing damaged DNA in cells and affects resistance to drugs used for breast cancer treatment. The new study has just been published in the internationally acclaimed scientific journal Cell.
:: New study finds genetic evidence that magnetic navigation guides loggerhead sea turtlesNew research from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill provides valuable insight into the navigation and nesting behaviors of loggerhead sea turtles that could inform future conservation efforts. Loggerhead sea turtles that nest on beaches with similar magnetic fields are genetically similar to one another, according to a new study by UNC-Chapel Hill biologists Kenneth J. Lohmann and J.
:: New study finds genetic evidence that magnetic navigation guides loggerhead sea turtlesNew research from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill provides valuable insight into the navigation and nesting behaviors of loggerhead sea turtles that could inform future conservation efforts. Loggerhead sea turtles that nest on beaches with similar magnetic fields are genetically similar to one another, according to a new study by UNC-Chapel Hill biologists Kenneth Lohmann and Roger
:: New study finds omega-3 fatty acid supplements ineffective in treating dry eye diseaseFindings from a new randomized clinical trial, now show that contrary to long-held beliefs, omega-3 supplements are no more effective than placebo at alleviating dry eye symptoms. For years, patients and their eye doctors have turned to omega-3 fatty acids commonly found in fish-derived supplements as a treatment for the disease. The results are published today in the New England Journal of Medici
:: New study finds omega-3 fatty acid supplements ineffective in treating dry eye diseaseFindings from a new randomized clinical trial, now show that contrary to long-held beliefs, omega-3 supplements are no more effective than placebo at alleviating dry eye symptoms. For years, patients and their eye doctors have turned to omega-3 fatty acids commonly found in fish-derived supplements as a treatment for the disease. The results are published today in the New England Journal of Medici
:: New study finds people covered by universal health coverage will fall far below SDGsAn estimated 5.4 billion people globally are expected to be covered under some form of universal health care (UHC) by 2030, up from 4.3 billion in 2015, but far below the related target in United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3, according to a new scientific study.
:: New study finds people covered by universal health coverage will fall far below SDGsAn estimated 5.4 billion people globally are expected to be covered under some form of universal health care (UHC) by 2030, up from 4.3 billion in 2015, but far below the related target in United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3, according to a new scientific study.
:: New study finds that workplace anxiety isn't always a bad thingResearchers have developed a new comprehensive model of workplace anxiety. It includes triggers for anxiety in the workplace and its effect on employee performance.
:: New study finds that workplace anxiety isn't always a bad thingResearchers have developed a new comprehensive model of workplace anxiety. It includes triggers for anxiety in the workplace and its effect on employee performance.
:: New study finds world's largest desert, the Sahara, has grown by 10 percent since 1920The Sahara Desert has expanded by about 10 percent since 1920, according to a new study by National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded scientists at the University of Maryland (UMD).
:: New study in oxygen-deprived black sea provides insights on future carbon budgetScientists are studying the oxygen-deprived waters of the Black Sea to help answer questions about the deepest parts of the ocean and Earth's climate.
:: New study in oxygen-deprived black sea provides insights on future carbon budgetScientists are studying the oxygen-deprived waters of the Black Sea to help answer questions about the deepest parts of the ocean and Earth's climate.
:: New study in oxygen-deprived black sea provides insights on future carbon budgetScientists are studying the oxygen-deprived waters of the Black Sea to help answer questions about the deepest parts of the ocean and Earth's climate.
:: New study in oxygen-deprived black sea provides insights on future carbon budgetScientists are studying the oxygen-deprived waters of the Black Sea to help answer questions about the deepest parts of the ocean and Earth's climate.
:: New study investigates whether Hans Asperger actively assisted the Nazi euthanasia programPediatrician Hans Asperger, after whom the condition of Asperger syndrome was named, actively cooperated with the Nazi regime, according to a study published in the open-access journal Molecular Autism.
:: New study results from Uganda strengthen the case for contraceptive self-injectionResults from a PATH study in Uganda, now published in the journal Contraception, show that self-injection of subcutaneous DMPA may help women to continue using injectable contraception longer than women who receive traditional intramuscular injections from providers. Over the course of a 12-month study period, 81 percent of DMPA self-injection participants continued to use the product. Meanwhile,
:: New study reveals that the center of the world's marine biodiversity is in dangerResearch led by Swansea University's Bioscience department have found that the world's center of biodiversity is under widespread threat of losing a key marine resource.
:: New study reveals that the center of the world's marine biodiversity is in dangerResearch led by Swansea University's Bioscience department have found that the world's centre of biodiversity is under widespread threat of losing a key marine resource.
:: New Study Says Ancient Humans Hunted Big Mammals To ExtinctionAs humans spread around the globe, other big mammals vanished. Researchers believe it's because they were tasty. (Image credit: British Library/Science Source)
:: New study shows invasive Chinese privet can be well controlled with lower concentrations of herbicideChinese privet is one of the most invasive shrubs in the southeastern United States — frequently growing in dense thickets along roadsides, on rights of way and in forests. Now the journal Invasive Plant Science and Management has good news for land managers battling the shrub. Researchers say you can achieve great control with much less herbicide than typically used.
:: New study shows invasive Chinese privet can be well controlled with lower concentrations of herbicideChinese privet is one of the most invasive shrubs in the southeastern United States – frequently growing in dense thickets along roadsides, on rights of way and in forests. Now the journal Invasive Plant Science and Management has good news for land managers battling the shrub. Researchers say you can achieve great control with much less herbicide than typically used.
:: New study shows prenatal cannabis use associated with low birth weightsWith marijuana use during pregnancy on the rise, a new study led by the Colorado School of Public Health shows that prenatal cannabis use was associated with a 50 percent increased likelihood of low birth weight, setting the stage for serious future health problems including infection and time spent in neonatal intensive care units.
:: New study shows vegetation controls the future of the water cycleColumbia Engineering researchers have found that vegetation plays a dominant role in Earth's water cycle, that plants will regulate and dominate the increasing stress placed on continental water resources in the future. 'This could be a real game-changer for understanding changes in continental water stress going into the future,' says Professor Pierre Gentine. In this paper, he demonstrates veget
:: New study shows vegetation controls the future of the water cyclePredicting how increasing atmospheric CO2 will affect the hydrologic cycle, from extreme weather forecasts to long-term projections on agriculture and water resources, is critical both to daily life and to the future of the planet. It is commonly thought that hydrologic change is driven by precipitation and radiation changes caused by climate change, and that as the land surface adjusts, rising te
:: New study shows wearable technology also contributes to distracted drivingA new study by Murtuza Jadliwala, assistant professor of computer science at The University of Texas at San Antonio, examines wearable technology and whether it affects drivers' concentration. Jadliwala and his collaborators discovered that while a driver texting with a wearable device can marginally reduce their level of distraction, it ultimately makes texting while driving just as dangerous as
:: New study shows wearable technology also contributes to distracted drivingA new study examines wearable technology and whether it affects drivers' concentration. Scientists have discovered that while a driver texting with a wearable device can marginally reduce their level of distraction, it ultimately makes texting while driving just as dangerous as with an ordinary cell phone.
:: New study uncovers major differences in billing complexity among US health insurersOne frequently proclaimed advantage of single-payer health care is its potential to reduce administrative costs, but new research from the Vancouver School of Economics calls that assumption into question.
:: New study uncovers major differences in billing complexity among US health insurersOne frequently proclaimed advantage of single-payer health care is its potential to reduce administrative costs, but new research from the Vancouver School of Economics calls that assumption into question.
:: New take on early evolution of photosynthesisScientists have begun re-thinking the evolutionary history of photochemical reaction centers (RCs). Their analysis describes a new pathway that ancient organisms may have taken to evolve the great variety of photosynthetic RCs seen today across bacteria, algae, and plants.
:: New technique drawing on echo state networks fills in the gaps to simulate how arrhythmic electrical signals go chaoticCardiac arrhythmia results when the usual symphony of electric pulses that keep the heart's muscles in sync becomes chaotic. Although symptoms are often barely noticeable, arrhythmia leads to hundreds of thousands of deaths from unexpected, sudden cardiac arrest in the United States each year. A major issue that limits modeling to predict such events is that it is impossible to measure and monitor
:: New technique makes heart valve replacement safer for some high-risk patientsScientists have developed a novel technique that prevents coronary artery obstruction during transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), a rare but often fatal complication. The method, called Bioprosthetic Aortic Scallop Intentional Laceration to prevent Iatrogenic Coronary Artery obstruction (BASILICA), will increase treatment options for high-risk patients who need heart valve procedures. Th
:: New technique makes heart valve replacement safer for some high-risk patientsScientists have developed a novel technique that prevents coronary artery obstruction during transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), a rare but often fatal complication. The method, called Bioprosthetic Aortic Scallop Intentional Laceration to prevent Iatrogenic Coronary Artery obstruction (BASILICA), will increase treatment options for high-risk patients who need heart valve procedures.
:: New technique makes heart valve replacement safer for some high-risk patientsScientists have developed a novel technique that prevents coronary artery obstruction during transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), a rare but often fatal complication. The method, called Bioprosthetic Aortic Scallop Intentional Laceration to prevent Iatrogenic Coronary Artery obstruction (BASILICA), will increase treatment options for high-risk patients who need heart valve procedures.
:: New technique more accurately reflects ponds on Arctic sea iceThis one simple mathematical trick can accurately predict the shape and melting effects of ponds on Arctic sea ice, according to new research by UChicago scientists.
:: New technique more accurately reflects ponds on Arctic sea iceThis one simple mathematical trick can accurately predict the shape and melting effects of ponds on Arctic sea ice, according to new research by UChicago scientists.
:: New technology could wean the battery world off cobaltA research team led by scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, has opened the door to using metals other than cobalt in lithium-based batteries, and have built cathodes with 50 percent more lithium-storage capacity than conventional materials.
:: New testing of model improves confidence in the performance of ITERArticle describes production of multiscale turbulence in fusion plasmas through heating of ions and electrons.
:: New testing of model improves confidence in the performance of ITERScientists seeking to bring fusion—the power that drives the sun and stars—down to Earth must first make the state of matter called plasma superhot enough to sustain fusion reactions. That calls for heating the plasma to many times the temperature of the core of the sun. In ITER, the international fusion facility being built in France to demonstrate the feasibility of fusion power, the device will
:: New theory shows how strain makes for better catalystsA new theory of how compression and tension can affect the reactivity of metal catalysts could be helpful in designing new and better catalysts.
:: New theory shows how strain makes for better catalystsA new theory of how compression and tension can affect the reactivity of metal catalysts could be helpful in designing new and better catalysts.
:: New theory shows how strain makes for better catalystsBrown University researchers have developed a new theory to explain why stretching or compressing metal catalysts can make them perform better. The theory, described in the journal Nature Catalysis, could open new design possibilities for new catalysts with new capabilities.
:: New tool helps minimize impact of solar activityUniversity of Saskatchewan researcher Lindsay Goodwin has developed a new way to measure the impact of solar activity on the ionosphere as indicated by northern lights and geomagnetic storms. The ionosphere is the upper part of the atmosphere.
:: New tool serves as digital logbook for drone usersA Purdue University researcher led development of a free, web-based application that will allow those using unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to easily log their flight-related data.
:: New tool serves as digital logbook for drone usersA Purdue University researcher led development of a free, web-based application that will allow those using unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to easily log their flight-related data.
:: New tool speeds up the design of wearable techPeople could soon power items such as their mobile phones or personal health equipment by simply using their daily movements, thanks to a new research tool that could be used by manufacturers.
:: New tool speeds up the design of wearable techPeople could soon power items such as their mobile phones or personal health equipment by simply using their daily movements, thanks to a new research tool that could be used by manufacturers.
:: New trap better at snaring stable fliesA new stable fly trap, now on the market, catches more flies than the standard trap, according to a recent Agricultural Research Service (ARS) study.
:: New trap better at snaring stable fliesA new stable fly trap, now on the market, catches more flies than the standard trap, according to a recent Agricultural Research Service (ARS) study.
:: New trigger for onset of colon cancer: May lead to better therapiesA new function of a colon cancer gene has been found to bring several activators of this disease to a halt. This discovery changes long-held views on exactly how this key gene acts, and may lead to identification of additional drug targets, and better designed targeted therapies for colon cancer patients that can kill cancer cells but spare the normal cells in the colon.
:: New tRNA contacts facilitate ligand binding in a Mycobacterium smegmatis T box riboswitch [Genetics]T box riboswitches are RNA regulatory elements widely used by organisms in the phyla Firmicutes and Actinobacteria to regulate expression of amino acid-related genes. Expression of T box family genes is down-regulated by transcription attenuation or inhibition of translation initiation in response to increased charging of the cognate tRNA. Three…
:: New type of opal formed by common seaweed discoveredScientists have discovered a completely new type of opal formed by a common seaweed which harnesses natural technology by self-assembling a nanostructure of oil droplets to control how light reflects from its cells to display a shimmering array of colours that until now, has only been seen in the gem stone.
:: New type of opal formed by common seaweed discoveredScientists have discovered a completely new type of opal formed by a common seaweed which harnesses natural technology by self-assembling a nanostructure of oil droplets to control how light reflects from its cells to display a shimmering array of colours that until now, has only been seen in the gem stone.
:: New type of opal formed by common seaweed discoveredScientists have discovered a completely new type of opal formed by a common seaweed which harnesses natural technology by self-assembling a nanostructure of oil droplets to control how light reflects from its cells to display a shimmering array of colours that until now, has only been seen in the gem stone.
:: New type of opal formed by common seaweed discoveredScientists have discovered a completely new type of opal formed by a common seaweed which harnesses natural technology by self-assembling a nanostructure of oil droplets to control how light reflects from its cells to display a shimmering array of colours that until now, has only been seen in the gem stone.
:: New type of 'opal' formed by common seaweedScientists have discovered a completely new type of opal formed by a common seaweed which harnesses natural technology by self-assembling a nanostructure of oil droplets to control how light reflects from its cells to display a shimmering array of colours that until now, has only been seen in the gem stone.
:: New type of 'opal' formed by common seaweedScientists have discovered a completely new type of opal formed by a common seaweed which harnesses natural technology by self-assembling a nanostructure of oil droplets to control how light reflects from its cells to display a shimmering array of colours that until now, has only been seen in the gem stone.
:: New underwater geolocation technique takes cues from natureMarine animals such as mantis shrimp and squid have inspired a new mode of underwater navigation that allows for greater accuracy. University of Queensland Queensland Brain Institute scientists are part of a group of researchers who have developed the technique using imaging equipment that was sensitive to polarizing light.
:: New underwater geolocation technique takes cues from natureMarine animals such as mantis shrimp and squid have inspired a new mode of underwater navigation that allows for greater accuracy. University of Queensland Queensland Brain Institute scientists are part of a group of researchers who have developed the technique using imaging equipment that was sensitive to polarizing light.
:: New underwater geolocation technique takes cues from natureMarine animals such as mantis shrimp and squid have inspired a new mode of underwater navigation that allows for greater accuracy.
:: New underwater geolocation technique takes cues from natureMarine animals such as mantis shrimp and squid have inspired a new mode of underwater navigation that allows for greater accuracy.
:: New US aviation safety inspections after Southwest mishapThe US Federal Aviation Administration said it is set to issue new guidelines to inspect jet engines like the one that ruptured during a recent Southwest Airlines flight.
:: New UTSA study shows wearable technology also contributes to distracted drivingA new study by Murtuza Jadliwala, assistant professor of computer science at The University of Texas at San Antonio, examines wearable technology and whether it affects drivers' concentration. Jadliwala and his collaborators discovered that while a driver texting with a wearable device can marginally reduce their level of distraction, it ultimately makes texting while driving just as dangerous as
:: New vaccine could help people overcome 'bath salts' abuseResearchers have developed a vaccine for one of the most dangerous types of synthetic cathinones, or bath salts. The vaccine blunts the illegal stimulant's effects on the brain, which could help recovering drug users who experience a relapse.
:: New vaccine could help people overcome bath salts abuseResearchers have developed a vaccine for one of the most dangerous types of synthetic cathinones, or bath salts. The vaccine blunts the illegal stimulant's effects on the brain, which could help recovering drug users who experience a relapse.
:: New way that HIV evades the immune systemHIV uses our own cellular machinery to disable a signalling pathway (an assembly line of molecules) that produces anti-viral weaponry in the body. The scientists behind the discovery believe It should open the door to a new era of HIV research aiming to cure and eradicate this deadly virus.
:: New way that HIV evades the immune systemHIV uses our own cellular machinery to disable a signalling pathway (an assembly line of molecules) that produces anti-viral weaponry in the body. The scientists behind the discovery believe It should open the door to a new era of HIV research aiming to cure and eradicate this deadly virus.
:: New way to control the way liquids dry on surfaces could benefit car, computing and printing industriesA new way to control how liquids dry on surfaces which could bring benefits to a range of industries, has been discovered by researchers from Northumbria University and The Open University.
:: New way to fight HIV transmissionScientists have developed a new tool to protect women from HIV infection.
:: New York attorney general to crypto exchanges: Please, tell us more about yourselvesNew York Cryptocurrency Exchanges
:: New York attorney general to crypto exchanges: Please, tell us more about yourselvesNew York Cryptocurrency Exchanges
:: New York investigates cryptocurrency trading exchangesNew York Cryptocurrency ExchangesNew York state authorities on Tuesday said they have launched a probe into platforms that trade cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, including potential fraud and conflicts of interest.
:: New York investigates cryptocurrency trading exchangesNew York Cryptocurrency ExchangesNew York state authorities on Tuesday said they have launched a probe into platforms that trade cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, including potential fraud and conflicts of interest.
:: New York Mice Are Crawling With Dangerous Bacteria and VirusesColumbia University researchers analyzed feces from city mice and found bacteria, drug-resistant bugs and viruses never seen before.
:: New York Mice Are Crawling With Dangerous Bacteria and VirusesColumbia University researchers analyzed feces from city mice and found bacteria, drug-resistant bugs and viruses never seen before.
:: New York’s Double-Jeopardy LoopholeNew York state has long functioned as the ace up the sleeve of President Trump’s critics. The reasoning goes like this: Trump could attempt to pardon people implicated in the Russia probe, whether Michael Cohen, Paul Manafort, or someone else, thus preventing a trial or perhaps insulating himself from legal ramifications. The vast discretion affording the chief executive in the pardon power would
:: New York’s L Train Shutdown Inspires Bizarre, Beautiful TransitHow a disastrous 15-month shutdown on one of the city's busier subway lines un-bottled its creativity.
:: New Zealand halts new offshore oil and gas explorationNew Zealand is halting all new offshore oil and gas exploration to become a global leader in the fight against climate change, the centre-left government said Thursday, but opponents accused it of "economic vandalism".
:: New Zealand: hot summer leads to a tenfold explosion in rat populationFertile breeding conditions caused by hottest summer since records began leads to surge of rats and mice A record-breaking long, hot summer has led to a tenfold explosion in New Zealand’s rodent population, with the country’s urban areas worst hit. The 2017-2018 summer in New Zealand was the hottest since records began , and fertile breeding conditions have led to a surge in rat and mice numbers.
:: New zoning laws enforced by glucagon [Physiology]The liver exerts important systemic functions at multiple levels. Even though the tissue looks macroscopically uniform, it is very heterogeneous at the cellular level. Beyond hepatocytes, stellate cells, endothelial cells, and Kupffer cells, many additional cell types contribute to its architecture. Beyond the cellular heterogeneity, there is a significant degree…
:: Newly discovered biomarkers could be key to predicting severity of brain tumor recurrenceResearchers have identified predictive biomarkers that could help assess the level of risk for recurrence in patients with malignant glioma. The study, led by Henry Ford Health System, was published today in Cell Reports. In an analysis of 200 tumor samples, the authors identified a set of epigenetic biomarkers that can predict, at a patient's initial diagnosis, which tumors are likely to recur wi
:: Newly discovered salty subglacial lakes could help search for life in solar systemAn analysis of radar data led scientists to an unexpected discovery of two lakes located beneath 550 to 750 metres of ice underneath the Devon Ice Cap, one of the largest ice caps in the Canadian Arctic. They are thought to be the first isolated hypersaline subglacial lakes in the world.
:: Newly discovered salty subglacial lakes could help search for life in solar systemResearchers from the University of Texas Institute for Geophysics (UTIG) have helped discover the first subglacial lakes ever found in the Canadian High Arctic.
:: Newly discovered supernova remnants only reveal themselves at the highest gamma-ray energiesThe H.E.S.S. telescopes have surveyed the Milky Way for the past 15 years searching for sources of gamma radiation. The H.E.S.S. collaboration includes scientists of the Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics of the University of Tübingen led by Professor Andrea Santangelo and Dr. Gerd Pühlhofer. They are interested in sources of very high energy gamma radiation in the TeV energy range, i.e. in t
:: Newly identified bacteria may help bees nourish their youngA team of researchers at the University of California, Riverside have isolated three previously unknown bacterial species from wild bees and flowers. The bacteria, which belong to the genus Lactobacillus, may play a role in preserving the nectar and pollen that female bees store in their nests as food for their larvae.
:: Newly identified bacteria may help bees nourish their youngA team of researchers at the University of California, Riverside have isolated three previously unknown bacterial species from wild bees and flowers. The bacteria, which belong to the genus Lactobacillus, may play a role in preserving the nectar and pollen that female bees store in their nests as food for their larvae.
:: Newly identified bacteria may help bees nourish their youngA team of researchers at the University of California, Riverside have isolated three previously unknown bacterial species from wild bees and flowers. The bacteria, which belong to the genus Lactobacillus, may play a role in preserving the nectar and pollen that female bees store in their nests as food for their larvae.
:: Newly identified bacteria may help bees nourish their youngA team of researchers at the University of California, Riverside have isolated three previously unknown bacterial species from wild bees and flowers. The bacteria, which belong to the genus Lactobacillus, may play a role in preserving the nectar and pollen that female bees store in their nests as food for their larvae.
:: Newly identified bacteria may help bees nourish their youngResearchers have isolated three previously unknown bacterial species from wild bees and flowers. The bacteria, which belong to the genus Lactobacillus, may play a role in preserving the nectar and pollen that female bees store in their nests as food for their larvae.
:: Newly identified gene mutation results in intellectual disability and developmental delayAn international group of researchers led by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Assistant Professor Gholson Lyon has identified a new genetic mutation associated with intellectual disability, developmental delay, autism spectrum disorder, abnormal facial features, and congenital cardiac anomalies.
:: Newly identified gene mutation results in intellectual disability and developmental delayScientists have identified a new genetic mutation associated with intellectual disability, developmental delay, autism spectrum disorder, abnormal facial features, and congenital cardiac anomalies.
:: News at a glance
:: News at a glance
:: News Feature: The quest to solve sepsis [Medical Sciences]Researchers are learning more about the baffling, deadly condition. Treatments are elusive, but one thing’s for certain: timing is everything. At first, it looked like the flu. So doctors in Tolima, Colombia, advised Olga Peña’s 70-year-old father to rest and get plenty of fluids. Three days later, the elder Peña…
:: News Feature: The quest to solve sepsis [Medical Sciences]Researchers are learning more about the baffling, deadly condition. Treatments are elusive, but one thing’s for certain: timing is everything. At first, it looked like the flu. So doctors in Tolima, Colombia, advised Olga Peña’s 70-year-old father to rest and get plenty of fluids. Three days later, the elder Peña…
:: NextGen VOICES: A postdoc's purpose
:: NextGen VOICES: A postdoc's purpose
:: NGM282 — an engineered analogue of FGF19 — shows promise in patients with primary sclerosing cholangitisA Phase 2, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study reports significant improvements in markers of disease activity and fibrosis with subcutaneous NGM282 in patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis.
:: Nicotine-imbibing teenage rats show an increased risk for drinking alcohol as adultsRats who were dosed with nicotine during their adolescence grew up to drink alcohol more often than those who weren't exposed to nicotine or were only exposed to it during adulthood. Exposure to nicotine at a young age changed the neuronal circuitry in the rat brain's reward pathways
:: Nicotine-imbibing teenage rats show an increased risk for drinking alcohol as adultsRats who were dosed with nicotine during their adolescence grew up to drink alcohol more often than those who weren't exposed to nicotine or were only exposed to it during adulthood. Exposure to nicotine at a young age changed the neuronal circuitry in the rat brain's reward pathways
:: Nicotine-imbibing teenage rats show an increased risk for drinking alcohol as adultsRats who were dosed with nicotine during their adolescence grew up to drink alcohol more often than those who weren't exposed to nicotine or were only exposed to it during adulthood. Exposure to nicotine at a young age changed the neuronal circuitry in the rat brain's reward pathways.
:: 'Nier: Automata"s Yoko Taro, Videogames' Most Interesting DesignerWith 'Automata,' Taro created a game that wasn't just thorny and ambitious, but humanistic.
:: Nigerians demand air quality data over pollution fearsBolatito Joseph has strong suspicions about what is causing her breathing problems and a mucus build up: a building site near her home and noxious fumes from a rubbish dump close to her church.
:: Night owls die sooner, says studyA new study from researchers at Northwestern University and University of Surrey links being a night owl to dying younger. It’s a large study of nearly half a million people and the first to document such a link. Read More
:: Night owls die sooner, says studyA new study from researchers at Northwestern University and University of Surrey links being a night owl to dying younger. It’s a large study of nearly half a million people and the first to document such a link. Read More
:: Night owls have higher risk of dying soonerNight owls — people who prefer to stay up late and sleep late — have 10 percent higher risk of dying sooner than larks, people who go to bed early and rise early, reports a new study. This is the first study to show 'owls' have higher risk of mortality. Owls also suffer from more diseases and disorders than morning larks. Employers should allow greater flexibility in working hours for owls, scie
:: Night owls have higher risk of dying soonerNight owls — people who prefer to stay up late and sleep late — have 10 percent higher risk of dying sooner than larks, people who go to bed early and rise early, reports a new study. This is the first study to show 'owls' have higher risk of mortality. Owls also suffer from more diseases and disorders than morning larks. Employers should allow greater flexibility in working hours for owls, scie
:: NIH completes in-depth genomic analysis of 33 cancer typesResearchers funded by the National Institutes of Health have completed a detailed analysis from a dataset containing molecular and clinical information on over 10,000 tumors from 33 forms of cancer. Known as the Pan-Cancer Atlas, this analysis empowers cancer clinicians and researchers through a comprehensive understanding of how, where and why tumors arise in humans.
:: NIH completes in-depth genomic analysis of 33 cancer typesResearchers funded by the National Institutes of Health have completed a detailed analysis from a dataset containing molecular and clinical information on over 10,000 tumors from 33 forms of cancer. Known as the Pan-Cancer Atlas, this analysis empowers cancer clinicians and researchers through a comprehensive understanding of how, where and why tumors arise in humans.
:: NIH looks to punish reviewers who violate confidentiality
:: NIH looks to punish reviewers who violate confidentiality
:: NIH researchers crack mystery behind rare bone disorderResearchers at the National Institutes of Health worked with 15 patients from around the world to uncover a genetic basis of 'dripping candle wax' bone disease. The rare disorder, known as melorheostosis, causes excess bone formation that resembles dripping candle wax on x-rays. The results, appearing in Nature Communications, offer potential treatment targets for this rare disease, provide import
:: NIH scientists watch the brain's lining heal after a head injuryFollowing head injury, the brain's protective lining may get a little help from its friends. Scientists from the National Institutes of Health watched in real-time as different immune cells took on carefully timed jobs to fix the damaged lining of the brain in mice. These results may help provide clues to how the meninges in humans may heal following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and why addi
:: NIH Turned Down Investigators Who Provoked Ire From Alcohol IndustryAn email exchange and an unusual meeting suggest a connection between an institute's pursuit of industry support and the rejection of a grant application.
:: NIH Turned Down Investigators Who Provoked Ire From Alcohol IndustryAn email exchange and an unusual meeting suggest a connection between an institute's pursuit of industry support and the rejection of a grant application.
:: NIH Wont Use Industry Money for Opioid Research InitiativeThe announcement comes after an agency working group recommends against an industry partnership on ethical grounds.
:: Nike hacked a 3D printer to make its new shoe for elite marathon runnersTechnology The Flyprint sneakers are built to ditch water and increase airflow for long runs. Nike's 3D printed sneaker is making its debut at the London marathon.
:: Nike hacked a 3D printer to make its new shoe for elite marathon runnersTechnology The Flyprint sneakers are built to ditch water and increase airflow for long runs. Nike's 3D printed sneaker is making its debut at the London marathon.
:: Nikki Giovanni: 'Martin Had Faith in the People'The day after Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, Nikki Giovanni—the brilliant young writer who’d soon come to be known as the “Princess of Black Poetry”—wrote a poem that began with an inquiry: “What can I, a poor Black woman, do to destroy america?” For Giovanni, the question was a collective one that was “being asked in every Black heart.” And it wasn’t at all rhetorical: “There is one ans
:: Nikki Giovanni: 'Martin Had Faith in the People'The day after Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, Nikki Giovanni—the brilliant young writer who’d soon come to be known as the “Princess of Black Poetry”—wrote a poem that began with an inquiry: “What can I, a poor Black woman, do to destroy america?” For Giovanni, the question was a collective one that was “being asked in every Black heart.” And it wasn’t at all rhetorical: “There is one ans
:: Nissan to cut hundreds of jobs at UK car plant: sourceJapanese automaker Nissan will axe hundreds of staff at its car plant in northeastern England due to a sharp fall in diesel car sales, a source told AFP on Friday.
:: NIST's new quantum method generates really random numbersResearchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) havedeveloped a method for generating numbers guaranteed to be random by quantum mechanics.Described in the April 12 issue of Nature, the experimental technique surpasses all previous methodsfor ensuring the unpredictability of its random numbers and may enhance security and trust incryptographic systems.
:: No more bad, blocky video calls thanks to smart AI compressionAn AI that compresses images by simply throwing bits away and making up what should be there instead could make blocky video calls a thing of the past
:: No one is an island
:: No one is an island
:: No One Knows How to Stop This 'Flesh-Eating' Disease in AustraliaScientists still don't know how the disease is spread, or how to prevent infection.
:: No One Knows How to Stop This 'Flesh-Eating' Disease in AustraliaScientists still don't know how the disease is spread, or how to prevent infection.
:: No, Facebook doesn't secretly listen via your microphone to target ads at youWhatever you might have heard, Facebook doesn't listen in on everything you do through the microphone on your phone, mining the information for clues on what ads to send you.
:: No, Having a Little Extra Fat Won't Make You Live LongerIf you dig through medical data on people's weight and risk of dying, you may spot something curious.
:: No-go warning as Japan volcano erupts for first time in 250 yearsA volcano in southern Japan erupted for the first time in 250 years on Thursday, spewing steam and ash hundreds of metres into the air, as authorities warned locals not to approach the mountain.
:: Nonfiction: A Brand-New Version of Our Origin StoryThe Harvard geneticist David Reich details his groundbreaking research into ancient DNA in “Who We Are and How We Got Here.”
:: Nonfiction: A Reckoning With an Imperfect Science in ‘Blue Dreams’Lauren Slater’s new book chronicles the history of mood-regulating drugs, weaving in her own lifelong struggle to get well and stay well.
:: Nonfiction: A Reckoning With an Imperfect Science in ‘Blue Dreams’Lauren Slater’s new book chronicles the history of mood-regulating drugs, weaving in her own lifelong struggle to get well and stay well.
:: Nonfiction: Freeman Dyson’s Life, Through His LettersIn “Maker of Patterns,” the renowned physicist presents his correspondence, revealing observations about the great minds of the 20th century.
:: Nonfiction: Freeman Dyson’s Life, Through His LettersIn “Maker of Patterns,” the renowned physicist presents his correspondence, revealing observations about the great minds of the 20th century.
:: Nonmonotonic spatial structure of interneuronal correlations in prefrontal microcircuits [Neuroscience]Correlated fluctuations of single neuron discharges, on a mesoscopic scale, decrease as a function of lateral distance in early sensory cortices, reflecting a rapid spatial decay of lateral connection probability and excitation. However, spatial periodicities in horizontal connectivity and associational input as well as an enhanced probability of lateral excitatory…
:: Non-profit’s $300 hepatitis C cure as effective as $84,000 alternativeExclusive: 71 million people stand to benefit from reduced price treatment for virus which can lead to liver cirrhosis, cancer and death An affordable hepatitis C treatment has been shown to be safe and effective, with very high cure rates for patients including hard-to-treat cases, in interim clinical trial results that offer hope to the 71 million people living with the disease worldwide. The t
:: Non-toxic filamentous virus helps quickly dissipate heat generated by electronic devicesScientists have discovered that the film constructed by assembling a nontoxic filamentous virus functions as a heat dissipation material, and that can be simply prepared by drying the virus aqueous solution at room temperature. This discovery is expected to elucidate the mechanism of new heat transport in electronics.
:: Non-toxic filamentous virus helps quickly dissipate heat generated by electronic devicesScientists have discovered that the film constructed by assembling a nontoxic filamentous virus functions as a heat dissipation material, and that can be simply prepared by drying the virus aqueous solution at room temperature. This discovery is expected to elucidate the mechanism of new heat transport in electronics.
:: Non-toxic filamentous virus helps quickly dissipate heat generated by electronic devicesThe researcher team of Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) discovered that the film constructed by assembling a nontoxic filamentous virus functions as a heat dissipation material, and that can be simply prepared by drying the virus aqueous solution at room temperature. This discovery is expected to elucidate the mechanism of new heat transport in electronics.
:: Non-toxic filamentous virus helps quickly dissipate heat generated by electronic devicesThe researcher team of Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) discovered that the film constructed by assembling a nontoxic filamentous virus functions as a heat dissipation material, and that can be simply prepared by drying the virus aqueous solution at room temperature. This discovery is expected to elucidate the mechanism of new heat transport in electronics.
:: Nordjylland har ansat de første læger i sammenhængende uddannelsesforløbDe første læger er blevet ansat i nye sammenhængende uddannelsesforløb. Initiativet skal øge rekrutteringsmuligheder for læger inden for udvalgte specialer i lægedækningstruede områder i Nordjylland.
:: Nordmænd slæber nu 339 meter høj platform ud gennem fjordStatoil begynder nu en spektakulær og nøje planlagt sejltur med en 339 meter høj boreplatform ud af en norsk fjord og op gennem Norgeshavet.
:: Nordsjællands Hospital gør kardiologi til selvstændigt specialeKardiologien kommer i højsædet på Nordsjællands Hospital med selvstændig afdeling. Specialeansvarlige overlæge Niels Tønder konstitueres som ledende overlæge for den nye kardiologiske afdeling.
:: Nordsjællands Hospital gør kardiologi til selvstændigt specialeKardiologien kommer i højsædet på Nordsjællands Hospital med selvstændig afdeling. Specialeansvarlige overlæge Niels Tønder konstitueres som ledende overlæge for den nye kardiologiske afdeling.
:: North Korea Is Not De-NuclearizingNorth Korea Kim Jong UnOver the past four months, North Korea has been saying all the right things. After weeks of silence regarding his intentions for upcoming summits with South Korea and the United States, Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, made a dramatic announcement on Saturday morning, pledging unilateral limits on his nuclear weapons and missile programs. Though the announcement has been widely hailed as e
:: North-ex­posed ice cliffs ac­cel­er­ate glac­ier meltETH researchers have confirmed the suspicion that north-facing ice cliffs on debris-covered glaciers in the Himalayas accelerate ice melt.
:: North-exposed ice cliffs accelerate glacier meltETH researchers have confirmed the suspicion that north-facing ice cliffs on debris-covered glaciers in the Himalayas accelerate ice melt.
:: Norwegian chief says no plans to sell budget carrierThere are no plans to sell low-cost airline Norwegian Air Shuttle, the group's chief executive said Friday, after British Airways owner IAG indicated it was mulling a takeover.
