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UrduCombined theoretical and experimental work unveils a novel mechanism through which criticality emerges in quasiperiodic structures.
Month: June 2020
Mice are shrinking, but are climate change and cities to blame?
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — According to a well-studied but controversial principle known as Bergmann’s Rule, species tend to be larger in cold climates and smaller in warm ones. As human impacts heat the planet, will animals shrink over time? To test…
A remote control for neurons
A team led by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University has created a new technology that enhances scientists’ ability to communicate with neural cells using light. Tzahi Cohen-Karni, associate professor of biomedical engineering and materials science and engineering, led a team…
The human factor limits hope of climate fixes
When accounting for human behaviour, climate engineering leads to significant economic and social risks. New research shows that both rational and irrational factors in the decision to fix the climate leads to welfare losses and increased inequality.
Do warning labels help people choose healthier drinks?
Researchers examined more than 20 studies to find out if sugary drink warnings work
Eating whole grains could help lower diabetes risk
Large study looks at which types of carbohydrates affect risk of developing type 2 diabetes
Playing video games linked with unhealthy behaviors for college men
Findings point to importance of educating gamers about healthy eating and exercise
Researchers identify seasonal peaks for foodborne infections
New analysis approach could help identify when and where to conduct food safety inspections
Study pinpoints top sources of empty calories for children and teens
Children of all ages are consuming high amounts of added sugars and solid fats
ASPS releases new guidance for resuming elective procedures
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL (June 1, 2020) – The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) – the world’s largest plastic surgery organization – leads the specialty’s medical professionals in navigating their practices’ recovery plans. As plastic surgeons prepare to resume elective…
Class of stellar explosions found to be galactic producers of lithium
A team of researchers, led by astrophysicist Sumner Starrfield of Arizona State University (ASU), has combined theory with both observations and laboratory studies and determined that a class of stellar explosions, called classical novae, are responsible for most of the…
Resistance to immunosurveillance favors cluster cancer metastasis
Scientific evidence suggests that cancer can metastasize to other organs when either a single cell or a cluster of cells detaches from the original tumor and travels through the blood to another location, where it grows into a new tumor.…
Climate action goes digital
How technology can contribute to maintain political momentum for Paris Agreement ambition
Study shows today’s atmospheric carbon dioxide levels greater than 23 million-year record
New study published in Geology
Researchers identify a moving target in small cell lung tumors
Lung cancers account for approximately 25 percent of all cancer deaths. Even among those who do not smoke, 1 in 15 men and 1 in 17 women are expected to develop lung cancer in their lifetime, according to the American…
Squid studies suggest new route to therapy for ALS, targeting synaptic dysfunction
WOODS HOLE, Mass. — Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is one of the most devastating adult-onset neurodegenerative diseases. Patients, including the late actor/playwright Sam Shepard, become progressively weaker and eventually paralyzed as their motor neurons degenerate and die. To find a…
A boost for cancer immunotherapy
Engineers design nanoparticles that stimulate the immune system, helping it to attack tumors
Coatings for shoe bottoms could improve traction on slick surfaces
Material inspired by Japanese paper-cutting art could help to prevent falls in icy or slippery conditions
Carbon nanotube transistors make the leap from lab to factory floor
Technique paves the way for more energy efficient, 3D microprocessors
People with Type 1 diabetes spend $2,500 a year in health care costs
While insulin comprises a big part of diabetes expenses for children and adults, diabetes-related supplies can cost even more.
Study in Chinese doctors shows mental toll of caring in the time of COVID-19
Rigorous study shows depression and anxiety symptoms worsened among medical residents in Shanghai, and fear of workplace violence doubled, in early 2020
An MRI technique has been developed to improve the detection of tumors
Early diagnosis of cancer is one of the highest-priority problem for the healthcare system, because it is critical for overall treatment success and saving patients’ lives. DWI may be used to detect a malignancy in various tissues and organs. It…
How to visualAIze 5000 COVID CT scans daily with 15 minutes SLA?
