As cities around the world continue to draw young people for work, education, and social opportunities, a new study identifies characteristics that would support young urban dwellers’ mental health.
Chick-fil-A Will Begin Using Antibiotics in Chickens Again
Katherine Hessler, Assistant Dean for Animal Law at the George Washington University Law School. Dean Hessler has been a clinical law professor for 30 years, 22 of which has been teaching animal law. Hessler is the inaugural dean of animal…
Don’t Be in Denial About Diabetes – March 26 is Diabetes Alert Day
As many as 38 million people in the United States have diabetes, and according to the Centers for Disease Control, 1 in 5 of them don’t even know it. How is this possible and could you be one of them?…
Shining a Light on Reversing Type 2 Diabetes This Diabetes Alert Day 2024
With diabetes increasing at an alarming rate in the United States, Diabetes Alert Day® is meant to be a one-day “wake-up call” to the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of understanding your risk. The sooner you know your risk, the sooner you can take steps to prevent or even learn to manage the disease
ORNL helping Roll-to-Roll Consortium scale up hydrogen technology
The Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory is providing national leadership in a new collaboration among five national laboratories to accelerate U.S. production of clean hydrogen fuel cells and electrolyzers.
Nucleus Genomics launches to bring whole-genome sequencing to the public
Nucleus Genomics, the next-generation genetic testing and analysis company, today announced the launch of its DNA analysis product to bring the benefits of personalized medicine to everyone.
Dr. Jean Giddens from Virginia Commonwealth University Appointed Chair of the AACN Board of Directors
AACN is pleased to announce that Jean Giddens, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF, dean and professor of nursing at the Virginia Commonwealth University, has been appointed Chair of the AACN Board of Directors. Dr. Giddens officially began her two-year term as Board Chair at noon today following AACN’s Spring 2024 Business Meeting in Washington, DC.
Combining novel biomaterial and microsurgery might enable faster tissue recovery
For soft tissue to recover and regrow, it needs blood vessels to grow to deliver oxygen and nutrients. Sluggish vascularization, however, can slow or even prevent recovery and regrowth of lost or damaged soft tissue after a severe injury or serious illness such as cancer.
A new dawn for flexible electronics: eliminating energy waste
Researchers have unveiled an innovative approach to create flexible organic integrated circuits (ICs) devoid of parasitic capacitance. This advancement heralds a substantial enhancement in the dynamic performance and operating frequency of organic thin-film transistors (OTFTs) and rectifying diodes, charting a course towards the realization of high-performance, cost-effective, and energy-efficient flexible electronics.
Researchers at Phoenix Children’s First in the World to Produce Mouse Lungs in Rats
Research conducted at the Phoenix Children’s Research Institute at the University of Arizona College of Medicine — Phoenix reports the successful generation of a mouse lung in a rat, according to a paper published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
Stacy Jupiter Announced to Lead WCS Marine Conservation
The following announcement was released today by Joe Walston, Executive Vice President of WCS Global:
“I am delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Stacy Jupiter to lead WCS Marine Conservation. Stacy is currently WCS Regional Director for the Melanesia program and was the outstanding candidate after a long and thorough global recruitment effort.
Chulalongkorn Students Host 15th EU in Thailand National Inter-Varsity Debating Championship
The Chulalongkorn University Debating Society supervised by the Office of Student Affairs Chulalongkorn University hosted the 15th EU in Thailand National Inter-Varsity Debating Championship on January 27 – 30, 2024, at Chulalongkorn University Secondary Demonstration School.
GNSS Gyroscopes: a new horizon in motion measurement
A study introduces Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) gyroscopes, revolutionizing the measurement of angular velocity and acceleration. This innovation promises to transform aerospace, automotive, and robotics by offering precise, cost-effective motion analysis, marking a new era in navigation and motion understanding.
Brookhaven Lab Staff Receive Secretary of Energy Achievement Awards
Radioisotope producers, groundwater protection professionals, and a fleet management leader at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory are among recipients of Secretary of Energy Achievement Awards for their accomplishments in 2023.
New Oncology Pathology Chief Named to New Jersey’s only NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and RWJBarnabas Health have appointed Nirag Jhala, MD, as chief of the Division of Oncologic Pathology at New Jersey’s leading cancer program and only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Forum on the Future of Illinois Education to Publicly Examine HB 2170 Progress
The Forum on the Future of Illinois Education event is Thursday, March 28 beginning at 8:30 a.m. CDT at the I Hotel and Conference Center on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus. The event is free and open to the public.
Navigating the depths: a breakthrough in underwater exploration technology
Scientists have developed an innovative calibration algorithm for the Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU).This algorithm significantly enhances navigation precision by utilizing acoustic signals from seabed beacons.