:: Not one, but three Jurassic worlds, in new UK museum exhibitionYorkshire’s Jurassic World, at the Yorkshire Museum, includes a pregnant ichthyosaur, a Mesozoic virtual reality experience, and a dinosaur called Alan If you say the word Jurassic to people in the UK, the chances are that their first thoughts will be of a certain hugely successful film franchise. Most palaeontologists are fine with this, because it gives us an excuse to wheel out our well-honed
:: Nothing brings out tiny violins like pretty people moaning. But might they have a point? | :: Arwa MahdawiBeing beautiful mainly seems a blessing. But it can be a curse – and the main problem is that you are just not allowed to complain about it It’s tough being beautiful . Other women, women who are not so genetically blessed, despise you, you see. They worry you will steal their husband. They get together with their average-looking friends and say nasty things behind your inordinately elegant back
:: Novel antioxidant makes old blood vessels seem young againOlder adults who take an antioxidant that specifically targets mitochondria see age-related changes in blood vessels reverse by the equivalent of 15 to 20 years within six weeks, a new study shows.
:: Novel antioxidant makes old blood vessels seem young againOlder adults who take an antioxidant that specifically targets mitochondria see age-related changes in blood vessels reverse by the equivalent of 15 to 20 years within six weeks, a new study shows.
:: Novel combination therapy effective for NRAS mutant and therapy resistant melanomaWistar researchers have identified a novel therapeutic vulnerability in NRAS mutant melanoma and an effective strategy to address it, using a combination of two clinically relevant inhibitors, according to study results published online in EMBO Molecular Medicine.
:: Novel discoveries on aggressive NK-cell leukemia pave the way for new treatmentsInternational research consortium led by researchers from the University of Helsinki, Finland, discovered new information related to a rare form of leukemia called aggressive NK-cell leukemia. Potential new treatment options were found which are highly warranted as currently this disease usually leads to rapid death of patients.
:: Novel drug shows promise against acute myeloid leukemiaIn a study published online today in Science Translational Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine researchers report that an experimental peptide (small protein) drug shows promise against the often-lethal cancer acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and describe how the drug works at the molecular level. The findings have led to a Phase I/II clinical trial for patients with advanced AML and advance
:: Novel microscope concept can reduce radiation dose a thousand-foldA concept for a novel X-ray microscope promises three-dimensional images of delicate objects like biological cells using a thousand times less damaging radiation than conventional methods. The novel microscope would allow to image whole cells at high resolution in their native environment, without freezing, cutting or staining them. DESY scientists Pablo Villanueva-Perez, Saša Bajt and Henry Chapm
:: Novel mosquito net provides children with greater protection against malariaA novel class of bed net that neutralizes mosquitoes' ability to resist pyrethroid insecticide is shown to significantly reduce malaria infection in children, according to new research published in The Lancet.
:: Novel pathway identified in development of acute myeloid leukemia with poor prognosisNUS researchers have discovered a new pathway by which a severe form of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) develops. The main player in the pathway, a protein called SHARP1, promotes leukemia development and maintenance, both on its own and through its actions on other genes. The discovery could lead to the development of novel SHARP1-specific treatments for this difficult-to-treat form of AML.
:: Novel PET imaging agent could help guide therapy for brain diseasesResearchers have developed a new PET imaging agent that could help guide and assess treatments for people with various neurological diseases, including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and multiple sclerosis. The agent targets receptors in nerve cells in the brain that are involved in learning and memory. The study is featured in the April issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.
:: Novel PET imaging agent could help guide therapy for brain diseasesResearchers have developed a new PET imaging agent that could help guide and assess treatments for people with various neurological diseases, including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and multiple sclerosis. The agent targets receptors in nerve cells in the brain that are involved in learning and memory.
:: Novel process for surface hardening of stainless steelStainless steel is the material of choice in various industries where corrosion resistance is of utmost importance, take for instance parts that are exposed to harsh environments. However, this highly favourable property does not always go hand in hand with high surface hardness, wear resistance and fatigue strength.
:: Novel proteomics strategies aid cancer researchThis month's issue of the journal Molecular & Cellular Proteomics features several studies using novel proteomics methods to address unanswered questions in cancer research, including protein variation within tumors; the failure of some candidate cancer drugs; and how chemotherapeutic combinations act synergistically.
:: Novel proteomics strategies aid cancer researchThis month's issue of the journal Molecular & Cellular Proteomics features several studies using novel proteomics methods to address unanswered questions in cancer research, including protein variation within tumors; the failure of some candidate cancer drugs; and how chemotherapeutic combinations act synergistically.
:: Novel thermal phases of topological quantum matter in the labA quantum simulation of topological phases of matter at finite temperature has be realized for the first time by a group of researchers from Universidad Complutense, IBM, ETH Zurich, MIT and Harvard University. These findings open the door to unexpected applications in robust quantum technologies against thermal fluctuations such as quantum computers or memories.
:: Novel thermal phases of topological quantum matter in the labA quantum simulation of topological phases of matter at finite temperature has be realized for the first time by a group of researchers from Universidad Complutense, IBM, ETH Zurich, MIT and Harvard University. These findings open the door to unexpected applications in robust quantum technologies against thermal fluctuations such as quantum computers or memories.
:: Novelist Richard Powers Finds New Stories Deep In Old Growth ForestsIn The Overstory, Powers explores how humans can revere ancient trees with "the same kind of sanctity that we reserve exclusively for ourselves." (Image credit: NPS)
:: Now China wants to clean up its social media, too
:: Now China wants to clean up its social media, too
:: Now it’s time for Facebook to think about Europe, too
:: Now paleontologists know what colors graced these 200-million-year-old butterfly wingsAnimals They found some nanoscale clues on the hues. Researchers examined more than 500 butterfly specimens, ultimately selecting six that were well preserved enough to reveal their secrets. The specimens date to the…
:: Now Read This: Discussion Questions for the PBS NewsHour-New York Times Book Club’s April Pick: ‘The Death and Life of the Great Lakes’Read Dan Egan’s wonderfully told story of history, science and reportage about the largest source of freshwater in the world, and join Now Read This.
:: Now Read This: Discussion Questions for the PBS NewsHour-New York Times Book Club’s April Pick: ‘The Death and Life of the Great Lakes’Read Dan Egan’s wonderfully told story of history, science and reportage about the largest source of freshwater in the world, and join Now Read This.
:: NREL opens large database of inorganic thin-film materialsAn extensive experimental database of inorganic thin-film materials that organizes a decade's worth of research at the Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is now publicly available.
:: Nu får kommuner hjælp til at fjerne skibsvragFolketinget afsætter 2,8 millioner kroner til at bugsere grundstødte herreløse skibe væk.
:: Nu kan de praktiserende læger formelt indgå i klyngerProgrambestyrelsen for det nye kvalitetsprogram i almen praksis afholdte tirsdag sit første møde. Her blev det besluttet, at de praktiserende læger nu formelt kan påbegynde arbejdet med de nye kvalitetsklynger.
:: Nubian Stone Tablets Unearthed in African 'City of the Dead'A vast "city of the dead" in Sudan revealed stones inscribed with the oldest language in southern Africa.
:: Nuclear materials developed for a sustainable futureAn EU-funded project has fostered links between national and European programmes to harmonise and implement scientific and technical research into materials for a safe and sustainable nuclear sector.
:: Nuclear waste might be a thing of the pastMatthew Fortunato starts his days mixing chemicals in radiochemistry professor Konstantinos Kavallieratos' lab. It is a task he knows well. With a practiced hand, he collects just the right amount of powders and liquids and blends them together in a flask. He is not distracted by the intense, fishy smell or the bubbling of the liquid. He is focused. His movements are quick and precise.
:: Nucleus-specific expression in the multinuclear mushroom-forming fungus Agaricus bisporus reveals different nuclear regulatory programs [Biophysics and Computational Biology]Many fungi are polykaryotic, containing multiple nuclei per cell. In the case of heterokaryons, there are different nuclear types within a single cell. It is unknown what the different nuclear types contribute in terms of mRNA expression levels in fungal heterokaryons. Each cell of the mushroom Agaricus bisporus contains two…
:: Nurturing the Study of NatureThis article is part of an ongoing blog series, titled Inequality in STEM: a Dive Into the Data . In this series, we cover recent research exploring and quantifying inequality in STEM. We'll discuss different aspects of inequality, including barriers to career advancement and a chilly social climate, as well as the efficacy of various interventions to combat bias. Our goal with these pieces is to
:: Nutrition, physical activity guidelines and survival after colon cancer diagnosisA lifestyle consistent with the American Cancer Society (ACS) guidelines to maintain a healthy weight, engage in regular physical activity, and eat a diet rich in nutritious foods was associated with a lower risk of death in patients with colon cancer.
:: Ny app lærer dig programmering på mobilenSmå kodeudfordringer skal lære dig at forstå computerkode
:: Ny brugerundersøgelse: Langt de fleste læger er utilfredse med sundhedsplatformenSeks ud af ti læger i Region Hovedstaden er utilfredse med Sundhedsplatformen. Professor i datalogi er ikke overrasket over lægernes utilfredshed.
:: Ny doktor vil forske i placeboeffekterLene Vase forsker i sammenhængen mellem psykologiske og neurobiologiske faktorer.
:: Ny EU-aftale: Nu kan du se din yndlingsserie på ferienEn ny forordning, der træder i kraft i dag, sikrer bedre adgang til onlinetjenester, når man rejser i EU.
:: Ny forskning: Lavere socialklasser får mest glæde af høje cigaretpriserNy undersøgelse viser, at der er positive konsekvenser ved højere tobakspriser. Og mest for de laveste sociale lag.
:: Ny forskning: Slikmunde har mindre fedt i kroppenForskere har opdaget, at sukkertrang måske kan kædes sammen med mindre fedme – og øget risiko for forhøjet blodtryk.
:: Ny forskning: Tidlig screening for tarmkræft øger chancen for at overleveDanske forskere har fundet dokumentation for, at en screening for tarmkræft betaler sig.
:: Ny fremskrivning kridter banen op før energiforligEn ny såkaldt basisfremskrivning af situationen i 2030 viser, at vores CO2-regning bliver større, og at energiforbruget stiger mere og mere – hvilket betyder, at det kræver endnu mere vind og sol eller flere besparelser at nå målet om 50 pct. VE.
:: Ny KBU-model skal få flere læger til FærøerneSundhedsministeren vil oprette en ny særordning for færøske KBU-læger, der giver dem et forspring i KBU-ordningen, og som på sigt skal sikre bedre lægedækning på øerne.
:: Ny kombination af medicin anbefales til behandling af knoglemarvskræftDansk Myelomatose Studie Gruppe har netop udsendt opdaterede retningslinjer for diagnostik og behandling af myelomatose. Trestofbehandling fremhæves til patienter, der ikke er kandidater til højdosis kemoterapi med stamcellestøtte.
:: Ny ledende overlæge i Regionspsykiatrien HorsensRegionspsykiatrien Horsens har ansat Zywia Brouer som ny ledende overlæge.
:: Ny ledende overlæge i Regionspsykiatrien HorsensRegionspsykiatrien Horsens har ansat Zywia Brouer som ny ledende overlæge.
:: Ny maling giver tre gange bedre rustbeskyttelseSammen med DTU har Hempel udviklet en korro­ionsbeskyttende maling til stålstrukturer og -konstruk­tioner, der giver tre gange så god beskyttelse mod korro­sion som dagens standard.
:: Ny professor i lungemedicin ser behov for større aktivitet i kræftforskningOle Hilberg er ny professor i lungemedicin på Vejle Sygehus og SDU. Han mener, at der er behov for at danske lungemedicinere tager mere aktiv del i den kliniske forskning i lungekræft.
:: Ny radiologi-professor skal forske i tyktarmskræftOverlæge Søren R. Rafaelsen er ansat som professor i abdominal radiologi på Vejle Sygehus, Sygehus Lillebælt.
:: Ny teknologi kan sikre udveksling af patientdataPatientdata skal i højere grad samles frem for at blive sendt rundt mellem aktørerne. Professor Carsten Obel og et kor af eksperter mener, at vi har de teknologiske muligheder til at sikre udvekslingen af patientdata – til gengæld mangler den overordnede mission.
:: Ny type undervisning: Nu skal der fejl på skoleskemaetVæk med hårde facit i naturfagene. Elever i folkeskolen skal lære at argumentere for deres egne løsninger, og det skal være okay at fejle.
:: Ny type undervisning: Nu skal der fejl på skoleskemaetVæk med hårde facit i naturfagene. Elever i folkeskolen skal lære at argumentere for deres egne løsninger, og det skal være okay at fejle.
:: Ny undersøgelse: Administrativt arbejde stjæler tid fra psykisk syge patienterSeks ud af ti speciallæger bruger mindst en femtedel af arbejdstiden på administrative opgaver frem for på patienterne. »Vi kan ikke være det bekendt,« siger formanden for lægeforeningen.
:: Ny vejledning skal forenkle valget af KOL-behandlingInternationale vejledninger har skabt forvirring om farmakologisk behandling af KOL og har gjort det sværere at klassificere patienter korrekt. Ny vejledning fra Dansk Lungemedicinsk Selskab skærer ind til benet og gør det enklere at vælge den rette behandling.
:: Ny vejledning skal forenkle valget af KOL-behandlingInternationale vejledninger har skabt forvirring om farmakologisk behandling af KOL og har gjort det sværere at klassificere patienter korrekt. Ny vejledning fra Dansk Lungemedicinsk Selskab skærer ind til benet og gør det enklere at vælge den rette behandling.
:: Ny vejledning skal forenkle valget af KOL-behandlingInternationale vejledninger har skabt forvirring om farmakologisk behandling af KOL og har gjort det sværere at klassificere patienter korrekt. Ny vejledning fra Dansk Lungemedicinsk Selskab skærer ind til benet og gør det enklere at vælge den rette behandling.
:: NYC Mice Are Packed with PathogensMice trapped in New York City apartment buildings harbored disease-causing bacteria and antibiotic resistance genes. Christopher Intagliata reports. — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Nye cookie-regler på vej i sneglefart: Kæmpe lobby-apparat arbejder mod ændringerDen manglende brik i EU’s privacy-lovgivning er stadig uden klar deadline. En hær af lobbyister er på sagen.
:: Nye immunterapier for lungekræft forlænger overlevelsenPatienter med ikke-småcellet lungekræft ser ud til at kunne leve længere takket være nye banebrydende behandlinger, der kombinerer immunterapi med andre.
:: Nye immunterapier for lungekræft forlænger overlevelsenPatienter med ikke-småcellet lungekræft ser ud til at kunne leve længere takket være nye banebrydende behandlinger, der kombinerer immunterapi med andre.
:: Nye kvaler med DSB's gamle dieseltrækkere: Også tandhjulene er uden for toleranceDet lykkedes end ikke DSB at holde sig eget mål om at få 13 af de 33 ME-lokomotiver klar efter påske, for nu viser der sig ikke kun at være revner i hjulakslerne. Også de tandhjul, der sidder på akslerne, har sat sig for meget.
:: Nye kvaler med DSB's gamle dieseltrækkere: Også tandhjulene er uden for toleranceDet lykkedes end ikke DSB at holde sig eget mål om at få 13 af de 33 ME-lokomotiver klar efter påske, for nu viser der sig ikke kun at være revner i hjulakslerne. Også de tandhjul, der sidder på akslerne, har sat sig for meget.
:: Nye lasere fjerner kræfttumorer uden indlæggelse og narkoseLægerne på urologisk afdeling, Herlev og Gentofte Hospitaler, har i samarbejde med ingeniører og fysikere udviklet et setup, som kan resultere i kræftoperationer uden narkose.
:: Nyopdaget gen kan måske forhindre afgrøder i at drukne på markenForskere fra bl.a. KU har lokaliseret det gen, som gør ris tolerant over for større vandmængder i flere dage. Planen er at få effekten forstærket og overført til hvede.
:: Nyopdaget hvaløgle var et af de største dyr nogensindeDen 26 meter lange øgle levede for 205 millioner år siden – og fundet af fossilet kan måske opklare et gammelt knogle-mysterium.
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:: Nyt hospital: Borgere skal være levende laboratoriumFremtidens hospital skal udvikles sammen med patienter og deres data
:: Nyt kræftmiddel er effektivt på børnEt nyt studie viser, at lægemidlet Larotrectinib udløser respons i 93 pct. af alle de kræftramte børn, der deltog i studiet.
:: Nyt studie viser store regionale forskelle i behandling af atrieflimmerOmfattende dansk studie finder en betydelig geografisk ulighed i Danmark, når det gælder brug af blodfortyndende behandling.
:: Nyt system kan omdanne CO2 til miljøvenligt biproduktEn canadisk virksomhed har udviklet et modul til installa­tion i mindre virksomheder og beboelsesejendomme. Det opfanger og binder CO2 som karbonater, der efter­følgende kan videresælges og skabe omsætning.
:: NYU Dentistry study identifies effective school-based cavity prevention programSchool-based prevention programs can substantially reduce children's cavities — but what type of treatment should be delivered in schools to best prevent tooth decay? A new study by researchers at NYU College of Dentistry, published in the journal BMC Oral Health, suggests that cavity prevention programs with a combination of prevention strategies may be more effective than one alone for reducing
:: Nyuddannede ingeniører fravælger kategorisk det offentligeArbejdsopgaverne er ikke spændende nok, og lønnen er for lav, siger de unge.
:: Nævn klar med ny anbefaling af tilskud til astma- og KOL-medicinLæger udskriver for meget inhalationssteroid til patienter med KOL, mener Medicintilskudsnævnet, der efter tre års arbejde er klar med anbefalinger for revurdering af tilskud til medicin mod astma og KOL.
:: NAA80 is actin’s N-terminal acetyltransferase and regulates cytoskeleton assembly and cell motility [Biochemistry]Actin, one of the most abundant proteins in nature, participates in countless cellular functions ranging from organelle trafficking and pathogen motility to cell migration and regulation of gene transcription. Actin’s cellular activities depend on the dynamic transition between its monomeric and filamentous forms, a process exquisitely regulated in cells by…
:: Når jeg rejser hjem, vil jeg gerne afløses af en grønlænder«Professor Peter Vedsted og hans ægtefælle, praktiserende læge Marianne Vedsted, begynder 1. maj som henholdsvis ledende regionslæge for Grønlands nordlige region og regionslæge sammesteds. En grænseoverskridende opgave – og et meget gammelt løfte de to imellem.
:: Når tillid er livsvigtigTilliden og respekten mellem alle parter er i sidste ende er afgørende for, om om sundhedsvæsenet effektivt kan lære af sine fejl.
:: Obama-era clean-air rule on methane emissions blocked again (Update)An on-again, off-again effort to restrict harmful methane emissions on federal lands is off—again.
:: Obama-era clean-air rule on methane emissions blocked again (Update)An on-again, off-again effort to restrict harmful methane emissions on federal lands is off—again.
:: Obese couples could be risking health of future children, studies sayDiet and lifestyle during the ‘pre-conception’ period can profoundly affect the child’s development, researchers find Couples who are obese, as well as those who smoke and drink alcohol, could be risking the health of their future children, say experts who are calling for far more awareness of the effects of modern lifestyles on babies in the womb. A series of three scientific papers in a leading
:: Obese couples could be risking health of future children, studies sayDiet and lifestyle during the ‘pre-conception’ period can profoundly affect the child’s development, researchers find Couples who are obese, as well as those who smoke and drink alcohol, could be risking the health of their future children, say experts who are calling for far more awareness of the effects of modern lifestyles on babies in the womb. A series of three scientific papers in a leading
:: Obesity linked with higher chance of developing rapid, irregular heart ratePeople with obesity are more likely to develop a rapid and irregular heart rate, called atrial fibrillation, which can lead to stroke, heart failure and other complications, according to Penn State researchers. They found that people with obesity had a 40 percent higher chance of developing atrial fibrillation than people without obesity.
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:: Observation of acetyl phosphate formation in mammalian mitochondria using real-time in-organelle NMR metabolomics [Biochemistry]Recent studies point out the link between altered mitochondrial metabolism and cancer, and detailed understanding of mitochondrial metabolism requires real-time detection of its metabolites. Employing heteronuclear 2D NMR spectroscopy and 13C3-pyruvate, we propose in-organelle metabolomics that allows for the monitoring of mitochondrial metabolic changes in real time. The approach identified…
:: Observation of acetyl phosphate formation in mammalian mitochondria using real-time in-organelle NMR metabolomics [Biochemistry]Recent studies point out the link between altered mitochondrial metabolism and cancer, and detailed understanding of mitochondrial metabolism requires real-time detection of its metabolites. Employing heteronuclear 2D NMR spectroscopy and 13C3-pyruvate, we propose in-organelle metabolomics that allows for the monitoring of mitochondrial metabolic changes in real time. The approach identified…
:: Observation of fractional Chern insulators in a van der Waals heterostructureTopologically ordered phases are characterized by long-range quantum entanglement and fractional statistics rather than by symmetry breaking. First observed in a fractionally filled continuum Landau level, topological order has since been proposed to arise more generally at fractional fillings of topologically nontrivial Chern bands. Here we report the observation of gapped states at fractional f
:: Observation of fractional Chern insulators in a van der Waals heterostructureTopologically ordered phases are characterized by long-range quantum entanglement and fractional statistics rather than by symmetry breaking. First observed in a fractionally filled continuum Landau level, topological order has since been proposed to arise more generally at fractional fillings of topologically nontrivial Chern bands. Here we report the observation of gapped states at fractional f
:: Observation of topological superconductivity on the surface of an iron-based superconductorTopological superconductors are predicted to host exotic Majorana states that obey non-Abelian statistics and can be used to implement a topological quantum computer. Most of the proposed topological superconductors are realized in difficult-to-fabricate heterostructures at very low temperatures. By using high-resolution spin-resolved and angle-resolved photoelectron spectroscopy, we find that th
:: Observing biological nanotransportersA research team of the Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) was able to describe with atomic detail how molecules are transported through biological membranes. Computer simulations and spectroscopic experiments provided insights into the work of so-called ABC transporters. These proteins play an important role in the drug resistance of tumour cells and bacteria.
:: Observing inflammatory cells in the bodyResearchers at the Cells-in-Motion Cluster of Excellence develop a new method that enables them to genetically modify immune cells, multiply them and visualize them in living organisms.
:: Observing inflammatory cells in the bodyResearchers at the Cells-in-Motion Cluster of Excellence develop a new method that enables them to genetically modify immune cells, multiply them and visualize them in living organisms.
:: Observing inflammatory cells in the bodyResearchers have developed a new method that enables them to genetically modify immune cells, multiply them and visualize them in living organisms.
:: Observing inflammatory cells in the bodyResearchers have developed a new method that enables them to genetically modify immune cells, multiply them and visualize them in living organisms.
:: Observing the cell in its native state: Imaging subcellular dynamics in multicellular organismsTrue physiological imaging of subcellular dynamics requires studying cells within their parent organisms, where all the environmental cues that drive gene expression, and hence the phenotypes that we actually observe, are present. A complete understanding also requires volumetric imaging of the cell and its surroundings at high spatiotemporal resolution, without inducing undue stress on either. W
:: Ocean heat waves and weaker winds will keep Australia warm for a while yetThe Australian Bureau of Meteorology's latest climate outlook, issued today, suggests the above-average warmth of April is likely to extend into May, and for parts of the south, potentially into winter.
:: Ocean heat waves are becoming more common and lasting longerOver the last 100 years, the world’s oceans have sweltered through a rising number of heat waves.
:: Ocean Heat Waves Are Getting WorseSpikes in sea temperatures stress marine ecosystems, particularly coral reefs — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Ocean Sunfish Could Offer Clues to the Rise of SlimeA controversial hypothesis suggests that jellyfish may one day rule the oceans, and Mola mola may tell us if we are approaching a tipping point.
:: Ocean warming can predict land warming with simple modelThe temperature trend of continents can be estimated by measuring warming of nearby oceans, revealing a simple behaviour of the climate system.
:: Oceans' Mysterious Magnetic Field Is Mapped in Stunning Detail from SpaceSatellites circling Earth have mapped an elusive, invisible force in unprecedented detail: the magnetic field created by the currents in the planet's salty oceans, according to new research.
:: Odd one out: Protein goes against the family to prevent cancer donateMelbourne researchers have made the surprise discovery that the 'odd one out' in a family of proteins known to drive cancer development is instead critical for preventing stomach cancers.The research team showed switching off a gene called NF-κB1 caused spontaneous development of stomach cancers, driven by chronic inflammation. The study also revealed that immunotherapy may prove to be a significa
:: Odd one out: Protein goes against the family to prevent cancerResearchers have made the surprise discovery that the 'odd one out' in a family of proteins known to drive cancer development is instead critical for preventing stomach cancers. The research team showed switching off a certain gene caused spontaneous development of stomach cancers, driven by chronic inflammation. The study also revealed that immunotherapy may prove to be a significant tool for tre
:: Of mice and disease: Antibiotic-resistant bacteria discovered in NYC house miceA study by scientists at the Center for Infection and Immunity (CII) at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health finds New York City house mice carry bacteria responsible for mild to life-threatening gastroenteritis in people, and some of these bacteria may be resistant to antibiotics. Findings appear in the journal mBio.
:: Of mice and disease: Antibiotic-resistant bacteria discovered in NYC house miceA study by scientists at the Center for Infection and Immunity (CII) at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health finds New York City house mice carry bacteria responsible for mild to life-threatening gastroenteritis in people, and some of these bacteria may be resistant to antibiotics. Findings appear in the journal mBio.
:: Of mice and disease: Antibiotic-resistant bacteria discovered in NYC house miceScientists have found that New York City house mice carry bacteria responsible for mild to life-threatening gastroenteritis in people, and some of these bacteria may be resistant to antibiotics.
:: Of mice and disease: Antibiotic-resistant bacteria discovered in NYC house miceScientists have found that New York City house mice carry bacteria responsible for mild to life-threatening gastroenteritis in people, and some of these bacteria may be resistant to antibiotics.
:: Of Mice and MetastasisTools for studying how cancer spreads
:: Oil to solar: Saudis push to be renewable energy powerhouseSaudi engineers whip up a simulated sandstorm to test a solar panel's durability at a research lab, the heart of the oil-rich kingdom's multibillion dollar quest to be a renewable energy powerhouse.
:: Oil to solar: Saudis push to be renewable energy powerhouseSaudi engineers whip up a simulated sandstorm to test a solar panel's durability at a research lab, the heart of the oil-rich kingdom's multibillion dollar quest to be a renewable energy powerhouse.
:: OK18: De regionale parter forhandler videre i dagParterne på det regionale område mødes i dag i Forligsinstitutionen. Det kan dog være svært at komme frem til en aftale, da forhandlingerne på det kommunale område brød sammen i går.
:: Old Animal Specimens May Hold The Key To New DiscoveriesA long-lost trove of preserved animal specimens recently turned up at a university in Georgia. Those old squirrels and muskrats could hold the answers to questions we haven't even thought to ask yet. (Image credit: Grant Blankenship/Georgia Public Broadcasting)
:: Old Animal Specimens May Hold The Key To New DiscoveriesA long-lost trove of preserved animal specimens recently turned up at a university in Georgia. Those old squirrels and muskrats could hold the answers to questions we haven't even thought to ask yet. (Image credit: Grant Blankenship/Georgia Public Broadcasting)
:: Old clothes become aerogels that fight bleedingA fast, cheap, and eco-friendly method converts cotton-based fabric waste, like unwanted clothing, into aerogels. The ultra-light and highly compressible aerogels could be useful for a range of things, including control of rapid bleeding and heat insulation. Aerogels are among the lightest materials in the world and are highly porous with strong absorption capacity and low thermal conductivity. T
:: Old clothes become aerogels that fight bleedingA fast, cheap, and eco-friendly method converts cotton-based fabric waste, like unwanted clothing, into aerogels. The ultra-light and highly compressible aerogels could be useful for a range of things, including control of rapid bleeding and heat insulation. Aerogels are among the lightest materials in the world and are highly porous with strong absorption capacity and low thermal conductivity. T
:: Old New England Underground May Be Spry After AllThe U.S. Northeast may be more geologically active than was previously thought, according to a seismic sensor network. — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Old New England Underground May Be Spry After AllThe U.S. Northeast may be more geologically active than was previously thought, according to a seismic sensor network. — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Old people can produce as many new brain cells as teenagersThe discovery that healthy, older adults produce just as many new neurons as young people could provide clues to how to keep our brains sharper for longer
:: Old people can produce as many new brain cells as teenagersThe discovery that healthy, older adults produce just as many new neurons as young people could provide clues to how to keep our brains sharper for longer
:: Old proteins tell tales of historical artifacts and the people who touched them"Dead men tell no tales" is a common saying, but according to an article in Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN), the weekly newsmagazine of the American Chemical Society, the old proteins on historical artifacts, such as manuscripts and clothing, can tell quite a yarn.
:: Old proteins tell tales of historical artifacts and the people who touched them'Dead men tell no tales' is a common saying, but according to an article in Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN), the weekly newsmagazine of the American Chemical Society, the old proteins on historical artifacts, such as manuscripts and clothing, can tell quite a yarn.
:: Old school cogsci paper argues that counter-intuitive probability problems like Monty Hall may only be tricky because the questions are poorly wordedsubmitted by /u/SweetDoggoPresident [link] [comments]
:: Older adults grow just as many new brain cells as young peopleResearchers show for the first time that healthy older men and women can generate just as many new brain cells as younger people in a study that appears on April 5 in the journal Cell Stem Cell.
:: Older adults grow just as many new brain cells as young peopleResearchers show for the first time that healthy older men and women can generate just as many new brain cells as younger people in a study that appears on April 5 in the journal Cell Stem Cell.
:: Older people advised to dance for better posture, flexibility, energy and happinessDancing can improve the physical and mental well-being of aging people.
:: Older people advised to dance for better posture, flexibility, energy and happinessDancing can improve the physical and mental well-being of aging people.
:: Oldest magnetic record in the solar system discovered in a meteoriteResearchers have found that an iron-containing mineral called dusty olivine, present in meteorites, retains a record of the magnetic field from the early solar system around 4.6 billion years ago. The results are surprising, as the magnetism in dusty olivine is non-uniform, and non-uniform magnetic materials have previously been thought to be poor magnetic recorders. The discovery may lead to new
:: Oldest magnetic record in the solar system discovered in a meteoriteResearchers have found that an iron-containing mineral called dusty olivine, present in meteorites, retains a record of the magnetic field from the early solar system around 4.6 billion years ago. The results are surprising, as the magnetism in dusty olivine is non-uniform, and non-uniform magnetic materials have previously been thought to be poor magnetic recorders. The discovery may lead to new
:: Oldest Neanderthal wooden tools found in SpainArchaeological excavations in Northern Spain have revealed several episodes of Neanderthal occupations with preserved wooden remains. The excavation revealed two very well preserved wooden tools; one of them is a 15 cm long digging stick.
:: Oldest Neanderthal wooden tools found in SpainArchaeological excavations in Northern Spain have revealed several episodes of Neanderthal occupations with preserved wooden remains. The excavation revealed two very well preserved wooden tools; one of them is a 15 cm long digging stick.
:: Omega-3s from fish oil supplements no better than placebo for dry eyeOmega-3 fatty acid supplements taken orally proved no better than placebo at relieving symptoms or signs of dry eye, according to the findings of a well-controlled trial funded by the National Eye Institute (NEI), part of the National Institutes of Health.
:: Omega-3s from fish oil supplements no better than placebo for dry eyeOmega-3 fatty acid supplements taken orally proved no better than placebo at relieving symptoms or signs of dry eye, according to the findings of a well-controlled trial.
:: Omega-3s from fish oil supplements no better than placebo for dry eyeOmega-3 fatty acid supplements taken orally proved no better than placebo at relieving symptoms or signs of dry eye, according to the findings of a well-controlled trial funded by the National Eye Institute (NEI), part of the National Institutes of Health.
:: Omega-3s from fish oil supplements no better than placebo for dry eyeOmega-3 fatty acid supplements taken orally proved no better than placebo at relieving symptoms or signs of dry eye, according to the findings of a well-controlled trial.
:: Omen in the blood
:: Omsider en høring om Femern: Får vi så de hemmelige trafikprognoser?Enhedslistens transportordfører har til sin egen store overraskelse overtalt de øvrige partier til at holde en offentlig høring om Femern-tunnelens omdiskuterede trafikprognoser. Han håber, at det betyder et opgør med hemmlighedskræmmeriet.
:: On "Darwinism"How a great name was turned into a slander — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: On "Darwinism"How a great name was turned into a slander — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: On Google and Facebook: 'The Finest Intelligence Operation on Earth'On Tuesday, Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook finally appears before Congress. Franklin Foer, who has extensively chronicled the relationship between social-media companies and democracy, had a report yesterday on the phase-change in national power that his appearance might indicate. (And you can take an advance look at Zuckerberg’s prepared testimony , highly underwhelming in my view.) Last week I ran
:: On the evolution of baleen whales
:: On the evolution of baleen whales
:: On the ground at the 2018 March for Science ralliesThe March for Science returned with rallies around the globe in support of science-based policies. Follow our coverage from New York and elsewhere
:: On the ground at the 2018 March for Science ralliesThe March for Science returned with rallies around the globe in support of science-based policies. Follow our coverage from New York and elsewhere
:: On the quest for the strongest materials
:: On the shape of the 'petal' for the dissipation curveTopological insulators are new materials that have been studied by many research groups around the world for more than ten years. The main advantage of such materials is the presence (under certain symmetry conditions) of dissipationless states at the sample boundary, while the bulk material retains the properties of an insulator. In view of these properties, it is hoped that topological insulator
:: Once upon a time in a thunderstormThunderstorms in Earth's upper atmosphere remain something of a mystery. Scientists cannot reach them directly with instruments; they are too high for balloons and too low for weather satellites. Flying through thunderstorms or camping out on mountaintops waiting for one typically ranks low even on an adventurers' bucket list.
:: Once upon a time, an exoplanet was discoveredIn recent history, a very important achievement was the discovery, in 1995, of 51 Pegasi b, the first extrasolar planet ever found around a normal star other than the sun. In a paper published in EPJ H, Davide Cenadelli from the Aosta Valley Astronomical Observatory (Italy) interviews Michel Mayor from Geneva Observatory (Switzerland) about his personal recollections of discovering this exoplanet.
:: Once upon a time, an exoplanet was discoveredIn recent history, a very important achievement was the discovery, in 1995, of 51 Pegasi b, the first extrasolar planet ever found around a normal star other than the Sun.
:: OncoDNA announces publication of peer-reviewed study in Oncotarget assessing the utility of its unique biomarker analysis and interpretation platform in clinical decision makingOncoDNA treatment recommendation followed in 60% of cases. 93% of treatment decisions were made based on a holistic approach combining next generation sequencing (NGS) and multiple biomarker analysis provided by OncoDNA. 27% of late-stage patients treated with OncoDNA-recommended therapies had overall survival >12 months, compared to a typical average of no more than six months.
:: OncoDNA announces publication of peer-reviewed study in Oncotarget assessing the utility of its unique biomarker analysis and interpretation platform in clinical decision makingOncoDNA treatment recommendation followed in 60% of cases. 93% of treatment decisions were made based on a holistic approach combining next generation sequencing (NGS) and multiple biomarker analysis provided by OncoDNA. 27% of late-stage patients treated with OncoDNA-recommended therapies had overall survival >12 months, compared to a typical average of no more than six months.
