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UrduResearchers identify how twisted graphene sheets behave and their stability at different sizes and temperatures
Author: sarah Jonas
Grainger engineers voice localization techniques for smart speakers
Research team uses nearby wall reflections to improve devices like Amazon’s Alexa
Sensing infection, suppressing regeneration
Study identifies how a DNA sensor regulates blood vessel repair
The Lancet: Triple therapies to treat malaria are effective and safe
First trial of its kind finds that treatment with triple artemisinin-based combination therapies (TACTs) is effective.
Trailblazers issue celebrates women entrepreneurs in chemistry
Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN), the newsmagazine of the American Chemical Society, is celebrating women entrepreneurs in chemistry with a special issue highlighting 20 women who work across the fields of biotechnology, solar energy, pharmaceuticals and more. Guest edited by…
Intensive management of crops and livestock spurred La Bastida’s economic development
A study led by the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) reconstructs the entire trophic chain of a prehistoric site in Western Europe with samples from this Bronze Age settlement located in the southeast of the Iberian Peninsula. The economy of…
Bristol pioneers use of VR for designing new drugs
Researchers at the University of Bristol are pioneering the use of virtual reality (VR) as a tool to design the next generation of drug treatments. The findings, published in the journal PLOS ONE describe how researchers used VR to understand…
Natural habitat around farms a win for strawberry growers, birds and consumers
Removing natural habitat can increase growers’ costs up to 76% with no detectable effect on food safety
Popular painkiller ibuprofen affects liver enzymes in mice
Marked differences between males and females
The status of women
Anthropologists find a mother’s social status improves her children’s health
Artificial intelligence and family medicine: Better together
UH researchers examine benefits, challenges of AI in published commentary
Sugar tax has more public support than expected
Göttingen research team investigates public acceptance of food policy measures in Germany
Fossil footprints show stegosaurs left their mark on Scottish isle
They are among the most recognisable dinosaurs … now palaeontologists have discovered that stegosaurs left a lasting impression on a Scottish island. Around 50 newly identified footprints on the Isle of Skye have helped scientists confirm that stegosaurs – with…
African Americans, Hispanics less likely to receive recommended lung cancer imaging
The use of PET-CT imaging gives doctors the best possible picture of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), and this accurate imaging helps to match patients with the best treatments. Unfortunately, not every NSCLC patient gets the recommended PET-CT imaging. Now…
Microbes far beneath the seafloor rely on recycling to survive
Scientists from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution reveal how microorganisms could survive in rocks nestled thousands of feet beneath the ocean floor in the lower oceanic crust.
Embargoed: Forthcoming Report To Examine Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias in U.S.
The Alzheimer’s Association will issue the 2020 Alzheimer’s Diseases Facts and Figures Report on March 11, 2020. The new report will highlight the latest disease-related statistics for America’s 6th leading cause of death for those 65+, including prevalence, incidence, mortality, costs of care and impact on caregivers both nationally, as well as state by state data, for both 2020 and future projections. This new report will feature findings from a first-of-its-kind, comprehensive survey of primary care physicians (PCPs) and medical school residents which examines the medical profession’s readiness to meet future care needs for the growing number of people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Information and report findings are under strict embargo until Wednesday, March 11, 2020.
Leaving your baby to ‘cry it out’ has no adverse effects on child development
A baby’s development at 18 months old is not adversely affected by being left to ‘cry it out’ a few times or often in infancy researchers at the University of Warwick have found
Education the key to equal parenting rights for same-sex couples
Same-sex marriage may have been given the green (or rainbow) light in many countries around the world, but it appears there are still some entrenched attitudes in society when it comes to same-sex parenting.
Cancerous tumors, surrounding cells illuminated by new imaging agent
Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have developed a new imaging agent that could let doctors identify not only multiple types of tumors but the surrounding normal cells that the cancer takes over and uses as a shield to protect itself from attempts to destroy it.
