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A smartphone sensor, much like what is used in GPS systems, might be a way to determine whether or not… The post Smartphone sensor data ha...
Researchers have developed a time-domain single-pixel imaging technique to speed the measurement of ultrafast pulses in infrared and far inf...
The debate on green vehicles often focuses on fuel efficiency and alternative fuels, with the transition to fuel alternatives commonly… Th...
New research reveals not only that the coastal Northeast — from Maine to Delaware — is heating faster than most… The post Coastal Northeas...
Machine learning can pinpoint ‘genes of importance’ that help crops to grow with less fertilizer, according to a new study.… The post Mach...
Looking to channel the stylish Stars Hollow ladies this season? The show’s costume designer, Brenda Maben, shared her Rory- and… The post ...
Researchers are developing artificial intelligence that could assess climate change tipping points. The deep learning algorithm could act as...
A surprising discovery may offer a promising new direction in the study of multiple sclerosis and other diseases of hypomyelination… The p...
Scientists have discovered that symbiotic single-celled algae that live inside of and feed corals can reproduce not only by mitosis,… The ...
Arctic ice levels logged in the last two years have reached record lows, whilst per decade have — on average… The post Over 120 scientific...
Researchers seek to point a way toward a unified theory for how DNA changes shape when expressing genes. The scientists… The post Regulato...
Researchers have new insight about the formation of vortices in a type of quantum fluid, work that could help our… The post Engineering re...
Biologists discovered that a mutation in the ROR2 gene is linked to beak size reduction in numerous breeds of domestic… The post Darwin’s ...
Researchers present a unique optical amplifier that is expected to revolutionize both space and fiber communication. The new amplifier offer...
A study of semi-captive Asian elephants in Myanmar has found that calves benefit from having older sisters more than older… The post Eleph...
The prevalence of obesity around the world has tripled over the past 40 years, and, along with that rise, dieting… The post Researchers ca...
Being overweight or having obesity, weight that is higher than what is considered healthy for an individual’s height, is a… The post Meds,...
A study led by dermatologists suggests that a common inflammatory skin condition may stem from poorly regulated sex hormones. The… The pos...
Plants regulate their growth using hormones, including a group called strigolactones that prevent excessive budding and branching. Strigolac...
Researchers have made a surprise discovery about how immune ‘sentinel’ cells are maintained, which could have implications for drugs in… T...
Scientists have assembled a quantitative assessment for agriculture sustainability for countries around the world based not only on environm...
A new approach leads to the long-awaited formation of rings made of three pyrroles, which could be used to produce… The post Pyrrole chemi...
Scientists don’t really know what kills many cancer patients, but fruit fly research could provide answers. By following flies with… The p...
Researchers have published an official description for Scenopinus jerei, a new fly species from Finland. The post A novel fly species desc...
First-degree relatives are 6 times more likely to be diagnosed with colon cancer before age 50, while second-degree relatives are… The pos...
In a new article, scientists explain how tears ejected from the eye during a procedure that tests for glaucoma can… The post Noninvasive e...
A new study demonstrating the emergence of localized magnetism due to a 2D nanomaterial’s unique, star-like atomic-scale structure has poten...
Scientists have developed a technique for reconstructing whole genomes, including the human genome, on a personal computer. This technique i...
Researchers have studied aerosol production from playing wind instruments, singing and acting, allowing them to develop recommendations to m...
Tree felling — whether by professional loggers in a forest setting or by landscapers in urban and rural landscapes —… The post Loggers, la...
Researchers claim that previous calculations of ICT’s share of global greenhouse emissions, estimated at 1.8-2.8%, likely fall short of the…...
Hospitalized COVID-19 patients are substantially more likely to harbor autoantibodies –antibodies directed at their own tissues or at substa...
It was a night of dread, white and blue. The theme was “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion,” but simpering… The post Stars & gripes: Act...
Researchers have now demonstrated a method by which specific cell types in human organs can be studied with micrometer precision.… The pos...
Findings suggest that a family’s socio-economic status (SES) may influence children’s composition of gut microbiome — the mix of microscopic...
Researchers have devised an ingenious method of using acoustics to conceal and simulate objects. The post Acoustic illusions appeared firs...
Tropical rain forests are becoming fragmented at a higher rate than expected. By analyzing high-resolution satellite data, researchers were ...
A healthy plant-based diet was linked to a lower risk of getting COVID-19, and among people with COVID-19, a lower… The post Diet may affe...
The shea tree is best know as a source for a multimillion-dollar ingredient used in cosmetics, personal care products, pharmaceuticals… Th...
Results from a new study reinforce the notion that dementia with Lewy bodies can be pathologically classified into two different… The post...
Researchers working on complicated problems in agriculture, ecology and medicine have developed a mathematical model to enable faster soluti...