:: One bad night’s sleep may increase levels of Alzheimer’s proteinA bad night’s sleep may lead to a protein linked to Alzheimer’s building up in the brain, but whether this raises the risk of the condition is unclear
:: One dinosaur footprint is worth a thousand wordsAnimals Dinosaurs stomped all over this remote Scottish island and left the prints to prove it. Why are researchers so interested in dinosaur footprints anyways? They aren’t quite as visually striking as complete dinosaur skeletons, but scientists can get a lot of…
:: One dinosaur footprint is worth a thousand wordsAnimals Dinosaurs stomped all over this remote Scottish island and left the prints to prove it. Why are researchers so interested in dinosaur footprints anyways? They aren’t quite as visually striking as complete dinosaur skeletons, but scientists can get a lot of…
:: One extra glass of wine 'will shorten your life by 30 minutes'Drinking is as harmful as smoking and consuming more than five drinks a week lowers life expectancy, say researchers Drinking will shorten your life, according to a major new study that suggests every glass of wine or pint of beer over the daily recommended limit will cut half an hour from the expected lifespan of a 40 year old. Those who think a glass of red wine every evening will help keep the
:: One step closer to realityDiffusion is the process that lets the color spread through tea, but there is way more to it than that: It's also one of the most fundamental principles underlying the inner workings of living cells. The ability of molecules to move in or between cells determines where—and if—they can carry out their function. Consequently, the motility of molecules can reveal a lot about their tasks in the living
:: One step closer to realityThe software 'PyFRAP' is an accurate and reliable tool for the analysis of molecular movement, employing numerical simulations rather than simplified assumptions.
:: One step closer to using nanoporous graphene in smart filters and sensorsAs part of a national research collaboration, Spanish researchers including the ICN2 have made uniformly nanoporous graphene a practicable reality. A major milestone in graphene research, this brings us one step closer to unlocking this material's full potential not only in electronics, but also in filtration and sensing applications. The work is published in Science.
:: One string to rule them allEPFL scientists have engineered a tiny guitar string that vibrates 1 billion times when plucked. They would like to use it as a microphone for light.
:: One string to rule them allStrain can be used to engineer unusual properties at the nanoscale. Researchers in Tobias Kippenberg's lab at EPFL have harnessed this effect to engineer an extremely low-loss nanostring. When plucked, the string vibrates for minutes with a period of a microsecond (equivalent to a standard guitar note playing for a month). Using it as an ultrasensitive microphone, the researchers hope to be able t
:: One thing leads to another: Causal chains link health, development, and conservationThe BioScience Talks podcast features discussions of topical issues related to the biological sciences.
:: One Way to Get Through to Trump? ChildrenIf President Trump decides to launch military strikes on Syria, following the most recent gas attacks by the Assad regime, it’s a good bet that children will be central to his rationale. In a tweet on Sunday, he mentioned young victims of the attacks: Many dead, including women and children, in mindless CHEMICAL attack in Syria. Area of atrocity is in lockdown and encircled by Syrian Army, making
:: One-fifth of carbon entering coastal waters of eastern North America is buriedCoastal waters play an important role in the carbon cycle by transferring carbon to the open ocean or burying it in wetland soils and ocean sediments, a new study shows.
:: One-fifth of carbon entering coastal waters of eastern North America is buriedCoastal waters play an important role in the carbon cycle by transferring carbon to the open ocean or burying it in wetland soils and ocean sediments, a new study shows.
:: One-fifth of carbon entering coastal waters of eastern North America is buriedCoastal waters play an important role in the carbon cycle by transferring carbon to the open ocean or burying it in wetland soils and ocean sediments, a new study shows.
:: Online ads help pregnant smokers quitNew research shows that online ads encouraging pregnant women to take up stop smoking support could be more effective than advice delivered in a clinical setting.The new study shows that commercial online advertising about cessation support could engage large numbers of women earlier in their pregnancies, and at a lower cost.
:: Online message board advice on ICDs reflects inaccuraciesMedical advice about implanted cardiac defibrillators obtained over two years from a dedicated online message board was accurate only about half of the time. About a quarter of advice dispensed via the online message board was inappropriate and 6 percent controversial. These findings underscore the need for clinicians to ask patients about sources of information to ensure they receive appropriate
:: Online myth busters fight tide of fake news in IndiaAs grief and outrage over the rape and murder of an eight-year-old crescendoed in India last week, a wrenching video of the supposed victim singing "her last song" lit up phones across the country.
:: Online paedophile tactics exposed in forensic linguistic studyThe deceptive methods of a sex offender who abused several children online have been exposed by academics at Aston University to help police catch other predators.
:: Online physician reviews don't reflect responses in patient satisfaction surveysPhysicians who receive negative reviews online do not receive similar responses in rigorous patient satisfaction surveys, according to new Mayo Clinic research in Mayo Clinic Proceedings.
:: Online physician reviews don't reflect responses in patient satisfaction surveysPhysicians who receive negative reviews online do not receive similar responses in rigorous patient satisfaction surveys, according to new research.
:: Online physician reviews don't reflect responses in patient satisfaction surveysPhysicians who receive negative reviews online do not receive similar responses in rigorous patient satisfaction surveys, according to new research.
:: Online privacy must improve after the Facebook data uproarFacebook Data Cambridge AnalyticaI, like millions of others, have willingly given up some of my privacy to Facebook to achieve a sense of connection across cultures, time zones and generations. But revelations of the alleged sale and misuse of Facebook data by Cambridge Analytica has left me feeling betrayed.
:: Online privacy must improve after the Facebook data uproarFacebook Data Cambridge AnalyticaI, like millions of others, have willingly given up some of my privacy to Facebook to achieve a sense of connection across cultures, time zones and generations. But revelations of the alleged sale and misuse of Facebook data by Cambridge Analytica has left me feeling betrayed.
:: Only 14 percent of the world has to worry about robots taking their jobs (…yay?)
:: Oops…Deutsche Bank makes 28bn euro transfer in errorGermany's biggest lender Deutsche Bank on Friday admitted to a massive erroneous transfer of 28 billion euros ($34 billion) in a routine operation, more than the entire bank is worth.
:: Op at stå: Motion virker som "hjemmelavet viagra"Intensiv motion flere gange ugentligt kan forbedre erektionen væsentligt hos mænd med rejsningsbesvær, viser studie.
:: OpenWings project: Scientists to build the avian tree of lifeBirds are the only surviving descendants of dinosaurs. Birds also are used to study a large range of fundamental topics in biology from understanding the evolution of mating systems to learning about the genetic and environmental factors that affect their beautiful plumages.
:: Opinion: Drug Sanctuaries Offer Hope to a Post-Antibiotic WorldDrug-free environments, such as a designated ward in a hospital, might reduce the strength of selection for resistance.
:: Opinion: How to achieve better flood-risk governance in the United States [Social Sciences]Recent flood disasters (Fig. 1) have exposed issues with how flood risk is governed in the United States, raising questions about who owns responsibility for managing and paying for losses. In February 2017, 190,000 residents were evacuated as the primary and emergency spillways at Oroville Dam in California failed, a…
:: Opinion: We MustMake Data More Accessiblefor Bioinformatics TrainingIn addition to programs geared towards transforming biologists into bioinformaticians, students need more raw material available for their education.
:: Opioid Addiction: Rehab is Broken. Can Technology Help?My time in rehab left me humiliated and desperate to know why my friends were dying. Now, a wave of app developers are trying to tackle opioid addiction.
:: Opioid prescribing at veterans hospitals varies widely in treating chronic painA recently published article in the Journal of General Internal Medicine surveyed care provided to 1.1 million veterans at 176 VHA medical centers between 2010 and 2015. At some centers, as many as one-third of the veterans seeking care for chronic pain began long-term opioid therapy, compared with only 5 percent at other centers.
:: Opioid use linked to increased risk of falls, death in older adultsOpioid use linked to increased risk of falls, death in older adults. Recent opioid use is associated with an increased risk of falls in older adults and an increased risk of death, found new research in CMAJ.
:: Opioid-related hospitalizations rising in Medicare patients without opioid prescriptionsA 2014 federal change that limited the dispensing of hydrocodone products may be indirectly contributing to the illegal use of some of those drugs, a study by University of Texas Medical Branch researchers has found.
:: Opioid-related hospitalizations rising in Medicare patients without opioid prescriptionsA 2014 federal change that limited the dispensing of hydrocodone products may be indirectly contributing to the illegal use of some of those drugs, a study by University of Texas Medical Branch researchers has found.
:: Opposition: Regeringen udvander beskyttelsen af dansk natur og vores bierRød blok advarer regeringen mod at modarbejde et strammet forbud mod neonikotinoider. SF forventer at blive hørt,, fordi partiet gik med i sidste års pesticidforlig.
:: Optical 'overtones' for solar cellsNIM scientists from LMU Munich have found a new effect regarding the optical excitation of charge carriers in a solar semiconductor. It could facilitate the utilization of infrared light, which is normally lost in solar devices.
:: Optical path recognition made audibleStudents of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have developed an image recognition algorithm that identifies obstacles and recognizes free pathways. Based on this, the iXpoint software company has now developed the Camassia smartphone app as an assistance system for the visually impaired. It generates acoustic signals that enable users to follow the desired pathway. It is the first interactiv
:: Optical tweezers steer a chemical reaction from just 2 atomsHighlighting the fine level of control modern chemists possess, researchers have trapped two single atoms — sodium and cesium — in separate 'optical tweezers' and then maneuvered them together, resulting in a single molecule of sodium cesium (NaCs) with unique properties.
:: Optimistic Latinos have healthier hearts, study findsLatinos who are the most optimistic are more likely to have healthy hearts, suggests a new study of more than 4,900 Latinos led by, Rosalba Hernandez. She is a professor of social work at the University of Illinois. The study was published in BMJ Open.
:: Optimized perception in the twilight zoneAs neuroscientists at Goethe University Frankfurt have now discovered, the human brain processes weak visual stimuli better in the morning and evening than at noon.
:: Optimized positioning of geothermal boreholes reduces seismicityWhen constructing geothermal systems for the extraction of heat from underground hot water reservoirs, optimal positioning of the boreholes can considerably reduce seismicity. This is the result of induced seismicity studies by scientists of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). Induced seismicity means shocks caused by human activities. Based on the change of water pressure in the rock (pore p
:: Optimizing space travel efficiencySending a human into space and doing it efficiently presents a galaxy of challenges. Scientists have explored ways to integrate the logistics of space travel by looking at a campaign of lunar missions, spacecraft design, and conducting research, to create a framework to optimize fuel and other resources.
:: Optogenetic study shows that male flies find ejaculation pleasurableResearchers reporting in Current Biology on April 19 show that male fruit flies find sex — and more specifically ejaculation — to be an inherently rewarding experience. The study is the first to show that the rewarding nature of ejaculation is conserved among animals, from flies and mammals. It also adds to evidence that manipulating sexual experience in flies affects their interest in consuming
:: Optogenetic study shows that male flies find ejaculation pleasurableResearchers reporting in Current Biology on April 19 show that male fruit flies find sex—and more specifically ejaculation—to be an inherently rewarding experience. The study is the first to show that the rewarding nature of ejaculation is conserved among animals, from flies and mammals. It also adds to evidence that manipulating sexual experience in flies affects their interest in consuming alcoh
:: Oregon scientists decipher the magma bodies under YellowstoneUsing supercomputer modeling, University of Oregon scientists have unveiled a new explanation for the geology underlying recent seismic imaging of magma bodies below Yellowstone National Park.
:: Organ Donations from Overdose Victims Save ThousandsLives tragically claimed by the American opioid epidemic may benefit people desperately in need of organ transplants.
:: Organic agriculture is going mainstream, but not the way you think it isOne of the biggest knocks against the organics movement is that it has begun to ape conventional agriculture, adopting the latter's monocultures, reliance on purchased inputs and industrial processes.
:: Organic solar cells reach record efficiency, benchmark for commercializationIn an advance that makes a more flexible, inexpensive type of solar cell commercially viable, researchers have demonstrated organic solar cells that can achieve 15 percent efficiency.
:: Organic solar cells reach record efficiency, benchmark for commercializationIn an advance that makes a more flexible, inexpensive type of solar cell commercially viable, University of Michigan researchers have demonstrated organic solar cells that can achieve 15 percent efficiency.
:: Organoids created from patients' bladder cancers could guide treatmentResearchers have created patient-specific bladder cancer organoids that mimic many of the characteristics of actual tumors. The use of organoids, tiny 3-D spheres derived from a patient's own tumor, may be useful in the future to guide treatment of patients.
:: Organoids created from patients' bladder cancers could guide treatmentResearchers have created patient-specific bladder cancer organoids that mimic many of the characteristics of actual tumors. The use of organoids, tiny 3-D spheres derived from a patient's own tumor, may be useful in the future to guide treatment of patients.
:: Organoids created from patients' bladder cancers could guide treatmentResearchers have created patient-specific bladder cancer organoids that mimic many of the characteristics of actual tumors. The use of organoids, tiny 3-D spheres derived from a patient's own tumor, may be useful in the future to guide treatment of patients.
:: Organoids created from patients' bladder cancers could guide treatmentResearchers have created patient-specific bladder cancer organoids that mimic many of the characteristics of actual tumors. The use of organoids, tiny 3-D spheres derived from a patient's own tumor, may be useful in the future to guide treatment of patients.
:: Origins and spread of fluted-point technology in the Canadian Ice-Free Corridor and eastern Beringia [Anthropology]Fluted projectile points have long been recognized as the archaeological signature of early humans dispersing throughout the Western Hemisphere; however, we still lack a clear understanding of their appearance in the interior “Ice-Free Corridor” of western Canada and eastern Beringia. To solve this problem, we conducted a geometric morphometric shape…
:: Origins and spread of fluted-point technology in the Canadian Ice-Free Corridor and eastern Beringia [Anthropology]Fluted projectile points have long been recognized as the archaeological signature of early humans dispersing throughout the Western Hemisphere; however, we still lack a clear understanding of their appearance in the interior “Ice-Free Corridor” of western Canada and eastern Beringia. To solve this problem, we conducted a geometric morphometric shape…
:: OSR1 regulates a subset of inward rectifier potassium channels via a binding motif variant [Biochemistry]The with-no-lysine (K) (WNK) signaling pathway to STE20/SPS1-related proline- and alanine-rich kinase (SPAK) and oxidative stress-responsive 1 (OSR1) kinase is an important mediator of cell volume and ion transport. SPAK and OSR1 associate with upstream kinases WNK 1–4, substrates, and other proteins through their C-terminal domains which interact with linear…
:: OSU Professor Falsified Data on Eight Papers, ResignsChing-Shih Chen's research involved anticancer therapeutics that were being tested in clinical trials.
:: Otte genstande om ugen kan forkorte dit liv – men nyt studie får ikke Sundhedsstyrelsen til at ændre holdningProfessor mener, at alkohol-anbefalinger skal være ens for både mænd og kvinder.
:: Our eyesight is sharpest at twilight – and now we may know whyWe see best at dawn and dusk, and this could be because our brain activity changes at these times, making it easier to distinguish signals from background noise
:: Our humanity contains multitudes: Dehumanization is more than overlooking mental capacities [Social Sciences]A longstanding conclusion of work on dehumanization is that the denial of humanity facilitates violence, in part by loosening restraints against harming others (1–3). Rai et al. (4) propose that dehumanization only begets instrumental violence. They claim that dehumanization does not facilitate moral violence because moral violence necessitates blame and…
:: Our Planet, Ourselves: How Climate Change Results in Emerging Diseases— Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Our Planet, Ourselves: How Climate Change Results in Emerging Diseases— Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Our sun—three different wavelengthsFrom March 20-23, 2018, NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured three sequences of our sun in three different extreme ultraviolet wavelengths. The resulting images illustrate how different features that appear in one sequence are difficult, if not impossible, to see in the others.
:: Our survey found 'questionable research practices' by ecologists and biologists – here's what that meansCherry picking or hiding results, excluding data to meet statistical thresholds and presenting unexpected findings as though they were predicted all along – these are just some of the "questionable research practices" implicated in the replication crisis psychology and medicine have faced over the last half a decade or so.
:: 'Out of control' Chinese space lab to meet fiery end on MondayAn abandoned space laboratory is set to meet a fiery end as it re-enters Earth's atmosphere Monday morning Beijing time, Chinese and European space authorities said Sunday, hitting a speed of around 26,000 kilometres an hour before disintegrating.
:: Outback radio telescope listens in on interstellar visitorA telescope in outback Australia has been used to listen to a mysterious cigar-shaped object that entered our Solar System late last year. When 'Oumuamua was first discovered, astronomers thought it was a comet or an asteroid from within the Solar System. But after studying its orbit and discovering its long, cylindrical shape, they realised 'Oumuamua was neither and had come from interstellar spa
:: Outback radio telescope listens in on interstellar visitorA telescope in outback Australia has been used to listen to a mysterious cigar-shaped object that entered our solar system late last year.When 'Oumuamua was first discovered, astronomers thought it was a comet or an asteroid from within the solar system. But after studying its orbit and discovering its long, cylindrical shape, they realized 'Oumuamua was neither and had come from interstellar spac
:: Outback radio telescope listens in on interstellar visitorA telescope in outback Western Australia has been used to listen to a mysterious cigar-shaped object that entered our Solar System late last year.
:: Ovarian cancer vaccine improves women’s survival ratesA personalised cancer vaccine that trains the immune system to attack tumours has had encouraging results in women with ovarian cancer
:: Over halvdelen af kommunerne har tilknyttet faste læger på plejehjem62 pct. af landets kommuner har tilknyttet faste læger på et eller flere plejehjem. Projektchef i Vive mener, at der er en faglig gevinst for lægerne ved at være med i ordningen
:: Overblik: Sådan kan du blive ramt af en storkonfliktI dag er sidste deadline for at nå til enighed om en ny overenskomst. Erklærer Forligsmanden forhandlingerne for at være brudt sammen, er en storkonflikt en realitet. Få overblik over, hvordan det rammer dig og din afdeling her.
:: Overblik: Sådan kan du blive ramt af en storkonfliktI dag er sidste deadline for at nå til enighed om en ny overenskomst. Erklærer Forligsmanden forhandlingerne for at være brudt sammen, er en storkonflikt en realitet. Få overblik over, hvordan det rammer dig og din afdeling her.
:: Overdose antidote promotes stroke recovery in ratsThe life-saving drug used to treat opioid overdose, naloxone, reduces brain inflammation in the aftermath of stroke in male rats. The preclinical research, published in eNeuro, lays the groundwork for developing the first drug to promote recovery from a leading cause of adult disability.
:: Overestimated mutation rateAt the start of the epidemic in West Africa, the Ebola virus did not change as rapidly as thought at the time. ETH researchers explain why scientists misjudged it at the time.
:: Overlooked 'organ' could play role in cancer spreadThanks to a laser-equipped mini-microscope developed by a French start-up, scientists have discovered a previously undetected feature of the human anatomy that could help explain why some cancers spread so quickly.
:: Overraskelse: Gen bag ’den søde tand’ forbundet med mindre kropsfedtSidste år fandt forskere fra Københavns Universitet ud af, at særligt stor sukkertrang…
:: Oversized galactosides as a probe for conformational dynamics in LacY [Biochemistry]Binding kinetics of α-galactopyranoside homologs with fluorescent aglycones of different sizes and shapes were determined with the lactose permease (LacY) of Escherichia coli by FRET from Trp151 in the binding site of LacY to the fluorophores. Fast binding was observed with LacY stabilized in an outward-open conformation (kon = 4–20…
:: Oversized galactosides as a probe for conformational dynamics in LacY [Biochemistry]Binding kinetics of α-galactopyranoside homologs with fluorescent aglycones of different sizes and shapes were determined with the lactose permease (LacY) of Escherichia coli by FRET from Trp151 in the binding site of LacY to the fluorophores. Fast binding was observed with LacY stabilized in an outward-open conformation (kon = 4–20…
:: Oxford Dodo was shot in head, scans findThe world-famous specimen is the world's best-preserved example of the extinct bird.
:: Oxidative unzipping of multiwall carbon nanotubes to graphene nanoribbonsGraphene, a two-dimensional lattice of carbon atoms, has attracted enormous interest from a broad base of the research community for more than a decade. Graphene nanoribbons (GNRs), narrow strips of quasi one-dimensional graphene, possess complementary features relative to their two-dimensional counterpart of graphene sheets. Based on theoretical calculations, the electrical properties of GNRs can
:: Pacemakere og infusionspumper er sårbare over for cyberangrebPatienter risikerer at blive udsat for cyberangreb, når medicinsk udstyr forbindes med omverdenen. Nye supersygehuse skal stille større krav til leverandører, lyder det fra eksperter
:: Painkillers in pregnancy may affect baby's future fertilityTaking painkillers during pregnancy could affect the fertility of the unborn child in later life, research suggests. Scientists at the University of Edinburgh looked at the effects of paracetamol (acetaminophen) and ibuprofen on samples of human fetal testes and ovaries. Their findings add to a growing body of evidence that the medicines should be used with caution during pregnancy.
:: Paint job transforms walls into sensors, interactive surfacesWalls are what they are — big, dull dividers. With a few applications of conductive paint and some electronics, however, walls can become smart infrastructure that sense human touch, and detect things like gestures and when appliances are used. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University and Disney Research found that they could transform dumb walls into smart walls at relatively low cost using sim
:: Paint job transforms walls into sensors, interactive surfacesWalls are what they are — big, dull dividers. With a few applications of conductive paint and some electronics, however, walls can become smart infrastructure that sense human touch, and detect things like gestures and when appliances are used. Researchers found that they could transform dumb walls into smart walls at relatively low cost using simple tools and techniques, such as a paint roller.
:: Paint transforms walls into interactive touchpadsWith a few applications of conductive paint and some electronics, researchers can create walls that sense human touch, and detect things like gestures and when appliances are in use. The researchers found that they could transform dumb walls into smart walls at relatively low cost—about $20 per square meter—using simple tools and techniques, such as a paint roller. These new capabilities might en
:: Paleo Profile: Martin's Sea TurtleThis Cretaceous chelonian is close to the origin of the hard-shelled sea turtles that still swim the oceans — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Paleo Profile: The Climbing DwarfBeautiful fossils offer a rare look at what covered the bodies of some of our protomammal relatives — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Paleo Profile: The Shortened FaceA small skull found in Connecticut offers a new view to ancient reptilian bites — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Paleo Profile: The Shortened FaceA small skull found in Connecticut offers a new view to ancient reptilian bites — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Palm trees have been spotted changing sex for the first timeFour Quindío wax palms in Colombia have changed sex from male to female, which was thought to be impossible for such plants
:: Palm trees have been spotted changing sex for the first timeFour Quindío wax palms in Colombia have changed sex from male to female, which was thought to be impossible for such plants
:: Pancreatitis in minorities linked to triglycerides, gallstones, alcohol abusePancreatitis in ethnic minorities is linked to very high levels of triglycerides and the risk is further increased by alcohol abuse and gallstones, according to a study published in the journal Endocrine Practice.
:: Panel Recommends FDA Approval of Epilepsy Drug Derived from MarijuanaDecision paves path to the U.S.'s first medication made from marijuana — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Paralyzed patient feels sensation againUsing a tiny array of electrodes implanted in the brain's somatosensory cortex, Caltech scientists have induced sensations of touch and movement in the hand and arm of a paralyzed man.
:: Paralyzed patient feels sensation againUsing a tiny array of electrodes implanted in the brain's somatosensory cortex, scientists have induced sensations of touch and movement in the hand and arm of a paralyzed man.
:: Parents struggle to discuss sex with LGBTQ teensParents of LGBTQ children feel especially uncomfortable and unequipped when they try to educate them about sex and dating, reports a new study. Parents don't know what constitutes safe sexual behaviors for LGBTQ teens and need resources to help them. Parents play an important role in helping their children learn how to have healthy sexual relationships.
:: Parents struggle to discuss sex with LGBTQ teensParents of LGBTQ children feel especially uncomfortable and unequipped when they try to educate them about sex and dating, reports a new study. Parents don't know what constitutes safe sexual behaviors for LGBTQ teens and need resources to help them. Parents play an important role in helping their children learn how to have healthy sexual relationships.
:: Paris to sue Airbnb over undeclared listingsParis is taking home-sharing giant Airbnb to court for failing to remove ads from people who have not properly declared their properties, city authorities said Thursday.
:: Parkering: Københavns Kommune vælger software over sensorerMatematiske modeller er bedre til at forudsige trafikken end fysiske sensorer, der tæller biler.
:: Parkin function in Parkinson's disease
:: Parkinson and binge eating: A new study investigates the reason whyThe results of a new study show that 'binge eating,' which affects some Parkinson patients, would be associated to an impairment of a cognitive function called 'working memory.' This deficit would cause the patients to gorge themselves on, since it would prevent them keeping in memory the long-term goal of a healthy eating behavior. The authors have also investigated reward sensitivity and its com
:: Parkinson and binge eating: A new study investigates the reason whyThe results of a new study show that 'binge eating,' which affects some Parkinson patients, would be associated to an impairment of a cognitive function called 'working memory.' This deficit would cause the patients to gorge themselves on, since it would prevent them keeping in memory the long-term goal of a healthy eating behavior. The authors have also investigated reward sensitivity and its com
:: Parkinson's disease among patients with inflammatory bowel diseasePatients with inflammatory bowel disease appeared more likely than patients without the disorder to develop Parkinson's disease, while anti-tumor necrosis factor therapy for inflammatory bowel disease was associated with reduced incidence of Parkinson's in a new study that analyzed administrative claims data for more than 170 million patients.
:: PARP Inhibitors Are Improving the Outlook of Hard-to-Treat CancersWith three recent FDA approvals, and a number of Phase 3 trials ongoing, the drugs are seeing a surge in interest.
:: PARP-1 protects against colorectal tumor induction, but promotes inflammation-driven colorectal tumor progression [Medical Sciences]Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common tumor entities, which is causally linked to DNA repair defects and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Here, we studied the role of the DNA repair protein poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase-1 (PARP-1) in CRC. Tissue microarray analysis revealed PARP-1 overexpression in human CRC, correlating with…
:: Partier benytter omstridt Facebook-tracker til overvågning af deres besøgendeFlere danske partier bruger Facebook Pixels til at målrette Facebook-reklamer mod folk, der besøger deres hjemmesider. Hyklerisk, lyder det fra kritikere.
:: Patentkontor drukner i gode opfindelserEuropæiske firmaer udvikler og forsker på livet løs. Hittepåsomheden bliver belønnet af Den Europæiske Patentmyndighed, som melder om et rekordstort antal nye patenter.
:: Patentkontor drukner i gode opfindelserEuropæiske firmaer udvikler og forsker på livet løs. Hittepåsomheden bliver belønnet af Den Europæiske Patentmyndighed, som melder om et rekordstort antal nye patenter.
:: 'Paternal' and 'maternal' DNA in fungi active at different timesMany types of mushroom have two different nuclei in their cells, one from the 'father' and another from the 'mother." Researchers at the universities of Delft, Utrecht and Wageningen have discovered that the genes from the parental DNAs are expressed at different times in mushroom development. "This means that when genes involved in mushroom formation are identified, we first need to find out whet
:: Paternally inherited cis-regulatory structural variants are associated with autismThe genetic basis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is known to consist of contributions from de novo mutations in variant-intolerant genes. We hypothesize that rare inherited structural variants in cis-regulatory elements (CRE-SVs) of these genes also contribute to ASD. We investigated this by assessing the evidence for natural selection and transmission distortion of CRE-SVs in whole genomes of
:: Path to a booming Australian solar thermal energy marketA report out from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) this month published responses from industry stakeholders on the viability of a concentrated solar thermal (CST) energy market in Australia: Paving the way for concentrated solar thermal in Australia.
:: Path to a booming Australian solar thermal energy marketA report out from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) this month published responses from industry stakeholders on the viability of a concentrated solar thermal (CST) energy market in Australia: Paving the way for concentrated solar thermal in Australia.
:: Path to a new era of microelectronicsA new microchip technology capable of optically transferring data could solve a severe bottleneck in current devices by speeding data transfer and reducing energy consumption by orders of magnitude, according to a new article.
:: Pathways to spatial recognitionAt the Janelia Research Campus, postdoctoral research scientist Mark Cembrowski, who is part of Group Leader Nelson Spruston's lab, has been leading an effort to parse the cellular, molecular, and behavioral components of spatial recognition. Their discoveries, described April 19 in the journal Cell, offer new insight into the neuroscience of memory-guided navigation.
:: Pathways to spatial recognitionResults from research aimed at parsing the cellular, molecular, and behavioral components of spatial recognition offer new insight into the neuroscience of memory-guided navigation.
:: Patienters sikkerhed i fare: Holbæk Sygehus får fem påbudStyrelsen for Patientsikkerhed kræver, at Holbæk Sygehus igangsætter en række initiativer med henblik på at forbedre patientsikkerheden. Vicedirektør siger, at ledelsen længe har været i fuld gang med at løse problemerne, bl.a. ved at nedbringe antallet af patienter.
:: Patients in major prostate cancer study older, sicker than average patient populationResearchers at Henry Ford Hospital compared the patient population of a major US prostate cancer study with patients found in three US cancer databases, ultimately finding the patients of the study to be inconsistent with the average prostate cancer patient. The researchers found the patients of the Prostate Cancer Intervention versus Observation Trial (PIVOT) to be between three and eight times m
:: Patients who travel abroad for plastic surgery can bring home serious complicationsWith the promise of inexpensive procedures luring patients to travel abroad for plastic surgery, medical tourism has become an expanding, multi-billion-dollar industry. But while the initial procedure may be cheap, it can place a significant burden on US public health systems when patients return from abroad with complications. A new study describes the magnitude of medical complications that can
:: Patients with high-risk clinical features are at high risk for acute aortic dissectionPatients with one or more high-risk clinical features (tearing pain, hypotension, pulse deficit, neurologic deficit, new murmur) should be considered high risk for acute aortic dissection (AAD).
:: Patients with Medicaid have limited access to physical therapy in MassachusettsPatients with Medicaid in Massachusetts have limited access to reimbursable physical therapy (PT) after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery, according to a new study.
:: Patients with Medicaid have limited access to physical therapy in MassachusettsPatients with Medicaid in Massachusetts have limited access to reimbursable physical therapy (PT) after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery, according to a new study.
:: Patterns of plant carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus concentration in relation to productivity in China’s terrestrial ecosystems [Biological Sciences]Plant nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) content regulate productivity and carbon (C) sequestration in terrestrial ecosystems. Estimates of the allocation of N and P content in plant tissues and the relationship between nutrient content and photosynthetic capacity are critical to predicting future ecosystem C sequestration under global change. In this…
:: Patterns of plant carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus concentration in relation to productivity in China’s terrestrial ecosystems [Biological Sciences]Plant nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) content regulate productivity and carbon (C) sequestration in terrestrial ecosystems. Estimates of the allocation of N and P content in plant tissues and the relationship between nutrient content and photosynthetic capacity are critical to predicting future ecosystem C sequestration under global change. In this…
:: Paucity of phosphorus hints at precarious path for extraterrestrial lifeWork by Cardiff University astronomers suggests there may be a cosmic lack of a chemical element essential to life. Dr Jane Greaves and Dr. Phil Cigan will present their results at the European Week of Astronomy and Space Science in Liverpool.
:: Paucity of phosphorus hints at precarious path for extraterrestrial lifeWork by Cardiff University astronomers suggests there may be a cosmic lack of a chemical element essential to life. Dr Jane Greaves and Dr. Phil Cigan will present their results at the European Week of Astronomy and Space Science in Liverpool.
:: Paucity of phosphorus hints at precarious path for extraterrestrial lifeWork by Cardiff University astronomers suggests there may be a cosmic lack of a chemical element essential to life. Dr. Jane Greaves and Dr. Phil Cigan will present their results at the European Week of Astronomy and Space Science in Liverpool.
:: Paucity of phosphorus hints at precarious path for extraterrestrial lifeWork by Cardiff University astronomers suggests there may be a cosmic lack of a chemical element essential to life. Dr. Jane Greaves and Dr. Phil Cigan will present their results at the European Week of Astronomy and Space Science in Liverpool.
:: Paul Nakasone Will Have to Balance NSA Needs With US Cyber Command BackgroundThe appointment of Paul Nakasone raises the question again: Should the NSA and Cyber Command be controlled by one man?
:: Paul Nakasone Will Have to Balance NSA Needs With US Cyber Command BackgroundThe appointment of Paul Nakasone raises the question again: Should the NSA and Cyber Command be controlled by one man?
:: Paul Ryan Makes His ExitPaul Ryan RepublicanUpdated on April 11 at 9:46 a.m. ET For months, House Republicans and Democrats alike have traded bets on whether Speaker Paul Ryan would run for reelection. Now, it seems, they have their answer. At a House Republican conference meeting on Wednesday morning, Ryan informed colleagues that he will not seek reelection in his Wisconsin district, according to multiple House Republican sources. A sour
:: Paul Ryan Personifies the Devil's Bargain the GOP Struck With TrumpPaul Ryan, who once aspired to advance the vision of conservative icon Jack Kemp, will leave Washington carrying a more tarnished legacy—as the most important enabler of Donald Trump. No one in the GOP was better equipped, by position and disposition alike, to resist Trump’s racially infused, insular nationalism, or to define a more inclusive competing vision for the party. Instead, Ryan chose to
:: Paul Ryan’s Sad LegacyPaul Ryan RepublicansPaul Ryan announced Wednesday morning that that he will not run for reelection in his Wisconsin district, ending his tumultuous, historical, and brief tenure as speaker of the House. Throughout his career in Washington, Ryan enjoyed the reputation of being a policy whiz and a fastidious student of the federal budget. Among audiences in the nation’s often innumerate capital, an appendix has a kind
:: Paul Ryan's Eventual Exit From Congress Tops This Week's Internet NewsLast week, the internet was locked in heated discussions about Michael Cohen, Facebook, and House Speaker Paul Ryan.
:: Paul Ryan's Unrealized Conservative VisionPaul Ryan RepublicansPaul Ryan’s dream for much if not all of his time in Congress was to leave a deeply conservative imprint on American social and fiscal policy—to reshape and slim down the safety-net programs of Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security so as to control the ballooning national debt. After 20 years, all he got was some tax cuts. Ryan will leave the House next year having achieved more in politics tha
:: Pay less, get more: Spotify to bundle Premium service with HuluIt may not be a buy-one-get-one-free deal, but an offering from Spotify and Hulu comes pretty close.
:: Payment reform fix?Hospital payment experiment in Maryland failed to deliver on the promise of shifting care from hospitals toward less expensive outpatient and primary care settings.Researchers say that weak incentives for physicians may have limited the program's effectiveness.
:: Payment reform fix?Hospital payment experiment in Maryland failed to deliver on the promise of shifting care from hospitals toward less expensive outpatient and primary care settings.Researchers say that weak incentives for physicians may have limited the program's effectiveness.
:: 'Peace agreements have always only succeeded with genuine trust'Gifts, peace banquets and reconciliation rituals: according to historians, peace agreements have historically been reached if, above all, specific trust could be established between opponents.
:: Pediatric cancer drug shows 93 percent response rateA first-of-its-kind drug targeting a fused gene found in many types of cancer was effective in 93 percent of pediatric patients tested, researchers say.
:: Pediatric obesity, depression connected in the brain, Stanford study findsEarly-life obesity and depression may be driven by shared abnormalities in brain regions that process rewards, according to researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine.
:: Pediatric obesity, depression connected in the brainEarly-life obesity and depression may be driven by shared abnormalities in brain regions that process rewards, according to researchers.
:: Penguins go through the flowColonies of breeding king penguins behave much like particles in liquids do, according to a new study by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and international colleagues. This 'liquid' organization and structure enables breeding colonies to protect themselves against predators while also keeping members together.
:: Penguins go through the flowColonies of breeding king penguins behave much like particles in liquids do, according to a new study by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and international colleagues. This 'liquid' organization and structure enables breeding colonies to protect themselves against predators while also keeping members together.