Transforming Root Canal Treatments: The Rise of Precision Dentistry
A recent article introduces a transformative approach in endodontics called Digital Guided Therapy (DGT), poised to revolutionize dental treatments. This cutting-edge method is distinguished by its superior precision, enhanced efficiency, and significantly less invasive procedures. DGT sets a novel benchmark in dental healthcare, offering a forward-looking solution that could redefine traditional practices and improve patient outcomes.
Duke Expert: Eye Protection Needed for Viewing Total Solar Eclipse
An estimated 31.6 million people live in the path of totality of the solar eclipse expected to pass over North America on April 8. As excitement builds, it’s important to know how to safely view the event (whether you’re in…
Fueling the Future: Boosting Durability of Eco-Friendly Cars’ Power Source
The latest research delves into significant progress in comprehending the degradation mechanisms of proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) tailored for vehicle use.
Unveiling the Sun from Behind the Clouds: Reshaping the Chemical Image Resolution
Spectral preprocessing methods with efficient spectral noise removal and high-fidelity baseline correction capabilities are the prerequisites and challenges for high-quality Raman spectroscopy applications.
Chiral transmission by an open evolution trajectory in a non-Hermitian system
Chiral transmission for a pair of eigenmodes has been realized by a closed exceptional-point-encircling trajectory in (anti-) parity-time-symmetric systems. Scientist in China explored an open trajectory linking two infinite points, enabling high-efficiency chiral transmission with each eigenmode localized in a single waveguide, more accessible in practical photonic integrated circuits.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Launches Pediatric Bariatric Surgery Program
The program increases much-needed access to surgical treatment
for youth with obesity
Regenative Labs, With Advanced Medicine of the Ozarks, Publishes Case Study Demonstrating Utilization of Wharton’s Jelly Allografts in Supplementing Connective Tissue Defects Associated With Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Regenative Labs (Regenative), a leading HCT/P manufacturer, announces the publication of a case study demonstrating the utilization of its Wharton’s Jelly allografts in supplementing connective tissue defects associated with tarsal tunnel syndrome.
Breakthrough antibiotic shows promise against obstinate mycobacterial infections
A team of scientists led by Prof Guillermo Bazan from NUS Institute for Functional Intelligent Materials (I-FIM) has developed a novel antibiotic named COE-PNH2 that is capable of combating hard-to-treat mycobacterial lung infections.
New fossil rove beetle is a first in AfricaNew fossil rove beetle is a first in Africa
A new species of fossil staphylinine rove beetle from Orapa.
South Australian artists revive treasured artefacts in unique restoration project
More than a dozen artists are working to repair a collection of beloved items, including a cracked early 20th century teapot, as part of the Transformative Repair project led by UniSA’s Dr Guy Keulemans and Dr Trent Jansen of UNSW.
Not-Quite “Magic” Oxygen-28 Observed for the First Time
An almost-bound isotope of oxygen undergoes four-neutron decay that challenges theory.
NUS sets up AI Institute to accelerate frontier AI research and boost real-world impact for public good
From fortifying supply chain resilience against global disruptions and enhancing safety and resilience of energy systems to intelligent urban transport systems, personalised services and healthcare revolution – artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a force with the capacity to transform facets of our daily living and the society.
American Society of Nephrology Celebrates Transformational Transplant Funding
Delivering on its commitment to increase Americans’ access to kidney transplant by improving the transparency and efficiency of our nation’s transplant network, Congress this week approved a much-needed $23 million federal funding increase in fiscal year (FY) 2024 for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), the agency responsible for overseeing the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN).
Putting a New Spin on 1T Phase Tantalum Disulfide
To unlock the complex structure and behavior of 1T Phase Tantalum Disulfide, researchers used the Pair Distribution Function (PDF) beamline at the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II), a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science User Facility located at DOE’s Brookhaven National Laboratory, to learn more about the material’s structure.
Eclipse folk tales show different relationships between people and the sun
In preparation for this year’s eclipse on April 8, an Ohio State expert dug deep into folklore indexes to see what common motifs have been used to explain the phenomenon. A common one: the sun being consumed by a creature.
Medical and Psycho-Oncologists Available for Interviews
If you are seeking an expert to discuss chemotherapy and coping with potential side effects following a cancer diagnosis, Dr. Mikkael Sekeres is available. We also have available psycho-oncologists who can discuss the psychosocial aspects of dealing with the shock…
New excitation method of stimulated Raman scattering achieves natural-linewidth-limit spectral lines
Current mainstream hyperspectral stimulated Raman scattering (SRS) techniques usually have to make a compromise between the spectral resolution and the detection sensitivity. Now, researchers at Peking University have invented a brand-new time-domain excitation strategy named transient stimulated Raman scattering (TSRS).
Illinois study: Systematic review of agricultural injuries can help inform safety measures
Agricultural occupations are hazardous with one of the highest rates of workplace injuries and fatalities in the U.S. Understanding the nature and causes of injuries can help improve safety guidelines and policy measures. Two new papers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign provide a systematic review of academic literature on agricultural injuries in the U.S. and globally.