Setting fire to forest and agricultural land in Southeast Asia to prepare it for cultivation or grazing causes air pollution that is contrib...
When rats are fed a high fat diet, this disturbs the body clock in their brain that normally controls satiety,… The post High fat diets br...
Sunlight was once thought to only fragment plastics in the marine environment into smaller particles that chemically resemble the original… ...
Nanoengineers have developed COVID-19 vaccine candidates that can take the heat. Their key ingredients? Viruses from plants or bacteria. T...
Neuroblastoma is a type of childhood cancer that develops in infants and young children. Whilst it is a relatively rare… The post New rese...
In a first study of its kind, scientists characterized different bacterial populations isolated over time from potable (drinking) water from...
Migrating birds choose routes with the best wind and uplift conditions, helping them to fly nonstop for hundreds of kilometers… The post H...
Elastic polymers, or ‘elastomers,’ have various applications, including in car tires and shock absorbers, and their properties are governed ...
Like humans, starfish produce chemicals that tell them they’re full and to stop eating, according to a new study. The post Scientists disc...
New research shows that enrolling 9th graders who are struggling academically in an ethnic studies course greatly improves the likelihood… ...
A new study has found surprising results that show that increased levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the air can… The post Increased CO2 in...
Who would have thought erasing the need to tuck would be the modern-day game-changer? Whatever the occasion, there’s a bodysuit… The post ...
Corals may be able to cope with climate change in the coming decades better than previously thought — but will… The post Corals roll with ...
After examining the blood samples from nearly 200 COVID-19 patients, researchers have uncovered underlying metabolic changes that regulate h...
Scientists have studied an ancient supervolcano in Indonesia and found such volcanoes remain active and hazardous for thousands of years… ...
Over 200 health journals across the world have come together to simultaneously publish an editorial calling on world leaders to… The post ...
Researchers have developed a new imaging technique capable of visualizing the dynamically changing structure of dendritic spines with unprec...
The most significant Arctic oasis is susceptible to climate change — researchers say that global warming is threatening the region’s… The ...
Social vulnerabilities of coastal communities and their reliance on blue carbon ecosystem services may be improved by addressing three major...
Subscription-based payment models (SBPM), a novel approach in which states contract exclusively with a single manufacturer to supply prescri...
Bioengineers have repurposed a ‘non-working’ CRISPR system to make a smaller version of the genome engineering tool. Its diminutive size… ...
A simple mechanism could underlie the growth and self-replication of protocells — putative ancestors of modern living cells — suggests… Th...
New experiments using trapped one-dimensional gases — atoms cooled to the coldest temperatures in the universe and confined so that… The p...
A next-generation brain implant currently in clinical use for treating refractory epilepsy — to help prevent symptoms including seizures —… ...
Rhesus macaques naturally exposed to wildfire smoke early in pregnancy had an increased rate of miscarriage, according to new research. Th...
The immune cells that are the major targets of immune checkpoint inhibitors (stem-like PD-1+ CD8 T cells) are present in… The post Immunot...
Physicists have confirmed the topological origins of magnons, magnetic features they discovered three years ago in a 2D material that… The...
Depression is common in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), and a new study shows that people with both conditions may… The post Having M...
Researchers have discovered archaeological sites in the Nefud Desert of Saudi Arabia associated with the remains of ancient lakes formed… ...
Moving to certain locations in the U.S. can have a significant impact on the longevity of senior citizens, according to… The post Comparin...
Researchers have found that KNUCKLES (KNU), a small multi-functional protein, helps flowers to complete their development correctly and in a...
A new artificial-intelligence technology for heart imaging can improve care for patients, allowing doctors to examine their hearts for scar…...
A new study predicts that extreme sea levels — exceptionally high seas due to the combination of tide, waves and… The post Extreme sea lev...
Researchers have demonstrated that genes are capable of identifying and responding to coded information in light signals, as well as… The ...
Staying home and limiting local travel, supporting access to primary care, and limiting contacts in contagion hubs — including hospitals,… ...
Half of pregnant women who had a simple blood test to check their iron stores had low iron levels, and… The post One in two pregnancies ar...
As much as 90% of the risk of a heart attack, stroke, or peripheral arterial disease (PAD) can be explained… The post How can I avoid hear...
The human body can be genetically inclined to attack its own cells, destroying the beta cells in the pancreas that… The post Researchers u...
Updating the laws, the researchers say, will allow the true value of public resources to be revealed in an environmental… The post Archaic...
As scientists continue to explore the wide-ranging effects of heat stress on the health of dairy cattle, a new study… The post Heat stress...
Around 650 million years ago, the Earth entered into the Marinoan glaciation that saw the entire planet freeze. The ‘Snowball… The post Ba...