:: Penn study finds relationship between PTEN loss, potential for immune response in BRCA 1/2-deficient ovarian cancerhe protein known as phosphatase and tensin homolog (PTEN) is frequently mutated or affected by cancer as tumors develop. Now a new study from the Basser Center for BRCA at the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania shows PTEN may serve as a marker for whether a patient with BRCA 1-2 deficient ovarian cancer is likely to respond to checkpoint inhibitor therapy.
:: People use emotion to persuade, even when it could backfireWe intuitively use more emotional language to enhance our powers of persuasion, according to new research. The research shows that people tend toward appeals that aren't simply more positive or negative but are infused with emotionality, even when they're trying to sway an audience that may not be receptive to such language.
:: People use emotion to persuade, even when it could backfireWe intuitively use more emotional language to enhance our powers of persuasion, according to research published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science. The research shows that people tend toward appeals that aren't simply more positive or negative but are infused with emotionality, even when they're trying to sway an audience that may not be receptive to s
:: People Voted for Trump Because They Were Anxious, Not PoorFor the past 18 months, many political scientists have been seized by one question: Less-educated whites were President Trump’s most enthusiastic supporters. But why, exactly? Was their vote some sort of cri de coeur about a changing economy that had left them behind ? Or was the motivating sentiment something more complex and, frankly, something harder for policy makers to address? After analyzi
:: People who live in diverse neighbourhoods are more helpful – here's how we knowWhether or not diversity is a good thing is still a topic of much debate. Though many businesses tout the benefits of diversity, American political scientist Robert Putnam holds that diversity causes people to hunker down, creating mistrust in communities.
:: People who need self-care the most aren’t getting it. Just ask a trucker.Health Wellness is for everyone. The app Rolling Strong is just one of several efforts to bring self-care and wellness practices to everyone. But there are some obstacles in the way.
:: People who tell themselves to get excited rather than trying to relax can improve their performance during anxiety-inducing activities such as public speaking and math tests.submitted by /u/randomusefulbits [link] [comments]
:: People who tell themselves to get excited rather than trying to relax can improve their performance during anxiety-inducing activities such as public speaking and math tests.submitted by /u/randomusefulbits [link] [comments]
:: People who use medical marijuana more likely to use and misuse prescription drugsCan medical marijuana help to fight the opioid epidemic? Many believe that it can. But a new study finds that people who use medical marijuana actually have higher rates of medical and non-medical prescription drug use–including pain relievers. The study appears in the Journal of Addiction Medicine, the official journal of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), published by Wolters Kl
:: People who use medical marijuana more likely to use and misuse prescription drugsCan medical marijuana help to fight the opioid epidemic? Many believe that it can. But a new study finds that people who use medical marijuana actually have higher rates of medical and non-medical prescription drug use–including pain relievers. The study appears in the Journal of Addiction Medicine, the official journal of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), published by Wolters Kl
:: People with diabetes visit the dentist less frequently despite link between diabetes, oral healthAdults with diabetes are less likely to visit the dentist than people with prediabetes or without diabetes, finds a new study led by researchers at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing and East Carolina University's Brody School of Medicine.
:: People with false-positive cancer screening results may be more likely to receive future screeningAn analysis of electronic medical records indicates that patients who previously had a false-positive breast or prostate cancer screening test are more likely to obtain future recommended cancer screenings.
:: People with Type 2 diabetes who eat breakfast later, more likely to have a higher BMIBeing an "evening person" is linked to higher body mass indices among people with Type 2 diabetes, and having breakfast later in the day seems to be what drives this association, according to a new article.
:: People with Type 2 diabetes who eat breakfast later, more likely to have a higher BMIBeing an 'evening person' is linked to higher body mass indices among people with Type 2 diabetes, and having breakfast later in the day seems to be what drives this association, according to a new paper in the journal Diabetic Medicine.
:: Pepper plant sops up personal care product antibioticIt sometimes can be hard to find toothpastes, soaps and other toiletries without antibiotics. Their popularity has caused an increase in environmental levels of antimicrobial substances, such as triclocarban (TCC), which end up in the water and soil used to grow crops. Scientists report in the ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry that TCC and related molecules can end up in food, with p
:: Pepper plant sops up personal care product antibioticIt sometimes can be hard to find toothpastes, soaps and other toiletries without antibiotics. Their popularity has caused an increase in environmental levels of antimicrobial substances, such as triclocarban (TCC), which end up in the water and soil used to grow crops. Scientists report in the ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry that TCC and related molecules can end up in food, with p
:: Peptide induces chirality evolution in a single gold nanoparticleFor the first time, scientists have successfully created optically active, chiral gold nanoparticles using amino acids and peptides. Many chemicals significant to life have mirror-image twins (left-handed and right-handed structures), a characteristic that is conventionally called chirality. This study describes how chirality, which is typically observed in organic molecules, can be extended to th
:: Peptide induces chirality evolution in a single gold nanoparticleScientists have created a synthesis method to make optically active and chiral gold nanoparticles using amino acids and peptides for the first time. Many chemicals significant to life have mirror-imaged twins and such characteristics are conventionally called as chirality. This study describes how the chirality, typically observed in organic molecules, can be extended to three-dimensional metallic
:: Peptide-based biogenic dental product may cure cavitiesResearchers at the University of Washington have designed a convenient and natural product that uses proteins to rebuild tooth enamel and treat dental cavities.
:: Peptide-based biogenic dental product may cure cavitiesResearchers have designed a convenient and natural product that uses proteins to rebuild tooth enamel and treat dental cavities.
:: Peptide-based biogenic dental product may cure cavitiesResearchers at the University of Washington have designed a convenient and natural product that uses proteins to rebuild tooth enamel and treat dental cavities.
:: Performing under pressure: Modeling oxidation in high-stress materialsEach year, the effects of corroding materials sap more than $1 trillion from the global economy. As certain alloys are exposed to extreme stress and temperatures, an oxide film begins to form, causing the alloys to break down even more quickly. What precisely makes these high-temperature, high-stress conditions so conducive for corrosion, however, remains poorly understood, especially in microelec
:: Performing under pressure: Modeling oxidation in high-stress materialsEach year, the effects of corroding materials sap more than $1 trillion from the global economy. As certain alloys are exposed to extreme stress and temperatures, an oxide film begins to form, causing the alloys to break down even more quickly. What precisely makes these high-temperature, high-stress conditions so conducive for corrosion, however, remains poorly understood, especially in microelec
:: Performing under pressure: Modeling oxidation in high-stress materialsEach year, the effects of corroding materials sap more than $1 trillion from the global economy. As certain alloys are exposed to extreme stress and temperatures, an oxide film begins to form, causing the alloys to break down even more quickly. What precisely makes these conditions so conducive for corrosion, however, remains poorly understood, especially in microelectromechanical devices. Chinese
:: Performing under pressure: Modeling oxidation in high-stress materialsEach year, the effects of corroding materials sap more than $1 trillion from the global economy. As certain alloys are exposed to extreme stress and temperatures, an oxide film begins to form, causing the alloys to break down even more quickly. What precisely makes these conditions so conducive for corrosion, however, remains poorly understood, especially in microelectromechanical devices. Chinese
:: Performing under pressure: Modeling oxidation in high-stress materialsEach year, the effects of corroding materials sap more than $1 trillion from the global economy. As certain alloys are exposed to extreme stress and temperatures, an oxide film begins to form, causing the alloys to break down even more quickly. What precisely makes these conditions so conducive for corrosion, however, remains poorly understood, especially in microelectromechanical devices. Chinese
:: Performing under pressure: Modeling oxidation in high-stress materialsEach year, the effects of corroding materials sap more than $1 trillion from the global economy. As certain alloys are exposed to extreme stress and temperatures, an oxide film begins to form, causing the alloys to break down even more quickly. What precisely makes these conditions so conducive for corrosion, however, remains poorly understood, especially in microelectromechanical devices. Chinese
:: Perineuronal Nets: A Mechanism to Control Brain PlasticityThe neuronal coverings that mediate synaptic changes are involved in everything from memory to psychiatric disorders, affecting autism, Alzheimer's, and addiction.
:: Perovskite technology is scalable, but questions remain about the best methodsAs perovskite solar cells set efficiency records and the nascent technology becomes more stable, another major challenge remains: the issue of scalability, according to researchers at the Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).
:: Personal recollections of an astrophysicist shed new light on the 1995 discovery on 51 Pegasi bIn recent history, a very important achievement was the discovery, in 1995, of 51 Pegasi b, the first extrasolar planet ever found around a normal star other than the Sun.
:: Personalized T cell therapy shows signs of clinical effectiveness against HBV-related HCCILC 2018: HBV DNA integration profile of tumour cells used to guide T cell adoptive immunotherapy in a liver transplant patient with HBsAg-negative HCC metastases in the lungs.
:: Personalized tumor vaccine shows promise in pilot trialA new type of cancer vaccine has yielded promising results in an initial clinical trial. The personalized vaccine is made from patients' own immune cells, which are exposed to the contents of the patients' tumor cells, and injected into the patients to initiate a wider immune response. The trial, conducted in advanced ovarian cancer patients, showed that about half of the vaccinated patients had s
:: Pervasive contingency and entrenchment in a billion years of Hsp90 evolution [Evolution]Interactions among mutations within a protein have the potential to make molecular evolution contingent and irreversible, but the extent to which epistasis actually shaped historical evolutionary trajectories is unclear. To address this question, we experimentally measured how the fitness effects of historical sequence substitutions changed during the billion-year evolutionary history…
:: Pesticides give bees a hard timeScientists from the University of Würzburg have investigated the impact of a new pesticide on the honeybee. In high doses, it has a negative impact on the insects' taste and cognition ability.
:: Pesticides give bees a hard timeScientists from the University of Würzburg have investigated the impact of a new pesticide on the honeybee. In high doses, it has a negative impact on the insects' taste and cognition ability.
:: Pesticides give bees a hard timeScientists have investigated the impact of a new pesticide on the honeybee. In high doses, it has a negative impact on the insects' taste and cognition ability.
:: Pesticides give bees a hard timeScientists have investigated the impact of a new pesticide on the honeybee. In high doses, it has a negative impact on the insects' taste and cognition ability.
:: Pesticides having negative impacts on beesScientists from the University of Würzburg have investigated the impact of a new pesticide on the honeybee. In high doses, it has a negative impact on the insects' taste and cognition ability.
:: Pesticides having negative impacts on beesScientists from the University of Würzburg have investigated the impact of a new pesticide on the honeybee. In high doses, it has a negative impact on the insects' taste and cognition ability.
:: Peter Grünberg, 78, Winner of an ‘iPod Nobel,’ Is DeadA discovery of how to store vast amounts of data by manipulating magnetic and electrical fields paved the way for devices like the smartphone.
:: Petrichor, the smell of rain (video)The smell that accompanies a spring shower is so evocative that it has its own word: petrichor. Watch as Reactions explores the unique chemistry behind the smell of rain: https://youtu.be/2txpbrjnLiY.
:: Petrichor, the smell of rain (video)The smell that accompanies a spring shower is so evocative that it has its own word: petrichor. Watch as Reactions explores the unique chemistry behind the smell of rain: https://youtu.be/2txpbrjnLiY.
:: Pharmacological activation of estrogen receptor beta augments innate immunity to suppress cancer metastasis [Biochemistry]Metastases constitute the greatest causes of deaths from cancer. However, no effective therapeutic options currently exist for cancer patients with metastasis. Estrogen receptor β (ERβ), as a member of the nuclear receptor superfamily, shows potent tumor-suppressive activities in many cancers. To investigate whether modulation of ERβ could serve as a…
:: Pharmacological activation of estrogen receptor beta augments innate immunity to suppress cancer metastasis [Biochemistry]Metastases constitute the greatest causes of deaths from cancer. However, no effective therapeutic options currently exist for cancer patients with metastasis. Estrogen receptor β (ERβ), as a member of the nuclear receptor superfamily, shows potent tumor-suppressive activities in many cancers. To investigate whether modulation of ERβ could serve as a…
:: PharmaMar discovers new data on the mechanism of action of plitidepsin in tumor cellsPharmaMar (MSE: PHM) has presented during the AACR meeting (American Association for Cancer Research) in Chicago new data about how plitidepsin works on the tumor cells.
:: PharmaMar discovers new data on the mechanism of action of plitidepsin in tumor cellsPharmaMar (MSE: PHM) has presented during the AACR meeting (American Association for Cancer Research) in Chicago new data about how plitidepsin works on the tumor cells.
:: Phase 2 studies of two novel treatments for primary biliary cholangitis report encouraging resultsOngoing Phase 2 studies of tropifexor and seladelpar report promising preliminary efficacy, safety and tolerability results, paving the way for longer-term studies in patients with primary biliary cholangitis
:: Philadelphians Drink Less Sugary Soda, More Water, After TaxA new study suggests that residents of Philadelphia are 40 percent less likely to drink sweetened beverages daily compared with people in cities that don't have a soda tax in place. (Image credit: Matt Rourke/AP)
:: Philadelphians Drink Less Sugary Soda, More Water, After TaxA new study suggests that residents of Philadelphia are 40 percent less likely to drink sweetened beverages daily compared with people in cities that don't have a soda tax in place. (Image credit: Matt Rourke/AP)
:: Philippines to deploy riot police for Boracay tourist closureThe Philippines is set to deploy hundreds of riot police to top holiday island Boracay to keep travellers out and head off potential protests ahead of its six-month closure to tourists, the government said Tuesday.
:: Philippines to deploy riot police for Boracay tourist closureThe Philippines is set to deploy hundreds of riot police to top holiday island Boracay to keep travellers out and head off potential protests ahead of its six-month closure to tourists, the government said Tuesday.
:: Philosophical debate helps make maximum security prisoners less macho and more tolerantProfound Socratic philosophical debate has helped tackle macho inmate culture and aid rehabilitation among prisoners in a maximum security jail, research says.
:: Phononic SEIRA—enhancing light-molecule interactions via crystal lattice vibrationsA study published in Light: Science & Applications opens new avenues for fundamental studies of vibrational strong coupling, as well as for the development of novel infrared sensors for chemical recognition of very small amounts of molecules. The interaction of light and matter at the nanoscale is a key element for many fundamental studies and technological applications, ranging from light harvest
:: Photographing the Lights of America's Prisons—and the Lives InsideStephen Tourlentes has spent more than two decades photographing the bright glow of prisons on the periphery of society.
:: Photoperiodic control of seasonal growth is mediated by ABA acting on cell-cell communicationIn temperate and boreal ecosystems, seasonal cycles of growth and dormancy allow perennial plants to adapt to winter conditions. We show, in hybrid aspen trees, that photoperiodic regulation of dormancy is mechanistically distinct from autumnal growth cessation. Dormancy sets in when symplastic intercellular communication through plasmodesmata is blocked by a process dependent on the phytohormone
:: Photos From State Dinners PastOn Tuesday, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will host the first official state dinner of this administration at the White House, honoring visiting French President Emmanuel Macron. As Mrs. Trump’s team and White House staff work on the final details for the formal event, we present a look back at some state dinners held by past U.S. presidents, from Eisenhower to Obama.
:: Photos of the Week: Holy Week Rodeo, Volkswagen Graveyard, Soccer on an Ice FloeGigantic rice bowls in Hong Kong, a basketball-playing robot in Tokyo, a chocolate gorilla in Belgium, walled cats in China, considerate drum practice in Japan, the Museum of Selfies in California, the Naked Pig Skiing Carnival in China, and much more.
:: Photos of the Week: Newborns, Chocolate Hills, Teacher of the YearA baby visits the U.S. Senate floor, a sandstorm descends on Iran, a rabbit watches Austrian asparagus, ruins remain after an ISIS occupation in Malawi, the sun sets behind a St. Petersburg skyscraper, Boston Marathoners end up miserably wet, orca whales hunt seal pups in Argentina, Israel celebrates its independence day, and much more.
:: Photos of the Week: Walls, Whales, the Pope With a LlamaProtests in France and Gaza, a homemade full-scale Airbus 320 replica in China, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies on Capitol Hill, celebrating the Buddhist new year in Nepal and Myanmar, the Commonwealth Games in Australia, a toppled statue in China, Orthodox Easter observations, and much more.
:: Photos of the Week: Walls, Whales, the Pope With a LlamaProtests in France and Gaza, a homemade full-scale Airbus 320 replica in China, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies on Capitol Hill, celebrating the Buddhist new year in Nepal and Myanmar, the Commonwealth Games in Australia, a toppled statue in China, Orthodox Easter observations, and much more.
:: Photos: Dinosaurs Sloshed Around Ancient LagoonResearchers have found about 50 dinosaur footprints in what used to be a warm, muddy lagoon on the Isle of Skye, in Scotland.
:: Photos: Dinosaurs Sloshed Around Ancient LagoonResearchers have found about 50 dinosaur footprints in what used to be a warm, muddy lagoon on the Isle of Skye, in Scotland.
:: Photosynthesis in plants key to speedy evolutionIn a study of 11 different plant species, published in Molecular Biology and Evolution, researchers at the University of Oxford have shown that the speed at which plants evolve is linked to how good they are at photosynthesis.
:: Phylogenetic homogenization of amphibian assemblages in human-altered habitats across the globe [Ecology]Habitat conversion is driving biodiversity loss and restructuring species assemblages across the globe. Responses to habitat conversion vary widely, however, and little is known about the degree to which shared evolutionary history underlies changes in species richness and composition. We analyzed data from 48 studies, comprising 438 species on five…
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:: Physical interaction of junctophilin and the CaV1.1 C terminus is crucial for skeletal muscle contraction [Physiology]Close physical association of CaV1.1 L-type calcium channels (LTCCs) at the sarcolemmal junctional membrane (JM) with ryanodine receptors (RyRs) of the sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) is crucial for excitation–contraction coupling (ECC) in skeletal muscle. However, the molecular mechanism underlying the JM targeting of LTCCs is unexplored. Junctophilin 1 (JP1) and JP2…
:: Physicians, Depression and BurnoutWhen I applied for medical school, I knew I was signing up for hard work—but I had not expected this — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Physicists control transitions between different states of matterAn international group of physicists managed for the first time to experimentally observe the transition between two states of matter, propagating polariton-solitons and a Bose-Einstein condensate. Furthermore, physicists developed a theoretical model to explain such transitions and found a way to switch between the states by changing the laser pumping power in the polariton formation process. The
:: Physicists explore a safe alternative to X-ray security scannersA team of physicists at the University of Sussex are developing the science to create a safe and efficient 'paint' that can reveal, with terahertz (THz) radiation, the contents of luggage or objects hidden in clothing.
:: Physicists gain control over transitions between different states of matterAn international group of physicists managed for the first time to experimentally observe the transition between two different states of matter: propagating polariton-solitons and a Bose-Einstein condensate. Furthermore, physicists developed a theoretical model to explain such transitions and found a way to switch between the different states by changing the laser pumping power in the polariton fo
:: Physics Explains Why Braves Fans Can’t Beat the FreezeA spandex-clad superhero keeps beating Atlanta Braves fans…even when they have a huge head start.
:: Physiological constraints on marine mammal body size [Evolution]Body size has widely been recognized as one of the most important determinants of organismal form and function (1). Extremes in size can be especially illuminating of the drivers and constraints in body size evolution, and marine mammals provide a remarkable set of test cases because their independent invasions of…
:: Physiological constraints on marine mammal body size [Evolution]Body size has widely been recognized as one of the most important determinants of organismal form and function (1). Extremes in size can be especially illuminating of the drivers and constraints in body size evolution, and marine mammals provide a remarkable set of test cases because their independent invasions of…
:: Phytophthora palmivora establishes tissue-specific intracellular infection structures in the earliest divergent land plant lineage [Plant Biology]The expansion of plants onto land was a formative event that brought forth profound changes to the earth’s geochemistry and biota. Filamentous eukaryotic microbes developed the ability to colonize plant tissues early during the evolution of land plants, as demonstrated by intimate, symbiosis-like associations in >400 million-year-old fossils. However, the…
:: Phytophthora palmivora establishes tissue-specific intracellular infection structures in the earliest divergent land plant lineage [Plant Biology]The expansion of plants onto land was a formative event that brought forth profound changes to the earth’s geochemistry and biota. Filamentous eukaryotic microbes developed the ability to colonize plant tissues early during the evolution of land plants, as demonstrated by intimate, symbiosis-like associations in >400 million-year-old fossils. However, the…
:: Pigeons and Doves 101In which we briefly consider pigeons and doves… — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Pigeons and Doves 101In which we briefly consider pigeons and doves… — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Plan for 2020 U.S. census is fatally flawed, critics say
:: Plan for quantum supremacyThings are getting real for researchers in the UC Santa Barbara John Martinis/Google group. They are making good on their intentions to declare supremacy in a tight global race to build the first quantum machine to outperform the world's best classical supercomputers.
:: Planet of the apis: Nasa develops plan to launch 'Marsbees'A new breed of robotic bees co-created by Japanese scientists could be dispatched to the red planet to look for signs of life, or rather flatulence Name: Marsbees Age: Embryonic. Continue reading…
:: Planetary nurseries are far more varied and beautiful than we expectedSpace Planets are basically just giant dust bunnies. At an ESO site in Chile’s Atacama Desert, a unique telescope has allowed astronomers to make unprecedented observations of the “dusty disks” that form around young…
:: Planning for hurricanesRainstorms in 1960 look different from those in 2017, both in terms of intensity and rainfall.
:: Plant diversity enhances productivity and soil carbon storage [Biological Sciences]Despite evidence from experimental grasslands that plant diversity increases biomass production and soil organic carbon (SOC) storage, it remains unclear whether this is true in natural ecosystems, especially under climatic variations and human disturbances. Based on field observations from 6,098 forest, shrubland, and grassland sites across China and predictions from…
:: Plant diversity enhances productivity and soil carbon storage [Biological Sciences]Despite evidence from experimental grasslands that plant diversity increases biomass production and soil organic carbon (SOC) storage, it remains unclear whether this is true in natural ecosystems, especially under climatic variations and human disturbances. Based on field observations from 6,098 forest, shrubland, and grassland sites across China and predictions from…
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:: Planting Milkweed for Monarchs? Make Sure It's NativeNon-native milkweed species planted in the southern U.S. could harm monarch butterflies as temperatures rise. Jason G. Goldman reports. — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Planting Milkweed for Monarchs? Make Sure It's NativeNon-native milkweed species planted in the southern U.S. could harm monarch butterflies as temperatures rise. Jason G. Goldman reports. — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Plants 'hedge their bets' in germination—the route to better crop yieldsResearchers at the University of Birmingham have revealed how plants 'hedge their bets' by getting their seeds to germinate at different times. Their work identifies routes to reduce variability in agriculture and produce more consistent outcomes for farmers and food production, according to research published today.
:: Plants love carbon dioxide, but too much could be bad for themMost plants were expected to grow more as CO2 levels rise, but a 20-year experiment suggests that the extra CO2 is somehow stunting plant growth, which could make climate change worse
:: Plants play greater role than megaherbivore extinctions in changes to ecosystem structurePlants may have exerted greater influence on our terrestrial ecosystems than the megaherbivores that used to roam our landscapes, according to new research.
:: Plants play greater role than megaherbivore extinctions in changes to ecosystem structurePlants may have exerted greater influence on our terrestrial ecosystems than the megaherbivores that used to roam our landscapes, according to new research by the University of Plymouth, University of Oxford, Queen's University Belfast, Swansea University and the Natural History Museum, London.
:: Plants play greater role than megaherbivore extinctions in changes to ecosystem structurePlants may have exerted greater influence on our terrestrial ecosystems than the megaherbivores that used to roam our landscapes, according to new research.
:: Plants use advertising-like strategies to attract bees with colour and scentWatching plants and pollinators such as bees can teach us a lot about how complex networks work in nature.
:: Plantwatch: Planning loophole threatens ancient woodlandsAncient woods are being destroyed for development. A consultation is their only hope Many of Britain’s ancient woodlands are being threatened by a loophole in national planning policy. Ancient woodlands cover less than 3% of the UK, and have existed since 1600 in England and Wales, and 1750 in Scotland. These are our richest places for wildlife on land, home to more threatened species than any ot
:: Plantwatch: Planning loophole threatens ancient woodlandsAncient woods are being destroyed for development. A consultation is their only hope Many of Britain’s ancient woodlands are being threatened by a loophole in national planning policy. Ancient woodlands cover less than 3% of the UK, and have existed since 1600 in England and Wales, and 1750 in Scotland. These are our richest places for wildlife on land, home to more threatened species than any ot
:: Plastic bag litter falls in UK seasA study of litter in UK seas shows the number of plastic bags has fallen, amid a rise in other types of plastic rubbish.
:: Plastic bag litter falls in UK seasA study of litter in UK seas shows the number of plastic bags has fallen, amid a rise in other types of plastic rubbish.
:: Plastic packaging is often pollution for profitYou benefit from plastic from the moment you get up and use your toothbrush or kettle. Plastic is embedded in agriculture – and it keeps you alive if you end up in hospital. Even some of our money is made from it. Yet I can't watch the news without being bombarded by the evils of plastic. As a polymer scientist, it feels like my life's work is dismissed as immoral by even my hero Sir David Attenbo
:: Plastic straw and cotton bud ban proposedPlan for a ban in England is announced as Commonwealth leaders are urged to tackle plastic waste.
:: Plasticity in early immune evasion strategies of a bacterial pathogen [Microbiology]Borrelia burgdorferi is one of the few extracellular pathogens capable of establishing persistent infection in mammals. The mechanisms that sustain long-term survival of this bacterium are largely unknown. Here we report a unique innate immune evasion strategy of B. burgdorferi, orchestrated by a surface protein annotated as BBA57, through its…
:: Plasticity in early immune evasion strategies of a bacterial pathogen [Microbiology]Borrelia burgdorferi is one of the few extracellular pathogens capable of establishing persistent infection in mammals. The mechanisms that sustain long-term survival of this bacterium are largely unknown. Here we report a unique innate immune evasion strategy of B. burgdorferi, orchestrated by a surface protein annotated as BBA57, through its…
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:: Playing quantum catch in new researchResearchers 'pitch' a qubit — a tiny bit of quantum data — from one physical point in a microwave cavity to a separate point in a different cavity. It is the first time an end-to-end quantum transmission has been done on demand.
:: Please Help Name These Adorable Bald Eagle Hatchlings. Democracy Depends on It.For the love of democracy, please vote on what these adorable baby eagles should be named.
:: PLO er tilfreds med nye ændringer af vagtlægegebyretPraktiserende lægers formand er glad for, at færre læger skal betale det omstridte vagtlægegebyr, men fastholder kritikken af, at gebyret ikke helt afskaffes.
:: Plugin-hybridbiler udleder mindre CO2 end både benzin- og elbilerHvis CO2-emissionen fra en plugin-hybridbil sammenlignes med en dieseldrevet Golf, skal hybridbilen køre 15.000 km, før den ekstra ‘CO2-omkostning’ til produktion af batterier og forbrug af el er udlignet. En gennemsnitlig elbil skal køre 43.000 km, og for en stor elbil er det tilsvarende tal min…
:: Pluto’s moon Charon gets 12 new names sci-fi and mythology geeks will loveThe IAU has just approved a dozen new names for features on Pluto’s moon Charon. They draw from an array of famous authors, characters, mythical objects and one U.S. filmmaker. Read More
:: Pluto's largest moon, Charon, gets its first official feature namesLegendary explorers and visionaries, real and fictitious, are among those immortalized by the IAU in the first set of official surface-feature names for Pluto's largest moon, Charon. The names were proposed by the New Horizons team and approved by IAU Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature.
:: Pluto's largest moon, Charon, gets its first official feature namesLegendary explorers and visionaries, real and fictitious, are among those immortalized by the IAU in the first set of official surface-feature names for Pluto's largest moon, Charon. The names were proposed by the New Horizons team and approved by IAU Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature.
:: Pluto's largest moon, Charon, gets its first official feature namesLegendary explorers and visionaries, real and fictitious, are among those immortalized by the IAU in the first set of official surface-feature names for Pluto's largest moon, Charon.
:: Poachers versus PoopThe key to saving elephants and other species may lie in the DNA contained in their droppings, says conservation biologist Samuel Wasser — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Point Nemo, Earth's watery graveyard for spacecraftOne place China's Earth-bound and out-of-control spacelab, Tiangong-1, will probably not hit on Sunday is the forlorn spot in the southern Pacific Ocean where it was supposed to crash.
:: Poison projectScientist Vladimir Uglev has no doubt the agent that poisoned the Skripals was made in Russia.
:: Poker face' stripped away by new-age techDolby Laboratories chief scientist Poppy Crum tells of a fast-coming time when technology will see right through people no matter how hard they try to hide their feelings.
:: 'Poker face' stripped away by new-age techDolby Laboratories chief scientist Poppy Crum tells of a fast-coming time when technology will see right through people no matter how hard they try to hide their feelings.
:: Poking tiny dents into solar panels makes them work betterMost solar cells are limited by how much energy their electrons can absorb. Denting their materials could help them harvest more electricity and breeze past that limit
:: Poland broke EU law by logging in ancient forest: courtPoland's rightwing government broke the law by logging in one of Europe's last primeval forests, a UNESCO world heritage site, the European Union's top court ruled Tuesday.
:: Poland broke EU law by logging in ancient forest: courtPoland's rightwing government broke the law by logging in one of Europe's last primeval forests, a UNESCO world heritage site, the European Union's top court ruled Tuesday.
:: Polarization has strong impact on electrons, study showsNew research helps understand movement of electrons in two-dimensional systems.
:: Polarization has strong impact on electrons, study showsNew research helps understand movement of electrons in two-dimensional systems.
:: Polarization has strong impact on electrons, study showsThe movement of thousands of electrons underlies electronics. Yet, ubiquitous as electrons are, the particulars of their behavior continue to stump physicists. One phenomenon has proven especially puzzling: how electrons move under the influence of polarized electromagnetic waves.
:: Policy driver of soil organic carbon accumulation in Chinese croplands identifiedChina's croplands have experienced drastic changes in management practices related to fertilization, tillage and residue treatment since the 1980s. The impact of these changes on soil organic carbon (SOC) has drawn major attention from the scientific community and decision-makers because changes in SOC may not only affect future food production but also water and soil quality, as well as greenhous
:: Policy driver of soil organic carbon accumulation in Chinese croplands identifiedScientists from the Institute of Soil Science and collaborators conducted a comprehensive study that determined changes in SOC over the last three decades and identified the dominant agronomic, economic and policy drivers behind these changes and their implications for future carbon sequestration in Chinese croplands.
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:: Politics this week
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:: Politics this week
:: Poll finds youth distrust social media, planning to voteAs debate swirls about tech companies' responsibility to protect their users' data and Congress questions Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg about third parties mining information about millions of site users, a new poll suggests that the romance between college-age Americans and social media may be cooling, or at least isn't passionate.
:: Poll: For many online Americans, Facebook is a habitSocial media is a daily way of life for many Americans.
:: Poll: Privacy debacle prompts social-media changesFacebook Content PostsIf you've made changes to how you use social media since Facebook's Cambridge Analytica privacy debacle, you're not alone.
:: Polymer synthesis gets a jolt of caffeineUsing caffeine as a catalyst, MIT researchers have devised a way to create gummy, biocompatible gels that could be used for drug delivery and other medical applications.
:: Polymer synthesis gets a jolt of caffeineUsing caffeine as a catalyst, researchers have devised a way to create gummy, biocompatible gels that could be used for drug delivery and other medical applications.
:: Polymer synthesis gets a jolt of caffeineUsing caffeine as a catalyst, researchers have devised a way to create gummy, biocompatible gels that could be used for drug delivery and other medical applications.
:: Polymer-graphene nanocarpets to electrify smart fabricsScientists developed a versatile modification method of graphene without destroying it, which can build strong covalent bonds with polymers. Conductive materials obtained through such method are promising for the development of flexible organic electronics.
:: Polymer-graphene nanocarpets to electrify smart fabricsScientists developed a versatile modification method of graphene without destroying it, which can build strong covalent bonds with polymers. Conductive materials obtained through such method are promising for the development of flexible organic electronics.
:: Poor nations will feel climate change before rich ones
:: Poor planning by railways leading to losses for farmersWestern Canadian grain farmers may reap financial losses in the billions in years to come, unless the country's railroads ramp up their capacity to get crops to market, says a University of Alberta expert.
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:: Pornhub Will Now Accept Verge CryptocurrencyVerge Pornhub PaymentsBy accepting Verge, Pornhub could help make cryptocurrency transactions in general more mainstream.
:: Pornhub Will Now Accept Verge CryptocurrencyVerge Pornhub PaymentsBy accepting Verge, Pornhub could help make cryptocurrency transactions in general more mainstream.
:: Porous salts for fuel cellsScientists have developed a new class of crystalline porous organic salts with high proton conductivity for applications such as proton-exchange membranes for fuel cells. As reported in the journal Angewandte Chemie, polar channels that contain water play a critical role in proton conduction. At about 60 °C and high humidity, their proton conductivity is one of the best yet found in a porous mater
:: Porous salts for fuel cellsScientists have developed a new class of crystalline porous organic salts with high proton conductivity for applications such as proton-exchange membranes for fuel cells. As reported in the journal Angewandte Chemie, polar channels that contain water play a critical role in proton conduction. At about 60 °C and high humidity, their proton conductivity is one of the best yet found in a porous mater
:: Porous salts for fuel cellsScientists have developed a new class of crystalline porous organic salts with high proton conductivity for applications such as proton-exchange membranes for fuel cells.
:: Porsche's 919 Hybrid Evo Wallops F1's Fastest CarsIgnoring the regulations that govern motorsports, the 919 Hybrid Evo beat F1 champ Lewis Hamilton's record time at Belgium's famed Spa Francorchamps track.
:: Portland State researchers chart a new way to look at concussionA Portland State University research team studying concussion has published an interactive diagram showing the many facets of mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) — from sleep problems to mood disorders to the increased danger of dementia — and how they connect with and affect each other.
:: Portland State researchers chart a new way to look at concussionA Portland State University research team studying concussion has published an interactive diagram showing the many facets of mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) — from sleep problems to mood disorders to the increased danger of dementia — and how they connect with and affect each other.
:: Position statement: Avoid using medical marijuana to treat sleep apneaMedical cannabis and synthetic marijuana extracts should not be used for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, according to a position statement from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).
:: Position statement: Avoid using medical marijuana to treat sleep apneaMedical cannabis and synthetic marijuana extracts should not be used for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, according to a position statement from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
:: Possible novel method for stopping untreatable pediatric brain cancersResearchers used an experimental molecular therapy in preclinical laboratory tests to effectively treat several types of deadly pediatric brain cancer and now propose advancing the treatment to clinical testing in children. Scientists report testing the small molecule 6-thio-2'deoxyguanosine (6-thio-dG) in brain cancer stem cells derived from tumor cells donated by patients. Researchers also teste
:: Possible novel method for stopping untreatable pediatric brain cancersResearchers used an experimental molecular therapy in preclinical laboratory tests to effectively treat several types of deadly pediatric brain cancer and now propose advancing the treatment to clinical testing in children. Scientists report testing the small molecule 6-thio-2'deoxyguanosine (6-thio-dG) in brain cancer stem cells derived from tumor cells donated by patients. Researchers also teste
:: Postnatal perturbation by Zika virus
:: Postnatal perturbation by Zika virus
:: Post-surgical opioids can, paradoxically, lead to chronic painGiving opioids to animals to quell pain after surgery prolongs pain for three weeks and primes specialized immune cells in the spinal cord to be more reactive to pain, according to a new study by the University of Colorado Boulder. The authors say the paradoxical findings could add a new wrinkle to the conversation about the national opioid epidemic.