Florida State University to host joint National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration climate workshops
Florida State University’s Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science (EOAS) will host a joint National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) conference March 26-29, an opportunity to welcome climate scientists from around the world to Tallahassee.
USU Surgical Global Health Expert Named Fulbright Alumni Ambassador
Navy Capt. (Dr.) Tamara Worlton, director of the Division of Global Surgery at the Uniformed Services University (USU) and director of Surgical Operations at USU’s Center for Global Health Engagement (CGHE), has been selected as a Fulbright Alumni Ambassador, one of the most prestigious international exchange programs in the world.
Pulitzer Prize-winning author, historian and commentator Jon Meacham to address Tulane’s 2024 graduates
One of America’s foremost public intellectuals will address graduates at Tulane’s 2024 commencement. Jon Meacham, the acclaimed presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author will share his insights, perspectives and behind-the-scenes knowledge of America’s history and its leaders at Commencement 2024, which will take place at 6:30 p.m., May 18, in Yulman Stadium.
MD Anderson’s Institute for Data Science in Oncology announces appointment of inaugural IDSO Affiliates
MD Anderson’s Institute for Data Science in Oncology today announced the appointment of its inaugural cohort of 33 IDSO Affiliates, who bring diverse expertise to advance the work of the institute and foster the data science ecosystem at MD Anderson.
Parallel physical random bit generation towards rates of order 100 Tb/s
Random bits are vital for services and technologies in our digital society. Speed and scalability are key challenges faced by current physical random bit generators (RBGs). Scientists in China present a scalable parallel RBG scheme towards rates of order 100 Tb/s based on a single chaotic microcomb.
Design rules and synthesis of quantum memory candidates
New research Grainger Engineering professor Daniel Shoemaker and graduate student Zachary Riedel used density functional theory (DFT) calculations to identify possible europium (Eu) compounds to serve as a new quantum memory platform.
AAI Announces Selection of 16 AAI Trainee Members as Major Symposium Speakers at the American Association of Immunologists’ IMMUNOLOGY2024™ Annual Conference
The American Association of Immunologists today announced the selection of Trainee Members as a Major Symposium speakers for the IMMUNOLOGY2024™ meeting – the premier immunology conference bringing together the best minds, sharing cutting-edge research, and providing opportunities to connect –to be held in Chicago May 3-7, 2024.
WVU technology innovations position West Virginia to lead hydrogen economy
West Virginia University engineers have received a wave of federal support for research projects that will help slash the cost of clean hydrogen. The three U.S. Department of Energy grants for WVU studies total $15.8 million and are part of funds authorized by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for research that advances the “Hydrogen Shot” goal of cutting the cost of clean hydrogen production to $1 per kilogram.
Breakthrough in Light Manipulation: Unveiling Novel Finite Barrier Bound States
In a remarkable photonics breakthrough, Chinese researchers have innovated a method to precisely manipulate boundary modes in photonic crystals, demonstrating that certain states can be entirely bound within very thin bandgap materials.
Direct laser writing on halide perovskites: from mechanisms to applications
Metal halide perovskites have emerged as the game-changing semiconductor materials in optoelectronics field. As an efficient micro/nano manufacturing technology, direct laser writing (DLW) has been extensively used to fabricate patterns, micro-/nano-structures, and pixel arrays on perovskites to promote their optoelectronics applications.
Ammonia induction strategy for preparation of transition metal oxides / zeolite H2S adsorbent
Blast furnace gas (BFG) is an important by-product energy for the iron and steel industry and has been widely used for heating and electricity generation. However, the undesirable contaminants, such as COS, CS2 and H2S, in BFG generate harmful environmental emissions.
Neonatal seizures: Guidelines and consensus-based recommendations: Dr. Ronit Pressler
Seizures are different in newborns. Dr. Emma Carter speaks with Dr. Ronit Pressler about recent guidelines and recommendations for treating seizures in newborns and how they were established.
Mount Sinai Is First in New York to Study a Brain-Computer Interface Designed to Record and Map the Brain’s Activity in Unprecedented Detail
A multidisciplinary team of neurosurgeons and neuroscientists from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai are the first in New York to study a new brain-computer interface that’s engineered to map a large area of the brain’s surface, in real time, at resolutions hundreds of times more detailed than typical arrays used in neurosurgical procedures.
Liquid lens based holographic camera for real 3D scene hologram acquisition using end-to-end physical model-driven network
There are some technical bottlenecks in holographic technology, such as difficulty in capturing real 3D scenes quickly and serious speckle noise in holographic reconstructed images. To address these challenges, Chinese scientists proposed a novel holographic camera for obtaining high-fidelity holograms of real 3D scenes.
Entanglement Entropies of Nuclear Systems Grow as the Volume of those Systems
Quantum entanglement changes in atomic nuclei in ways that differ from other systems.