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UrduMore than 40% of residents in 15 cities in the “global south” – developing nations in Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia and Latin America – still lack quality, affordable water that can be piped into dwellings, according to a report released by the World Resources Institute’s Ross Center for Sustainable Cities.
Winning coaches’ locker room secret
Researchers found a significant relationship between how negative a coach was at half-time and how well the team played in the second half: The more negativity, the more the team outscored the opposition.
NIH awards $17.4 million to Cornell for CHESS subfacility
On Aug. 15, the NIH awarded Cornell $17.4 million for MacCHESS (Macromolecular X-ray science at the Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source), a subfacility of CHESS that attracts hundreds of biomedical researchers each year.
Vegetable-rich Wahls diet lowers fatigue in multiple sclerosis patients by raising good cholesterol
Higher levels of blood high-density lipoprotein (HDL) — or good cholesterol — may improve fatigue in multiple sclerosis patients, according to a new University at Buffalo-led study.
Lifelong Successes, Public Enlightenment
The American Institute of Physics) announced astronomer Virginia Trimble has been selected to receive the 2019 Andrew Gemant Award, an annual prize recognizing contributions to the cultural, artistic and humanistic dimension of physics. The award recognizes Trimble’s lifelong successes in the physical sciences and “for taking the broader view of how physics and astronomy is accomplished, creatively engaging physical scientists and the public throughout her lifetime, and commitment to establishing science within the social perspective.”
Quick Fixes: Speedier Service in the Emergency Department
Visitors to hospital Emergency Rooms wait, on average, more than two hours—some even leave without treatment because of the time. New research by Darden Professor Ozlem Yildiz shows how hospitals can be incentivized to make the process more time efficient.
Prize-Winning, Student-Designed App Identifies Social Conditions Contributing to Mortality
The Phase 1 prototype of “MortalityMinder” identifies social determinants – including measures of health behavior, clinical care, the physical environment, and social and economic factors – that contribute to “deaths of despair” due to suicide and substance abuse in New York state.
No Limits for Light or Science
Re-imagining materials for solar panels and so much more demands curious people who care about big problems. That’s the team at the Photonics at the Thermodynamic Limits (PTL) Center, an Energy Frontier Research Center (EFRC) funded by the Department of Energy’s Office of Science.
Exercise and Depression, Weightlifting and Lowered Colon Cancer Risk and More from the Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports & Science®
If you’re looking for health and fitness story ideas, view these research highlights from Current Sports Medicine Reports and the September 2019 issue of Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise®, ACSM’s flagship journal.
The Importance of Communicating About (Nuclear) Science
Communicating about science is a challenge. Bridging the gap between conversations with colleagues immersed in the language of the laboratory and audiences ranging from educated and curious to uninterested or even distrustful can be daunting. Add to that the potential consequences of miscommunication—particularly in high-stakes fields like nuclear materials management and nonproliferation, where political, safety, and security issues exacerbate the task—and some scientists might be tempted to run from the microphone. But scientists at the Institute for Nuclear Materials Management recently hosted two sessions on why it’s important to communicate, and tips for making it easier.
National narcissism rears its head in study of WWII
World War II was, by any measure, a massive undertaking that involved huge loss and suffering. The countries involved — Allied and Axis — committed substantial resources and sacrificed an astounding number of human lives. No matter how much a particular country contributed however, the sum total of all losses cannot equal more than 100%.
DOE to Provide $27.6 Million for Data Science Research in Chemical and Materials Sciences
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $27.6 million in funding over the next three years for targeted research in data science to accelerate discovery in chemistry and material sciences.
Pakistan-India Relations Expert Available to Comment on Kashmir Situation
Raza Ahmad Rumi, director of the Park Center for Independent Media at Ithaca College, is available to comment on the Pakistani response to India’s abrogation of autonomy for the disputed territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Ahmad Rumi writes and speaks…
Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Associated with Increased Treatment of Other Chronic Diseases
Patients receiving buprenorphine for treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD) are more likely to use medications for chronic, unrelated conditions, suggests a study in the September issue of Medical Care. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.