:: Post-surgical opioids can, paradoxically, lead to chronic painGiving opioids to animals to quell pain after surgery prolongs pain for three weeks and primes specialized immune cells in the spinal cord to be more reactive to pain, according to a new study. The authors say the paradoxical findings could add a new wrinkle to the conversation about the national opioid epidemic.
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:: Potential cost savings for early detection and treatment of type 2 diabetesA large study showed that for individuals diagnosed with diabetes, screening is associated with a reduction in healthcare costs due to fewer admissions and doctor's visits and a reduction in prescribed medication.
:: Potential gender bias against female researchers in peer review of research grantsIs peer review biased? Female health researchers who applied for grants from Canada's major health research funder were funded less often than male counterparts because of potential bias, and characteristics of peer reviewers can also affect the result, found a study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
:: Potential gender bias against female researchers in peer review of research grantsIs peer review biased? Female health researchers who applied for grants from Canada's major health research funder were funded less often than male counterparts because of potential bias, and characteristics of peer reviewers can also affect the result, found a study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
:: Potential of manipulating gut microbiome to boost efficacy of cancer immunotherapiesThe composition of bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract may hold clues to help predict which cancer patients are most apt to benefit from the personalized cellular therapies that have shown unprecedented promise in the fight against hard-to-treat cancers.
:: Potential of manipulating gut microbiome to boost efficacy of cancer immunotherapiesThe composition of bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract may hold clues to help predict which cancer patients are most apt to benefit from the personalized cellular therapies that have shown unprecedented promise in the fight against hard-to-treat cancers.
:: Potential of manipulating gut microbiome to boost efficacy of cancer immunotherapiesThe composition of bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract may hold clues to help predict which cancer patients are most apt to benefit from the personalized cellular therapies that have shown unprecedented promise in the fight against hard-to-treat cancers.
:: Potential of manipulating gut microbiome to boost efficacy of cancer immunotherapiesThe composition of bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract may hold clues to help predict which cancer patients are most apt to benefit from the personalized cellular therapies that have shown unprecedented promise in the fight against hard-to-treat cancers.
:: Potential source of gender differences in migrainesFindings from a new study conducted in rats reveal that females may be more susceptible to migraines and less responsive to treatment because of the way fluctuations in the hormone estrogen affect cells in the brain.
:: Power of negative exampleWhile peers are significant, family remains highly important for adolescents as well, according to HSE researchers. However, many young people do not see their parents as role models.
:: Power-sucking Bitcoin 'mines' spark backlashBitcoin "miners" who use rows of computers whirring at the same time to produce virtual currencies began taking root along New York's northern border a couple of years ago to tap into some of the nation's cheapest hydroelectric power, offering an air of Silicon Valley sophistication to this often-snowy region.
:: Practice leaders' and facilitators' perspectives on quality improvement may differPractice facilitators and practice leaders agreed on the value of a facilitated quality improvement program, but reached different judgments on practices' intensity and pace of change.
:: Practices with poor prescribing performance more likely to prescribe homeopathyNew research published today by the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine finds that general practices in England with the worst prescribing quality scores are 2.1 times more likely to prescribe homeopathy than practices with the best prescribing quality scores.
:: Practicing Tai Chi helps improve respiratory function in patients with COPDCurrently, pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is used where available to improve exercise capacity and quality of life, but the treatment requires access to trained staff and specialized facilities. A new study looked at Tai Chi as a lower cost, more easily accessed treatment option. Investigators found that this slow, methodical form of exercise is equivalent to PR for improving respiratory function i
:: Practicing Tai Chi helps improve respiratory function in patients with COPDCurrently, pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is used where available to improve exercise capacity and quality of life, but the treatment requires access to trained staff and specialized facilities. A new study looked at Tai Chi as a lower cost, more easily accessed treatment option. Investigators found that this slow, methodical form of exercise is equivalent to PR for improving respiratory function i
:: Prague zookeepers use puppet to raise endangered magpieZookeepers in Prague have turned into puppeteers in an effort to save the critically endangered Javan green magpie.
:: Prague zookeepers use puppet to raise endangered magpieZookeepers in Prague have turned into puppeteers in an effort to save the critically endangered Javan green magpie.
:: Precancerous colon polyps in patients with Lynch syndrome exhibit immune activationColon polyps from patients with Lynch syndrome, a hereditary condition that raises colorectal cancer risk, display immune system activation well before cancer development, according to research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. The preclinical research challenges traditional models of cancer immune activation and suggests immunotherapy may be useful for colorectal cancer prev
:: Precarious Life of Texas Farmworkers Becomes Riskier with WarmingIncreasing heat, drought and mosquito-borne diseases make this work more dangerous — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Precise characterization of KRAS4b proteoforms in human colorectal cells and tumors reveals mutation/modification cross-talk [Chemistry]Mutations of the KRAS gene are found in human cancers with high frequency and result in the constitutive activation of its protein products. This leads to aberrant regulation of downstream pathways, promoting cell survival, proliferation, and tumorigenesis that drive cancer progression and negatively affect treatment outcomes. Here, we describe a…
:: Precise characterization of KRAS4b proteoforms in human colorectal cells and tumors reveals mutation/modification cross-talk [Chemistry]Mutations of the KRAS gene are found in human cancers with high frequency and result in the constitutive activation of its protein products. This leads to aberrant regulation of downstream pathways, promoting cell survival, proliferation, and tumorigenesis that drive cancer progression and negatively affect treatment outcomes. Here, we describe a…
:: Preconception zinc deficiency could spell bad news for fertilityThe availability of micronutrients in the ovarian environment and their influence on the development, viability and quality of egg cells is the focus of a growing area of research. A new study shows that zinc deficiency can negatively affect the early stages of egg development, reducing the ability of the egg cells to divide and be fertilized. This may affect fertility months in the future. Resear
:: Preconception zinc deficiency could spell bad news for fertilityThe availability of micronutrients in the ovarian environment and their influence on the development, viability and quality of egg cells is the focus of a growing area of research. A new study shows that zinc deficiency can negatively affect the early stages of egg development, reducing the ability of the egg cells to divide and be fertilized. This may affect fertility months in the future. Resear
:: Predicting reaction performance in C-N cross-coupling using machine learningMachine learning methods are becoming integral to scientific inquiry in numerous disciplines. We demonstrated that machine learning can be used to predict the performance of a synthetic reaction in multidimensional chemical space using data obtained via high-throughput experimentation. We created scripts to compute and extract atomic, molecular, and vibrational descriptors for the components of a
:: Predicting water storage beyond 2-5 years over global semiarid regionsScientists from Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences made skillful prediction for terrestrial water storage over one-third of land areas (excluding Antarctic, Greenland, and desert regions) beyond two to five years, especially for semiarid regions where deep soil water and aquifer have a long memory and a non-negligible variability. The hindcast skill can be further enhanc
:: Predicting water storage beyond 2-5 years over global semiarid regionsScientists from Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences made skillful prediction for terrestrial water storage over one-third of land areas (excluding Antarctic, Greenland, and desert regions) beyond two to five years, especially for semiarid regions where deep soil water and aquifer have a long memory and a non-negligible variability. The hindcast skill can be further enhanc
:: Predicting which trees are at greatest risk of beetle invasionThis study shows that the composition of forests is more important than other factors when predicting where the destructive pest will strike next.
:: Pregnant moms and their offspring should limit added sugars in their diets to protect childhood cognitionA new study has determined that poorer childhood cognition occurred, particularly in memory and learning, when pregnant women or their offspring consumed greater quantities of sugar. Substituting diet soda for sugar-sweetened versions during pregnancy also appeared to have negative effects. However, children's fruit consumption had beneficial effects and was associated with higher cognitive scores
:: Pregnant moms and their offspring should limit added sugars in their diets to protect childhood cognitionA new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine has determined that poorer childhood cognition occurred, particularly in memory and learning, when pregnant women or their offspring consumed greater quantities of sugar. Substituting diet soda for sugar-sweetened versions during pregnancy also appeared to have negative effects. However, children's fruit consumption had beneficia
:: Prehistoric reptile pregnant with octupletsPalaeontologists have discovered part of the skeleton of a 180 million-year-old pregnant ichthyosaur with the remains of between six and eight tiny embryos between its ribs.
:: Prehistoric reptile pregnant with octupletsPalaeontologists have discovered part of the skeleton of a 180 million-year-old pregnant ichthyosaur with the remains of between six and eight tiny embryos between its ribs.
:: Prehistoric reptile pregnant with octupletsPalaeontologists have discovered part of the skeleton of a 180-million-year-old pregnant ichthyosaur with the remains of between six and eight tiny embryos between its ribs.
:: Prehistoric reptile pregnant with octupletsPalaeontologists have discovered part of the skeleton of a 180-million-year-old pregnant ichthyosaur with the remains of between six and eight tiny embryos between its ribs.
:: Prehistoric reptile pregnant with octupletsPalaeontologists have discovered part of the skeleton of a 180-million-year-old pregnant ichthyosaur with the remains of between six and eight tiny embryos between its ribs.
:: Prehistoric reptile pregnant with octupletsPalaeontologists have discovered part of the skeleton of a 180-million-year-old pregnant ichthyosaur with the remains of between six and eight tiny embryos between its ribs.
:: Prenatal cannabis use associated with low birth weightsWith marijuana use during pregnancy on the rise, a new study shows that prenatal cannabis use was associated with a 50 percent increased likelihood of low birth weight, setting the stage for serious future health problems including infection and time spent in neonatal intensive care units.
:: PrEP Campaign Aims To Block HIV Infection And Save Lives In D.C.PrEP is shorthand for a pill that prevents HIV infection, if taken daily. As Washington, D.C. aims to cut new infections in half by 2020, it hopes to quadruple the number of residents on the medicine. (Image credit: Tyrone Turner/ WAMU)
:: Presentations at #AGS18 address advance care planning, osteoporosis, hypertension and fallsBreaking barriers to advance care planning for incarcerated older adults, improving osteoporosis screenings for older men, and exploring the link between hypertension treatment and an increased risk for falls are among headline presentations anchoring the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting (#AGS18), held May 3-5 (pre-conference day May 2) at the Walt Disney World Swan
:: Presentations at #AGS18 address advance care planning, osteoporosis, hypertension and fallsBreaking barriers to advance care planning for incarcerated older adults, improving osteoporosis screenings for older men, and exploring the link between hypertension treatment and an increased risk for falls are among headline presentations anchoring the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting (#AGS18), held May 3-5 (pre-conference day May 2) at the Walt Disney World Swan
:: Preserving Aboriginal language with technology When a language dies, a whole swathe of cultural practices and perceptions die too. In Australia, people are using technology to preserve and celebrate language and culture.
:: Preserving Aboriginal language with technology When a language dies, a whole swathe of cultural practices and perceptions die too. In Australia, people are using technology to preserve and celebrate language and culture.
:: Preserving fertility during chemotherapyOne of the most significant impairments of the quality of life after a chemotherapy is infertility. Researchers have now identified the mechanism of chemotherapy-induced infertility in females.
:: Preserving fertility during chemotherapyOne of the most significant impairments of the quality of life after a chemotherapy is infertility. Researchers have now identified the mechanism of chemotherapy-induced infertility in females.
:: Preserving fertility during chemotherapyOne of the most significant impairments of the quality of life after a chemotherapy is infertility. Researchers of the Goethe University and the University Tor Vergata in Rome have now identified the mechanism of chemotherapy-induced infertility in females.
:: Preserving fertility during chemotherapyOne of the most significant impairments of the quality of life after a chemotherapy is infertility. Researchers of the Goethe University and the University Tor Vergata in Rome have now identified the mechanism of chemotherapy-induced infertility in females.
:: Presidential affairs: How have allegations of sexual impropriety affected American politics?When you look at the history of it, a strange pattern emerges. Read More
:: Preventing fractures and falls: Shedding light on the USPSTF's new recommendationsThe US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has released new recommendation statements on preventing fractures and falls in older adults, casting doubt on vitamin D and calcium supplements but advocating for exercise and other interventions. JoAnn Manson, M.D., and Shalender Bhasin, M.D., are available to speak with reporters and can offer context and take-home messages for the new recommendati
:: Preventing fractures and falls: Shedding light on the USPSTF's new recommendationsThe US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has released new recommendation statements on preventing fractures and falls in older adults, casting doubt on vitamin D and calcium supplements but advocating for exercise and other interventions. JoAnn Manson, M.D., and Shalender Bhasin, M.D., are available to speak with reporters and can offer context and take-home messages for the new recommendati
:: Preventing sexual violence—lessons from rebel armies in Burundi and UgandaI conduct research on wartime sexual violence. But hold on.
:: Preview: Shadow streaming service may succeed where OnLive, others failedThe biggest obstacle for Blade's Shadow service is the past.
:: Primary care doctors may be unsure when kids' bad moods are serious or notFamily medicine doctors and pediatricians are less confident than psychiatrists in their abilities to tell the difference between normal irritability and possibly bigger issues in children and adolescents, according to Penn State researchers. Primary care providers and pediatricians were also more likely to prescribe medications when they thought there was a problem, while psychiatrists were more
:: Primary care doctors may be unsure when kids' bad moods are serious or notFamily medicine doctors and pediatricians are less confident than psychiatrists in their abilities to tell the difference between normal irritability and possibly bigger issues in children and adolescents, according to Penn State researchers. Primary care providers and pediatricians were also more likely to prescribe medications when they thought there was a problem, while psychiatrists were more
:: Primary care doctors may be unsure when kids' bad moods are serious or notFamily medicine doctors and pediatricians are less confident than psychiatrists in their abilities to tell the difference between normal irritability and possibly bigger issues in children and adolescents, according to researchers. Primary care providers and pediatricians were also more likely to prescribe medications when they thought there was a problem, while psychiatrists were more likely to s
:: Primary care doctors may be unsure when kids' bad moods are serious or notFamily medicine doctors and pediatricians are less confident than psychiatrists in their abilities to tell the difference between normal irritability and possibly bigger issues in children and adolescents, according to researchers. Primary care providers and pediatricians were also more likely to prescribe medications when they thought there was a problem, while psychiatrists were more likely to s
:: Primary pancreatic organoid tumor models for high-throughput phenotypic drug screeningA multidisciplinary team of scientists share recent advancements in innovative in-vitro cancer biology methods for screening drug-like molecules in cancer tissue relevant models in a new report published online ahead-of-print at SLAS Discovery. Entitled Advanced Development of Primary Pancreatic Organoid Tumor Models for High-Throughput Phenotypic Drug Screening, the report can be accessed for fre
:: Printed thermo-plasmonic heat patterns for neurological disorder treatmentScientists have developed a highly customized neural stimulation method. The research team developed a technology that can print the heat pattern on a micron scale to enable the control of biological activities remotely.
:: Printed thermo-plasmonic heat patterns for neurological disorder treatmentScientists have developed a highly customized neural stimulation method. The research team developed a technology that can print the heat pattern on a micron scale to enable the control of biological activities remotely.
:: Prions Are ForeverThe lethal proteins are in the Hard-to-Kill Hall of Fame–and may be more common than we realize — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Prions Are ForeverThe lethal proteins are in the Hard-to-Kill Hall of Fame–and may be more common than we realize — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Probing the complex nature of concussionConcussion is a major public health problem, but not much is known about the impacts that cause concussion or how to prevent them. A new study suggests that the problem is more complicated than previously thought.
:: Probing the ultimate plasmon confinement limits with a van der Waals heterostructureThe ability to confine light into tiny spatial dimensions is important for applications such as microscopy, sensing, and nanoscale lasers. Although plasmons offer an appealing avenue to confine light, Landau damping in metals imposes a trade-off between optical field confinement and losses. We show that a graphene-insulator-metal heterostructure can overcome that trade-off, and demonstrate plasmo
:: Problemerne hober sig op for TeslaEndnu et produktionsmål er forpasset, 123.000 biler skal have fikset styretøjet, en bil kørte galt, og Elon Musk kom med en noget malplaceret aprilsnar – det har ikke skortet på nyheder fra Tesla.
:: Problemerne hober sig op for TeslaEndnu et produktionsmål er forpasset, 123.000 biler skal have fikset styretøjet, en bil kørte galt, og Elon Musk kom med en noget malplaceret aprilsnar – det har ikke skortet på nyheder fra Tesla.
:: Processes and patterns of interaction as units of selection: An introduction to ITSNTS thinking [Evolution]Many practicing biologists accept that nothing in their discipline makes sense except in the light of evolution, and that natural selection is evolution’s principal sense-maker. But what natural selection actually is (a force or a statistical outcome, for example) and the levels of the biological hierarchy (genes, organisms, species, or…
:: Processes and patterns of interaction as units of selection: An introduction to ITSNTS thinking [Evolution]Many practicing biologists accept that nothing in their discipline makes sense except in the light of evolution, and that natural selection is evolution’s principal sense-maker. But what natural selection actually is (a force or a statistical outcome, for example) and the levels of the biological hierarchy (genes, organisms, species, or…
:: Processing power beyond Moore's LawIn 1965, businessman and computer scientist Gordon Moore observed that the number of transistors in a dense integrated circuit doubles approximately every two years, which means a doubling of computer processing power. The prediction was so accurate that this phenomenon was dubbed "Moore's Law."
:: Prof Stephen Hawking funeral: Legacy 'will live forever'Tributes led by actor Eddie Redmayne are paid at the funeral of the visionary scientist in Cambridge.
:: Professor Amitay receives Air Force grant to study flow separation on wing surfacesMichael 'Miki' Amitay, the James L. Decker '45 Endowed Chair in Aerospace Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, has received a grant from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research to study the phenomenon of flow separation on aircraft wings, which could lead to improved aerodynamic performance in future-generation air vehicles.
:: Professor defends role in Cambridge Analytica data scandalThe psychologist behind an app that harvested data from 50 million Facebook users defended his role in the scandal Sunday, saying he "never heard a word" of opposition from the social media giant.
:: Professor voices concerns over robots and AI taking over PRRobots are on the rise in the field of communication and news gathering. Does this threaten not only jobs but the ethical basis of society?
:: Professor: Ny type storage er vinderen, når man skal gemme data i 30 årDiske, der crasher, og højt strømforbrug er storage-teknologiens akilleshæl. En ny generation af NV RAM er en enhjørning, som kan udkonkurrere tape og gøre eksplosion i datamængder til at betale.
:: Professor: Ny type storage er vinderen, når man skal gemme data i 30 årDiske, der crasher, og højt strømforbrug er storage-teknologiens akilleshæl. En ny generation af NV RAM er en enhjørning, som kan udkonkurrere tape og gøre eksplosion i datamængder til at betale.
:: Profile of Alexander Y. Rudensky, winner of the 2018 Vilcek Prize in Biomedical Science [Profile]In October 2017, the Chicago-based MacArthur Foundation announced the names of the latest winners of the renowned “genius” grants: fellowships awarded for “originality, insight, and potential,” to outstanding scientists, writers, visual artists, and members of other professions. Of the 24 fellows selected, at least one-third are immigrants to the United…
:: Profile of Dorothy L. Cheney and Robert M. Seyfarth [Profiles]Field studies in Africa over the past four decades by ethologists Dorothy Cheney and Robert Seyfarth have uncovered a trove of insights into the behavior, communication, and social cognition of nonhuman primates. The pair’s research further reveals evolutionary antecedents of the human mind. University of Pennsylvania professors emeriti, Cheney and…
:: Profile of Warren J. Leonard [Profile]The immune system is the human body’s natural defense against disease. Many molecules and cells take part in the immune response, including cytokines, a critical group of intercellular signaling molecules that influence the development and actions of immune cells. Warren J. Leonard. Image courtesy of Bill Branson (National Institutes of…
:: Programmed self-assembly of peptide-maȷor histocompatibility complex for antigen-specific immune modulation [Immunology and Inflammation]A technology to prime desired populations of T cells in the body—particularly those that possess low avidity against target antigen—would pave the way for the design of new types of vaccination for intractable infectious diseases or cancer. Here, we report such a technology based on positive feedback-driven, programmed self-assembly of…
:: Prolonged acetaminophen use during pregnancy linked to increased ASD and ADHD riskAcetaminophen is one of the most common medications used for treatment of pain and fever reduction during pregnancy and is considered safe in humans. Now, in a first-of-its-kind meta-analysis, researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have found a link between prolonged use of drugs containing acetaminophen (paracetamol or Tylenol) during pregnancy, and increased risk of autism spectrum di
:: Promise for safer opioid pain relieverResearchers have engineered a new compound that animal tests suggest could offer the pain-relieving properties of opioids such as morphine and oxycodone without the risk of addiction.
:: Promises, promises: Facebook's history with privacy"We've made a bunch of mistakes." "Everyone needs complete control over who they share with at all times." "Not one day goes by when I don't think about what it means for us to be the stewards of this community and their trust."
:: Promising cell study provides hope of effective treatment of Parkinson's diseaseThere is a significant decrease in the level of calcium when nerve cells are affected by Parkinson's disease. If the calcium level is kept stable, severe symptoms in Parkinson's patients may be prevented. This is shown by a recent laboratory study from Aarhus University.
:: Proper data analysis might be among Hurricane Maria's casualtiesThe ability to use statistics to guide decision-making may be collateral damage of Hurricane Maria's devastating blow to Puerto Rico, according to a demographer.
:: Proper data analysis might be among Hurricane Maria's casualtiesThe ability to use statistics to guide decision-making may be collateral damage of Hurricane Maria's devastating blow to Puerto Rico, according to a demographer.
:: Proper data analysis might be among Hurricane Maria's casualtiesThe ability to use statistics to guide decision-making may be collateral damage of Hurricane Maria's devastating blow to Puerto Rico, according to a Penn State demographer.
:: Proper data analysis might be among Hurricane Maria's casualtiesThe ability to use statistics to guide decision-making may be collateral damage of Hurricane Maria's devastating blow to Puerto Rico, according to a Penn State demographer.
:: Proposal to rescue postdocs from limbo draws darts
:: Proposed border wall will harm Texas plants and animals, scientists sayIn the latest peer-reviewed publication on the potential impacts of a border wall on plants and animals, conservation biologists say that border walls threaten to harm endangered Texas plants and animals and cause trouble for the region's growing ecotourism industry.
:: Prostate cancer breakthrough as UK team develops more accurate testUltrasound technique overcomes problems with current methods to diagnose the most common cancer in men Scientists have announced the development of a highly accurate and reliable technique for diagnosing prostate cancer. The Dundee University-based team say they have used an ultrasound process called shear wave elastography (SWE) to detect prostate tumours. The method is non-invasive and cheaper t
:: Protect your privacy online with these data-guarding browser extensionsDIY How to fight web trackers. As you explore the internet, trackers can follow you, recording data about your online activities. Use these browser extensions to stop them in their…tracks.
:: Protect your privacy online with these data-guarding browser extensionsDIY How to fight web trackers. As you explore the internet, trackers can follow you, recording data about your online activities. Use these browser extensions to stop them in their…tracks.
:: Protected: Easter Egg Surprise!There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.
:: Protecting the Bornean bantengNew research has found that preserving large forest areas is essential in protecting the most endangered large mammal in Sabah.
:: Protecting the Bornean bantengNew research has found that preserving large forest areas is essential in protecting the most endangered large mammal in Sabah.
:: Protein analysis enables precise drug targetingResearchers from MIPT and several U.S. and Chinese universities have solved the structure of one of the most important nervous system proteins in complex with a number of drug molecules. The discovery opens up opportunities for developing new medications with regulated action and fewer side effects. The paper was published in the journal Cell.
:: Protein analysis enables precise drug targetingResearchers from MIPT and several US and Chinese universities have solved the structure of one of the most important nervous system proteins in complex with a number of drug molecules. The discovery opens up opportunities for developing new medications with regulated action and fewer side effects. The paper was published in the journal Cell.
:: Protein can slow intestinal tumor growthA new mechanism for regulating stem cells in the intestine of fruit flies has been discovered by researchers at Stockholm University. In addition, it was discovered that a certain protein can slow the growth of tumors in intestinal tissue. A better understanding of these mechanisms can teach us more about how diseases in human intestines occur, as well as contribute to the development of new medic
:: Protein can slow intestinal tumor growthA new mechanism for regulating stem cells in the intestine of fruit flies has been discovered. In addition, it was discovered that a certain protein can slow the growth of tumors in intestinal tissue. A better understanding of these mechanisms can teach us more about how diseases in human intestines occur, as well as contribute to the development of new medicine to cure them.
:: Protein moonlightingA class of proteins involved in essential cell functions has an unexpected role, UCSB scientists discover.
:: Prototype of most advanced quantum memory presented by two Kazan universitiesIn this paper we experimentally demonstrated a broadband scheme of the multiresonator quantum memory-interface. The microwave photonic scheme consists of the system of mini-resonators strongly interacting with a common broadband resonator coupled with the external waveguide. We have implemented the impedance matched quantum storage in this scheme via controllable tuning of the mini-resonator frequ
:: Proving precognition, programming a screenwriter, and other tales from the fieldScience Scientists share their favorite stories. When one crow sees another dead on the ground, it caws an alarm. Then others—five to six on average, but in rare cases as many as 60—fly in and perch on branches,…
:: Proving what can't be seenNew research published in The Astrophysical Journal examines an interesting light source that was captured by four different telescopes each pointing in a different direction in the sky.
:: Proxima Centauri just released a flare so powerful it was visible to the unaided eyeSince its discovery was announced in August of 2016, Proxima b has been an endless source of wonder and the target of many scientific studies. In addition to being the closest extra-solar planet to our Solar System, this terrestrial planet also orbits within Proxima Centauri's circumstellar habitable zone (aka. "Goldilocks Zone"). As a result, scientists have naturally sought to determine if this
:: PSA Peugeot Citroen rides to higher sales, backed by Opel VauxhallFrench carmarker PSA Peugeot Citroen said Tuesday its acquisition of the Opel and Vauxhall brands last year helped drive sales up more than 42 percent in the first quarter.
:: Pseudoscience: The Conspiracy Against ScienceAn excellent new book examines pseudoscience in 22 essays by prominent scientists from various fields.
:: Pseudoscience: The Conspiracy Against ScienceAn excellent new book examines pseudoscience in 22 essays by prominent scientists from various fields.
:: Psst! A whispering gallery for light boosts solar cellsTrapping light with an optical version of a whispering gallery, researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a nanoscale coating for solar cells that enables them to absorb about 20 percent more sunlight than uncoated devices. The coating, applied with a technique that could be incorporated into manufacturing, opens a new path for developing low-cost, hig
:: Psst! A whispering gallery for light boosts solar cellsTrapping light with an optical version of a whispering gallery, researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a nanoscale coating for solar cells that enables them to absorb about 20 percent more sunlight than uncoated devices.
:: Psychodermatology?A new specialty, psychodermatology, was invented to address the interaction of the mind and the skin. The effects of stress on the skin are not well defined, and the need for this new specialty is questionable.
:: Psychodermatology?A new specialty, psychodermatology, was invented to address the interaction of the mind and the skin. The effects of stress on the skin are not well defined, and the need for this new specialty is questionable.
:: Psychological Weapons of Mass PersuasionThe truth about the controversial science that has everyone worried — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Psychologist Ellen Hendriksen: ‘We are each our own worst critic’The clinical psychologist’s new book studies the negative effects and benefits of social anxiety in the age of social media Ellen Hendriksen is a clinical psychologist, regular contributor to Scientific American and host of the award-winning podcast The Savvy Psychologist . Her new book about social anxiety, How to Be Yourself , has been described by Susan Cain (bestselling author of Quiet ) as “g
:: Psychologist Ellen Hendriksen: ‘We are each our own worst critic’The clinical psychologist’s new book studies the negative effects and benefits of social anxiety in the age of social media Ellen Hendriksen is a clinical psychologist, regular contributor to Scientific American and host of the award-winning podcast The Savvy Psychologist . Her new book about social anxiety, How to Be Yourself , has been described by Susan Cain (bestselling author of Quiet ) as “g
:: Psychophysical evidence for auditory motion parallax [Neuroscience]Distance is important: From an ecological perspective, knowledge about the distance to either prey or predator is vital. However, the distance of an unknown sound source is particularly difficult to assess, especially in anechoic environments. In vision, changes in perspective resulting from observer motion produce a reliable, consistent, and unambiguous…
:: Psychophysical evidence for auditory motion parallax [Neuroscience]Distance is important: From an ecological perspective, knowledge about the distance to either prey or predator is vital. However, the distance of an unknown sound source is particularly difficult to assess, especially in anechoic environments. In vision, changes in perspective resulting from observer motion produce a reliable, consistent, and unambiguous…
:: Psykiatere udskriver patienter, før de er færdigbehandledeSeks ud af ti voksenpsykiatere sender jævnligt patienter hjem, før de er færdigbehandlede, viser ny undersøgelse. »Det er uanstændigt,« siger Lægeforeningens formand.
:: Psykiatridirektør: Udvikling kræver omprioriteringOmplacering eller opsigelse af ansatte i psykiatrien i Region Sjælland skal skabe plads til, at virksomheden kan udvikle sig. Det siger psykiatridirektør Michael Werchmeister.
:: Psykiatrien i Region Sjælland vil flytte og fyre ansattePsykiatrien i Region Sjælland skal finde 23 mio. kr. på budgettet. Ledelsen ønsker derfor at flytte rundt på en række læger, sygeplejersker, plejere og sekretærer. FOA frygter, det vil få mange til at søge væk og gøre det sværere at rekruttere.
:: Psykiatri-overlæge er bekymret for at overtage kommunernes misbrugsbehandlingUdsigten til at skulle overtage misbrugsbehandlingen af psykiatriske patienter fra kommunerne bekymrer ledende overlæge i Psykiatri Øst, da han er bange for, at kommunernes store engagement på området vil forsvinde.
:: Public Event: Managing Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Neurodegenerative DiseaseNeuropsychiatric symptoms such as agitation, aggression and psychosis are frequently found in patients with neurodegenerative disorders. These symptoms increase the already significant burden of neurodegenerative diseases and complicate diagnosis and disease management, yet effective diagnostics and treatments are lacking. Towards the goal of reducing this burden, this symposium will review state
:: Public health benefits of vaping outweigh risksThe benefits of vaping as a way to quit smoking far outweigh the health risks youths face if they go from electronic to traditional cigarettes, a new study suggests. An analysis found that in the most likely of several simulations, nearly 3.3 million life-years could be saved by the year 2070. “I don’t think this paper resolves the argument once and for all. But we have to go with the best eviden
:: Pulling valuable metals from e-waste makes financial senseElectronic waste — including discarded televisions, computers and mobile phones — is one of the fastest-growing waste categories worldwide. For years, recyclers have gleaned usable parts, including metals, from this waste stream. That makes sense from a sustainability perspective, but it's been unclear whether it's reasonable from an economic viewpoint. Now researchers report that recovering gol
:: Pulling valuable metals from e-waste makes financial senseElectronic waste — including discarded televisions, computers and mobile phones — is one of the fastest-growing waste categories worldwide. For years, recyclers have gleaned usable parts, including metals, from this waste stream. That makes sense from a sustainability perspective, but it's been unclear whether it's reasonable from an economic viewpoint. Now researchers report that recovering gol
:: Pulsed corona discharge removes pharmaceutical residues from wastewaterA doctoral dissertation by a candidate at Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT) examines the removal of harmful organic substances such as pharmaceutical residues from wastewater using only electricity. According to practical tests, pulsed corona discharge (PCD) may significantly reduce the environmental burden of pharmaceutical residues.
:: Pulsed corona discharge removes pharmaceutical residues from wastewaterNew research examines the removal of harmful organic substances, such as pharmaceutical residues, energy efficiently from wastewater using only electricity. According to practical tests, pulsed corona discharge (PCD) may significantly reduce the environmental burden of pharmaceutical residues.
:: PUMA amplifies necroptosis signaling by activating cytosolic DNA sensors [Medical Sciences]Necroptosis, a form of regulated necrotic cell death, is governed by RIP1/RIP3-mediated activation of MLKL. However, the signaling process leading to necroptotic death remains to be elucidated. In this study, we found that PUMA, a proapoptotic BH3-only Bcl-2 family member, is transcriptionally activated in an RIP3/MLKL-dependent manner following induction of…
:: Punjab, India: Mass treatment of a population with chronic hepatitis C infection produces high rates of cureA program of decentralized public healthcare achieves high rates of cure regardless of genotype or the presence of cirrhosis: the Punjab Model.
:: Punk, butt-breathing turtle joins unlucky clubBoasting a green, punk hairdo and the unusual ability to breathe through its backside, an Australian turtle has become famous overnight—but not only for its eccentricity.
:: Punk-Rock Turtle Has 'Green Hair,' Will Probably Die AloneNo, that's not hair. This endangered turtle's mohawk is made of algae.
:: Putting proteins in their proper placeA host of nuclear RNA-binding proteins, when misplaced outside the nucleus, form the harmful clumps seen in several brain disorders, including FTD and ALS. Clumps that form from these disease proteins are composed of sticky fibrils that damage nerve cells. Researchers are trying to reverse the formation of these and put the RNA-binding proteins back in their proper place, inside the nucleus.
:: Putting proteins in their proper placeA host of special molecules called nuclear RNA-binding proteins (RBPs), when misplaced outside the nucleus, form the harmful clumps seen in several brain disorders, including frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). "Clumps that form from these disease proteins are composed of sticky fibrils that damage nerve cells," said James Shorter, PhD, an associate professor of
:: Python leads researchers to a big snake sex party with six males and a 15-foot, 115-pound femaleWildlife experts call it a "breeding aggregation." It's a more respectable way of saying snake sex party.
:: Q&A: 3-D Printing Rockets with Relativity Space CEO Tim EllisAfter years of stealthy activity, the start-up is making big moves and revealing its plans to overturn more than a half century of tradition in aerospace manufacturing — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Q&A: Hanging Out the Wash in the Fresh, Clean AirWhat makes the laundry smell so good when it’s been outdoors?
:: Q&A: Trump, the post office and AmazonA task force will study the U.S. Postal Service under an executive order from President Donald Trump, who has spent weeks criticizing online retailer Amazon and accused it of not paying enough in shipping costs.
:: Q&A: Trump, the post office and AmazonA task force will study the U.S. Postal Service under an executive order from President Donald Trump, who has spent weeks criticizing online retailer Amazon and accused it of not paying enough in shipping costs.
:: Q&A: What Lies Beneath Jupiter’s Great Red Spot?The mysterious, orangish storm has shrunk in diameter in recent decades, but has increased in height and depth.
:: Qatar Airways to expand despite 'large loss': chiefQatar Airways will continue to expand even as it prepares to announce "large" annual losses due to a blockade by neighbours, the airline's chief executive said on Monday.
:: Quality assurance for autonomous systemsCyber-physical systems combine electronics, software and mechanics. They are highly complex, and in addition to many application possibilities, raises a whole range of issues. They are dependent on error-free software, and the issue of proven quality assurance thus becomes increasingly urgent. Using the example of autonomous vehicles, a team from TU Graz's Institute of Software Engineering togethe
:: Quality assurance for autonomous systemsCyber-physical systems combine electronics, software and mechanics. They are highly complex, and in addition to many application possibilities, raises a whole range of issues. They are dependent on error-free software, and the issue of proven quality assurance thus becomes increasingly urgent. Using the example of autonomous vehicles, a team from TU Graz's Institute of Software Engineering togethe
:: Quanta Magazine
:: Quantitative analysis of millions of relatives
:: Quantitative analysis of population-scale family trees with millions of relativesFamily trees have vast applications in fields as diverse as genetics, anthropology, and economics. However, the collection of extended family trees is tedious and usually relies on resources with limited geographical scope and complex data usage restrictions. We collected 86 million profiles from publicly available online data shared by genealogy enthusiasts. After extensive cleaning and validati
:: Quantum Correlations Reverse Thermodynamic Arrow of TimeSome laws aren’t meant to be broken. Take the second law of thermodynamics, which states that entropy — a measure of disorder — never decreases in an isolated system. Glass shatters, cream disperses in coffee, eggs scramble — but never the reverse. This is why heat always moves from hot to cold: Doing so increases the overall entropy. The law is so fundamental to our physical reality that some ph
:: Quantum Correlations Reverse Thermodynamic Arrow of TimeSome laws aren’t meant to be broken. Take the second law of thermodynamics, which states that entropy — a measure of disorder — never decreases in an isolated system. Glass shatters, cream disperses in coffee, eggs scramble — but never the reverse. This is why heat always moves from hot to cold: Doing so increases the overall entropy. The law is so fundamental to our physical reality that some ph
:: Quantum Mechanics Creates a Totally Random Number GeneratorA perfectly provable random number generator is the bedrock of good cryptography. This scientist wants to make one.