Academics have been monitoring the Lyme Bay Marine Protected area using underwater cameras and other techniques since 2008, but this… The ...
Roe deer are among the few mammals whose embryos go into a particularly long period of dormancy. Using modern molecular… The post Embryoni...
The world’s oceans are becoming increasingly stressful places for marine life, and experts are working to understand what this means… The ...
As climate change continues to do more damage to our planet, scientists are working to find more efficient and cleaner… The post Using yea...
In a new study, researchers have measured the number of pathogens and antibiotic resistance genes in backyard and commercial compost. The ...
A researcher has discovered that fish can bend their spines and heads upwards, despite having different anatomy from humans and… The post ...
Scientists have developed a new cooling method that will allow easier measurements of a property of protons and antiprotons called… The po...
Opioids are powerful painkillers but their use is hindered because patients become tolerant to them, requiring higher and higher doses,… T...
A CT scan of the skull of a long-necked plesiosaur shows the cranial architecture of these long-extinct marine reptiles didn’t… The post C...
Early socialization of dairy calves is sometimes given lesser priority in the interest of physical health, with young calves housed… The p...
An engineering researcher has modified a smartwatch to reduce stress. The new technology monitors sweat to infer brain stress and,… The po...
Among adolescents ages 10 to 14 in the U.S, the overall rate of drug use remained relatively stable in the… The post How adolescents used ...
While moving around within the gas in the interstellar medium, cosmic rays kickstart the background protons, which causes a collective… Th...
A recent study led by an entomologist explores the different kinds of cells that make up mosquito immune systems. The… The post Studying m...
Drinking alcohol during adolescence to young adulthood is associated with accelerated arterial stiffening, a precursor to cardiovascular dis...
At certain sites in the Grand Canyon, more than one billion years’ worth of rocks have gone missing from the… The post Geologists dig into...
Scientists have developed a novel way to isolate exosomes from cow’s milk. Exosomes are nano-sized biological capsules that cells produce… ...
The same phenomenon that causes aurorae — the magical curtains of green light often visible from the polar regions of… The post Under the ...
Innovators have created a novel strategy for developing an effective vaccine for a widespread form of tuberculosis. The post Researchers d...
The quantum computing market is projected to reach $65 billion by 2030, a hot topic for investors and scientists alike… The post Opening a...
A new preclinical study suggests that treating people who have aggressive cancers, including melanoma, pancreatic and colorectal cancers, wi...
A new study shows that zooplankton swim up and down repeatedly within the ocean’s twilight zone due to subtle changes… The post Cloud shad...
A microphysiological system (MPS) is a 3D organ construct using human cells. They show us how organs respond to drugs… The post New imagin...
Researchers have developed a new way to deliver molecular therapies to cells. The system, called SEND, can be programmed to… The post Scie...
With wind generation one of the fastest-growing renewable energy sectors in the world, experts are using machine learning and other… The p...
The absence of a protein that activates the body’s antiviral defenses can cause a rare rheumatoid-like autoinflammatory condition that is… ...
A new study predicts that any sea level rise in the world’s most southern continent will be countered by an… The post Increased snowfall w...
The genome of the seadragon, a very unusual fish, has been decoded. Seadragons (Phyllopetryx taeniolatus) live off the coast in… The post ...
A research team offers a practical way to make ships CO2 neutral — or even CO2 negative — with CO2-capturing… The post The case for onboar...
Rising temperatures could help some northern-latitude bees fly better, but more frequent extreme weather events could push them past their… ...
On average, people in larger cities are better off economically. But a new study builds on previous research that says,… The post As citi...
New research suggests that officials should prioritize contact tracing and quarantine. The post Contact tracing is key to suppressing COVI...
A new preclinical study provides the first direct evidence that loss of a placental hormone during pregnancy alters long-term brain… The p...
New evidence shows that patients with Long COVID syndrome continue to have higher measures of blood clotting, which may help… The post Blo...
Scientists have built a compact electron camera that can capture the inner, ultrafast dynamics of matter. The system shoots short… The pos...
Artificial nest experiments demonstrated that the raccoon dog, an alien species abundant in Finland, is a more common duck nest… The post ...
Pre-mRNA splicing in a subset of human short introns is governed by a distinct mechanism involving a new splicing factor,… The post Discov...
A decades-old problem about how to reliably control millions of qubits in a silicon quantum computer chip has now been… The post ‘Missing ...
New research shows how bacteria can overcome starvation situations and survive for an extended period, which has broader implications for… ...
The production of the Alzheimer’s-associated, toxic protein amyloid beta in the brain is tightly regulated by cholesterol in the cell… The...
Researchers took a middling monomer and, by using a special catalyst, they created a tougher polymer that can form long… The post Polymer ...
