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UrduTwo new studies in macaques offer hope that humans could develop protective immunity against SARS-CoV-2, either as the result of a natural infection or by way of a vaccine. While there are differences between SARS-CoV-2 infection in macaques and humans,…
3D-printed system speeds up solar cell testing from hours to minutes
Australian scientists flag dramatic improvement to next-gen perovskite R&D
Fish feed foresight
Researchers show how fishmeal and oil alternatives can support aquaculture growth
ACM honors computing innovators for advances in research, education and industry
Contributions recognized in areas including the internet, algorithms and artificial intelligence
Ketogenic diets alter gut microbiome in humans, mice
Study suggests potential anti-inflammatory properties of ketone bodies via effects on gut microbial ecosystems
New imaging analysis pipeline could aid in drug and vaccine development
From testing drugs to developing vaccines, the close study of the immune system is key to improving real-world health outcomes. T-cells are integral to this research, as these white blood cells help tailor the body’s immune response to specific pathogens.…
ASTRO survey: Fewer patients despite enhanced safety measures at radiation oncology clinics
ARLINGTON, Va., May 20, 2020 – Despite facing challenges such as limited access to personal protective equipment (PPE) following the COVID-19 outbreak, radiation oncology clinics quickly implemented safety and process enhancements that allowed them to continue caring for cancer patients,…
Birth control pills affect the love hormone
A recent research study from Aarhus University has shown that women who take birth control pills have a much higher level of the hormone oxytocin, also called the love hormone, in their blood compared to non-users.
Canadian policy on corporate emissions translates to higher market value
Early adoption of protocols a factor
Quantum leap: Photon discovery is a major step toward at-scale quantum technologies
A team of physicists at the University of Bristol has developed the first integrated photon source with the potential to deliver large-scale quantum photonics. The development of quantum technologies promises to have a profound impact across science, engineering and society.…
Scientists find out which of the metazoans has the smallest known genome
Researchers at St Petersburg University have deciphered the Intoshia variabili gene, the smallest representative of the parasite from the Orthonectida group.
How cosmic rays may have shaped life
Before there were animals, bacteria or even DNA on Earth, self-replicating molecules were slowly evolving their way from simple matter to life beneath a constant shower of energetic particles from space. In a new paper, a Stanford professor and a…
Heat now more lethal than cold for people with respiratory diseases in Spain
Women and older adults are the populations most vulnerable to high temperatures
High blood pressure during and after exercise may be markers for disease later in life
(Boston)–Higher blood pressure during exercise and delayed blood pressure recovery after exercise are associated with a higher risk of hypertension, preclinical and clinical cardiovascular disease and death among middle-aged to older adults. Blood pressure responses to exercise are significant markers…
Study: Ancient ocean oxygen levels associated with changing atmospheric carbon dioxide
A Texas A&M-led study analyzed ocean floor sediment cores to provide new insights into the relationship between deep ocean oxygenation and atmospheric carbon dioxide levels in the 50,000 years before the last ice age
Every heart dances to a different tune
Sophia Antipolis – 20 May 2020: Play the same piece of music to two people, and their hearts can respond very differently. That’s the conclusion of a novel study presented today on EHRA Essentials 4 You, a scientific platform of…
Laser-based technique captures 3D images of impressionist-style brushstrokes
High-definition digital models constructed from OCT images could enhance the study and conservation of artwork
Climate change will turn coastal Antarctica green, say scientists
Scientists have created the first ever large-scale map of microscopic algae as they bloomed across the surface of snow along the Antarctic Peninsula coast. Results indicate that this ‘green snow’ is likely to spread as global temperatures increase. The team,…
Great potential in regulating plant greenhouse gas emissions
New discoveries on the regulation of plant emissions of isoprenoids can help in fighting climate change – and can become key to the production of valuable green chemicals.
Researchers may have uncovered the Achilles heel of viruses
A new research study headed by Aarhus University in Denmark identifies how viruses avoid the body’s immune system and cause infections and diseases.