:: Quantum physicists achieve entanglement recordEntanglement is of central importance for the new quantum technologies of the 21st century. A German-Austrian research team is now presenting the largest entangled quantum register of individually controllable systems to date, consisting of a total of 20 quantum bits. The physicists in Innsbruck, Vienna and Ulm are pushing experimental and theoretical methods to the limits of what is currently pos
:: Quantum physicists achieve entanglement recordEntanglement is of central importance for the new quantum technologies of the 21st century. A German-Austrian research team is now presenting the largest entangled quantum register of individually controllable systems to date, consisting of a total of 20 quantum bits. The physicists in Innsbruck, Vienna and Ulm are pushing experimental and theoretical methods to the limits of what is currently pos
:: Quantum physicists achieve entanglement recordEntanglement is of central importance for the new quantum technologies of the 21st century. A research team is now presenting the largest entangled quantum register of individually controllable systems to date, consisting of a total of 20 quantum bits. The physicists are pushing experimental and theoretical methods to the limits of what is currently possible.
:: Quantum Radar Could Make Stealth Technology ObsoleteUsing entangled photons, scientists want to create a 'quantum radar' that can detect stealth bombers.
:: Quantum radar will expose stealth aircraftStealth aircraft in the Canadian arctic will be no match for a new quantum radar system.
:: Quantum shift shows itself in coupled light and matterA team led by Rice University scientists used a unique combination of techniques to observe, for the first time, a condensed matter phenomenon about which others have only speculated. The research could aid in the development of quantum computers.
:: Quantum shift shows itself in coupled light and matterResearchers observe and measure a Bloch-Siegert shift in strongly coupled light and matter in a vacuum. The project could aid in the development of quantum computers.
:: Quantum shift shows itself in coupled light and matterResearchers observe and measure a Bloch-Siegert shift in strongly coupled light and matter in a vacuum. The Rice University-led project could aid in the development of quantum computers.
:: Quantum simulator offers faster route for prime factorizationFactoring very large numbers into their prime "building blocks" is extremely difficult for classical computers, and this difficulty underlies the security of many cryptographic algorithms. While it's easy to factor the number 20 as the product of the primes 2 x 2 x 5, for example, factoring larger numbers becomes exponentially more difficult when using classical factoring algorithms.
:: Quinoa: Health Benefits & Nutrition FactsQuinoa, a plant from the Andes, is packed with protein, fiber and various vitamins and minerals.
:: Qwerty og 123456: Vores kodeord til hjemmesider kan snart være fortidNye standarder for kodeord og sikkerhed kan gøre dine genbrugte kodeord overflødige.
:: Raccoons' bizarre behavior gets locals' attention in USRaccoons are normally shy, nocturnal creatures. But they've been acting out in the US state of Ohio, where police report strange and menacing raccoon behavior in broad daylight.
:: Raccoons' bizarre behavior gets locals' attention in USRaccoons are normally shy, nocturnal creatures. But they've been acting out in the US state of Ohio, where police report strange and menacing raccoon behavior in broad daylight.
:: Race and gender still an issue at academic conferencesIn the midst of social justice movements such as #MeToo, pervasive sexist and racist attitudes are being examined across all sectors, including academia.
:: Race for Mexico's 'cocaine of the sea' pushes two species toward extinctionThe dried fish parts don't look like much to the novice eye, but the totoaba swim bladders discreetly displayed in this shop in Guangzhou, China sell for up to $20,000.
:: Rachel Carson: Life, Discoveries and LegacyRachel Carson challenged the use of pesticides and sparked an environmental revolution.
:: Radikale: Vi skal producere lige så meget grøn el og varme, som vi forbruger
:: Radikale: Vi skal producere lige så meget grøn el og varme, som vi forbruger
:: Radio Atlantic: Becoming White in AmericaIn her new book Futureface , Alex Wagner writes that “immigration raises into relief some of our most basic existential questions: Who am I? Where do I belong? And in that way, it’s inextricably tied to an exploration of American identity.” In the book, Alex explores her own American identity – daughter of a Burmese immigrant mother and a small-town Irish Catholic father – and asks how true the s
:: Radio Atlantic: Becoming White in AmericaIn her new book Futureface , Alex Wagner writes that “immigration raises into relief some of our most basic existential questions: Who am I? Where do I belong? And in that way, it’s inextricably tied to an exploration of American identity.” In the book, Alex explores her own American identity – daughter of a Burmese immigrant mother and a small-town Irish Catholic father – and asks how true the s
:: Radio Atlantic: The Syria Disaster, Seven Years InLong the crossroads of civilizations, Syria has now spent seven years as the proxy warzone of great powers. With over half a million dead and millions more displaced, the conflict is now “arguably the world’s largest humanitarian disaster since World War II,” writes Andrew Tabler in The Atlantic . “The Syrian Civil War now threatens to morph into the Syria War—a regional conflagration which seems
:: Radio receiver ‘listens’ for dark matter particlesResearchers have developed a way to “listen” for the signs of dark matter axions, the particles that may make up dark matter. “We’ve built a radio that looks for a radio station, but we don’t know its frequency.” Forty years ago, scientists theorized a new kind of low-mass particle that could solve one of the enduring mysteries of nature: what dark matter is made of. Now a new chapter in the sear
:: Radio telescope records a rare 'glitch' in a pulsar's regular pulsing beatPulsars are rapidly rotating neutron stars and sometimes they abruptly increase their rotation rate. This sudden change of spin rate is called a "glitch" and I was part of a team that recorded one happening in the Vela Pulsar, with the results published today in Nature.
:: Radiotherapy offers new treatment option for liver cancerA novel technique that delivers high doses of radiation to tumors while sparing the surrounding normal tissue shows promise as a curative treatment option for patients with early-stage liver cancer, according to a new study.
:: RAF looks to space for the futureThe Royal Air Force is pushing boundaries, 100 years since it began. Three women serving with the RAF explain.
:: Rainbows are (literally) in the eye of the beholderScience Magical phenomena are even cooler when you understand the science behind them. Rainbows are perhaps the closest things we have to real magic. They appear like beautiful, ghostly apparitions in the sky just as the rain clears and the sun peeks out…
:: Rainbows are (literally) in the eye of the beholderScience Magical phenomena are even cooler when you understand the science behind them. Rainbows are perhaps the closest things we have to real magic. They appear like beautiful, ghostly apparitions in the sky just as the rain clears and the sun peeks out…
:: Ramp compression of iron provides insight into core conditions of large rocky exoplanetsIn a paper published today by Nature Astronomy, a team of researchers from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Princeton University, Johns Hopkins University and the University of Rochester have provided the first experimentally based mass-radius relationship for a hypothetical pure iron planet at super-Earth core conditions.
:: Ramp compression of iron provides insight into core conditions of large rocky exoplanetsIn a paper published today by Nature Astronomy, a team of researchers from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Princeton University, Johns Hopkins University and the University of Rochester have provided the first experimentally based mass-radius relationship for a hypothetical pure iron planet at super-Earth core conditions.
:: Rampage Is a Big, Noisy NothingIt’s telling that two of Rampage ’s big set pieces end with a gigantic albino gorilla laughing and giving the finger straight into the camera. It’s certainly the most apt representation of the viewing experience for this Dwayne Johnson–starring creature feature, an epic disaster movie that sees a mutated gorilla, crocodile, and wolf tear apart downtown Chicago. I went in looking for some good che
:: 'Rampage': 14 Unanswered Questions About the Rock’s New MovieAlmost none of them are about wigs.
:: Ramped up fight-or-flight response points to history of warfare for humans and chimpsHumans and chimpanzees recently evolved a more active fight-or-flight response compared to other primates, possibly in response to the threat of warfare.
:: Ramt af cyberangreb: Halvdelen bliver ramt igen inden for et årEr man en gang blevet ramt af et målrettet cyberangreb, er der stor chance for, at du bliver ramt igen inden for et år. Det viser nye tal fra sikkerhedsfirmaet FireEyes kunder.
:: RAND identifies new strategies for countering Russian social mediaA new RAND Corporation report finds that Russia is waging a social media campaign in the Baltics, Ukraine and nearby states to sow dissent against neighboring governments, as well as NATO and the European Union.
:: Randa Jarrar, Moral Grandstanding, and ForbearanceLast week, the Fresno State creative writing professor Randa Jarrar sparked the latest round of debate about free speech on college campuses when she reacted to Barbara Bush’s death by speaking ill of the dead on Twitter. “Barbara Bush was a generous and smart and amazing racist who, along with her husband, raised a war criminal,” she wrote. “Fuck outta here with your nice words.” In an unintenti
:: Random fact roundup: Google, sharks, and moneyWhat do Google, sharks, and money have in common? They're all in our weekly random fact roundup. Read More
:: Random fact roundup: Luck, death, and TexasWhat do luck, death, and Texas have in common? They're all part of our weekly random fact roundup. Read More
:: Random fact roundup: Puppies, monarchy, and Abraham LincolnWhat do puppies, world monarchies, and Abraham Lincoln have in common? Why, they're all part of our awesome series (drumroll, please) Random Fact Roundup! Read More
:: Randomized clinical trial examines therapies for chronic spinal painIn a randomized clinical trial of patients with chronic spinal pain, a program that combined education to help patients think differently about pain with an exercise program that increasingly introduced movements patients feared or avoided (pain neuroscience education plus cognition-targeted motor control training) appeared better than usual care (combining education on back and neck pain and gene
:: Randomized controlled trials of interventions to reduce gender bias in academic hiringThis article is part of an ongoing blog series, titled Inequality in STEM: a Dive Into the Data . In this series, we cover recent research exploring and quantifying inequality in STEM. We'll discuss different aspects of inequality, including barriers to career advancement and a chilly social climate, as well as the efficacy of various interventions to combat bias. Our goal with these pieces is to
:: Randomized controlled trials of interventions to reduce gender bias in academic hiringThis article is part of an ongoing blog series, titled Inequality in STEM: a Dive Into the Data . In this series, we cover recent research exploring and quantifying inequality in STEM. We'll discuss different aspects of inequality, including barriers to career advancement and a chilly social climate, as well as the efficacy of various interventions to combat bias. Our goal with these pieces is to
:: Rapamycin resolves genetic defects in yeastScientists at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) have taken one step closer to potential cures for several human genetic diseases, and the answers have been found in the humble cells of fission yeast.
:: Rapid enhancement of chemical weathering recorded by extremely light seawater lithium isotopes at the Permian-Triassic boundary [Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences]Lithium (Li) isotope analyses of sedimentary rocks from the Meishan section in South China reveal extremely light seawater Li isotopic signatures at the Permian–Triassic boundary (PTB), which coincide with the most severe mass extinction in the history of animal life. Using a dynamic seawater lithium box model, we show that…
:: Rapid rise in mass school shootings in the United States, study showsMore people have died or been injured in mass school shootings in the United States in the past 18 years than in the entire 20th century. In a new study, researchers have reviewed the history of mass school shootings in the U.S. and found some alarming trends.
:: Rapport: Datacentre vil stå for en tredjedel af Danmarks elforbrugNi store datacentre vil fra 2040 sluge enorme mængder el, men til gengæld levere store mængder overskudsvarme.
:: Rare brain disease in children: Major breakthroughs in Rasmussen's encephalitisResearchers are banding together to conquer a rare orphan pediatric disease. They have recently proven what scientists had already suspected: the disease is autoimmune, which means that it attacks patients using their own immune system.
:: Rare brown bear dies in Italy capture operationThe endangered animal died in Italy during an attempt to fit him with a collar to track movements.
:: Rare coastal martens under high risk of extinction in coming decadesThe coastal marten, a small but fierce forest predator, is at a high risk for extinction in Oregon and northern California in the next 30 years due to threats from human activities.
:: Rare coastal martens under high risk of extinction in coming decadesThe coastal marten, a small but fierce forest predator, is at a high risk for extinction in Oregon and northern California in the next 30 years due to threats from human activities.
:: Rare earth magnet recycling is a grind — this new process takes a simpler approachA new recycling process developed at the US Department of Energy's Critical Materials Institute turns discarded hard disk drive magnets into new magnet material in a few steps, and tackles both the economic and environmental issues typically associated with mining e-waste for valuable materials.
:: Rare earth magnet recycling is a grind — this new process takes a simpler approachA new recycling process turns discarded hard disk drive magnets into new magnet material in a few steps, and tackles both the economic and environmental issues typically associated with mining e-waste for valuable materials.
:: Rare earth magnet recycling is a grind, but new process takes a simpler approachA new recycling process developed at the U.S. Department of Energy's Critical Materials Institute (CMI) turns discarded hard disk drive (HDD) magnets into new magnet material in a few steps, and tackles both the economic and environmental issues typically associated with mining e-waste for valuable materials.
:: Rare English charnel house can now be seen onlineExperts recreate 3D version of medieval bone store beneath Northamptonshire church Down steep narrow stone stairs beneath Holy Trinity church in Rothwell, Northamptonshire, there is a small, damp chamber crammed with human bones – believed to be one of only two medieval charnel houses in England still holding their original human remains. The 13th-century charnel house – or bone store – at Rothwe
:: Rare Scottish dinosaur prints give key insight into era lost in timeA series of rare dinosaur footprints discovered on the Isle of Skye in Scotland is helping experts establish details of an important period in dinosaur evolution.
:: Rare Scottish dinosaur prints give key insight into era lost in timeA series of rare dinosaur footprints discovered on the Isle of Skye in Scotland is helping experts establish details of an important period in dinosaur evolution.
:: Rare Scottish dinosaur prints give key insight into era lost in timeA series of rare dinosaur footprints discovered on the Isle of Skye in Scotland is helping experts establish details of an important period in dinosaur evolution.
:: Rare Scottish dinosaur prints give key insight into era lost in timeA series of rare dinosaur footprints discovered on the Isle of Skye in Scotland is helping experts establish details of an important period in dinosaur evolution.
:: Rare Scottish dinosaur prints give key insight into era lost in timeDozens of giant footprints discovered on a Scottish island are helping shed light on an important period in dinosaur evolution.
:: Rare Scottish dinosaur prints give key insight into era lost in timeDozens of giant footprints discovered on a Scottish island are helping shed light on an important period in dinosaur evolution.
:: Rats, cats, and people trade-off as main course for mosquitoes in Baltimore, Md.Understanding how neighborhood dynamics regulate mosquito bites is key to managing diseases like West Nile virus and Zika virus. Today in Parasites & Vectors, researchers report that in Baltimore, Md., socioeconomic differences between neighborhoods influence bite risk, with rats being a primary blood meal source in lower income neighborhoods.
:: RAVPower Power Bank Exclusive DealFacebook Cambridge AnalyticaA WIRED deal on an outstanding battery pack, Air Force-grade smartwatch, and other gadgets galore.
:: Raw fruit and vegetables provide better mental health outcomes: Otago researchUniversity of Otago researchers have discovered raw fruit and vegetables may be better for your mental health than cooked, canned and processed fruit and vegetables.
:: Raw fruit and vegetables provide better mental health outcomesResearchers have discovered raw fruit and vegetables may be better for your mental health than cooked, canned and processed fruit and vegetables.
:: Raytheon's New Radar Could Help Bring Flying Cars to Our CitiesAs drones and flying cars move into reality, we need radar systems better equipped for keeping an eye on everyone.
:: RB1 gene mutations underlie clinical resistance to CDK 4/6 inhibitor breast cancer therapyA multi-institutional research team has identified what may be a novel mechanism underlying acquired resistance to CDK 4/6 inhibitor treatment for breast cancer.
:: Readers debate dinosaur designation and moreReaders had questions about the dino family tree and Venus' habitability.
:: Readers debate dinosaur designation and moreReaders had questions about the dino family tree and Venus' habitability.
:: Readers Respond to the December 2017 IssueLetters to the editor from the December 2017 issue of Scientific American — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Reading the entire human genome – one long sentence at a timeFifteen years ago, the Human Genome Project announced they had cracked the code of life. Nonetheless, the published human genome map was incomplete and parts of our DNA remained to be deciphered. Now, a new study published in the journal Nature Biotechnology brings us closer to a complete genetic blueprint by using a nanotechnology-based sequencing technique.
:: Reality CheckIt's not as easy to recycle your takeaway coffee cup as people may have thought.
:: Reality CheckIt's not as easy to recycle your takeaway coffee cup as people may have thought.
:: Really Random NumbersRandom numbers are essential for secure cyber communications. But making truly random numbers is harder than it seems. Now scientists have devised a way to make the most random random numbers ever.
:: Real-time imaging of DNA loop extrusion by condensinIt has been hypothesized that SMC protein complexes such as condensin and cohesin spatially organize chromosomes by extruding DNA into large loops. We directly visualized the formation and processive extension of DNA loops by yeast condensin in real time. Our findings constitute unambiguous evidence for loop extrusion. We observed that a single condensin complex is able to extrude tens of kilobas
:: Real-time imaging of DNA loop extrusion by condensinIt has been hypothesized that SMC protein complexes such as condensin and cohesin spatially organize chromosomes by extruding DNA into large loops. We directly visualized the formation and processive extension of DNA loops by yeast condensin in real time. Our findings constitute unambiguous evidence for loop extrusion. We observed that a single condensin complex is able to extrude tens of kilobas
:: Real-time monitoring could reduce First Nations water advisories by one third, study findsUniversity of Guelph researchers have found that drinking water advisories in First Nations communities caused by equipment malfunction, inadequate disinfection and high microbial counts could be reduced by introducing real-time monitoring systems.
:: Real-time monitoring could reduce First Nations water advisories by one third, study findsUniversity of Guelph researchers have found that drinking water advisories in First Nations communities caused by equipment malfunction, inadequate disinfection and high microbial counts could be reduced by introducing real-time monitoring systems.
:: Recent land loss in Mississippi Delta vastly exceeds prehistoric land gainA study of the evolution of the Mississippi Delta reveals that a thousand years ago, even as sea levels rose, new land in the region grew at steady rates. Unfortunately, the study also shows, this resilience of the delta is greatly outpaced by modern land loss in the region. This suggests that only a small portion of the Mississippi Delta will be sustainable in future, as the
:: Recent Ocean Heat Waves Have "Forever" Altered Great Barrier ReefAt least 30 percent of corals died off in 2016, and more extreme heat is likely in store — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Recombinant immunotoxins with albumin-binding domains have long half-lives and high antitumor activity [Medical Sciences]Recombinant immunotoxins (RITs) are chimeric proteins consisting of a Fv that binds to a cancer cell and a portion of a protein toxin. One of these, Moxetumomab pasudotox, was shown to be effective in treating patients with some leukemias, where the cells are readily accessible to the RIT. However, their…
:: Reconfigurable metasurfaces
:: Reconsidering the Nobel Prize
:: Reconstructing what makes us tickA major issue that limits modeling to predict cardiac arrhythmia is that it is impossible to measure and monitor all the variables that make our hearts tick, but researchers have now developed an algorithm that uses artificial intelligence to model the electrical excitations in heart muscle. Their work, appearing in Chaos, draws on partial differential equations describing excitable media and echo
:: Reconstructing what makes us tickA major issue that limits modeling to predict cardiac arrhythmia is that it is impossible to measure and monitor all the variables that make our hearts tick, but researchers have now developed an algorithm that uses artificial intelligence to model the electrical excitations in heart muscle. Their work draws on partial differential equations describing excitable media and echo state networks to cr
:: Reconstruction of major North Atlantic circulation system shows weakeningRising levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere have affected one of the global ocean's major circulation systems, the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), slowing the redistribution of heat in the North Atlantic Ocean. The resulting changes have been felt along the Northeast US Shelf and in the Gulf of Maine, which has warmed 99 percent faster than the global ocean over the past
:: Record breaking fiber transmission speed reportedNICT Network System Research Institute and Fujikura Ltd. (Fujikura, President: Masahiko Ito) developed a 3-mode optical fiber, capable of wide-band wavelength multiplexing transmission with standard outer diameter (0.125 mm) that can be cabled with existing equipment. The researchers have successfully demonstrated a transmission experiment over 1045 km with a data-rate of 159 Tb/s. Multimode fiber
:: Record concentration of microplastic in Arctic sea iceExperts have recently found higher amounts of microplastic in arctic sea ice than ever before. However, the majority of particles were microscopically small.
:: Record concentration of microplastics found in ArcticDiscovery prompts fear that melting ice will allow more plastic to be released back into the oceans.
:: Recovering SAS orders 50 Airbus A320-neosSAS said Tuesday it had ordered 50 Airbus A320-neos for its short and medium-haul routes, a sign of improving fortunes for the Scandinavian carrier after some difficult years.
:: Recruiting practices is costlyRecruiting practices for large scale quality improvement initiatives is difficult and costly ($5,529 per enrolled practice on average), and even more expensive for practices with no prior relationship with the study team.
:: Recurrences in an isolated quantum many-body systemThe complexity of interacting quantum many-body systems leads to exceedingly long recurrence times of the initial quantum state for all but the smallest systems. For large systems, one cannot probe the full quantum state in all its details. Thus, experimentally, recurrences can only be determined on the level of the accessible observables. Realizing a commensurate spectrum of collective excitatio
:: Recurring coherence
:: Recycling experts hit milestone in quest for zero-waste phoneUBC researchers have perfected a process to efficiently separate fiberglass and resin — two of the most commonly discarded parts of a cellphone — bringing them closer to their goal of a zero-waste cellphone.
:: Recycling experts hit milestone in quest for zero-waste phoneUBC researchers have perfected a process to efficiently separate fiberglass and resin — two of the most commonly discarded parts of a cellphone — bringing them closer to their goal of a zero-waste cellphone.
:: Recycling experts hit milestone in quest for zero-waste phoneUBC researchers have perfected a process to efficiently separate fibreglass and resin – two of the most commonly discarded parts of a cellphone – bringing them closer to their goal of a zero-waste cellphone.
:: Recycling hope for plastic-hungry enzymeScience created a 'wonder material' in plastic; now nature is helping to unmake it.
:: Reddit CEO says racism allowed, but not 'welcome,' on the siteReddit has a history of allowing its users to say just about anything. On Wednesday, its CEO said racist language is just fine—officially giving license to the hatred that already lives on the site, which bills itself as the front page of the internet.
:: Redemption for self-reactive antibodies
:: Reduction of lipid accumulation rescues Bietti’s crystalline dystrophy phenotypes [Medical Sciences]Bietti’s crystalline dystrophy (BCD) is an intractable and progressive chorioretinal degenerative disease caused by mutations in the CYP4V2 gene, resulting in blindness in most patients. Although we and others have shown that retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cells are primarily impaired in patients with BCD, the underlying mechanisms of RPE cell…
:: Refining diabetes into five types
:: Refining diabetes into five types
:: Refining the fine-structure constant
:: Reforestation to enhance the soil carbon sink
:: Refusing to accept GM food is safe is like climate change denialEnvironmentalist Mark Lynas, who once destroyed GM crops and then made headlines by ending his opposition, is stepping up his call for reason to triumph
:: Refusing to accept GM food is safe is like climate change denialEnvironmentalist Mark Lynas, who once destroyed GM crops and then made headlines by ending his opposition, is stepping up his call for reason to triumph
:: Regering: Teknologineutrale udbud skal skaffe de næste 1000 MWIfølge regeringens oplæg skal alle teknologier i teorien konkurrere om de 4,2 mia. kroner, der er afsat til teknologineutrale udbud.
:: Regeringen vil slippe markedskræfterne løs i kampen mellem sol og vindRegeringen vil fundamentalt ændre måden, der gives støtte til nye, vedvarende energiprojekter på.
:: Regeringen vil slukke FM-signalet i 2021Senest i 2021 skal FM-signalet slukkes, bebuder regeringen i sit udspil til nyt medieforlig.
:: Regeringen vil slukke FM-signalet i 2021Senest i 2021 skal FM-signalet slukkes, bebuder regeringen i sit udspil til nyt medieforlig.
:: Regeringen ændrer sundhedsloven efter SvendborgsagenRegeringen vil ændre sundhedsloven, så det tydeligt fremgår, om det er et organisatorisk ansvar eller den enkelte læges. Ændringen sker på baggrund af Svendborgsagen.
:: Regional health system growth and implications for stroke careNew research shows that stroke patients are increasingly being transferred out of smaller community and rural hospitals and sent to larger medical centers for their care and rehabilitation. While this is a positive sign for patients who need more advanced treatments, the trend has drawbacks in terms of cost and points to the need to improve the coordination of care between hospitals.
:: Regioner slås om ny uddannelse til ambulancebehandlereKampen om at få lov til at udbyde den nye uddannelse til ambulancebehandler er i gang. Region Midtjylland og Nordjylland mener, at de hver især har den bedste placering til uddannelsen
:: Regular nut intake linked to lower risk of heart rhythm irregularity (atrial fibrillation)Eating several servings of nuts every week may help lower the risk of developing the heart rhythm irregularity, atrial fibrillation, also known as heart flutter, finds research published online in the journal Heart.
:: Regular nut intake linked to lower risk of heart rhythm irregularity (atrial fibrillation)Eating several servings of nuts every week may help lower the risk of developing the heart rhythm irregularity, atrial fibrillation, also known as heart flutter, finds research published online in the journal Heart.
:: Regular stretching shown to improve muscles in elderlyDaily muscle stretching could bring health benefits to elderly people with reduced mobility, according to new research published today in the Journal of Physiology.
:: Regular stretching shown to improve muscles in elderlyDaily muscle stretching could bring health benefits to elderly people with reduced mobility, according to new research published today in the Journal of Physiology.
:: Rejsen er slut: Kinesisk rumfartøj brænder op over StillehavetHovedparten af rumfartøjet brændte op i mødet med atmosfæren over Stillehavet.
:: Relationship between legal cannabis and opioid prescribing examinedAlternative methods of pain management have been a topic of discussion as the United States grapples with the opioid and heroin epidemic. New research finds that medical and adult-use cannabis laws were associated with lower opioid prescribing rates.
:: Relationship between legal cannabis and opioid prescribing examinedAlternative methods of pain management have been a topic of discussion as the United States grapples with the opioid and heroin epidemic. New research finds that medical and adult-use cannabis laws were associated with lower opioid prescribing rates.
:: Remembering Animation's Legendary Isao TakahataMuch of Isao Takahata’s 1991 animated film Only Yesterday is told through vivid recollections: Its Japanese title, Omoide Poro Poro , literally means “memories come tumbling down.” The protagonist, Taeko Okajima, is a 27-year old woman heading to the Japanese countryside on vacation when she is idly struck by memories of her 10-year-old self, formative stories and events that take on new meaning
:: Remembering Peter ClaeysI was very sorry to learn this week that Peter Claeys, whom you see in action above and in the family photo below, had died recently in Lille, at age 62. With his family’s permission, here is their announcement, followed by my appreciation: A notice from the family of Peter Claeys, in Belgium. Read On »
:: Remnants of antibiotics persist in treated farm waste, research findsEach year, farmers in the U.S. purchase tens of millions of pounds of antibiotics that are approved for use in cows, pigs, fowl and other livestock.
:: Remnants of antibiotics persist in treated farm waste, research findsEach year, farmers in the US purchase tens of millions of pounds of antibiotics approved for use in cows, pigs, fowl and other livestock. When the animals' manure is repurposed as fertilizer or bedding, traces of the medicines leach into the environment, raising concerns about how agriculture contributes to the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. New research holds troublesome insights with reg
:: Remnants of antibiotics persist in treated farm wasteEach year, farmers in the US purchase tens of millions of pounds of antibiotics approved for use in cows, pigs, fowl and other livestock. When the animals' manure is repurposed as fertilizer or bedding, traces of the medicines leach into the environment, raising concerns about how agriculture contributes to the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. New research holds troublesome insights with reg
:: Remote-control shoots laser at nano-gold to turn on cancer-killing immune cellsA remote command could one day send immune cells on a rampage against a malignant tumor. The ability to mobilize, from outside the body, targeted cancer immunotherapy inside the body has taken a step closer to becoming reality.
:: Remote-control shoots laser at nano-gold to turn on cancer-killing immune cellsCancer immune cell therapy has made headlines with astounding successes like saving former US President Jimmy Carter from brain cancer. But immunotherapy has also had many tragic flops. Georgia Tech researchers working to optimize the innovative treatment have implanted a genetic switch that activates T-cells when they are inside of tumors. Remote-control light waves resembling those used in a TV
:: Remote-control shoots laser at nano-gold to turn on cancer-killing immune cellsCancer immune cell therapy has made headlines with astounding successes like saving former US President Jimmy Carter from brain cancer. But immunotherapy has also had many tragic flops. Researchers working to optimize the innovative treatment have implanted a genetic switch that activates T-cells when they are inside of tumors. Remote-control light waves resembling those used in a TV remote combin
:: Removing the enablers: Reducing number of tumor-supporting cells to fight neuroblastomaInvestigators at the Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases at Children's Hospital Los Angeles provide preclinical evidence that the presence of tumor-associated macrophages — a type of immune cell — can negatively affect the response to chemotherapy against neuroblastoma. Their findings suggest that combination therapy might be effective in patients with high-risk disease, even those w
:: Reorganization of brain outputs in deaf catsCats deaf from an early age have increased outgoing connections from the auditory cortex to a midbrain region responsible for directing the animal to a particular location in its environment. The study, published in JNeurosci, is the first to examine the reorganization of outputs from the sensory cortex following hearing loss.
:: Reorganization of brain outputs in deaf catsCats deaf from an early age have increased outgoing connections from the auditory cortex to a midbrain region responsible for directing the animal to a particular location in its environment. The study is the first to examine the reorganization of outputs from the sensory cortex following hearing loss.
:: Reorganization of brain outputs in deaf catsCats deaf from an early age have increased outgoing connections from the auditory cortex to a midbrain region responsible for directing the animal to a particular location in its environment. The study is the first to examine the reorganization of outputs from the sensory cortex following hearing loss.
:: Repeat spawning comes with tradeoffs for troutSteelhead trout that spawn multiple times have more than twice the lifetime reproductive success of single spawning trout, suggesting there is a substantial benefit associated with repeat spawning. But it comes with a tradeoff.
:: Repeat spawning comes with tradeoffs for troutSteelhead trout that spawn multiple times have more than twice the lifetime reproductive success of single spawning trout, suggesting there is a substantial benefit associated with repeat spawning. But it comes with a tradeoff.
:: Repeat spawning comes with tradeoffs for troutSteelhead trout that spawn multiple times have more than twice the lifetime reproductive success of single spawning trout, suggesting there is a substantial benefit associated with repeat spawning. But it comes with a tradeoff, according to new research published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
:: Reply to Chien: Clarification of the effect of ligand on {gamma}{delta}-TCR repertoire selection [Biological Sciences]In our recent publication (1), we report that the EGYEL motif, previously found to promote T22-reactivity, was depleted from the mature CD24low pool of γδ-T cells that developed in H-2T–deficient mice, indicating that ligand was influencing the γδ-T cell receptor (TCR) repertoire (1). In her letter, Chien (2) suggests that…
:: Reply to Chien: Clarification of the effect of ligand on {gamma}{delta}-TCR repertoire selection [Biological Sciences]In our recent publication (1), we report that the EGYEL motif, previously found to promote T22-reactivity, was depleted from the mature CD24low pool of γδ-T cells that developed in H-2T–deficient mice, indicating that ligand was influencing the γδ-T cell receptor (TCR) repertoire (1). In her letter, Chien (2) suggests that…
:: Reply to Fincher et al.: Conceptual specificity in dehumanization research is a feature, not a bug [Social Sciences]Fincher et al. (1) argue that our conceptualization of dehumanization as “the failure to engage in social cognition of other human minds” (2) is too narrow. Importantly, Fincher et al. (1) do not dispute our actual findings. They agree that reduced perception of mental and emotional states in victims generates…
:: Reply to Gilchrist et al.: Possible roles for VAC14 in multiple infectious diseases [Biological Sciences]Our studies of the SNP rs8060947 determine that the A allele is associated with increased invasion of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi and increased susceptibility to typhoid fever (1). Gilchrist et al. (2) now provide evidence that the A allele is also associated with increased risk for bacteremia, and the association…
:: Reply to Gilchrist et al.: Possible roles for VAC14 in multiple infectious diseases [Biological Sciences]Our studies of the SNP rs8060947 determine that the A allele is associated with increased invasion of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi and increased susceptibility to typhoid fever (1). Gilchrist et al. (2) now provide evidence that the A allele is also associated with increased risk for bacteremia, and the association…
:: Reply to Mortensen et al.: The zymogen form of complement component C1 [Biological Sciences]In their letter, Mortensen et al. (1) query our model of zymogen C1. It was assembled from overlapping crystal structures with constraints imposed by known interactions (2). The starting point was the protease subcomponent, C1r2C1s2, which comprises two antiparallel C1r-C1s dimers (mediated via CUB1-EGF-CUB2 contacts) linked through a central interaction…
:: Reply to Xi et al.: Water table fluctuation is well recognized and discussed in our study [Physical Sciences]We appreciate the comments by Xi et al. (1) and agree that a fluctuating groundwater table is one of the reasons that roots are observed below the water table. We discuss this issue in Fan et al. (2), with roots found below the water table for reasons that include groundwater…
:: Report shows widespread lack of support for high-ability, low-income students in U.S.Low-income students with advanced academic abilities are far less likely than their wealthier peers to have access to resources that would help them succeed, according to a new report co-authored by researchers from Johns Hopkins University.
:: Report shows widespread lack of support for high-ability, low-income students in U.S.Low-income students with advanced academic abilities are far less likely than their wealthier peers to have access to resources that would help them succeed, according to a new report co-authored by researchers from Johns Hopkins University.
:: Report: Breakthrough on devastating citrus disease unlikelyFlorida's citrus industry got some dire news Tuesday from an organization that advises the federal government on science and technical matters.
:: Reporter’s Notebook: How’s the Air in London? ‘We Should Be Worried’Our reporter visited an artist’s “pollution pods” to sample the smog and haze he recreated from some of the world’s most contaminated cities.
:: Reptiles Are Concentrated in Specific Locations, Often UnprotectedLizards, snakes and turtles are concentrated in largely unprotected areas — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Republicans more persuasive than scientists on climate changeRegardless of political affiliation, people are more likely to believe facts about climate change when they come from Republicans speaking against what has become a partisan interest in this country, according to a new study.
:: Research brief: Vaccines to treat opioid abuse and prevent fatal overdosesA team of scientists from the University of Minnesota Medical School and Minneapolis Medical Research Foundation at Hennepin Healthcare is developing vaccines against heroin and prescription opioids, such as oxycodone and fentanyl.
:: Research debunks 'myth' that strenuous exercise suppresses the immune systemNew research suggests that rather than dampen immunity, endurance sports can actually boost the body's ability to fight off illness.
:: Research debunks 'myth' that strenuous exercise suppresses the immune systemNew research suggests that rather than dampen immunity, endurance sports, like this weekend's London Marathon, can actually boost the body's ability to fight off illness.