If you feel like your metabolism just isn’t what it used to be, no matter how many hours you spend… The post Humans aren’t the only specie...
An international research team has retraced the astonishing lifetime journey of an Arctic woolly mammoth, which covered enough of the… The...
Quantum entanglement is one of the most fundamental and intriguing phenomena in nature. Recent research on entanglement has proven to… The...
Results from a new study reveal that targeting interferon kappa, a protein made by skin cells, may reduce the severity… The post For psori...
Those youngest in a class were more likely to experience low educational achievement, substance misuse disorder, and depression in later… ...
A new study reports that patients hospitalized with Lyme disease had a 28 percent higher rate of mental disorders and… The post Lyme disea...
Researchers have identified two sugar-binding proteins that impede the viral entry of circulating SARS-CoV-2 variants. The team may have fou...
A global catastrophe 66 million years ago led to the extinction of all non-avian dinosaurs, and large marine reptiles like… The post Shark...
Addressing climate change requires not only a clean electrical grid, but also a clean fuel to reduce emissions from industrial… The post A...
A new special edition of EPJ Special Topics brings together several papers that detail our understanding of Quark-Gluon Plasma (QGP)… The ...
By examining MRI data from a large Open Science repository, researchers reconstructed a brain connectivity pattern, and applied it to… The...
A team develops a highly efficient super-resolution imaging based on deep learning. The post Overcoming the limitations of scanning electr...
Smartphones have made multi-tasking easier, more understandable, and at times compulsive. But in social settings, these devices can lead to…...
Bacterial infections relating to medical implants place a huge burden on healthcare and cause great suffering to patients worldwide. Now,… ...
In a randomized control study of 10 healthy young men, researchers compared how consuming the single amino acid leucine or… The post Study...
Anouk Wipprech has created “The Spider Dress,” which enforces social distancing via the bone-like tentacles with sensors surrounding the bod...
Intense blooms of toxic algae are becoming common occurrences along the coast of Florida and elsewhere. Results from a new… The post Face ...
Researchers have found that introducing a polymer coating onto a tin catalyst accelerated the conversion of a greenhouse gas (CO2)… The po...
Researchers have found that a machine learning algorithm can predict the location of actin-associated proteins in lamellipodia and other sub...
Today’s gold standard for COVID diagnostics is qRT-PCR, but turnaround is typically more than a day. Newer assays using CRISPR… The post U...
Fasting before and during exposure to Salmonella enterica bacteria protects mice from developing a full-blown infection, in part due to… T...
An immune signal promotes the production of energy-burning ‘beige fat,’ according to a new study. The finding may lead to… The post Cytoki...
Traditionally used energy harvesting technologies, like photovoltaic panels or wind turbines, suffer from several limitations. In the absenc...
Eating a plant-centered diet during young adulthood is associated with a lower risk of heart disease in middle age, according… The post Ea...
Researchers found that a specific subtype of macrophages that originated from blood monocytes plays a key role in the hyper-inflammatory… ...
The average American eats roughly 22 teaspoons of added sugar a day — more than three times the recommended amount… The post An overactive...
Recently, a pair of NASA studies identified the most likely locations to find pieces of the Moon’s mantle on the… The post Early molten mo...
Scientists studied microorganisms from an underwater mountain in the Atlantic Ocean, pioneering a method that could open new windows into… ...
Researchers have now developed a non-invasive method to help diagnose celiac disease and which uses saliva. This research has shown… The p...
Researchers have discovered that a cellular phenomenon called cryptic transcription, which had been previously described and linked to aging...
Quantum information could be behind the next technological revolution. By analogy with the bit in classical computing, the qubit is… The p...
New research shows that mice can teach us about decision-making strategies. Mice in the study autonomously trained themselves to make… The...
Several proteins have been identified in hosts that interact with Ebola virus and primarily function to inhibit the production of… The pos...
The dangers of neonicotinoid insecticides likely can’t be watered down. That’s the conclusion of a new study showing an insecticide… The p...
Scientists have identified a natural barrier to the regeneration of the inner ear’s sensory cells, which are lost in hearing… The post Sci...
In the biomaterials industry, electrospinning is a ubiquitous fabrication method used to produce nano- to microscale fibrous meshes that clo...
Medical researchers have discovered what appears to be an Achilles’ heel in ovarian cancers, as well as new biomarkers that… The post Cruc...
Getting more sleep, by itself, does not change work productivity or overall well-being for impoverished workers in India. Naps or… The pos...
What is the best option for individual water consumption if we take into account both health and environmental impacts? The… The post Envi...
‘Panic buying’ might be a normal human response to uncertainty after all, new research suggests. The post Why uncertainty makes us change ...
Two new studies provide insights into T cell exhaustion, which could lead to potential strategies to overcome it. The post Studies uncover...