Iron nanorobots go undercover
Living cells inside the body could be placed under surveillance–their location and migration noninvasively tracked in real time over many days–using a new method developed by researchers at KAUST. The technique uses magnetic core-shell iron nanowires as nontoxic contrast agents,…
Malaria vaccines based on engineered parasites show safety, signs of efficacy
Two vaccines for malaria based on genetically engineered malaria parasites have been found to be safe in humans and show preliminary signs of protection, according to a pair of new phase 1/2a clinical trials. Although further work is needed to…
Noninvasive brain stimulation with ultrasonic waves controls monkeys’ choices
Remote, brain region-specific control of choice behavior with ultrasonic waves
Advanced prostate cancer rates continued to rise after guideline change
Rise accompanied by drop in early-stage cancers
Going nuclear on the moon and Mars
It might sound like science fiction, but scientists are preparing to build colonies on the moon and, eventually, Mars. With NASA planning its next human mission to the moon in 2024, researchers are looking for options to power settlements on…
Heating poppy seeds, but not baking them in muffins, reduces opiate levels
You might have heard the advice to avoid eating a poppy seed bagel or muffin before a drug screen, lest you test positive for opiates. This urban legend is rooted in truth because the tiny black seeds contain small amounts…
Tel Aviv University-led study finds high variability is result of complex data workflows
Different conclusions reached by independent teams highlight challenges to current scientific methods
Doctors should be cautious when using current warning system for patient’s worsening health
Evidence for using early warning scores is poor and scores might damage patient care
Small risk of muscle and bone problems in babies of mothers who took common thrush treatment
Oral fluconazole during first trimester should be prescribed with caution, say researchers
Tackling alcohol harms must be an integral part of the nation’s recovery from COVID-19
In bad times, the health and economic harms from alcohol get worse, warn experts
Deciphering the fine neuroendocrine regulatory system during development
Researchers from the University of Tsukuba discover a regulatory neuroendocrine system that coordinates growth and maturation in a developmental stage-specific manner
Hunting threatens one of the world’s most amazing wildlife migrations
As the world looks to tighten up the illegal capture of wildlife, migratory birds are being threatened by widespread and unsustainable hunting across the Asia-Pacific region. University of Queensland-led research has revealed that three quarters of migratory shorebird species in…
Obesity not related to how close you live to fast food or gyms
A new study from Lund University in Sweden has shown no correlation between obesity and how close you live to fast food restaurants or gyms. Studies from other countries have previously indicated that these factors may be important in adult…
More people die when hospital bed shortages force patients out
The risk can be particularly high for hip fracture patients
Divergence in flowering time contributes reproductive isolation between wild rice species
Speciation is the process by which new species forms and is the driving force of biodiversity. Since Darwin published On the Origin of Species, great efforts have been performed without interruption to explore the pattern and mechanism of speciation. It…
Release of a new soil moisture product (2002-2011) for mainland China
As one of the so-called essential climate variable (ECV), soil moisture plays an important role in the water-energy cycle and land-atmosphere interactions. While quite some microwave-based satellite missions have made soil moisture retrieval on top of their other objectives, it…
Physicist to study bacteria undergoing photosynthesis
Nathaniel Gabor’s lab develops experiments to bridge vastly different scales of size, energy, and complexity
A new algorithm predicts the difficulty in fighting fire
Fires are one of the greatest threats to forest heritage. According to data from the Ministry of Agriculture, on average more than 17,000 fires occur per year in Spain, affecting 113,000 hectares and causing enormous financial and scenic losses. The…
Simple question can lead to remedy for older adults’ dizziness and impaired balance
Does lying down or turning over in bed make you feel dizzy? This simple question effectively identifies whether a person suffers from benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, which is harmless and treatable, a University of Gothenburg thesis shows. Benign paroxysmal positional…
Behavioral disorders more common in children exposed to maternal antenatal corticosteroids
Maternal antenatal corticosteroid treatment is standard care when there is a risk for preterm delivery. The treatment improves the prognosis of babies born preterm. However, a new study conducted by experts from the University of Helsinki, University of Oulu and…
Caves tell us that Australia’s mountains are still growing
Buchan Caves unlock technique for measuring uplift of mountains
Study: Women entrepreneurs are more motivated by social impact than money
Entrepreneurial motivation is important to economic growth because entrepreneurs create companies that produce new products and services, which in turn, boost productivity. But we know little about what motivates innovative entrepreneurs and how their motivations differ by gender, culture and…
New research shows that increasing number of lost pregnancies is linked to higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes
New research published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes [EASD]) shows that the higher the number of pregnancy losses a woman has, the higher her risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The study…
COVID-19 and immune-engaging cancer treatment
What The Viewpoint Says: This Viewpoint discusses the challenges that arise for patients with cancer who are undergoing immune-engaging therapeutic treatment during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Authors: Muhammad Bilal Abid, M.D., M.R.C.P., of the Medical College of Wisconsin…
Examining melanoma risk in patients treated with biologics for common inflammatory diseases
What The Study Did: This study combined the results of seven studies and compared the risk of melanoma among 34,000 patients treated with biologics and 135,000 patients treated with conventional systemic therapy for rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis or inflammatory bowel disease.…
Effects of gender bias, stereotypes in surgical training
What The Study Did: This randomized clinical trial investigated the association between pro-male gender bias and negative stereotypes against women during surgical residency on surgical skills and proactive career development of residents in general surgery training programs. Factors contributing to…
Factors associated with sex-based disparities in liver transplants
What The Study Did: This observational study looked at the disparities that exist between women and men waiting to receive a liver transplant, such as being more likely to die while on the wait list, and how much these differences…
Risk of death following nonfatal intentional, unintentional opioid overdoses
What The Study Did: Researchers looked at whether patients with nonfatal intentional opioid overdoses would be more likely to die by suicide than patients with unintentional overdoses with an analysis of deaths following nonfatal opioid overdoses of intentional, unintentional and…
nTIDE May 2020 Special Report: Workers with disabilities in the COVID economy
Kessler Foundation and University of New Hampshire nTIDE Special Report–featuring economist Andrew Houtenville, PhD, and disability employment expert John O’Neill, PhD
6th International Forum on Teacher Education (Virtual IFTE 2020)
Russia’s largest international meeting on teacher training moves online