Join the first webinar about the Moscow AI experiment
Evidence supports physical distancing, masks, and eye protection to help prevent COVID-19
The systematic review and meta-analysis was commissioned by the World Health Organization
Publication in Nature Communications highlights the preclinical development of SYNB1891
SYNB1891 is currently being evaluated in a Phase 1 clinical trial in patients with advanced solid tumors or lymphoma
Warmer temperatures slow COVID-19 transmission, but not by much
Cambridge, Mass. – It is well known that rates of transmission of some respiratory viruses, including influenza, tend to fall during the summer months. As COVID-19 has spread across the globe, questions have been raised about whether warming temperatures, humidity…
Kirigami grips could help seniors keep their footing
Snake skin-inspired grips increase the friction of footwear
Study seeks to optimize comfort for patients removed from ventilators at end of life
Findings take on urgency during the current COVID-19 pandemic
Pod-based e-cigarettes may foster greater nicotine dependence than other devices
Stronger health communication messages are needed around the consequences of using these devices
Exceptional stem cell science on tap for ISSCR 2020 Virtual June 23-27, 2020
2020 media registration is open
Researchers have developed a first-principles quantum Monte Carlo package called TurboRVB
First-principles quantum Monte Carlo is a framework used to tackle the solution of the many-body Schrödinger equation by means of a stochastic approach. This framework is expected to be the next generation of electronic structure calculations because it can overcome…
Association of COVID-19 outbreak with enrollment in cancer clinical trials
What The Study Did: How the COVID-19 pandemic is associated with national enrollment in cancer clinical trials is investigated in this study. Authors: Joseph M. Unger, Ph.D., of the SWOG Statistics and Data Management Center and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer…
Mental health of young physicians in China during COVID-19 outbreak
What The Study Did: Anxiety, depression, mood and fear of workplace violence were assessed in a group of young physicians in China before and during the COVID-19 outbreak. Authors: Weidong Li, M.D., Ph.D., of Shanghai Jiao Tong University in Shanghai,…
Report on New Caledonia’s coral reefs offers a glimmer of hope for the future
Scientists on the Global Reef Expedition surveyed and mapped New Caledonia’s most remote coral reefs–some for the first time
K-State study reveals asymmetry in spin directions of galaxies
Research also suggests the early universe could have been spinning
Reducing inflammation boosts cognitive recovery after stroke, may extend treatment window
Medical University of South Carolina researchers report that adding a compound to reduce inflammation to standard stroke treatment improves learning, memory and motor recovery and may extend the treatment window by reducing risk of hemorrhage
Mobile phone data and sustainable development
Using seven datasets that surveyed 113,620 women in sub-Saharan Africa between 2015 and 2016, researchers found that compared with women who did not own a mobile phone, women who owned a mobile phone had higher overall decision-making power within the…
Estrogen’s role in the sex differences of alcohol abuse
The actions of estrogen could make alcohol feel more rewarding to women
Scientists discover new forms of feldspars
High-pressure experiments reveal unknown variants of common mineral
Stanford study shows dry air drives overlooked changes in how plants drink and breathe
Predicting plant water needs in a warmer, drier world
Ancient genomes link subsistence change and human migration in northern China
Genetic analysis of 55 ancient individuals finds that genetic changes in Yellow River, West Liao River and Amur River populations correlate with the intensification of farming and the inclusion of a pastoral economy
Loss of land-based vertebrates is accelerating, according to Stanford biologist and others
In 2015, Stanford biologist Paul Ehrlich coauthored a study declaring the world’s sixth mass extinction was underway. Five years later, Ehrlich and colleagues at other institutions have a grim update: the extinction rate is likely much higher than previously thought…
New NiMH batteries perform better when made from recycled old NiMH batteries
A new method for recycling old batteries can provide better performing and cheaper rechargeable hydride batteries (NiMH) as shown in a new study by researchers at Stockholm University. “The new method allows the upcycled material to be used directly in…
UTSA software helps patients receive faster post-pandemic care
University ESCal program helps doctors prioritize surgeries
Convenient spit test helps women assess cancer risk from the comfort of their own homes
First-of-its-kind clinical trial validates remote genetic counseling
Researchers develop viable sodium battery
PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University (WSU) and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) researchers have created a sodium-ion battery that holds as much energy and works as well as some commercial lithium-ion battery chemistries, making for a potentially viable battery…
Academic emergency departments are always open to all who need care
“Academic emergency departments never deny emergency care to any person.” That is the statement put forth in a commentary from the Board of Directors of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine and the Senior Editorial Board of Academic Emergency Medicine…
New test method can offer safer dosages of hydroxychloroquine
Researchers at Uppsala University and Uppsala University Hospital have developed a new method to measure levels of the medication hydroxychloroquine in patients with the rheumatic disease systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The analysis method may also be useful in other areas,…
Snowball Earth and Great Oxidation Event
A study suggests the precise timing of the Great Oxidation Event (GOE). The GOE, a global rise in atmospheric oxygen during the Paleoproterozoic Era, occurred close in time to an early global glaciation event called Snowball Earth. Understanding links between…
Nitrogen-efficient fertilizer research could have lasting impact
USDA funds work by Lehigh University engineering professor Jonas Baltrusaitis investigating novel materials to support crop growth with less environmental damage