Using advanced imaging technology, scientists have provided an unprecedented understanding of the BRCA1-BARD1 protein complex, which is ofte...
MicroCT of infected human lung tissue, along with histology and immunohistochemistry, was used to construct images of TB granulomas, airways...
Sunlight in, reflected and emitted energy out. That’s the fundamental energy balance sheet for our planet — and for decades,… The post ‘Le...
International drilling efforts over the last decades into the seafloor have provided increasing evidence for the existence of an extensive… ...
Anyone who has ever failed to throw a beer mat into a hat should take note: physicists have discovered why… The post Study shows why beer ...
A model of the eastern California forests of the Sierra Nevada looks at the longer-term future of wildfires under future… The post Possibl...
In September of 2017, marine biologists were conducting an experiment in Bocas del Toro, off the Caribbean coast of Panama.… The post What...
A 15-center study of 175 patients with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes found that continuous glucose monitoring, compared to blood… The ...
On Aug. 26, 2020, NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope detected a pulse of high-energy radiation that had been racing toward… The post S...
Researchers are pushing organ-on-a-chip devices to new levels that could change the way clinicians approach cancer treatment, particularly o...
A new study highlights the power of comprehensive whole genome, whole exome and RNA sequencing to better understand and treat… The post Co...
Researchers have developed two solutions with potential to overcome a key clinical limitation of immune cell therapies. The post New under...
While some stars might simply be blessed with good genes, looking this fine isn’t entirely effortless. The post From Demi Moore to Jennife...
Researchers have recently identified a DNA region known as VNTR2-1 that appears to drive the activity of the telomerase gene,… The post Po...
Researchers have discovered a previously unknown repair process in the brain that they hope could be harnessed and enhanced to… The post B...
It’s a favourite first-order for the day, but while a quick coffee may perk us up, new research shows that… The post Excess coffee: A bitt...
Scientists report strong indications of freshened groundwater offshore the coastline between Valletta and Marsascala, in the south-east of M...
An international physics team has proposed a new concept that may allow selected cosmic extreme processes to be studied in… The post Antim...
A landmark study documenting instances where native Mediterranean species have preyed upon two highly invasive marine fish — the Pacific… ...
An international team of researchers is combining soft scalp electronics and virtual reality in a brain-interface system. The post Wearabl...
Researchers have developed nanostructures that enable record-breaking conversion of laser pulses into high-harmonic generation, paving the w...
More than 1.5 million children around the world are estimated to have lost at least one parent, custodial grandparent, or… The post More t...
Scientists have found new evidence of menopause in killer whales – raising fascinating questions about how and why it evolved. The post Ne...
Ten years after one of the largest nuclear accidents in history spewed radioactive contamination over the landscape in Fukushima, Japan,… ...
A new robotic neck brace may help doctors analyze the impact of cancer treatments on the neck mobility of patients… The post Robotic neck ...
Researchers have adapted deep learning techniques in a multi-object tracking framework, overcoming short-term occlusion and achieving remark...
CT scans for patients with concussion provide critical information about their risk for long-term impairment and potential to make a… The ...
A coronavirus related to the virus that causes Covid-19 in humans has been found in UK horseshoe bats. However, there… The post Novel coro...
Researchers find that the combined effects of ocean warming and acidification in temperate marine ecosystems are resulting in a loss… The ...
Researchers have produced a stem cell model that demonstrates a potential route of entry of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes… The post 3D...
Scientists have invented an instrument to peer deeply into billions of Twitter posts — providing an unprecedented, minute-by-minute view of…...
A new study reveals that nearly 20 percent of tropical Intact Forest Landscapes (IFLs) overlap with concessions for extractive industries… ...
Investigating how climate affects intense rainstorms across Europe, climate experts have shown there will be a significant future increase i...
Engineers made a pneumatic RAM chip using microfluidic valves instead of electronic transistors. The valves remain sealed against a pressure...
Patients who experience long COVID have reported more than 200 symptoms across 10 organ systems, in the largest international study… The p...
Most of the heart and immunologic problems seen in children with multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C) — a condition linked to… The po...
Researchers have discovered that the cell adhesion protein IgSF11 determines the layer-specific synaptic connectivity of a distinct class of...
More and more companies are using chatbots in customer services. Due to advances in artificial intelligence and natural language processing,...
A new early detection surveillance system for wildlife helps identify unusual patterns of illness and death in near real-time by… The post...
Scientists have developed a hydrogel integrated with zirconium-based robust metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) that rapidly degrades organophos...
Antimicrobials are used to kill or slow the growth of bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms. They are essential to preventing… The po...
A scientific team has shown that the release of neurotransmitters in the brain is impaired in patients with schizophrenia who… The post Im...
New research has identified the processes that underpin the trajectories of microplastics below the ocean surface. The authors analyzed how…...