:: Research explains link between exercise and appetite lossEver wonder why intense exercise temporarily curbs your appetite? In research described in today's issue of PLOS Biology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine researchers reveal that the answer is all in your head — more specifically, your arcuate nucleus.
:: Research gives new ray of hope for solar fuelA team of Renewable Energy experts from the University of Exeter has pioneered a new technique to produce hydrogen from sunlight to create a clean, cheap and widely-available fuel.
:: Research gives new understanding of 17th century Scottish natural historyA new examination of a pre-industrial Scottish natural history book gives a new understanding of post-industrial environmental change in the country.
:: Research gives new understanding of 17th century Scottish natural historyIn a new paper published in the Royal Society Journal of the History of Science: Notes and Records Dr Lee Raye of Swansea University College of Arts and Humanities has re-examined a section of the Latin natural history text Scotia Illustrata by Robert Sibbald. The original book, written by Sibbald in Edinburgh and published in six sections in 1684, is one of the first natural science books ever pr
:: Research may explain controversies related to great magma eruptionsThe modern continents were formed when Pangea broke into pieces during the Mesozoic period. The splitting of Africa from Antarctica started with great magma eruptions that flooded over an area millions of square kilometres wide.
:: Research may explain controversies related to great magma eruptionsThe modern continents were formed when Pangea broke into pieces during the Mesozoic period. The splitting of Africa from Antarctica started with great magma eruptions that flooded over an area millions of square kilometres wide.
:: Research models how deadly virus moves among Pacific salmon, troutFor the first time researchers studying a deadly virus modeled how it spreads to young trout and salmon in the waters of the Columbia River Basin, showing that migrating adult fish are the main source of exposure.
:: Research paints underwater pictures with soundSilent marine robots that record sounds underwater are allowing researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) to listen to the oceans as never before.
:: Research predicts likelihood of HIV testing based on race, sex/gender & sexual orientationA new study has identified factors that lead to increased HIV testing among young adults, specifically how a person's race, sex/gender, and sexual orientation is connected to their likelihood of getting tested for HIV.
:: Research predicts likelihood of HIV testing based on race, sex/gender & sexual orientationA new study has identified factors that lead to increased HIV testing among young adults, specifically how a person's race, sex/gender, and sexual orientation is connected to their likelihood of getting tested for HIV.
:: Research reveals insects were major food source millions of years agoInsects could have accounted for almost half of the daily diet of early man millions of years ago, new research has claimed.
:: Research reveals new aspects of superconductivity and correlated phenomenaDiscovered accidentally over a century ago, the phenomenon of superconductivity inspired a technological revolution. In 1911, while studying the behavior of solid mercury supercooled to 4 K (-269 °C), Dutch physicist Heike Kamerlingh Onnes (1853-1926) observed for the first time that certain materials conduct electricity without resistance or losses at temperatures in the vicinity of absolute zero
:: Research reveals new aspects of superconductivity and correlated phenomenaThe exotic behaviors displayed by organic compounds subjected to low temperatures are explored in a study developed in Brazil, whose results were published in Physical Review B.
:: Research reveals pressures facing tour guidesThe rapid growth of adventure tourism has created opportunities in New Zealand, but the well-being of tourist guides is often overlooked.
:: Research reveals stronger people have healthier brainsA study of nearly half a million people has revealed that muscular strength, measured by handgrip, is an indication of how healthy our brains are. The study, published in Schizophrenia Bulletin, also showed that maximal handgrip was strongly correlated with both visual memory and reaction time in over one thousand people with psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia.
:: Research shows how genetics can contribute for advances in 2G ethanol productionProduction of second-generation (2G) ethanol from sugarcane requires enzymatic hydrolysis in which enzymes from microorganisms act together to break down and convert the carbohydrates in sugarcane straw and bagasse into sugars capable of undergoing fermentation.
:: Research shows how genetics can contribute for advances in 2G ethanol productionThe study focused three fungi species which produce enzymes with application in biomass degradation; scientists in Brazil reveal how these substances are regulated and how they can interact synergically.
:: Research shows possible new target for immunotherapy for solid tumorsResearch from the University of Cincinnati (UC) reveals a potential new target to help T cells (white blood cells) infiltrate certain solid tumors.
:: Research shows social class has a strong influence on cultural tastesA major national survey of over 1,200 Australians, led by Western Sydney University, found that social class has a strong influence on a person's cultural tastes – with level of education and occupation being key factors in determining cultural preferences.
:: Research suggests alternative treatment for beta blocker intolerant heart attack patientsBeta blockers have become a prescription drug staple for recovering heart attack patients. However, these blood pressure-reducing medications cannot be tolerated by many patients who are at higher risk for developing cardiovascular disease, including those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, the elderly, and diabetics. As seen in the March 26 issue of Thyroid, researchers
:: Research ties persistence of 'white flight' to race, not socioeconomic factors"White flight" from the city to the suburbs has long been identified as producing racially segregated communities. Some scholars have argued the behavior is motivated not by race but by a desire to live in more stable and prosperous neighborhoods.
:: Research ties persistence of 'white flight' to race, not socioeconomic factorsExamining population trends in racially mixed suburbs, Indiana University sociologist Samuel Kye finds that white flight occurs when nonwhite residents move in, regardless of socioeconomic factors.
:: Researcher examines police perjury as part of legal cultureUConn law professor Julia Simon-Kerr's scholarship focuses on evidence, particularly on how legal issues of credibility are shaped by cultural presumptions. A recent article, "Systemic Lying," was accepted for presentation at the Harvard/Stanford/Yale Junior Faculty Forum.
:: Researcher examines police perjury as part of legal cultureUConn law professor Julia Simon-Kerr's scholarship focuses on evidence, particularly on how legal issues of credibility are shaped by cultural presumptions. A recent article, "Systemic Lying," was accepted for presentation at the Harvard/Stanford/Yale Junior Faculty Forum.
:: Researcher follows dairy cows' carbon footprints from barn to fieldSometimes dairy scientist Michel Wattiaux approaches his research like a cop at a traffic stop. He uses a breath analyzer to check for problematic products of fermentation.
:: Researcher follows dairy cows' carbon footprints from barn to fieldSometimes dairy scientist Michel Wattiaux approaches his research like a cop at a traffic stop. He uses a breath analyzer to check for problematic products of fermentation.
:: Researcher in Facebook data scandal apologizesThe academic at the center of the Facebook data-misuse scandal apologized for his actions, but said he thought he did nothing wrong at the time.
:: Researcher is thirsty for sustainable EvergladesSmall-scale droughts can have big effects on the Florida Everglades. Ph.D. student Anteneh Abiy is digging deep into these abnormally low rainfall events. He doesn't have to do go too far into weather data to begin his work. 2017 was drier than usual. The Everglades received 6 inches of rainfall less than the annual average.
:: Researchers achieve HD video streaming at 10,000 times lower powerEngineers at the University of Washington have developed a new HD video streaming method that doesn't need to be plugged in. Their prototype skips power-hungry components and has something else, like a smartphone, process the video instead.
:: Researchers achieve HD video streaming at 10,000 times lower powerEngineers have developed a new HD video streaming method that doesn't need to be plugged in. Their prototype skips power-hungry components and has something else, like a smartphone, process the video instead.
:: Researchers analyze genome of deadly, drug-resistant pathogenInfections by microbes like bacteria and fungi that don't respond to available antimicrobial treatments pose an increasingly dangerous public health threat around the world. In the United States alone, such infections kill 23,000 people annually. To better understand the molecular drivers behind resistance, researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia, re
:: Researchers analyze genome of deadly, drug-resistant pathogenInfections by microbes like bacteria and fungi that don't respond to available antimicrobial treatments pose an increasingly dangerous public health threat around the world. In the United States alone, such infections kill 23,000 people annually. To better understand the molecular drivers behind resistance, researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia, re
:: Researchers analyze genome of deadly, drug-resistant pathogenInfections by microbes like bacteria and fungi that don't respond to available antimicrobial treatments pose an increasingly dangerous public health threat around the world. In the United States alone, such infections kill 23,000 people annually. To better understand the molecular drivers behind resistance, researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia, re
:: Researchers analyze genome of deadly, drug-resistant pathogenInfections by microbes like bacteria and fungi that don't respond to available antimicrobial treatments pose an increasingly dangerous public health threat around the world. In the United States alone, such infections kill 23,000 people annually. To better understand the molecular drivers behind resistance, researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia, re
:: Researchers apply experimental economics to Mexican water scarcityAriel Dinar considers himself transformed.
:: Researchers are using machine learning to understand microbial relationshipsThe ecosystem in and around the Amazon River is the most bio-diverse in the world. But it has some competition when considering the roughly thirty feet of the human gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This microbiome—the sum total of microorganisms in a particular environment—has been the research focus of late for Carnegie Mellon Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Professor Radu Marculescu.
:: Researchers are using machine learning to understand microbial relationshipsThe ecosystem in and around the Amazon River is the most bio-diverse in the world. But it has some competition when considering the roughly thirty feet of the human gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This microbiome—the sum total of microorganisms in a particular environment—has been the research focus of late for Carnegie Mellon Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Professor Radu Marculescu.
:: Researchers at LSTM take a novel approach to snakebite treatmentResearchers at LSTM's Alistair Reid Venom Research Unit are looking at treatment for snakebite in a completely different way and have shown that it is possible to treat the bite from one snake with antivenom produced from a completely different species that causes the same pathology in humans.
:: Researchers build DNA replication in a model synthetic cellResearchers at Delft University of Technology, in collaboration with colleagues at the Autonomous University of Madrid, have created an artificial DNA blueprint for the replication of DNA in a cell-like structure. Creating such a complex biological module is an important step towards an even more ambitious goal: building a complete and functioning synthetic cell from the bottom up.
:: Researchers chart a new way to look at concussionA research team studying concussion has published an interactive diagram showing the many facets of mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) — from sleep problems to mood disorders to the increased danger of dementia — and how they connect with and affect each other.
:: Researchers chart a new way to look at concussionA research team studying concussion has published an interactive diagram showing the many facets of mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) — from sleep problems to mood disorders to the increased danger of dementia — and how they connect with and affect each other.
:: Researchers conduct chemical analysis of globular cluster NGC 5824Italian researchers have investigated the chemical composition of NGC 5824, a massive globular cluster in the Milky Way galaxy. Their analysis, based on observational data provided by the Very Large Telescope array, offers some hints into the nature of this cluster. The study was published March 26 in a paper on arXiv.org.
:: Researchers conduct first-ever combustion experiment with X-raysThe U.S. Army Research Laboratory's Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Propulsion made an historic first with its experiment in a gas turbine combustor using X-rays. The data will help advance gas turbine engine designs for higher power density and efficiency, scientists said.
:: Researchers connect the data to show an accelerating trend for marine heatwaves in our oceansAn international study in Nature Communications co-authored by researchers from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes (CLEX) and the Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) reveals globally marine heatwaves have increased over the past century in number, length and intensity as a direct result of warming oceans.
:: Researchers create new Bose-Einstein condensateResearchers at Aalto University, Finland, have created a Bose-Einstein condensate of light coupled with metal electrons, so-called surface plasmon polaritons. Nearly 100 years ago, Albert Einstein and Satyendra Nath Bose predicted that quantum mechanics could force a large number of particles to behave in concert as if they were only a single particle. This form of matter was called a Bose-Einstei
:: Researchers create new Bose-Einstein condensateResearchers at Aalto University, Finland, have created a Bose-Einstein condensate of light coupled with metal electrons, so-called surface plasmon polaritons. Nearly 100 years ago, Albert Einstein and Satyendra Nath Bose predicted that quantum mechanics could force a large number of particles to behave in concert as if they were only a single particle. This form of matter was called a Bose-Einstei
:: Researchers create super sponge that mops up oil spillsAustralian scientists say new polymer can remove crude oil and diesel from seawater • Sign up to receive the top stories in Australia every day at noon Oil spills could be soaked up by a new floating substance that combines waste from the petroleum industry and cooking oil, according to new research led by South Australia’s Flinders University. The new polymer, made from sulphur and canola cookin
:: Researchers deliver open-source simulator for cyber physical systemsCyber physical systems (CPS) are attracting more attention than ever thanks to the rapid development of the Internet of Things (IoT) and its combination with artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and the cloud. These interacting networks of physical and computational components will provide the foundation of critical infrastructure, form the basis of 'smart' services, and improve the qual
:: Researchers demonstrate the presence of beta-amyloid dimers in the brains of patients with Alzheimer'sA study headed by researchers at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona) and the Institut Européen de Chimie et Biologie (IECB) in France proposes that the presence of two beta-amyloid molecules bound together (beta-amyloid dimers) could provide a new biomarker for AD.
:: Researchers demonstrate the presence of beta-amyloid dimers in the brains of patients with Alzheimer'sA study headed by researchers at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona) and the Institut Européen de Chimie et Biologie (IECB) in France proposes that the presence of two beta-amyloid molecules bound together (beta-amyloid dimers) could provide a new biomarker for AD.
:: Researchers describe one of the darkest planets ever foundA team of researchers with Keele University in the U.K. has described one of the darkest planets ever observed. In their paper uploaded to the arXiv preprint server, the team describes the planet and where it appears to stand among other dark planets.
:: Researchers describe role of novel mutations in fosfomycin resistanceResearchers identified novel chromosomal mutations and described their role in the development of resistance of Escherichia coli (E. coli) to broad-spectrum antibiotic fosfomycin, according to research presented at the 28th European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID).
:: Researchers design upgrade device for mass spectrometersResearchers from Skoltech and MIPT have developed a device for upgrading mass spectrometers used to analyze the chemical makeup of unknown substances. The new device analyzes one substance from four different perspectives. Alternatively, it enables multiple samples to be examined simultaneously. By contrast, conventional mass spectrometers analyze one substance at a time. The research paper was pu
:: Researchers develop algorithm to locate fake users on many social networksBen-Gurion University of the Negev (Beer-Sheva, Israel) and University of Washington (Seattle) researchers have developed a new generic method to detect fake accounts on most types of social networks, including Facebook and Twitter.
:: Researchers develop algorithm to locate fake users on many social networksBen-Gurion University of the Negev (Beer-Sheva, Israel) and University of Washington (Seattle) researchers have developed a new generic method to detect fake accounts on most types of social networks, including Facebook and Twitter.
:: Researchers develop first gene drive targeting worldwide crop pestBiologists at the University of California San Diego have developed a method of manipulating the genes of an agricultural pest that has invaded much of the United States and caused millions of dollars in damage to high-value berry and other fruit crops.
:: Researchers develop first gene drive targeting worldwide crop pestBiologists at the University of California San Diego have developed a method of manipulating the genes of an agricultural pest that has invaded much of the United States and caused millions of dollars in damage to high-value berry and other fruit crops.
:: Researchers develop first gene drive targeting worldwide crop pestUC San Diego biologists have created the world's first gene drive system–a mechanism for manipulating genetic inheritance–in Drosophila suzukii, an agricultural pest that has invaded much of the United States and caused millions of dollars in damage to high-value berry and other fruit crops.
:: Researchers develop first gene drive targeting worldwide crop pestUC San Diego biologists have created the world's first gene drive system–a mechanism for manipulating genetic inheritance–in Drosophila suzukii, an agricultural pest that has invaded much of the United States and caused millions of dollars in damage to high-value berry and other fruit crops.
:: Researchers develop injectable bandageA penetrating injury from shrapnel is a serious obstacle in overcoming battlefield wounds that can ultimately lead to death.Given the high mortality rates due to hemorrhaging, there is an unmet need to quickly self-administer materials that prevent fatality due to excessive blood loss.
:: Researchers develop more comprehensive acoustic scene analysis methodResearchers have demonstrated an improved method for audio analysis machines to process our noisy world. Their approach hinges on the combination of scalograms and spectrograms—the visual representations of audio—as well as convolutional neural networks (CNNs), the learning tool machines use to better analyze visual images. In this case, the visual images are used to analyze audio to better identi
:: Researchers develop more comprehensive acoustic scene analysis methodResearchers have demonstrated an improved method for audio-analysis machines to process our noisy world. Their approach hinges on the combination of scalograms and spectrograms — the visual representations of audio — as well as convolutional neural networks (CNNs), the learning tool machines use to better analyze visual images. In this case, the visual images are used to analyze audio to better
:: Researchers develop nanoparticle films for high-density data storageNew nanoparticle-based films that are more than 80 times thinner than a human hair may provide materials that can holographically archive more than 1,000 times more data than a DVD in a 10-by-10-centimeter piece of film.
:: Researchers develop nanoparticle films for high-density data storageNew nanoparticle-based films that are more than 80 times thinner than a human hair may provide materials that can holographically archive more than 1,000 times more data than a DVD in a 10-by-10-centimeter piece of film.
:: Researchers develop prototype of advanced quantum memoryEmployees of Kazan Federal University and Kazan Quantum Center of Kazan National Research Technical University demonstrated an original layout of a prototype of multiresonator broadband quantum-memory interface.
:: Researchers develop smart sensors to prevent power outagesWho turned out the lights?
:: Researchers develop smartphone reader for quicker infection testingWashington State University researchers have developed a low-cost, portable laboratory on a phone that works nearly as well as clinical laboratories to detect common viral and bacterial infections.
:: Researchers Develop Sperm-Robot Hybrids to Deliver Drugs, Assist FertilizationThe artificially motorized cells may one day help fight cancers in the female reproductive tract.
:: Researchers discover how colliding oxygen molecules absorb lightScientists at Radboud University have managed to do what had never been tried before: accurately describe how colliding oxygen molecules absorb light. Our atmosphere consists of approximately 20 percent oxygen molecules, which constantly collide with each other and with the 80 percent of nitrogen molecules, and in doing so absorb light. The new theory describes the mechanism by which this takes pl
:: Researchers discover new mechanism of antibiotic resistance in leprosy and tuberculosisA Virginia Tech research team in collaboration with researchers from the University of Missouri-Columbia have discovered a mechanism responsible for antibiotic resistance in the bacteria that cause tuberculosis and leprosy.
:: Researchers discover new mechanism of antibiotic resistance in leprosy and tuberculosisA Virginia Tech research team in collaboration with researchers from the University of Missouri-Columbia have discovered a mechanism responsible for antibiotic resistance in the bacteria that cause tuberculosis and leprosy.
:: Researchers discover potential source of gender differences in migrainesFindings from a new study conducted in rats reveal that females may be more susceptible to migraines and less responsive to treatment because of the way fluctuations in the hormone estrogen affect cells in the brain.
:: Researchers discover three new, highly threatened chameleon species in MadagascarMadagascar is a chameleon paradise. A team of researchers has now discovered three new species, among them a beautifully coloured rainbow chameleon. These species are all restricted to very small ranges, and are probably highly threatened.
:: Researchers engineer new pathways for self-assembled nanostructuresOne way that scientists control the structure of materials at the nanoscale – where features are a few to several hundred nanometers (nm) – is by using "self-assembly," in which molecules are designed such that they spontaneously come together to form a desired structure or pattern. Self-assembly is a powerful approach to controlling order at the nanoscale and is one way that scientists can design
:: Researchers engineer new proteins to help solve global problemsResearchers from Victoria University of Wellington's Ferrier Research Institute have made significant progress in the science of protein engineering, achieving a breakthrough which has implications for tackling global problems from diseases to climate change.
:: Researchers engineer new proteins to help solve global problemsResearchers from Victoria University of Wellington's Ferrier Research Institute have made significant progress in the science of protein engineering, achieving a breakthrough which has implications for tackling global problems from diseases to climate change.
:: Researchers engineer yeast to manufacture complex medicineStanford University bioengineers have figured out a way to make noscapine, a non-narcotic cough suppressant that occurs naturally in opium poppies, in brewer's yeast.
:: Researchers explore little-known, deadly fungal infectionsA new study sheds light on little-known fungal infections caused by the fungus Cryptococcus. There are currently no vaccines available for any fungal infection, which can be extremely deadly to patients under treatment for diseases like HIV, AIDS and cancer.
:: Researchers find combination for small data storage and tinier computersIt may sound like a futuristic device out of a spy novel, a computer the size of a pinhead, but according to new research from the University of New Hampshire, it might be a reality sooner than once thought. Researchers have discovered that using an easily made combination of materials might be the way to offer a more stable environment for smaller and safer data storage, ultimately leading to min
:: Researchers find doubling shelter cats' space radically reduces upper respiratory diseaseFeline upper respiratory infection in shelter cats can be dramatically decreased by doubling cage sizes and providing cats with two compartments, reported Morris Animal Foundation-funded researchers at the University of California, Davis.
:: Researchers find doubling shelter cats' space radically reduces upper respiratory diseaseFeline upper respiratory infection in shelter cats can be dramatically decreased by doubling cage sizes and providing cats with two compartments, reported Morris Animal Foundation-funded researchers at the University of California, Davis.
:: Researchers find evidence of added auditor scrutiny involving credit default swapsInstitutions that monitor public companies include governments and regulators, financial media, analysts, shareholders, debtholders and auditors. A forthcoming paper that includes two University of Kansas School of Business professors suggests that reduced monitoring incentives among bondholders lead to increased monitoring efforts by auditors.
:: Researchers find manganese oxide-coated filters remove contaminants from hospital wastewaterResearchers at Penn State have developed a water filtration system that removes contaminants and reduces toxicity in hospital wastewater.
:: Researchers find new trigger for onset of colon cancer, which may lead to better therapiesA new function of a colon cancer gene has been found to bring several activators of this disease to a halt. This discovery changes long-held views on exactly how this key gene acts, and may lead to identification of additional drug targets, and better designed targeted therapies for colon cancer patients that can kill cancer cells but spare the normal cells in the colon.
:: Researchers find new way of exploring the afterglow from the Big BangResearchers have developed a new way to improve our knowledge of the Big Bang by measuring radiation from its afterglow, called the cosmic microwave background radiation. The new results predict the maximum bandwidth of the universe, which is the maximum speed at which any change can occur in the universe.
:: Researchers find new way of exploring the afterglow from the Big BangResearchers have developed a new way to improve our knowledge of the Big Bang by measuring radiation from its afterglow, called the cosmic microwave background radiation. The new results predict the maximum bandwidth of the universe, which is the maximum speed at which any change can occur in the universe.
:: Researchers find new way of exploring the afterglow from the Big BangResearchers have developed a new way to improve our knowledge of the Big Bang by measuring radiation from its afterglow, called the cosmic microwave background radiation. The new results predict the maximum bandwidth of the universe, which is the maximum speed at which any change can occur in the universe.
:: Researchers find polyploidy has occurred many times during the evolution of insectsUniversity of Arizona biology researchers have made a discovery that helps resolve a conundrum that has puzzled scientists for more than a century.
:: Researchers find resilience counteracts effects of childhood abuse and neglect on healthResearchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have determined that psychological resilience has a positive effect on health outcomes for people living with schizophrenia. This is the first study to quantitatively assess the effects of both childhood trauma and psychological resilience on health and metabolic function in people living with schizophrenia. The findings are publ
:: Researchers find resilience counteracts effects of childhood abuse and neglect on healthResearchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have determined that psychological resilience has a positive effect on health outcomes for people living with schizophrenia. This is the first study to quantitatively assess the effects of both childhood trauma and psychological resilience on health and metabolic function in people living with schizophrenia. The findings are publ
:: Researchers find that swarms of tiny organisms mix nutrients in ocean watersSwarms of tiny oceanic organisms known collectively as zooplankton may have an outsize influence on their environment. New research at Stanford shows that clusters of centimeter-long individuals, each beating tiny feathered legs, can, in aggregate, create powerful currents that may mix water over hundreds of meters in depth.
:: Researchers fly and sail to stormiest place on Earth to study cloud processesBy ship and by plane, Department of Atmospheric Science researchers ventured to the stormiest place on Earth, the Southern Ocean, to collect cloud, aerosol and precipitation data for a project called SOCRATES. Knowledge gained during the Southern Ocean Clouds, Radiation, Aerosol Transport Experimental Study is expected to enhance weather and climate modeling and forecasting capabilities across the
:: Researchers focus on how bacteria cause food poisoningCampylobacter is the most common cause of bacterial food poisoning in the world according to the World Health Organization, and with over a million people in the U.S. infected every year, it's not surprising that there is a need to understand why this spiral-shaped microbe causes disease.
:: Researchers Getting Smarter About Pairing Cancer TreatmentsMultidrug combinations lead to better results for cancer patients, but efficiently identifying them is proving difficult.
:: Researchers have evidence that might explain the unexpected presence of energetic electrons in Mercury's magnetic tailTheoretical physicists used simulations to explain the unusual readings collected in 2009 by the Mercury Surface, Space Environment, Geochemistry, and Ranging (MESSENGER) mission. The origin of energetic electrons detected in Mercury's magnetic tail has puzzled scientists. This new study, appearing in Physics of Plasmas, provides a possible solution to how these energetic electrons form.
:: Researchers have evidence that might explain the unexpected presence of energetic electrons in Mercury's magnetic tailTheoretical physicists used simulations to explain the unusual readings collected in 2009 by the Mercury Surface, Space Environment, Geochemistry, and Ranging (MESSENGER) mission. The origin of energetic electrons detected in Mercury's magnetic tail has puzzled scientists. This new study, appearing in Physics of Plasmas, provides a possible solution to how these energetic electrons form.
:: Researchers have placed an electron in a dual state — neither freed nor bound — thus confirming a hypothesis from the 1970sHalf a century ago, Walter Henneberger wondered if it was possible to free an electron from its atom, but still make it stay around the nucleus. Scientists considered it was impossible. For the first time, physicists have managed to control the shape of the laser pulse to keep an electron both free and bound to its nucleus, and were at the same time able to regulate the electronic structure of thi
:: Researchers identify brain mechanism linking PTSD and opioid addictionResearchers at Western University have shown that the recall of traumatic memories enhances the rewarding effects of morphine, shedding light on the neurobiological link between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and opioid addiction.
:: Researchers identify the cells that trigger floweringHow do plants "know" it is time to flower? A new study uncovers exactly where a key protein forms before it triggers the flowering process in plants.
:: Researchers identify the cells that trigger floweringHow do plants "know" it is time to flower? A new study uncovers exactly where a key protein forms before it triggers the flowering process in plants.
:: Researchers identify the cells that trigger floweringHow do plants 'know' it is time to flower? A new study uncovers exactly where a key protein forms before it triggers the flowering process in plants.
:: Researchers identify the cells that trigger floweringHow do plants 'know' it is time to flower? A new study uncovers exactly where a key protein forms before it triggers the flowering process in plants.
:: Researchers illuminate the path to a new era of microelectronicsA new microchip technology capable of optically transferring data could solve a severe bottleneck in current devices by speeding data transfer and reducing energy consumption by orders of magnitude, according to an article published in the April 19, 2018 issue of Nature.
:: Researchers inaugurate a new era of precision antimatter studiesThe ALPHA experiment at CERN, led by Swansea University scientists, has carried out the most precise and accurate measurement ever done on antimatter.
:: Researchers invent nano-coating for synthetic leather that cleans itself—and won't get sticky on a hot dayIf you've ever stained your favorite leather-look jacket or had to peel your bare legs from a sticky vinyl car seat in the summer, the solution to your woes just might be found on the surface of a lotus leaf.
:: Researchers investigate 'why clothes don't fall apart'Cotton thread is made of many tiny fibers, each just 2-3 cm long, yet when spun together the fibers are capable of transmitting tension over indefinitely long distances. From a physics perspective, how threads and yarns transmit tension—making them strong enough to keep clothes from falling apart—is a long-standing puzzle that is not completely understood.
:: Researchers measure a record concentration of microplastic in Arctic sea iceExperts at the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) have recently found higher amounts of microplastic in Arctic sea ice than ever before. However, the majority of particles were microscopically small. Ice samples from five regions throughout the Arctic Ocean contained up to 12,000 microplastic particles per litre of sea ice. Further, the types of plastic
:: Researchers optimize lung stem cell engineering processThe Center for Regenerative Medicine (CReM) at Boston University and Boston Medical Center has engineered two new categories of lung epithelial cells in vitro using pluripotent stem cells. Published in Stem Cell Reports, CReM researchers detailed their use of single cell RNA sequencing, a state-of-the-art technique they employed to generate the most comprehensive profile to date of air sack-like (
:: Researchers optimize lung stem cell engineering processThe Center for Regenerative Medicine (CReM) at Boston University and Boston Medical Center has engineered two new categories of lung epithelial cells in vitro using pluripotent stem cells.
:: Researchers probe the complex nature of concussionIt seems simple enough: Taking a hard hit to the head can give you a concussion. But, Stanford researchers report March 30 in Physical Review Letters, in most cases, the connection is anything but simple.
:: Researchers produce 50x more stable adsorbentA KAIST research team have developed a technology to increase the stability of amine-containing adsorbents by 50 times, moving another step toward commercializing stable adsorbents that last longer.
:: Researchers produce 50x more stable adsorbentA KAIST research team have developed a technology to increase the stability of amine-containing adsorbents by 50 times, moving another step toward commercializing stable adsorbents that last longer.
:: Researchers propose a blockchain data network to boost manufacturingResearchers are proposing the creation of a public, open-source network that uses blockchains — the technology behind cryptocurrencies — to share verifiable manufacturing data. The system could be used as a peer-to-peer network that allows companies to find small- and medium-sized manufacturers that are capable of producing specific components on a reliable basis.
:: Researchers propose key elements of antimicrobial stewardship for hospitals worldwideIn a study to be published in the journal Clinical Microbiology and Infection, researchers identify essential elements of antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) that could be applicable to hospitals in both high-income and low-income countries.
:: Researchers propose key elements of antimicrobial stewardship for hospitals worldwideIn a study to be published in the journal Clinical Microbiology and Infection, researchers identify essential elements of antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) that could be applicable to hospitals in both high-income and low-income countries.
:: Researchers provide potential explanation for declines in brown bear populationsAnimals may fall into what are called evolutionary and ecological traps when they make poor decisions using seemingly reliable environmental cues. For example, animals may select habitats to occupy based on food availability, but mortality may be highest in habitats with the highest food availability. A new Mammal Review article examines how the brown (grizzly) bear can fall into such traps in hum
:: Researchers provide potential explanation for declines in brown bear populationsAnimals may fall into what are called evolutionary and ecological traps when they make poor decisions using seemingly reliable environmental cues. For example, animals may select habitats to occupy based on food availability, but mortality may be highest in habitats with the highest food availability. A new Mammal Review article examines how the brown (grizzly) bear can fall into such traps in hum
:: Researchers provide potential explanation for declines in brown bear populationsAnimals may fall into what are called evolutionary and ecological traps when they make poor decisions using seemingly reliable environmental cues.
:: Researchers provide potential explanation for declines in brown bear populationsAnimals may fall into what are called evolutionary and ecological traps when they make poor decisions using seemingly reliable environmental cues.
:: Researchers report four new insights into diet and healthWhat we eat plays a significant role in our health. The Experimental Biology 2018 meeting (EB 2018) will showcase new research into how diet could be used to fight cancer and how specific eating patterns can encourage weight loss.
:: Researchers report overnight cycle of water movement in treesA high-precision, three-dimensional survey of 21 different species of trees has revealed an as-yet unknown cycle of subtle canopy movement during the night. Such 'sleep cycles' differed from one species to another. Detection of anomalies in overnight movement could become a future diagnostic tool to reveal stress or disease in crops.
:: Researchers reveal history through exhumation of Otago gravesExhumation and analysis of skeletons and burial sites in the historic Otago town of Lawrence is underway, with University of Otago researchers conducting The Otago Historic Cemeteries Bioarchaeology Project.
:: Researchers show how male Costa's hummingbirds control the acoustics of a tail song produced during high speed divesIn the world of Costa's hummingbirds, it's not size that matters—it's sound. During breeding season, male Costa's perform a high-speed dive during which they "sing" to potential mates using their tail feathers.
:: Researchers study extended X-ray emission in the PKS 1718−649 radio sourceAn international team of researchers has performed of extended X-ray emission in the radio source known as PKS 1718−649. The study, published April 11 in a paper on the arXiv pre-print repository, reveals more details about physics of the environment of this source and could be helpful in disclosing its real nature.
:: Researchers study extended X-ray emission in the PKS 1718−649 radio sourceAn international team of researchers has performed of extended X-ray emission in the radio source known as PKS 1718−649. The study, published April 11 in a paper on the arXiv pre-print repository, reveals more details about physics of the environment of this source and could be helpful in disclosing its real nature.
:: Researchers suggest ancient preserved circulatory and nervous systems in China are actually biofilmsA small team of researchers from Germany and China has found evidence that suggests ancient preserved circulatory and nervous systems found in Chengjiang, China, are actually the remains of biofilms. In their paper published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, the group describes their study of hundreds of fossils collected from the Chengjiang site and what they found.
:: Researchers take a novel approach to snakebite treatmentResearchers at LSTM's Alistair Reid Venom Research Unit are looking at treatment for snakebite in a completely different way and have shown that it is possible to treat the bite from one snake with antivenom produced from a completely different species that causes the same pathology in humans.
:: Researchers to keep working to free whale from fishing lineResearchers off the coast of Provincetown said Saturday they'll keep trying to free an endangered North Atlantic right whale from fishing line wrapped around her jaw.
:: Researchers to keep working to free whale from fishing lineResearchers off the coast of Provincetown said Saturday they'll keep trying to free an endangered North Atlantic right whale from fishing line wrapped around her jaw.
:: Researchers trace biological development via CRISPER-Cas9-induced scarring on DNATechnologies such as RNA sequencing are now revealing which genes are expressed in each individual cell. All cells can then be arranged systematically using similar expression profiles. Dr. Jan Philipp Junker, head of the Quantitative Developmental Biology research group at the Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association (MDC), says, "Whenever we use such a technology t
:: Researchers uncover mechanism of scar-free wound healing in fruit fly embryosStitches help deep cuts heal, but can leave a scar. Now, a new study conducted by a team of researchers at the University of Toronto may help scientists and medical professionals move toward scar-free wound repair.
:: Researchers uncover origin of virus-fighting plasma B cellsA group of researchers led by RIKEN and Osaka University have discovered an important mechanism that governs how B cells are chosen to become plasma B cells, which move through the body releasing antibodies, acting as an important component of the body's fight against viral infections and other invaders.
:: Researchers uncover origin of virus-fighting plasma B cellsA group of researchers led by RIKEN and Osaka University have discovered an important mechanism that governs how B cells are chosen to become plasma B cells, which move through the body releasing antibodies, acting as an important component of the body's fight against viral infections and other invaders.
:: Researchers use CRISPR to edit DNA outside of the cell for the first timeScientists at Christiana Care Health System's Gene Editing Institute have developed a potentially breakthrough CRISPR gene-editing tool. It could allow researchers to take fragments of DNA extracted from human cells, put them into a test tube, and quickly and precisely engineer multiple changes to the genetic code, according to a new study published today in the CRISPR Journal.
:: Researchers use CRISPR to edit DNA outside of the cell for the first timeScientists at Christiana Care Health System's Gene Editing Institute have developed a potentially breakthrough CRISPR gene-editing tool. It could allow researchers to take fragments of DNA extracted from human cells, put them into a test tube, and quickly and precisely engineer multiple changes to the genetic code, according to a new study published today in the CRISPR Journal.
:: Researchers use diamond impurities to see on the microscopic scaleIt's not often that you see 50-year-old equipment in a modern physics laboratory, let alone find it at the center of cutting-edge research. But then, most such labs aren't run by Ronald Walsworth.
:: Researchers use 'environmental DNA' to identify killer whales in Puget SoundWhen endangered killer whales swim through the sheltered waters of Puget Sound, they leave behind traces of "environmental DNA" that researchers can detect as much as two hours later, a new study has found.
