This summer’s Olympic and Paralympic games should be reconsidered, say experts
With 100 days until the Tokyo games, serious questions remain about managing the games safely
Read moreNew method measures super-fast, free electron laser pulses
Using photoionization as an ultrafast, optical shutter, slow visible-light cameras can measure femtosecond extreme ultraviolet laser pulses
Read moreMassive fragment screen points way to new SARS-CoV-2 inhibitors
Experiment with 2533 fragments compounds generates chemical map to future antiviral agents
Read moreLittle swirling mysteries: Uncovering dynamics of ultrasmall, ultrafast groups of atoms
Our high-speed, high-bandwidth world constantly requires new ways to process and store information. Semiconductors and magnetic materials have made up
Read moreSelf-assembling nanofibers prevent damage from inflammation
Nanomaterials strategically activate the immune system to fight inflammation as effectively as current standard therapeutics
Read moreNovel diabetes subgroups show differences in biomarkers of inflammation
Chronic inflammation is increasingly a focus of research. A recent study has now identified differences in indicators of inflammation between
Read moreSignificant spread of all coronavirus variants tracked in Houston area
Study underscores the need for greatly increased genome surveillance to rapidly identify and track the emergence and introduction of SARS-CoV-2 variants in the United States, investigators report in The American Journal of Pathology
Read moreWater and quantum magnets share critical physics
In physics, things exist in “phases”, such as solid, liquid, gas. When something crosses from one phase to another, we
Read moreImpacts of coronavirus lockdowns: New study collects data on pollutants in the atmosphere
One consequence of the coronavirus pandemic has been global restrictions on mobility. This, in turn, has had an effect on
Read moreBacteria that cause periodontitis are transmitted from parents to children
A study led by researchers at the University of Campinas reinforces the need for prevention and follow-up treatment starting in early childhood to avoid development of this inflammatory disease of the gums.
Read moreSARS-CoV-2: New findings on the persistence of neutralizing antibodies
Data from the “Rhineland Study” in Bonn, Germany
Read moreConstruction of new low-carbon hydrogen pilot plant gets underway
Producing clean and versatile hydrogen will fulfil a vital role in meeting global decarbonisation goals.
Read morePotential-dependent switch aids water-splitting using cobalt-oxide catalysts
Small electrical charge drives oxygen evolution reaction that uses water to produce hydrogen gas
Read moreNew genotyping services launched across CGIAR and partners
Low Density SNP Genotyping Services (LDSG) provide crop breeders streamlined and centralized service
Read moreScientists program microalgae’s ‘oil factory’ to produce various oils
By combining the ‘chassis’ of an oil-producing microalgae with genes from a Cuphea plant, scientists from the Single-Cell Center, Qingdao
Read moreGigantic flying pterosaurs had spoked vertebrae to support their ‘ridiculously long’ necks
Little is known about azhdarchid pterosaurs, gigantic flying reptiles with impressive wingspans of up to 12 meters. Cousins of dinosaurs
Read moreHow to build a city that prioritizes public health
Most people by now have memorized the public health guidelines meant to help minimize transmission of COVID-19: wash your hands,
Read moreInternational effort to combat crop-threatening weeds headed by CSU scientists
New project for improved management of the most intractable species of weeds
Read moreSatellite map of human pressure on land provides insight on sustainable development
The coronavirus pandemic has led researchers to switch gears or temporarily abandon projects due to health protocols or not being
Read moreBackyard bird feeding sparks a songbird ‘reverse migration’
ITHACA, N.Y. – Eurasian Blackcaps are spunky and widespread warblers that breed across much of Europe. Many of them migrate
Read moreUnhealthy lifestyle only explains small part of health inequity in US adults UK and
Additional measures tackling social determinants of health are warranted, say researchers
Read morePathways clear for decarbonising heavy industry
The production of green steel will be a critical step to enable the world’s heavy industry to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and Australia is well placed to be an important player in this space.
Read moreNUS researchers create SmartFarm device to harvest air moisture for autonomous, self-sustaining urban farming
Researchers from the NUS Department of Materials Science and Engineering have created a solar-powered, fully automated device called ‘SmartFarm’ that is equipped with a moisture-attracting material to absorb air moisture at night when the relative humidity is higher, and releases water when exposed to sunlight in the day for irrigation.
Read moreIs it a cold sore or cancer? Yearly visits to the dentist can prevent more than just gum disease
You might know that yearly dental exams are recommended to keep your teeth and gums healthy. But did you know these routine visits can help identify more serious health concerns like oral cancer?
Read moreThe Chillest Ape: How Humans Evolved A Super-High Cooling Capacity
Humans have a uniquely high density of sweat glands embedded in their skin—10 times the density of chimpanzees and macaques. Now, researchers at Penn Medicine have discovered how this distinctive, hyper-cooling trait evolved in the human genome.
Read moreDiscovery of New Element in Class of Enzymes Informs Cancer Drug Design
The enzyme mTORC2 has been an enigmatic regulator of other enzymes (kinases) such as Protein Kinase C (PKC) and Akt. Now
Read moreRutgers Expert Can Discuss Dearth of Snow, Windy Weather and Record Heat in March in N.J.