Researchers have identified a specialized protein that appears to help prevent tumor cells from entering the bloodstream and spreading to… ...
A study sampled more than 1.5 million people in 269 U.S. counties and 37 European nations. Researchers found that those… The post Childhoo...
A screening method known as untargeted metabolomics profiling can improve the diagnostic rate for inborn errors of metabolism, a group… Th...
Scientists have produced the first fine-detail molecular blueprints of a bacterial enzyme known as Lit, which is suspected to play… The po...
There are purses, watches and even boots along with apparel finds that will totally revamp your wardrobe. The post Coach takes an extra 50...
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit made a splash over the weekend with a new “inclusive” runway show featuring women of diverse body… The post ‘I...
Certain metabolites of bacteria from the intestine make immune cells more aggressive as a new study conducted by scientists reveals.… The ...
When people see a toothbrush, a car, a tree — any individual object — their brain automatically associates it with… The post Team find bra...
Researchers developed a new brain mapping approach that may help clarify the cause of a variety of neuropsychiatric conditions and… The po...
Researchers discovered that most bacteria in the gut microbiome are heritable after looking at more than 16,000 gut microbiome profiles… T...
Using a new pressure quenching (PQ) technique at high temperatures to induce superconductivity in iron selenide (FeSe) crystals, superconduc...
Are new nickelate superconductors close kin to the original high-temperature superconductors, the cuprates? The first study of their magneti...
“I think a lot of people don’t realize how these pieces and creative expression through jewelry — whether it’s a… The post Why ‘Ice Cold’ ...
The vast majority of electronic health record (EHR) alerts attempting to reduce prescribing of high-risk medications linked to dementia in… ...
Using single cell technology, a new study sheds light on the significance of genetic risk factors for, and the diversity… The post Cell-ty...
A new study looked at the consequences of sleeping fewer than six hours for eight consecutive nights — the minimum… The post New study unc...
A study concludes that known geochemical processes can’t explain the levels of methane measured by the Cassini spacecraft on Saturn’s… The...
The neocortex is a layered structure of the brain in which neurons are arranged parallel to each other. This organization… The post Key pr...
Researchers have found that pigments controlling the color of tomatoes also play a role in determining their flavor. By analyzing… The pos...
Using a method developed for HIV, researchers have identified stable T cell vaccine targets in SARS-CoV-2. These stable targets, known… Th...
Researchers found that Ohio’s ‘Vax-a-Million’ lottery-based incentive system, intended to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates, was not assoc...
Researchers have discovered that signaling occurring from the response of plant leaves to light, and plant roots to microbes, is… The post...
New research has demonstrated the viability of 3D-printed tissue scaffolds that harmlessly degrade while promoting tissue regeneration follo...
About 100 additional wolves died over the winter in Wisconsin as a result of the delisting of grey wolves under… The post Hunting and hidd...
Their conclusion: in extremely cold regions, it can be considerably more efficient to attach the PV modules directly to the… The post Sola...
Petroglyphs are carved in a material called rock varnish, the origins of which have been debated for years. Now, scientists… The post Solv...
Researchers discover enzyme prototype for formation of ecologically and pharmaceutically important tropone compounds. The post Novel strat...
Astronomers have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) technique to remove noise in astronomical data due to random variations in… ...
Zeolites are extremely porous materials: Ten grams can have an internal surface area the size of a soccer field. Their… The post Catalyzin...
Fifteen years ago, an electrical and materials professor pioneered a method for integrating a laser onto a silicon wafer. The… The post Th...
Our brains have sensory cells, which process the faces that we see, and memory cells dedicated to storing data from… The post Scientists d...
Whether you live in sweltering hot temperatures or simply like to stay chill all year round, a light, breezy dress… The post Cool down thi...
Researchers offers a new understanding of how gene activity directs plant growth, and how quickly plants respond to their environment… The...
Researchers have developed and successfully demonstrated a novel method for studying how cells repair damaged DNA in space. The post Astro...
A stocky marsh bird with a 20-inch wingspan, great snipes are also speedy marathoners that can migrate from Sweden to… The post During epi...
On Tuesday her lifestyle brand introduced its latest charitable collab, the Polo x FEED Collection, to raise money for the… The post FEED ...
Preschool children are sensitive to the gap between how much they know and how much there is to learn, according… The post Just enough inf...
Lithium, cesium, or even gold — in addition to energy geothermal waters can contain mineral treasures. Researchers want to leverage… The p...
Scientists have designed an eco-friendly protocol for synthesizing gold nanoparticles with optimized morphology for near-infrared light abso...
There are spiders that eat snakes. Observations of snake-eating spiders have been reported around the world. Researchers consolidated and an...