:: Researchers use 'environmental DNA' to identify killer whales in Puget SoundWhen endangered killer whales swim through the sheltered waters of Puget Sound, they leave behind traces of 'environmental DNA' that researchers can detect as much as two hours later has found.
:: Researchers use search engines, social media to predict syphilis trendsNew research finds that internet search terms and tweets related to sexual risk behaviors can predict when and where syphilis trends will occur.
:: Researchers use smart phone to make a faster infection detectorWashington State University researchers have developed a low-cost, portable laboratory on a phone that works nearly as well as clinical laboratories to detect common viral and bacterial infections.The work could lead to faster and lower-cost lab results for fast-moving viral and bacterial epidemics, especially in rural or lower-resource regions where laboratory equipment and medical personnel are
:: Reserving the right to stretch
:: Resilience counteracts effects of childhood abuse and neglect on healthResearchers have determined that psychological resilience has a positive effect on health outcomes for people living with schizophrenia. This is the first study to quantitatively assess the effects of both childhood trauma and psychological resilience on health and metabolic function in people living with schizophrenia.
:: Resilience counteracts effects of childhood abuse and neglect on healthResearchers have determined that psychological resilience has a positive effect on health outcomes for people living with schizophrenia. This is the first study to quantitatively assess the effects of both childhood trauma and psychological resilience on health and metabolic function in people living with schizophrenia.
:: Resistent hybrid-skadedyr kan true landbrugForskere har fundet nyt skadedyr i Brasilien med pesticid-resistente gener. Det kan true landbruget verden over.
:: Resonances to 'taste' loins and hams without opening themResearchers from the University of Extremadura (Spain) have developed a methodology that allows us to know the properties of hams and whole loins using magnetic resonance imaging, the same non-invasive technique used in medicine. The method has already been made available to the meat industry.
:: Resonances to 'taste' loins and hams without opening themResearchers from the University of Extremadura (Spain) have developed a methodology that allows us to know the properties of hams and whole loins using magnetic resonance imaging, the same non-invasive technique used in medicine. The method has already been made available to the meat industry.
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:: Restaurants could save a lot of dough by letting sick employees stay homeScience A single outbreak of norovirus—or any foodborne illness—can cost quite a lot. Foodborne illness costs the U.S. more than $15 billion annually, according to USDA estimates—never mind the miserable nights spent groaning over the toilet. But how much…
:: Restoring blood vessel stability
:: Restroom Hand Dryers Are Blowing Bacteria EverywhereUsing a restroom hand dryer? Your digits aren't as clean as you think.
:: Rethinking the fight as surge of malaria deaths in conflict zones threatens to upend progressTen years of progress globally in the fight against malaria have masked the rapid rise of infections and deaths in African countries experiencing conflict and famine, though new strategies implemented in places like the Central African Republic, South Sudan, and northern Nigeria could provide a way forward, according to research presented this week at the 7th Multilateral Initiative on Malaria (MI
:: Rethinking the fight as surge of malaria deaths in conflict zones threatens to upend progressTen years of progress globally in the fight against malaria have masked the rapid rise of infections and deaths in African countries experiencing conflict and famine, though new strategies implemented in places like the Central African Republic, South Sudan, and northern Nigeria could provide a way forward, according to research presented this week at the 7th Multilateral Initiative on Malaria (MI
:: Retro Report: A Drug to End Addiction? Scientists Are Working on It.Researchers are studying a promising drug that could block the delivery of opioids from blood to brain, giving addicts a path to recovery.
:: Rev Up Photosynthesis To Boost Crop YieldsPhotosynthesis actually is an inefficient process, but a biological chemist is trying to crank it up. — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Rev Up Photosynthesis To Boost Crop YieldsPhotosynthesis actually is an inefficient process, but a biological chemist is trying to crank it up. — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Reversal of orbital angular momentum arising from an extreme Doppler shift [Physics]The linear Doppler shift is familiar as the rise and fall in pitch of a siren as it passes by. Less well known is the rotational Doppler shift, proportional to the rotation rate between source and receiver, multiplied by the angular momentum carried by the beam. In extreme cases the…
:: Reversing brain injury in newborns and adultsResearchers at OHSU in Portland, Ore., have identified a new molecule within the brain's white matter that blocks the organ's ability to repair itself following injury. By preventing the production of this molecule, it is possible to create an effective pathway that allows the brain to continue its regenerative process. This may help to limit long-term physical and mental disability associated wit
:: Review examines everything we know about Internet gaming disorderAn analysis of all published articles on Internet gaming disorder (IGD) notes that the condition has a complex psychosocial background, and many personal, neurobiological, familial, and environmental factors may put certain individuals at increased risk.
:: Review of Vitamin D Research identifies ethical issues in placebo useGeorge Washington University's Dr. Leigh Frame reviewed several studies using placebo groups in clinical trials that may pose ethical issues.
:: Review of Vitamin D Research identifies ethical issues in placebo useGeorge Washington University's Dr. Leigh Frame reviewed several studies using placebo groups in clinical trials that may pose ethical issues.
:: Review: Apple's New iPad is the best tablet for almost everybodyThe Apple iPad is a gadget that appeals to a really wide audience.
:: Review: Book shows Apollo 8 was a big risk for 3 astronauts"Rocket Men" (Random House), by Robert Kurson
:: Review: Book shows Apollo 8 was a big risk for 3 astronauts"Rocket Men" (Random House), by Robert Kurson
:: Review: Inventing the MathematicianSara N. Hottinger’s thoughtful book addresses Western cultural narratives about who does mathematics — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Revisiting a tragedy at Gombe
:: Revisiting a tragedy at Gombe
:: Revisiting King's Final and Most Haunting Sermon“The Drum Major Instinct” is one of Martin Luther King Jr.’s finest sermons and perhaps his most haunting. He delivered it exactly two months before his assassination, on February 4, 1968, at Atlanta’s Ebenezer Baptist Church, where he served as co-pastor with his father. In both substance and style, the sermon is vintage late King: He fiercely articulates the imperatives of faith and citizenship
:: Revisiting the origins of modern horses
:: Revisiting the origins of modern horses
:: Rewritable multi-event analog recording in bacterial and mammalian cellsWe present two CRISPR-mediated analog multi-event recording apparatus (CAMERA) systems that use base editors and Cas9 nucleases to record cellular events in bacteria and mammalian cells. The devices record signal amplitude or duration as changes in the ratio of mutually exclusive DNA sequences (CAMERA 1) or as single-base modifications (CAMERA 2). We achieved recording of multiple stimuli in bact
:: Rewriting My Grandfather’s MLK StoryOur stories, for all their intangibility, come to define who we are. My grandfather was reticent about race, so I grew up believing that his being Creole was simply a fact: the makeup of our blood; the additional boxes we checked on forms; the wiry curl of his hair and the slight wave in mine. He was born in Jim Crow Louisiana, married a Japanese woman in the 1950s, and became a successful doctor
:: Rewriting My Grandfather’s MLK StoryOur stories, for all their intangibility, come to define who we are. My grandfather was reticent about race, so I grew up believing that his being Creole was simply a fact: the makeup of our blood; the additional boxes we checked on forms; the wiry curl of his hair and the slight wave in mine. He was born in Jim Crow Louisiana, married a Japanese woman in the 1950s, and became a successful doctor
:: Rheumatology leaders respond to Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance proposed ruleIn comments submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the American College of Rheumatology expressed concern that the Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance proposed rule could weaken consumer protections that enable individuals living with rheumatic diseases to access quality, affordable care.
:: Rhino census in India's Kaziranga park counts 12 moreA census suggests that one-horn rhino numbers have increased by 12 to 2,413 in the national park.
:: Ride-sharing platforms may be taking the place of managers in the gig economyRatings, ride assignments and other aspects of Uber's ride-sharing computer platform in some ways subtly serve as the manager for the company's drivers, according to an international team of researchers.
:: Ride-sharing platforms may be taking the place of managers in the gig economyRatings, ride assignments and other aspects of Uber's ride-sharing computer platform in some ways subtly serve as the manager for the company's drivers, according to an international team of researchers.
:: Right Whales Seem to Think before They SpeakRather than always making the same call in response to the same stimuli, North Atlantic right whales are capable of changing their vocalizations. — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Rigide journalføringskrav hæmmer overblikket i journalenEr hele denne skriftliggørelse af vores patientkontakter og alle selvfølgelighederne til gavn for patientsikkerheden? For mig er svaret klart.
:: Rigide krav til journalføring hæmmer overblikket i journalenKrav om alt – stort og småt – skal skrives ned gør det vanskeligere at få overblik i journalerne, og det tager kostbar tid fra patienterne.
:: Rings and gaps in a developing planetary systemThe discovery of an exoplanet has most often resulted from the monitoring of a star's flicker (the transiting method) or its wobble (the radial velocity method). Discovery by direct imaging is rare because it is so difficult to spot a faint exoplanet hidden in the glare of its host star. The advent of the new generation of radio interferometers (as well as improvements in near-infrared imaging), h
:: 'Rip Van Winkle' plants hide underground for up to 20 yearsScores of plant species are capable of living dormant under the soil for up to 20 years, enabling them to survive through difficult times, a new study has found.
:: 'Rip Van Winkle' plants hide underground for up to 20 yearsScores of plant species are capable of living dormant under the soil for up to 20 years, enabling them to survive through difficult times, a new study has found.
:: 'Rip Van Winkle' plants hide underground for up to 20 yearsScores of plant species are capable of living dormant under the soil for up to 20 years, enabling them to survive through difficult times, a new study has found.
:: Rise of the ATM hackers – how scammers are getting free moneyHacking into cash machines to get them to spit out money or just blasting them open is on the rise, whilst card skimmers are decreasing in popularity
:: Rise of the ATM hackers – how scammers are getting free moneyHacking into cash machines to get them to spit out money or just blasting them open is on the rise, whilst card skimmers are decreasing in popularity
:: Risikoen for infektionssygdomme stiger ved både højt og lavt kolesterolDet såkaldt gode kolesterol, HDL, hænger sammen med infektionssygdomme, viser ny forskning…
:: Rising CO2 levels might not be as good for plants as we thoughtA 20-year experiment spots a reversal in the way two kinds of plants take up extra carbon from the atmosphere.
:: Rising temperatures are opening new territories for venomous creatures—including your backyardAnimals Welcome to the neighborhood, fire ants! Sure is hot out today! “There’s always winners and losers, and it seems that some of the organisms that are doing well and may do well into the future are the venomous species,” says Isabelle…
:: Risk of type 1 diabetes climbs when one population of T cells fallsJoslin researchers hypothesize that microbes in the gut, where most of the pTreg cell population is switched on, may be responsible for generating Treg cells and thus protecting against the autoimmune attack on pancreatic beta cells that cause type 1 diabetes.
:: Risk of type 1 diabetes climbs when one population of T cells fallsJoslin researchers hypothesize that microbes in the gut, where most of the pTreg cell population is switched on, may be responsible for generating Treg cells and thus protecting against the autoimmune attack on pancreatic beta cells that cause type 1 diabetes.
:: Risk stages defined for children with chronic kidney diseaseExperts in pediatric kidney disease have published a new staging system to help doctors better predict the length of time until a child with chronic kidney disease will need to undergo a kidney transplant or start receiving dialysis. Although this type of prognostic guide exists for adults, this is the first such tool specific to children.
:: Risk-based optimization scheme boosts confidence and profitability for future mixed-technology power plantsA scheme to balance risks may help realize the benefits of being able to combine complementary power technologies, such as thermal generation, wind power and energy storage. Such benefits include lower capital costs and more responsive and reliable energy delivery while leveraging renewable energy technologies
:: Risk-based reboot for global lab biosafety
:: River's evolution unfolds with fresh mix of dating techniquesGriffith University has participated in the first international dating study of the fluvial terraces of the Lower Moulouya river in northeast Morocco. An unprecedented combination of dating methods has helped to construct a chronological framework to decipher environmental changes over the past 1.5 million years at a local and regional level.
:: River's evolution unfolds with fresh mix of dating techniquesGriffith University has participated in the first international dating study of the fluvial terraces of the Lower Moulouya river in northeast Morocco. An unprecedented combination of dating methods has helped to construct a chronological framework to decipher environmental changes over the past 1.5 million years at a local and regional level.
:: River's evolution unfolds with fresh mix of dating techniquesGriffith University has participated in the first international dating study of the fluvial terraces of the Lower Moulouya river in northeast Morocco.
:: River's evolution unfolds with fresh mix of dating techniquesGriffith University has participated in the first international dating study of the fluvial terraces of the Lower Moulouya river in northeast Morocco.
:: River's evolution unfolds with fresh mix of dating techniquesScientists have dated the fluvial terraces of the Lower Moulouya river in northeast Morocco. An unprecedented combination of dating methods has helped to construct a chronological framework to decipher environmental changes over the past 1.5 million years at a local and regional level.
:: River's evolution unfolds with fresh mix of dating techniquesScientists have dated the fluvial terraces of the Lower Moulouya river in northeast Morocco. An unprecedented combination of dating methods has helped to construct a chronological framework to decipher environmental changes over the past 1.5 million years at a local and regional level.
:: Rivers of Blood:" The Legacy of a Speech That Divided BritainOn April 20, 1968, Enoch Powell, a leading member of the Conservative Party in the British parliament, made a speech that would imprint itself into British memory—and divide the nation with its racist, incendiary rhetoric. Speaking before a group of conservative activists, Powell said that if immigration to Britain from the country’s former colonies continued, a violent clash between white and bl
:: Rivers worldwide threatened by pharma waste: studiesRiver systems around world are coursing with over-the-counter and prescription drug waste harmful to the environment, researchers said Tuesday.
:: Rlip depletion prevents spontaneous neoplasia in TP53 null mice [Medical Sciences]TP53 (p53) is a tumor suppressor whose functions are lost or altered in most malignancies. p53 homozygous knockout (p53−/−) mice uniformly die of spontaneous malignancy, typically T-cell lymphoma. RALBP1 (RLIP76, Rlip) is a stress-protective, mercapturic acid pathway transporter protein that also functions as a Ral effector involved in clathrin-dependent endocytosis….
:: RNA-mediated gene regulation is less evolvable than transcriptional regulation [Evolution]Much of gene regulation is carried out by proteins that bind DNA or RNA molecules at specific sequences. One class of such proteins is transcription factors, which bind short DNA sequences to regulate transcription. Another class is RNA binding proteins, which bind short RNA sequences to regulate RNA maturation, transport,…
:: RNAs help molecules come together in liquid-like droplets within living cellsResearchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill collaborated to determine how proteins and messenger RNAs condense into liquid-like droplets within cells. The activity is a normal biological process, but it can lead to neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's disease when it goes awry. The researchers found that the process is regulated by molecules of RNA that recognize each oth
:: Road salt pollutes drinking water wells in suburban New York StateRoad salt applied during the winter lingers in the environment, where it can pollute drinking water supplies. In a recent study in the Journal of Environmental Quality, researchers identify landscape and geological characteristics linked to elevated well water salinity in a suburban township in Southeastern New York.
:: Road salt pollutes drinking water wells in suburban New York stateRoad salt applied during the winter lingers in the environment, where it can pollute drinking water supplies. In a recent study in the Journal of Environmental Quality, researchers identify landscape and geological characteristics linked to elevated well water salinity in a suburban township in Southeastern New York.
:: Robert Baker, Bat Biologist, DiesThe Texas Tech University professor also investigated the effects of the Chernobyl disaster on surrounding wildlife.
:: Robert Baker, Bat Biologist, DiesThe Texas Tech University professor also investigated the effects of the Chernobyl disaster on surrounding wildlife.
:: Robot designed for faster, safer uranium plant pipe cleanupOhio crews cleaning up a massive former Cold War-era uranium enrichment plant in Ohio plan this summer to deploy a high-tech helper: an autonomous, radiation-measuring robot that will roll through miles of large overhead pipes to spot potentially hazardous residual uranium.
:: Robot designed to defend factories against cyberthreatsIt's small enough to fit inside a shoebox, yet this robot on four wheels has a big mission: keeping factories and other large facilities safe from hackers.
:: Robot designed to defend factories against cyberthreatsIt's small enough to fit inside a shoebox, yet this robot on four wheels has a big mission: keeping factories and other large facilities safe from hackers.
:: Robot developed for automated assembly of designer nanomaterialsVan der Waals heterostructures are assemblies of atomically thin two-dimensional (2-D) crystalline materials that display attractive conduction properties for use in advanced electronic devices.
:: Robot helps seriously ill Everton fan make historyA seriously ill teenage Everton fan made history on Monday by becoming the world's first 'virtual matchday mascot' ahead of his beloved team's home Premier League match with Newcastle United.
:: Robot-patenter breder sig i danske virksomhederFlere danske robotvirksomheder får patenter på deres robotteknologier. Det giver bedre muligheder for at tage skridtet fra iværksætter-virksomhed til markedsmodne virksomheder.
:: Robots are about as good as you at assembling IKEA furniture
:: Robots don’t take people’s jobs – they make new onesA German study casts doubt on the story that automation will destroy jobs. Could it be true elsewhere?
:: Robotskelet kan give mormor og bygningsarbejdere superkræfterEt stort skridt for cyborgs: Danske forskere har udviklet et nyt led til exoskeletter, som er ligeså godt som menneskers.
:: Robotskelet kan give mormor og bygningsarbejdere superkræfterEt stort skridt for cyborgs: Danske forskere har udviklet et nyt led til exoskeletter, som er ligeså godt som menneskers.
:: Robotter skal tage sig nænsomt af den fynske rygeostSydfynsk mejeri med speciale i rygeoste automatiserer udskæring og pakning af ostene. Omstillingen er nødvendig for at imødekomme efterspørgslen og kunne eksportere den fynske specialitet til udlandet.
:: Robust and inexpensive catalysts for hydrogen productionScientists were able to observe the smallest details of hydrogen production with the synthetic mineral pentlandite. This makes it possible to develop strategies for the design of robust and cost-effective catalysts for hydrogen production.
:: Robust and inexpensive catalysts for hydrogen productionTeams of scientists from the Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) and the University of Warwick were able to observe the smallest details of hydrogen production with the synthetic mineral pentlandite. This makes it possible to develop strategies for the design of robust and cost-effective catalysts for hydrogen production.
:: Robust and inexpensive catalysts for hydrogen productionResearchers from the Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) and the University of Warwick were able to observe the smallest details of hydrogen production with the synthetic mineral pentlandite. This makes it possible to develop strategies for the design of robust and cost-effective catalysts for hydrogen production. The working groups of Prof. Wolfgang Schuhmann and Dr. Ulf-Peter Apfel from the RUB and the
:: Robust, linear correlations between growth rates and {beta}-lactam-mediated lysis rates [Systems Biology]It is widely acknowledged that faster-growing bacteria are killed faster by β-lactam antibiotics. This notion serves as the foundation for the concept of bacterial persistence: dormant bacterial cells that do not grow are phenotypically tolerant against β-lactam treatment. Such correlation has often been invoked in the mathematical modeling of bacterial…
:: Robust, linear correlations between growth rates and {beta}-lactam-mediated lysis rates [Systems Biology]It is widely acknowledged that faster-growing bacteria are killed faster by β-lactam antibiotics. This notion serves as the foundation for the concept of bacterial persistence: dormant bacterial cells that do not grow are phenotypically tolerant against β-lactam treatment. Such correlation has often been invoked in the mathematical modeling of bacterial…
:: Rochester scientists discover gene controlling genetic recombination ratesGenetic recombination is vital to natural selection, yet some species display far more crossover than others. Scientists in Rochester have discovered a gene in fruit flies that is responsible for the evolution of these recombination rates.
:: Rocks, clocks, and zombie lineages | :: Elsa PanciroliRecent research on solenodon molecules reminds us the study of fossils is far from extinct We can now extract DNA from pretty much anything. If US crime series are anything to go by (they are not), sequencing it only takes an afternoon at a desktop computer, and an expression of determination. DNA can not only help identify murderers, but tell us how animal groups are related to one another. In t
:: Rocky start for China's James Watson center
:: Rocky start for China's James Watson center
:: Role of metabolic spatiotemporal dynamics in regulating biofilm colony expansion [Systems Biology]Cell fate determination is typically regulated by biological networks, yet increasing evidences suggest that cell−cell communication and environmental stresses play crucial roles in the behavior of a cell population. A recent microfluidic experiment showed that the metabolic codependence of two cell populations generates a collective oscillatory dynamic during the expansion…
:: Role of metabolic spatiotemporal dynamics in regulating biofilm colony expansion [Systems Biology]Cell fate determination is typically regulated by biological networks, yet increasing evidences suggest that cell−cell communication and environmental stresses play crucial roles in the behavior of a cell population. A recent microfluidic experiment showed that the metabolic codependence of two cell populations generates a collective oscillatory dynamic during the expansion…
:: Roles of the CSE1L-mediated nuclear import pathway in epigenetic silencing [Genetics]Epigenetic silencing can be mediated by various mechanisms, and many regulators remain to be identified. Here, we report a genome-wide siRNA screening to identify regulators essential for maintaining gene repression of a CMV promoter silenced by DNA methylation. We identified CSE1L (chromosome segregation 1 like) as an essential factor for…
:: Roll maneuvers are essential for active reorientation of Caenorhabditis elegans in 3D media [Biophysics and Computational Biology]Locomotion of the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans is a key observable used in investigations ranging from behavior to neuroscience to aging. However, while the natural environment of this model organism is 3D, quantitative investigations of its locomotion have been mostly limited to 2D motion. Here, we present a quantitative analysis of…
:: Roll maneuvers are essential for active reorientation of Caenorhabditis elegans in 3D media [Biophysics and Computational Biology]Locomotion of the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans is a key observable used in investigations ranging from behavior to neuroscience to aging. However, while the natural environment of this model organism is 3D, quantitative investigations of its locomotion have been mostly limited to 2D motion. Here, we present a quantitative analysis of…
:: Rolls-Royce and Boeing invest in UK space engineBoeing and Rolls-Royce are investing in the UK company developing a revolutionary propulsion system.
:: Rome wasn’t built in a day but these days it feels as if it may collapse in one | :: Tobias JonesBlame the rain, the government or just geology, but extreme weather events are on the rise in Italy So far this year, Rome has suffered an astonishing 44 sinkholes . Every two or three days, a new crater appears in the Italian capital’s asphalt. They’re normally the size of a small room, a few metres wide and a few metres deep. In February, though, six cars were sucked down into the bowels of the
:: Rome wasn’t built in a day but these days it feels as if it may collapse in one | :: Tobias JonesBlame the rain, the government or just geology, but extreme weather events are on the rise in Italy So far this year, Rome has suffered an astonishing 44 sinkholes . Every two or three days, a new crater appears in the Italian capital’s asphalt. They’re normally the size of a small room, a few metres wide and a few metres deep. In February, though, six cars were sucked down into the bowels of the
:: Rosalind Franklin University leads study in solving the structure of ATP synthaseA team of scientists headed by Rosalind Franklin University Professor David M. Mueller, Ph.D., has solved the structure of mitochondrial ATP synthase, an enzyme that makes ATP, adenosine triphosphate, the major energy source of cells.
:: Rosalind Franklin University leads study in solving the structure of ATP synthaseA team of scientists headed by Rosalind Franklin University Professor David M. Mueller, Ph.D., has solved the structure of mitochondrial ATP synthase, an enzyme that makes ATP, adenosine triphosphate, the major energy source of cells.
:: Rotational forces can be a killer in a crash, but these helmets can handle itTechnology MIPS helmets use slippery tech to protect your head. Your head is full of valuable goo. Protect it with these lids.
:: Rotten egg gas around planet UranusUranus Eggs CloudsThe planet Uranus has clouds made up of hydrogen sulphide, the gas that gives rotten eggs their unpleasant smell.
:: Rudy Giuliani Isn't the Big Trump Legal StoryRudy Giuliani TeamSometimes the biggest news items on a given day aren’t the most telling ones. Consider three stories on Thursday about President Trump’s legal issues. First, Bloomberg reported that Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein told the president last week that he is not a target of either Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation nor of a separate investigation in Manhattan that produced a raid on
:: Run faster, learn betterLearning and performance can be enhanced by locomotor activity in mice, concludes a new study.
:: Rundspørge: Læger i tvivl om journalføringMange læger er i tvivl, om de journalfører korrekt, viser ny rundspørge.
:: Rundspørge: Læger i tvivl om journalføringMange læger er i tvivl, om de journalfører korrekt, viser ny rundspørge.
:: Running Backward Toward a Marathon World RecordRunning Backward Toward a Marathon World Record An attempt to run the fastest ever backward marathon highlights how wrong-way locomotion could assist in rehabilitation and athletic training. running-backwards.gif Image credits: Eadweard Muybridge via Wikimedia Commons Sports Friday, April 13, 2018 – 11:15 Peter Gwynne, Contributor (Inside Science) — The Boston Marathon is not only the world’s ol
:: Running facial recognition on buildings to unlock architectural secretsAbout a decade ago, a modest update to Apple's iPhoto software showed me a new way to study architectural history. The February 2009 update added facial recognition, allowing users to tag friends and loved ones in their photos. After a few faces were tagged, the software would begin to offer suggestions.
:: Russia adds Google IPs to registry of banned sitesRussia's communications watchdog agency says it is adding some Google IP addresses to the state register of banned sites, as a dispute over a banned messaging app intensifies.
:: Russia Bans Telegram, China's Facial Recognition, and More Security News This WeekRussia bans popular encrypted chat app Telegram, China's facial recognition system flexes, and more security news this week.
:: Russia Bans Telegram, China's Facial Recognition, and More Security News This WeekRussia bans popular encrypted chat app Telegram, China's facial recognition system flexes, and more security news this week.
:: Russia blocks some Google, Amazon servers after Telegram banRussia's communications watchdog says it is blocking access to some servers owned by tech giants Google and Amazon in order to comply with a court order to block a popular messaging app.
:: Russia blocks some Google, Amazon servers after Telegram banRussia's communications watchdog says it is blocking access to some servers owned by tech giants Google and Amazon in order to comply with a court order to block a popular messaging app.
:: Russia is laying the foundations for huge future hacks
:: Russia is laying the foundations for huge future hacks
:: Russian begins blocking messaging app TelegramRussia's communications watchdog said Monday it has begun enforcing a nationwide ban for the popular messaging app Telegram.
:: Russian court blocks Telegram messaging app in privacy rowA Russian court on Friday ordered that a popular messaging app, Telegram, be blocked after the company rejected to share encryption data with authorities.
:: Russian forces are reportedly jamming US drones over Syria
:: Russian scientists learned to perform a diagnosis by analyzing salivaResearchers of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU) within the framework of the Project 5-100 developed a unique method of immune diseases diagnosing before the symptoms appear. Scientists proposed a laser-correlation spectroscopic technique (also called dynamic light scattering) for studying the immune response in body fluids, for example, in saliva.
:: Russian sent to US on charges he hacked Dropbox, othersA Russian man arrested over a year ago in the Czech Republic made his first appearance Friday in a U.S. courtroom, denying that he hacked computers at LinkedIn, Dropbox and other U.S. companies, compromising the personal information of millions of Americans.
:: Russian spy poisoning: Nerve agent inspectors back UKThe international chemical weapons watchdog confirms the UK's analysis of the nerve agent in Salisbury.
:: Russian submarines are lurking near the underwater cables that power the internetIn recent months, Russian ships have been spotted near the underwater cables that enable telecommunications service between North America and overseas nations. Read More
:: Russians protest over 'toxic' landfill near MoscowThe Russian capital has no recycling programme and its expanding rubbish landfills are causing health problems.
:: Russians protest over 'toxic' landfill near MoscowThe Russian capital has no recycling programme and its expanding rubbish landfills are causing health problems.
:: Ruth Nussenzweig, Who Pursued Malaria Vaccine, Dies at 89Dr. Nussenzweig’s research into one of the world’s most deadly diseases laid the groundwork for an approach once thought beyond reach.
:: Rwandan Reconciliation Through Radio Soap OperaIn the ruins of the recently-ended Rwandan civil war, a team of radio performers attempted to unite Hutus and Tutsis through a soap opera. (Image credit: Stephanie Aglietti/AFP/Getty Images)
:: Rørbæk: Lovændring er et skridt i den rigtige retningDen stærkt kritiske læge Kristian Rørbæk Madsen tager godt imod sundhedsministerens melding om, at sundhedsloven skal ændres oven på Svendborg-sagen. Han advarer dog Christiansborg-politikerne mod at lægge hele ansvaret hos regioner og sygehusledelser.
:: Safety concerns over tungstenNew research shows how and where tungsten accumulates in bones of mice exposed to the element through drinking water. The findings, by a team of chemists and biologists at McGill University, could add to doubts over the once-universal assumption that tungsten poses little or no health risk to the general human population.
:: Safety concerns over tungstenNew research shows how and where tungsten accumulates in bones of mice exposed to the element through drinking water. The findings, by a team of chemists and biologists at McGill University, could add to doubts over the once-universal assumption that tungsten poses little or no health risk to the general human population.
:: Safety concerns over tungstenNew research shows how and where tungsten accumulates in bones of mice exposed to the element through drinking water. The findings, by a team of chemists and biologists, could add to doubts over the once-universal assumption that tungsten poses little or no health risk to the general human population.
:: Safety concerns over tungstenNew research shows how and where tungsten accumulates in bones of mice exposed to the element through drinking water. The findings, by a team of chemists and biologists, could add to doubts over the once-universal assumption that tungsten poses little or no health risk to the general human population.
:: Saks Fifth Avenue data breached: parent firmA hack at Saks and Lord & Taylor stores in North America has compromised customer payment data, their parent company announced on Sunday.
:: Salad PanicThese are nervous days for salad enthusiasts. The green, beating heart of the American salad, romaine lettuce, has been ripped from shelves and refrigerators at the insistence of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in response to a small but potentially serious outbreak. On Friday the same agency that has long urged people to eat more leafy greens issued an alert to Americans: “Do not
:: Salk Institute Suspends Cancer Scientist Inder VermaThe prominent researcher has been put on administrative leave pending an investigation into unspecified allegations.
:: Salmon farms are in crisis – here's how scientists are trying to save themSalmon farming is facing a huge challenge in the form of a tiny pest. The parasitic sea louse is infecting salmon stocks worldwide, causing devastating losses for salmon farmers and increased prices for shoppers. But scientists are working hard to tackle this global problem, with a combination of new ways to biologically and mechanically remove the lice and to make the salmon more resilient to inf
:: Salt boosts creation of 2-D materialsSalt simplifies the process of making novel two-dimensional materials. As reported in Nature, simulations by Rice University scientists show how labs in Singapore, China and Taiwan were able to make dozens of 2-D compounds, including many novel materials.
:: Samantha's suffering—why sex machines should have rights tooLate in 2017 at a tech fair in Austria, a sex robot was "molested" repeatedly and left in a "filthy" state. The robot, named Samantha, received a barrage of male attention, which resulted in her sustaining two broken fingers. This incident confirms worries that the possibility of fully functioning sex robots raises both tantalising possibilities for human desire (by mirroring human/sex-worker rela
:: Samantha's suffering—why sex machines should have rights tooLate in 2017 at a tech fair in Austria, a sex robot was "molested" repeatedly and left in a "filthy" state. The robot, named Samantha, received a barrage of male attention, which resulted in her sustaining two broken fingers. This incident confirms worries that the possibility of fully functioning sex robots raises both tantalising possibilities for human desire (by mirroring human/sex-worker rela
:: Same-sex marriage contributes to weakening of LGBQ community, study findsIn 2004, Massachusetts became the first state to legalize same-sex marriage. Eleven years later, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide. Gaining the right to marry helped lesbian, gay, bisexual and queer (LGBQ) people feel included and accepted in society—but also contributed to a weakening of the LGBQ community as a result, according to a new study from t
:: Same-sex marriage contributes to weakening of LGBQ community, study findsIn 2004, Massachusetts became the first state to legalize same-sex marriage. Eleven years later, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide. Gaining the right to marry helped lesbian, gay, bisexual and queer (LGBQ) people feel included and accepted in society—but also contributed to a weakening of the LGBQ community as a result, according to a new study from t
:: SAMHD1 suppresses innate immune responses to viral infections and inflammatory stimuli by inhibiting the NF-{kappa}B and interferon pathways [Microbiology]Sterile alpha motif and HD-domain–containing protein 1 (SAMHD1) blocks replication of retroviruses and certain DNA viruses by reducing the intracellular dNTP pool. SAMHD1 has been suggested to down-regulate IFN and inflammatory responses to viral infections, although the functions and mechanisms of SAMHD1 in modulating innate immunity remain unclear. Here, we…
:: SAMHD1 suppresses innate immune responses to viral infections and inflammatory stimuli by inhibiting the NF-{kappa}B and interferon pathways [Microbiology]Sterile alpha motif and HD-domain–containing protein 1 (SAMHD1) blocks replication of retroviruses and certain DNA viruses by reducing the intracellular dNTP pool. SAMHD1 has been suggested to down-regulate IFN and inflammatory responses to viral infections, although the functions and mechanisms of SAMHD1 in modulating innate immunity remain unclear. Here, we…
:: SAMMENHÆNG ‘Sundhedsklynger’ – hvordan i praksis?PLO er meget enig i de problemstillinger, som får tre prominente debattører til stille forslaget om at skabe ‘sundhedsklynger’. Men hvilken form for ledelse forestiller de sig egentlig? Det er ikke klart. Til gengæld vil vi gerne være med til at udfordre den nuværende struktur.
:: Sandcastles and surprising origins of basic cellular functionsCells comprising a tissue can pack into disorderly geometries much as do grains of sand in a sandcastle. In doing so they can freeze into a fixed shape—as in a sandcastle—or flow like sand poured from a beach bucket. The finding, reported by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Northeastern University, and MIT, provides insights into organ formation in an embryo, healing of a
:: Sandcastles and surprising origins of basic cellular functionsCells comprising a tissue can pack into disorderly geometries much as do grains of sand in a sandcastle. The finding provides insights into organ formation in an embryo, healing of a wound, and even invasion of cells into surrounding tissue, as occurs in cancer.
:: Sandcastles and surprising origins of basic cellular functionsCells comprising a tissue can pack into disorderly geometries much as do grains of sand in a sandcastle. The finding provides insights into organ formation in an embryo, healing of a wound, and even invasion of cells into surrounding tissue, as occurs in cancer.
:: Santos shares soar after Harbour Energy takeover bidShares in Australian energy giant Santos soared Tuesday after US private investment company Harbour Energy Tuesday made a Aus$13.5 billion (US$10.3 billion) all-cash offer for the firm.
:: Santos shares soar after Harbour Energy takeover bidShares in Australian energy giant Santos soared Tuesday after US private investment company Harbour Energy Tuesday made a Aus$13.5 billion (US$10.3 billion) all-cash offer for the firm.
:: SAP more ambitious after soaring Q1 profitsGerman business software maker SAP lifted its full-year forecasts Tuesday, as it hailed a lift-off in profits in the first quarter and saw new opportunities after buying a US software firm.
:: Sapolsky on the Biology of Good and EvilGuest post by Carl Sherman “We’re a miserably violent species,” said Dana Alliance member Robert M. Sapolsky . “But we’re also a profoundly empathic, compassionate species. “How do we make sense of this… how do we understand the biology of it?” Robert M. Sapolsky, Ph.D. In his keynote lecture that launched the “Learning & the Brain” conference in New York City last week, Sapolsky, Ph.D., professo
:: Satellite aims to discover thousands of nearby exoplanets, including at least 50 Earth-sized onesThere are potentially thousands of planets that lie just outside our solar system—galactic neighbors that could be rocky worlds or more tenuous collections of gas and dust. Where are these closest exoplanets located? And which of them might we be able to probe for clues to their composition and even habitability? The Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) will be the first to seek out these