New Brunswick, N.J. (April 13, 2021) – Rutgers University–New Brunswick climatologist David A. Robinson is available for interviews on the dearth of
Read moreMovement disorders and neurogenerative diseases clinic at UTHealth Neurosciences receives new designation as regional Center of Excellence by the Huntington’s Disease Society of America
In recognition of collaboration with health care teams throughout the state, the movement disorders and neurogenerative diseases clinic at UTHealth Neurosciences was designated a regional Center of Excellence (COE) by the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA), the only one in Texas and one of just four Level 1 COEs in the country. UTHealth Neurosciences is the clinical practice of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).
Read moreStudy: Ag policy in India needs to account for domestic workload
Women’s increased agricultural labor during harvest season, in addition to domestic house care, often comes at the cost of their health, according to new research from the Tata-Cornell Institute for Agriculture and Nutrition.
Read moreDHS Partners with DWX to Advance Homeland Security Solutions
To keep pace with rapidly emerging technologies, DHS S&T is partnering with DEFENSEWERX (DWX), a nonprofit organization focused on cultivating ecosystems that enable the acceleration of innovative solutions to benefit the nation.
Read moreORNL’s Honeycutt, Horvath Named SME 2021 Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineers
Andrew Honeycutt and Nick Horvath, machine tool researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, have been selected to receive the 2021 Geoffrey Boothroyd Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineer Award from SME, the professional manufacturing engineering association.
Read moreB.1.1.7. variant more transmissible, does not increase severity, Lancet studies suggest
An observational study of patients in London hospitals suggests that the B.1.1.7. variant is not associated with more severe illness and death, but appears to lead to higher viral load, consistent with emerging evidence that this lineage is more transmissible than the original COVID-19 strain.
Read moreResearchers Streamline Molecular Assembly Line to Design, Test Drug Compounds
Researchers from North Carolina State University have found a way to fine-tune the molecular assembly line that creates antibiotics via engineered biosynthesis.
Read moreSmoking cannabis significantly impairs vision, study finds
Smoking cannabis significantly impairs vision but many users are unaware of it
Read moreMindfulness can make you selfish
A new study by University at Buffalo researchers demonstrates the surprising downsides of mindfulness, while offering easy ways to minimize those consequences ─ both of which have practical implications for mindfulness training.
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Linda and Mike Mussallem donate $5 million to Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute
A $5 million gift to the University of California, Irvine from Linda and Mike Mussallem will support integrative cardiology training and research in the Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute and initiate a UC system-wide health coaching program.
Read more‘Our Changing Menu’: Warming climate serves up meal remake
How will climate change affect the world’s dinner plates?
Read moreDepartment of Energy to Provide $25 Million toward Development of a Quantum Internet
Today the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a plan to provide $25 million for basic research toward the development of a quantum internet.
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Introducing SC Public Reusable Research (PuRe) Data Resources
The Department of Energy Office of Science (SC) supports the scientific community by allocating research funding, providing access to state-of-the art scientific user facilities, and stewarding community data.
Read moreAn artificial retina engineered from ancient protein heads to space
NIH supported early testing of the artificial retina. Now, scientists are testing whether manufacturing it on the International Space Station results in a viable treatment for people with blinding eye diseases.
Read moreNorthern Star Coral Study Could Help Protect Tropical Corals: Rhode Island Considers Naming the Local Coral as a State Emblem
As the Rhode Island legislature considers designating the Northern Star Coral an official state emblem, researchers are finding that studying this local creature’s recovery from a laboratory-induced stressor could help better understand how to protect endangered tropical corals.
Read moreStudy cements age and location of hotly debated skull from early human Homo erectus
Scientists also find two new, nearly 2-million-year-old specimens–likely the earliest pieces of the H. erectus skeleton yet discovered
Read moreExpert can discuss the impact of physical activity on COVID-19
Can physical activity impact the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths? New research from Dr. George Cunningham takes a closer
Read moreEditors’ Choice—Power-Generating Electrochemical CO2 Scrubbing from Air Enabling Practical AEMFC Application
Anion exchange membrane fuel cells (AEMFCs) have been widely touted as a low-cost alternative to existing proton exchange membrane fuel
Read moreDean Accepted into The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
Perry N. Halkitis, dean of the Rutgers School of Public Health, has been selected as a fellow into the 2021 cohort at The College of Physicians of Philadelphia.
Read moreNarratives can help science counter misinformation on vaccines
Narratives are a powerful tool that can help explain complex issues, but they can also serve as sources of misinformation, which presents a challenge as public health agencies work to educate people about COVID-19 vaccine.
Read moreWhy Patients with Severe Asthma May be Resistant to Corticosteroid Therapy
Wheezing, coughing that doesn’t stop, a pale and sweaty face: clinically, severe asthma attacks look very similar from patient to patient. But biologically, not all severe asthma is the same—and a team of scientists has, for the first time, identified the key difference in people, a finding that has important implications for treatment.
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Low-Back Pain Relieved by New Minimally Invasive Procedure
When Maria Reynoso developed low-back pain, she thought it was not serious and would quickly go away. She was an active gym member who had recently retired after 33 years as a second-grade schoolteacher and was always available to help her aging parents.
Read moreHenry Ford Health System Cardiologist to Lead Michigan Chapter of the American College of Cardiology
Karthikeyan Ananthasubramaniam, M.D, FACC (Karthik Ananth), Director of Nuclear Cardiology and Cardiac PET Laboratory at Henry Ford Hospital, has been elected to lead the Michigan Chapter of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) through 2025.
Read moreRutgers to Host Careers in Gerontology Twitter Chat
Rutgers to discuss careers in aging, opportunities and challenges that exist for this part of our population, and ways to lead change
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