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UrduFar-flung Uranus and Neptune — the ice giants of our solar system — are as mysterious as they are distant. Soon after its launch in 2021, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope will change that by unlocking secrets of the atmospheres…
Printer toner linked to genetic changes, health risks in new study
Getting printer toner on your hands is annoying. Getting it in your lungs may be dangerous. According to a new study by West Virginia University researcher Nancy Lan Guo , the microscopic toner nanoparticles that waft from laser printers may…
Naked mole rats migrate above ground with no help from the moon
A full moon conjures an image of a person transforming into a werewolf — a mythical story of moonlight explaining the unexplainable. While werewolves may only exist in the movies, unusual animal and human behaviors noticed under a full moon…
Quantum researchers able to split one photon into three
Researchers from the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) at the University of Waterloo report the first occurrence of directly splitting one photon into three. The occurrence, the first of its kind, used the spontaneous parametric down-conversion method (SPDC) in quantum…
Cells carrying Parkinson’s mutation could lead to new model for studying disease
MADISON — Parkinson’s disease researchers have used gene-editing tools to introduce the disorder’s most common genetic mutation into marmoset monkey stem cells and to successfully tamp down cellular chemistry that often goes awry in Parkinson’s patients. The edited cells are…
Study reveals how green space can reduce violent crime
Researchers seek to enhance public safety by harnessing nature
Combined therapy may improve clinical responses for endometrial, colorectal and gastric tumors
Enzyme inhibitor with anti-PD1 checkpoint blockade boosted efficacy over either treatment alone
Tyson Raper named Cotton Researcher of the Year
Honored at National Conservation Systems Cotton and Rice Conference
Study: The opioid crisis may be far worse than we thought
New research appearing in the journal Addiction shows that the number of deaths attributed to opioid-related overdoses could be 28 percent higher than reported due to incomplete death records. This discrepancy is more pronounced in several states, including Alabama, Mississippi,…
Two NE tree species can be used in new sustainable building material
UMass Amherst study tested strength of mass timber panels created from eastern white pine and eastern hemlock
Impact, risks, and cost of stress in the construction industry to be investigated
Work-related stress encountered by construction workers and the impact it has on performance, the risk of accidents, and costs to employers will be investigated thanks to a £25,000 research grant. The funds have been awarded to a team from the…
Children who read books daily score higher in school tests, vast new study states
A good book does more to boost literacy skills than other types of reading material
The Lancet Public Health: Study estimates mental health impact of welfare reform, Universal Credit, in Great Britain
Nine-year observational study suggests roll out of Universal Credit across England, Wales, and Scotland linked to increase in mental health problems among unemployed recipients within all social groups
Unlocking animal behavior through motion
Scientists at the APS 2020 March Meeting in Denver will share how studying animal motion has improved their understanding of animal behaviors.
The era of quantum supremacy is here
Researchers will highlight the successes and challenges of quantum computing in the NISQ era at the APS 2020 March Meeting in Denver
Outsmarting pathogens
Scientists will present new research on antibiotic resistance, drug discovery, and the flu at the APS March Meeting in Denver
Climate change: Modeling the problem, searching for solutions
Researchers will present a wide range of climate work during the APS 2020 March Meeting
Challenges and opportunities for women in physics
More women than ever are pursuing STEM education; why do they remain underrepresented in their fields?
Not falling far from tree: Ecologists study seed-to-seedling transitions
International team examines spatial processes of 24 tree species from Panama’s Barro Colorado Island, during trees’ early life histories.
New research uncovers potential pathway to slowing Alzheimer’s
The study explores the loss of RNA editing, a genetic mechanism important in creating connections between nerve cells in the brain.
Say goodbye to power outages, says UBC Okanagan engineer
Researchers shine a light on ways to keep the energy flowing
Artificial intelligence can scan doctors’ notes to distinguish between types of back pain
(New York, NY – February 27, 2020) -Mount Sinai researchers have designed an artificial intelligence model that can determine whether lower back pain is acute or chronic by scouring doctors’ notes within electronic medical records, an approach that can help…
Wine glass size may influence how much you drink in restaurants
The size of glass used for serving wine can influence the amount of wine drunk, suggests new research from the University of Cambridge, funded by the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR). The study found that when restaurants served wine…
Illinois study shows universally positive effect of cover crops on soil microbiome
URBANA, Ill. – Only a fraction of conventional row crop farmers grow cover crops after harvest, but a new global analysis from the University of Illinois shows the practice can boost soil microbial abundance by 27%. The result adds to…
Team deciphers how myotonic dystrophy generates lethal heart dysfunctions
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Roughly 80% of people with myotonic dystrophy – a common form of muscular dystrophy – experience dangerous heart ailments, and heart rhythm defects are the second-leading cause of death in those with the condition. In a new…
Institute of Railway Research officially receives the Queen’s anniversary prize
A TEAM of researchers and engineers at the University of Huddersfield whose mission is to future-proof the rail network by making innovations in track, rolling stock and safety have been awarded one of the most coveted honours in Higher Education,…
Study unravels how our immune system deals with fungal and viral infections
The body’s immune response to fungal infections changes when a patient is also infected by a virus, according to new research which investigated the two types of infection together for the first time. The study, carried out by researchers at…
Study reveals how drug meant for Ebola may also work against coronaviruses
Understanding how drugs work is an important step in developing new treatments for COVID-19, says University of Alberta virologist
University Hospitals part of study showing ‘Fast Breast MRIs’ outperform 3-D mammograms
Study published in JAMA builds evidence for use of Fast MRI in women with dense breasts
How does the brain put decisions in context? Study finds unexpected brain region at work
Columbia research in mice combines mathematics and neuroscience; highlights surprising power of one brain area to simultaneously integrate vast amounts of information
New immunotherapeutic strategy shows promise in eradicating infectious biofilms
Communities of bacteria known as biofilms are notorious for forming on implanted medical devices and tissues in the body, where they give rise to chronic, sometimes life-threatening infections
Researchers combine advanced spectroscopy technique with video-rate imaging
Imaging technology poised to enhance spectral analysis for food, agricultural and pharmaceutical applications
Mount Sinai researchers discover new approach for use of stem cells to improve bone marrow transplantation
Mount Sinai researchers have discovered a way to enhance the potency of blood-forming stem cells, potentially opening the door to a new approach for bone marrow transplantation, according to a study published on February 27 in Cell Stem Cell .…
Could new discovery play a role in diagnosing Alzheimer’s earlier?