UCLA OB/GYN expert offers tips for pregnant women amid COVID-19 outbreak
Dr. Neil Silverman, clinical professor of OB/GYN in the division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at UCLA Health, offers tips for pregnant women on how to stay healthy amid the coronavirus outbreak. Take the same precautions as everyone else. In general, pregnant women are at…
Jennifer Grenier, Loyola Medicine Assistant Chief Nursing Officer, Receives AONL Early Careerist Award
Jennifer Grenier, Loyola Medicine Assistant Chief Nursing Officer, receives
AONL Early Careerist Award
How Do You Wash Your Hands?
As novel coronavirus (COVID-19) starts to appear throughout the U.S., it’s important refresh one’s memory on basic prevention techniques. Most importantly, parents should be passing these techniques on to their children.
Low-income older adults dually enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid have substantially higher mortality rates than adults solely enrolled in Medicare
In a new study published today in JAMA, a team of researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) evaluated how health outcomes for low-income older adults who are dually enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid have changed since the early 2000s.
Feeding fusion: hydrogen ice pellets prove effective for fueling fusion plasmas
Injecting pellets of hydrogen ice rather than puffing hydrogen gas improves fusion performance. Studies by PPPL and ORNL physicists compared the two methods on the DIII-D National Fusion Facility, looking ahead to the injection fueling planned for ITER.
Feeling Recognized at Work May Reduce the Risk of Burnout
Professional recognition at work from both supervisors and coworkers may be associated with a lower risk of burnout in employees, suggests a study in the March Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.
COVID-19: Exploring the Unanswered Questions with Newswise Live Expert Panel
Newswise Live Expert Panel discussion of unique angles to the COVID-19 outbreak of interest to the public and the media, including public health, testing, business and financial markets, 2020 elections, and more.
Certified Nurses Continue to Inspire, Be Inspired
Certified Nurses Day will be celebrated Thursday, March 19. Currently, more than 120,000 acute and critical care nurses hold AACN Certification Corporation credentials, such as CCRN and PCCN.
AO provides additional insight behind cancellation of its 35th Annual Meeting in Seattle, Washington
Arlington Heights, Ill., March 10, 2020 – The Academy of Osseointegration’s (AO) Board of Directors and staff sincerely appreciate the understanding shown by members and the global implant dentistry community in response to last week’s announcement to cancel AO’s 35th Annual Meeting.
Test-optional admission policy introduced at University of Redlands
In a major update to its undergraduate admissions policy, the University of Redlands will shift to a test-optional admissions process, providing most applicants the choice of whether or not to submit SAT or ACT scores. The policy will go into effect this fall, for students entering college in the fall of 2021.
Astronomers use slime mold model to reveal dark threads of the cosmic web
A computational approach inspired by the growth patterns of a bright yellow slime mold has enabled a team of astronomers and computer scientists at UC Santa Cruz to trace the filaments of the cosmic web that connects galaxies throughout the universe.
Slime Mold Simulations Used to Map the Dark Matter Holding the Universe Together
A team of researchers designed a computer algorithm based on slime mold behavior to generate a filamentary map of the universe, which they then confirmed with archival observations from the Hubble Space Telescope.
Glaucoma Research Foundation Announces $1.2 Million in Annual Research Grants during World Glaucoma Week
GRF annual glaucoma research grants will support 12 investigators at prestigious colleges and universities across the United States.
Climate shifts prompt shrubs and trees to take root in open areas
Wild, treeless landscapes are becoming more wooded as climate change leads to warming temperatures and wetter weather, research suggests.
Patient-friendly brain imager gets green light toward first prototype
Sandia National Laboratories has received a $6 million grant from the the National Institutes of Health to build a prototype medical device that would make magnetoencephalography (MEG) — a type of noninvasive brain scan — more comfortable, more accessible and potentially more accurate.
Community factors influence how long you’ll live, study shows
While lifestyle choices and genetics go a long way toward predicting longevity, a new study shows that certain community characteristics also play important roles.
Dramatic increase in bowel cancer in young adults in England
There has been a dramatic increase in the incidence of bowel cancer in adults under the age of 50, according to new research from the University of Bristol, UWE Bristol and University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (UH Bristol).
EVALI and other vaping risks: What you should know
EVALI and other vaping risks: What you should know
Study reveals rising colorectal cancer rates among young adults
A population-based analysis from England indicates that the incidence of colorectal cancer is increasing rapidly in young adults.