Snapshot: S&T and Canadian counterparts evaluate AUDREY’s capabilities in a paramedic use case
S&T and DRDC CSS conducted an experiment with S&T’s AUDREY, a human-like reasoning system, to determine if AUDREY can perform data fusion, and provide tailored situational awareness information to the paramedic.
New tools help detect digital domestic abuse
A new clinical model developed by Cornell Tech researchers aims to respond systematically and effectively to the growing array of digital threats against victims of intimate partner violence. Working with the New York City Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence, the researchers created and piloted a questionnaire, a spyware scanning tool and a diagram for assessing clients’ digital footprints.
For superconductors, discovery comes from disorder
In a new study, scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory have explained the ways in which two electronic arrangements compete with each other and ultimately affect the temperature at which a material becomes superconducting.
Nanoscale “Glass” Bottles Could Enable Targeted Drug Delivery
Tiny silica bottles filled with medicine and a special temperature-sensitive material could be used for drug delivery to kill malignant cells only in certain parts of the body, according to a study published recently by researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Discovery could pave the way for disease-resistant rice crops
Researchers have uncovered an unusual protein activity in rice that can be exploited to give crops an edge in the evolutionary arms race against rice blast disease, a major threat to rice production around the world.
Johns Hopkins Community Physicians Announces Urbana, Maryland, Location
Johns Hopkins Community Physicians (JHCP) announced today that it will open an Urbana, Maryland, location in mid-October. The new site’s address is 3501 John Simmons St., near the corner of Worthington Boulevard and Sugarloaf Parkway.
Babson ePitch: Second Century Challenge Semi-Finalists Announced
Babson College’s biggest pitch competition to date – the Babson ePitch: Second Century Challenge – is just over a month away, and 12 semifinalists, who have just been named, are vying for a spot on stage.
Upward of $100,000 will be awarded to entrepreneurs who have pitched, and won over, a panel of well-known judges, including Jamie Siminoff ’99, founder of Ring.
MyoKardia Launches 2nd Annual MyoSeeds™ Research Grants Program to Advance Independent Research in Heart Disease
MyoKardia, Inc. today announced the launch of the 2nd Annual MyoSeeds™ Research Grants Program, an initiative to support original, independent research in the biology and underlying mechanisms of cardiomyopathies and precision heart disease treatment.
Prolonged unrest likely to spring from India’s decision to revoke Kashmir’s special status
Kashmir has been a region disputed by India and Pakistan for over 70 years; India administers bout two-thirds of the state and Pakistan much of the remainder (with a small portion occupied by China). On Aug. 5, the Indian government…
Financial Abuse of Older Adults by Family Members More Common than Scams by Strangers
Keck School of Medicine of USC researchers identified financial abuse of older adults by family members as the more common than scams by strangers
Moderate to Heavy Drinking During Pregnancy Alters Genes in Newborns, Mothers
Mothers who drink moderate to high levels of alcohol during pregnancy may be changing their babies’ DNA, according to a Rutgers-led study.
Scars: gone with the foam
Poorly healing wounds and severe scarring are more than just a cosmetic problem; they can significantly impair a person’s mobility and health. Empa researchers have now developed a foam that is supposed to prevent excessive scarring and help wounds to heal quickly. An essential ingredient: the yellow ginger tumeric.
CANDLE Illuminates New Pathways in Fight Against Cancer
As part of the Department of Energy’s role in the fight against cancer, scientists are building tools that use supercomputers to solve problems in entirely new ways.