Discovered in mice and confirmed in human samples, scientific team become the first to observe how a characteristic of the Presenilin1 gene means it could be used as a biomarker for Alzheimer’s
A better way to detect underground water leaks
You can delay irrigating the lawn or washing the car all you want, but to really make a big dent in water savings we need to stop water waste long before the precious resource ever reaches our taps. An estimated…
Next-gen suborbital space research and education conference to be held March 2-4
NASA Administrator Bridenstine to keynote conference
Astronomy student discovers 17 new planets, including Earth-sized world
University of British Columbia astronomy student Michelle Kunimoto has discovered 17 new planets, including a potentially habitable, Earth-sized world, by combing through data gathered by NASA’s Kepler mission. Over its original four-year mission, the Kepler satellite looked for planets, especially…
Early intervention following traumatic brain injury reduces epilepsy risk
UC Riverside-led rat study finds an immune receptor in the hippocampus is responsible for the onset of the disease after brain injuries
Antarctic ice walls protect the climate
Inland Antarctic ice contains volumes of water that can raise global sea levels by several metres. A new study published in the journal Nature shows that glacier ice walls are vital for the climate, as they prevent rising ocean temperatures…
Early worm lost lower limbs for tube-dwelling lifestyle
Scientists have discovered the earliest known example of an animal evolving to lose body parts it no longer needed. Mystery has long surrounded the evolution of Facivermis, a worm-like creature that lived approximately 518 million years ago in the Cambrian…
Baldness gene discovery reveals origin of hairy alpine plants
Scientists have solved a puzzle that has long baffled botanists – why some plants on high mountainsides are hairy while their low-lying cousins are bald. Alpine species of snapdragon have evolved to disable a gene that prevents those living at…
Under reporting of data on the outcomes among older adults in cancer clinical trials
Study provides templates for improving assessment of senior cancer patients
Learning difficulties due to poor connectivity, not specific brain regions
Different learning difficulties do not correspond to specific regions of the brain, as previously thought, say researchers at the University of Cambridge. Instead poor connectivity between ‘hubs’ within the brain is much more strongly related to children’s difficulties. Between 14-30%…
Handheld 3D printers developed to treat musculoskeletal injuries
Biomedical engineers at the UConn School of Dental Medicine recently developed a handheld 3D bioprinter that could revolutionize the way musculoskeletal surgical procedures are performed. The bioprinter, developed by Dr. Ali Tamayol, associate professor in the School of Dental Medicine…
Discovery of expanding pectin nanofilaments that manipulate plant cell shapes
Scientists have discovered new filamentous structures within plant cell walls that influence cell growth and help build complex three-dimensional cell shapes. Combining two types of high-performance microscopes, the researchers identified pectin nanofilaments aligned in columns along the edge of the…
UC Santa Cruz leads collaboration to speed wound healing with a novel smart bandage
With up to $16 million in funding from DARPA, UC Santa Cruz engineers will work with doctors and scientists at UC Davis and Tufts University to develop bioelectronic intelligent control of wound regeneration
Sugar-poor diets wreak havoc on bumblebee queens’ health
Study: Flower losses due to shrinking habitats and climate change hurt prime pollinators
Skin and non-adhesive cells found to play pivotal role in the formation of fin
New discovery reveals how congenital malformation involves more than just the insufficient removal of the connective tissue as previously thought
Zoology: Biofluorescence may be widespread among amphibians
Biofluorescence, where organisms emit a fluorescent glow after absorbing light energy, may be widespread in amphibians including salamanders and frogs, according to a study in Scientific Reports . Biofluorescence had previously been observed in only one salamander and three frog…
Marshall University scientists receive NIH grant for new anti-MRSA antibiotic study
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Timothy Long, Ph.D., an associate professor at the Marshall University School of Pharmacy, along with Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine colleagues Monica Valentovic, Ph.D., professor of biomedical sciences, and Hongwei Yu, Ph.D., professor of…