Slow earthquakes are long-period earthquakes that are not so dangerous alone, but are able to trigger more destructive earthquakes. Their… ...
Researchers have found a low-cost way for backscatter radios to support high-throughput communication and 5G-speed Gb/sec data transfer usin...
Researchers have discovered a crucial protein involved in the communication and coordination between astrocytes as they build synapses in th...
A new electrode that could free up 20% more light from organic light-emitting diodes has been developed. It could help… The post Nanotech ...
A growing trove of data to help scientists understand the biology of Alzheimer’s disease among diverse populations within the context… The...
Researchers have developed a method for using radio signals to create real-time images and videos of hidden and moving objects,… The post ...
A new study confirms the low likelihood that coronavirus contamination on hospital surfaces is infectious. The study is the original… The ...
Researchers report that they have demonstrated the use of DC electric fields to drive back-and-forth rotation of micro-particles in electric...
The virus that causes COVID-19 normally gets inside cells by attaching to a protein called ACE2. Researchers have found that… The post Vir...
Wastewater treatment facilities clean the water that goes down our sinks and flushes our toilets, but they do not remove… The post Chemica...
Temperature significantly increased and snowfall decreased in the iconic Greater Yellowstone Area since 1950 because of climate change, and ...
U.S. life expectancy decreased by 1.87 years between 2018 and 2020, according to new research. The numbers are worse for… The post Pandemi...
Researchers have shown that the presence of certain food proteins, such as those in egg yolk, suppresses extra virgin olive… The post Food...
The origins of seven types of kidney cancer, including several rare subtypes, have been identified by researchers. The findings confirm… T...
Large thunderstorms in the Southern Great Plains of the U.S. are some of the strongest on Earth. In recent years,… The post More intense a...
A new study offers quantitative evidence linking psychological stress to graying hair in people. The post It’s true: Stress does turn hair...
Sperm size varies dramatically among different animal species. But why is sperm size so variable when they share the same… The post Female...
Wetter conditions in Sub-Saharan and North Africa at certain times of year can result in hundreds of times more Painted… The post Butterfl...
Researchers demonstrate a new high-flux and compact cold-atom source with low power consumption that can be a key component of… The post N...
Scientists developed an mRNA vaccine that protects against malaria in animal models. Malaria remains a large public health and economic… T...
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Amazon is slashing prices for Prime Day 2021 this year — here are all the best deals! The post The best Amazon Prime Day deals 2021 you c...
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A new study paves the way for the development of next generation therapeutics for the prevention and treatment of Clostridioides… The post...
Researchers discovered that the enzyme RNA polymerase II recognizes and transcribes artificially added base pairs in genetic code, a new… ...
Chemical engineers have answered longstanding questions about the underlying processes that determine the life cycle of liquid foams. The br...
A research group of scientists from North America, Europe and Africa concluded that animals’ ability to respond to climate change… The pos...
A faster method for collecting pure malaria parasites from infected mosquitos could accelerate the development of new, more potent malaria… ...
Researchers have found SARS-CoV-2 in the testes of infected hamsters. The authors think this may represent what could occur in… The post N...
The depths of the Black Sea store comparatively large amounts of organic carbon. A research team has now presented a… The post Sulfur enha...
The most accurate distance measurement yet of ultra-diffuse galaxy (UDG) NGC1052-DF2 (DF2) confirms beyond any shadow of a doubt that… The...
Entomologists have discovered more than three dozen species of ambrosia beetles — beetles that eat ambrosia fungus — previously unknown… T...
A molecule that shuttles omega-3 fatty acids into the brain may open a doorway for delivering neurological therapeutics to the… The post O...
Ozone is a pollutant at ground level, but very high in the atmosphere’s ‘ozone layer,’ it absorbs damaging ultraviolet radiation.… The pos...
Many cosmetics sold in the United States and Canada likely contain high levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a… The post ...
Researchers have discovered a new and more efficient computing method for pairing the reliability of a classical computer with the… The po...
Expose crayfish to antidepressants, and they become more outgoing — but that might not be such a positive thing for… The post Not acting l...
By combining wind speed data with the measured accelerations of a golden eagle outfitted with GPS tracking instruments, researchers suggest…...
A team of researchers working with data collected by an Incoherent Scatter Radar (ISR) have examined the simultaneous impacts of… The post...
Research shows that, in cultures that value men as breadwinners, their unemployment can affect the long-term success of a romantic… The po...
A long-term analysis of young adults in Korea found that those with poor heart health had higher rates of cardiovascular… The post Young a...
A new imaging technique has the potential to detect neurological disorders — such as Alzheimer’s disease — at their earliest… The post New...
Lab animals deficient in vitamin D crave and become dependent on opioids, which is curbed when normal levels of the… The post Vitamin D de...