Finnish discovery brings new insight on the functioning of the eye and retinal diseases
Finnish researchers have found cellular components in the epithelial tissue of the eye, which have previously been thought to only be present in electrically active tissues, such as those in nerves and the heart. A study at Tampere University found…
Predictability of parent interaction positively influences child’s development
It has been recognised for a long time that a child’s attachment and ability to regulate emotions are built on a reasonably good interaction with their parents. The importance of the quality of interaction is emphasised during the first few…
Research suggests glyphosate lowers pH of dicamba spray mixtures below acceptable levels
Study published as farmers grapple with dicamba volatility concerns
Green chemists find a way to turn cashew nut shells into sunscreen
Team is working on techniques to produce useful compounds from wood and other fast growing non-edibl
Climate change ‘disrupts’ local plant diversity, study reveals
Faster rates of climate change could be increasing the diversity of plant species in many places, according to research from the University of York. Researchers have discovered that the numbers of plant species recorded by botanists have increased in locations…
VT researchers receive $2.9 million grant with China to study infectious diseases
Sometimes, scientists have to look to the past to better understand the present. Researchers from the Department of Biological Sciences in the College of Science received a $2.9 million dollar award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National…
Suit up with a robot to walk and run more easily
A versatile, portable exosuit that assists both walking and running highlights the potential for lig
Adults with mild cognitive impairment can learn and benefit from mindfulness meditation
There’s currently no known way to prevent older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) from developing Alzheimer’s disease. But there may be a safe and feasible non-pharmacological treatment that may help patients living with MCI, according to a small pilot…
Does opioid maintenance treatment during pregnancy harm newborns?
A new Pharmacology Research & Perspectives study found no harm to newborns from opioid maintenance treatment (OMT) during pregnancy compared with no treatment. Because little is known about the safety of treatment with methadone and buprenorphine as part of OMT…
Monkey malaria breakthrough offers cure for relapsing malaria
A breakthrough in monkey malaria research by two University of Otago scientists could help scientists diagnose and treat a relapsing form of human malaria. Malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease that affects humans and other animals with more than 200…
Sofja Kovalevskaja Award brings superconducting spintronics expertise to Konstanz
Starting on 1 October 2019, the Sofja Kovalevskaja Award winner Dr Angelo Di Bernardo will contribute to the research carried out at the University of Konstanz in the area of Nano and Materials Science with his expertise in superconducting spintronics.…
National narcissism rears its head in study of WWII
Arts & Sciences study suggests history may look different from the other side
Tweaked CRISPR in neurons gives scientists new power to probe brain diseases
A team of scientists at UC San Francisco and the National Institutes of Health have achieved another CRISPR first, one which may fundamentally alter the way scientists study brain diseases. In a paper published August 15 in the journal Neuron…
Winning coaches’ locker room secret
In an analysis of hundreds of basketball half-time speeches, researchers found that anger goes farth
One in five awaiting new hip suffering extreme pain, study shows
Almost 20 per cent of people awaiting hip replacements are experiencing extreme pain or discomfort, a study shows. Researchers also found that 12 per cent of patients on waiting lists for knee replacements considered themselves to be in a similarly…
Gamification can give dental and medical education a boost
Introducing gamification to medical and dental education can boost student motivation and lead to better learning outcomes, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. Using their own mobile devices, students on a histology course took trivia quizzes…
More cancer cases among women with sleep apnea
Women with severe sleep apnea appear to be at an elevated risk of getting cancer, a study shows. No causal relationship is demonstrated, but the link between nocturnal hypoxia in women and higher cancer risk is still clear. “It’s reasonable…
UH project promotes energy careers for women, minorities
Next Gen Energy X receives diversity award for stem outreach
In product design, imagining end user’s feelings leads to more original outcomes
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Developing original and innovative products is critical to a company’s long-term success and competitive advantage. Thus, gaining a better idea of what factors impact how designers cultivate product originality can have important – and potentially profitable –…
Enriched environment in aquaculture enhances the survival of fish from bacterial disease
In enriched rearing method structures are added to rearing tanks to increase habitat complexity and
Relaxing of regulations for regenerative medicines has cascading effect internationally
Countries that relax regulations for regenerative medicines could be causing a downward spiral in international standards, according to new research published today. Researchers warn that if just one country decides to relax regulations in the field, a heightened sense of…
Firework memories
Weizmann Institute Scientists have uncovered a neuronal mechanism central to human free recall
As whooping cough evolves, WVU researcher studies how to maintain vaccine’s effectiveness
Scientists and bacteria are locked in an arms race. Over time, bacteria can evolve to resist today’s powerful vaccines. Bordetella pertussis–which causes pertussis, or whooping cough–is no different. Although the current vaccines that protect against it are highly effective–plunging the…