The Lancet: First study identifies risk factors associated with death in adults hospitalized with new coronavirus disease in Wuhan
Being of an older age, showing signs of sepsis, and having blood clotting issues when admitted to hospital are key risk factors associated with higher risk of death from the new coronavirus (COVID-19), according to a new observational study of 191 patients with confirmed COVID-19 from two hospitals in Wuhan, China, published in The Lancet.
CFR-Wayne State Election 2020 U.S. Foreign Policy Forum
How can business, labor, and government collaborate to reduce poverty on regional and global bases? Will the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement benefit U.S. workers? How will the trade war with China affect the automotive industry?
Watch an in-depth, nonpartisan conversation on critical foreign policy challenges facing the winner of the 2020 presidential election. Former government officials from Republican and Democratic administrations will discuss issues central to our national security and answer questions about U.S. policy and America’s role in the world.
Distracted, Drowsy and Deadly
Survey results from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) find that nearly half of U.S. adults have struggled to stay awake while driving. To help drivers stay alert at the wheel, the AASM offers tips for National Distracted Driving Month in April.
Muscle stem cells compiled in ‘atlas’
A team of Cornell researchers led by Ben Cosgrove, assistant professor in the Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering, used a new cellular profiling technology to probe and catalog the activity of almost every kind of cell involved in muscle repair. They compiled their findings into a “cell atlas” of muscle regeneration that is one of the largest datasets of its kind.
Does NATO Still Matter?
NATO just turned seventy, and some of its own members have become deeply critical of the organization. CFR breaks down what purpose NATO serves in the twenty-first century and whether we still need it.
Inverse Design Software Automates Design Process for Optical, Nanophotonic Structures
Stanford University researchers created an inverse design codebase called SPINS that can help researchers explore different design methodologies to find fabricable optical and nanophotonic structures. In the journal Applied Physics Reviews, Logan Su and colleagues review inverse design’s potential for optical and nanophotonic structures, as well as present and explain how to use their own inverse design codebase.
Crosstalk Captured Between Muscles, Neural Networks in Biohybrid Machines
Researchers created a platform to observe stem cell-derived neurons grow toward muscle cells, representing a critical milestone towards the realization of future biohybrid machines. In tiny biorobots using muscle cells as actuators, the ability to tune parameters would allow more precise designs with desirable characteristics and predictable behaviors for intelligent drug delivery, environment sensing, biohybrid blood circulation pumps and other uses. But big questions remain about future experiments.
TOXIC MASCULINITY IS UNSAFE… FOR MEN
The belief that “real men” must be strong, tough and independent may be a detriment to their social needs later in life. A study co-authored by a Michigan State University sociologist found that men who endorse hegemonic ideals of masculinity — or “toxic masculinity” — can become socially isolated as they age, impacting their health, well-being and overall happiness.
Lioness’ surgery at Cornell is roaring success
A big cat got the lion’s share of attention – literally – when her keepers took her to the Cornell University Hospital for Animals.
HOW TO PREVENT HAIR DAMAGE FROM A WEAVE OR EXTENSIONS
For many women, wearing a weave or extensions is a great way to switch up their hairstyle, adding length, volume and even color. However, while these hairstyles offer a range of possibilities, dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology say wearing them can damage your natural hair and even cause hair loss if proper precautions and care are not taken.
Novel coronavirus: Experts in epidemics, economics, disease modeling, other fields available for interview
Virginia Tech experts on a variety of subjects are available for media interviews related to SARS-CoV-2 (commonly referred to as the novel coronavirus.) Media experts: History of epidemics— Expert who studies history of epidemics: ‘Panic may be the worst possible response’…
Virtual Bariatric Endoscopic Training Tool Being Developed To Improve Patient Safety
A team of engineers from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, led by Suvranu De, the head of the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Nuclear Engineering, is developing a virtual reality-based training device that can help train medical professionals to perform endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty procedures. The device, known as a ViBE — or Virtual Bariatric Endoscopic — simulator is being supported by a grant from the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).