In a discovery that challenges long-held dogma in biology, researchers show that mammalian cells can convert RNA sequences back into… The ...
Pine Island Glacier’s ice shelf lost about one-fifth of its total area between 2017 and 2020, in three dramatic collapses.… The post Edge ...
Researchers have created a first-of-its-kind metalens – a metamaterial lens – that can be focused using voltage instead of mechanically… T...
Researchers have identified a previously unknown early driver of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and vascular dementia (VaD). They report high leve...
Climate change exerts great pressure for change on species and biodiversity. A recent study indicates that the few moth and… The post Butt...
In a review of 200 patients with a wide spectrum of cancer diagnoses, researchers found that after full vaccination, 94… The post Study co...
Researchers have developed a new method which makes CRISPR gene editing more precise than conventional methods. The method selects the… Th...
Scientists summarize and critically appraise the current approaches to determining the concentrations of antimicrobials that increase AMR. B...
The fairy circles of the Namib are one of nature’s greatest mysteries. Millions of these circular barren patches extend over… The post Ori...
Researchers have developed a new tomography method with which they can measure chemical properties inside catalyst materials in 3-D extremel...
A new study identifies a novel biomarker indicating resilience to chronic stress. This biomarker is largely absent in people suffering… Th...
Blue whales may be the biggest animals in the world, but they’re also some of the hardest to find. A… The post New population of pygmy blu...
New molecules have promising properties as possible drugs against epilepsy. A study shows that several of the molecules have antiseizure… ...
Converting Central American tropical forests into agricultural land is changing the color and composition of natural material washing into n...
Bdelloid rotifers are multicellular animals so small you need a microscope to see them. Despite their size, they’re known for… The post Ar...
Ancient chickens lived significantly longer than their modern equivalents because they were seen as sacred — not food — archaeologists… Th...
When we inhale isolated coronavirus particles, more than 65 percent reach the deepest region of our lungs, new research has discovered,… T...
A genetic link has been discovered explaining why some people catch COVID but don’t get sick. The gene is found… The post Gene protection ...
A new research paper builds on previous research of COVID-19 testing in municipal sewer systems and subsequent tracing the virus… The post...
A new study has found that many patients with COVID-19 produce immune responses against their body’s own tissues or organs. The post Many ...
Our proteome is much bigger than our genome because one gene produces several variants of proteins called protein isoforms, whose… The pos...
Scientists have developed the first cells that can construct artificial polymers from building blocks that are not found in nature,… The p...
From touch screens and advanced electronic sensors to better drug delivery devices, graphene has become one of the most promising… The pos...
Researchers examined if the speech-to-song illusion happens in adults who are 55 or older as powerfully as it does with… The post Age does...
Researchers have discovered the detailed inner workings of the molecular motor that packages genetic material into double-stranded DNA virus...
A breakthrough technology uses nanoscale sensors and fiber optics to measure water status just inside a leaf’s surface, providing a… The p...
Scientists have built the smallest and best acoustic amplifier. And they did it using a concept that was all but… The post Top acoustic am...
A highly-detailed VLA image indicates that the jets of material propelled outward by young stars much more massive than the… The post Jets...
A new study shows the combination of two early reading programs had positive effects on preschool students entering kindergarten. The post...
Physical activity is the optimal first treatment choice for adults with mild to moderately elevated blood pressure and blood cholesterol… ...
The white-tailed sea eagle is known for reacting sensitively to human disturbances. Forestry and agricultural activities are therefore restr...
Scientists have developed a gene drive with a built-in genetic barrier that is designed to keep the drive under control.… The post Synthet...
The network connection between nerve cells in the spinal cord seems to play a critical role in the development of… The post ALS developmen...
An odor-based test that sniffs out vapors emanating from blood samples was able to distinguish between benign and pancreatic and… The post...
It is time for the management and conservation of the Antarctic to begin focusing on responsibility, rather than rights, through… The post...
In a study of 11 medical-mystery patients, an international team of researchers has discovered a new and unique form of… The post Scientis...
Between 1991 and 2018, more than a third of all deaths in which heat played a role were attributable to… The post Global warming already r...
With increasing public awareness of crises associated with degraded environments and mounting pressure to act, governments worldwide have be...
Scientists have developed a genetics toolkit that helps pave the way to a gene drive designed to stop Culex mosquitoes… The post New CRISP...
A team of researchers has shown that physical intervention plans that included exoskeleton-assisted walking helped people with spinal cord i...
Researchers are concerned video sharing platforms could be contributing to the normalization of exotic pets and encouraging the exotic pet… ...
The Menetries’ tiger moth (Arctia menetriesii) is one of the rarest, most poorly studied Palaearctic moth species. Researchers have now… T...
A new study published led by investigators at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) provides insights related to mechanistic links… ...
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