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- Study shows bariatric surgery linked to cardiometabolic health improvementsBariatric surgery can lead to significant cardiometabolic health improvements using a variety of measures, including blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose and hemoglobin A1C, according to a new study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society. ... Read more »Source: VUMC Reporter | Published: March 18, 2024 - 8:37 pm
- VUMC’s Jay Jerome honored by Microscopy Society of AmericaJerome is the 2024 recipient of the Distinguished Scientist Award, which honors “preeminent senior scientists for a long-standing record of achievement in the field of microscopy and microanalysis.”... Read more »Source: VUMC Reporter | Published: March 18, 2024 - 8:16 pm
- VUMC’s Kripalani joins AHRQ Advisory CouncilThe Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Council helps guide national priorities for health services research that promotes improvements in the quality, safety and efficiency of clinical practice, and which provides equitable access to health care.... Read more »Source: VUMC Reporter | Published: March 18, 2024 - 7:58 pm
- First baby born in the new Labor and Delivery Rooms on 4 NorthThe new rooms are the latest in a series of obstetrical enhancements, including the Vanderbilt University Hospital Labor and Delivery Entrance, that provide more space for the increased volume of mothers delivering at VUH.... Read more »Source: VUMC Reporter | Published: March 18, 2024 - 7:40 pm
- Residency ‘Match’ program has record high applicant participationAmong those who matched during the National Resident Matching Program on Friday, March 15, were 92 members of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine graduating class.... Read more »Source: VUMC Reporter | Published: March 18, 2024 - 6:14 pm
- Osher Center offers 10% discount on classesVanderbilt’s Osher Center for Integrative Health is offering Tai Chi, Yoga, and Qigong classes starting in April offers a discount to all VUMC employees. Here is a link to the Eventbrite page where you register for a class: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/vanderbilt-osher-center-for-integrative-health-33802308359#collections The promo code is VUMC10. This gives 10% off any Tai... Read more »Source: VUMC Reporter | Published: March 15, 2024 - 7:04 pm
- Emerging Infections Program extends, expands disease surveillance research with new grant from the CDCThe Tennessee Emerging Infections Program has been awarded a new five-year grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to continue infectious disease surveillance research that has been conducted since 1999, and has expanded to include COVID, Mpox and HPV surveillance into oropharyngeal cancers.... Read more »Source: VUMC Reporter | Published: March 15, 2024 - 2:22 pm
- Institute of Chemical Biology seminar with GlaxoSmithKline’s Neil Pearson is March 27... Read more »Source: VUMC Reporter | Published: March 14, 2024 - 9:50 pm
- Institute of Chemical Biology seminar with Andrei Osterman is March 20... Read more »Source: VUMC Reporter | Published: March 14, 2024 - 9:49 pm
- Immune cell profiles may guide flu vaccine timing in pediatric stem cell transplant patientsA new study led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center researchers has identified key immune cell populations that predict how well pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HCT) recipients will respond to the influenza vaccine.... Read more »Source: VUMC Reporter | Published: March 14, 2024 - 9:26 pm
- Office of Diversity & Inclusion Chat Room Series presents: “Birth Equity: Paving the Path to a Fair Start,” March 20Join the Office of Diversity and Inclusion for its March Chat Room Series, “Birth Equity: Paving the Path to a Fair Start.” In recognition of Women’s History Month, attendees will hear from those working on Vanderbilt’s initiative to better understand health inequities and how to mitigate them, as well as... Read more »Source: VUMC Reporter | Published: March 14, 2024 - 9:21 pm
- Two eStar changes: Mobile Heartbeat and Apple Watch update and conditional discharge order overviewTwo eStar changes have been announced: Mobile Heartbeat and Apple Watch Update To ensure the most reliable and consistent experience with Mobile Heartbeat, it’s recommended to turn off Mobile Heartbeat notifications on Apple Watch. Click here to view tipsheet for more information. Conditional Discharge Order Overview The functionality will allow our providers... Read more »Source: VUMC Reporter | Published: March 14, 2024 - 9:09 pm
- More young people getting cancer; caring for the pelvic floor; microplastics and strokes; and other topics in the news quoting Vanderbilt sourcesBeth Malow, MD, director, Vanderbilt Sleep Division, continues to be quoted by reporters about the change to daylight saving time. Among the latest: Scientific American, CBS News, Vox and The Ledger. Medpage Today reporter Tara Haelle interviewed Kelly Dooley, MD, PhD, director, Division of Infectious Disease, for a story about... Read more »Source: VUMC Reporter | Published: March 14, 2024 - 7:16 pm
- Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital President Pawlikowski to retireMary Pawlikowski, MA, MEd, PsyDABD, president of Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital and Vanderbilt Behavioral Health, will retire at the end of the fiscal year. A search will begin for the hospital’s new executive director.... Read more »Source: VUMC Reporter | Published: March 14, 2024 - 3:03 pm
- Robert C. Bone, VUSM graduate and founder of Lebanon hospital, dies at 87Robert C. Bone, MD, who worked to found University Hospital in Lebanon, Tennessee, now Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital, died March 11. He was 87. Dr. Bone grew up in Lebanon and had strong ties to Vanderbilt. He graduated from Vanderbilt University, went on to graduate from Vanderbilt University School of... Read more »Source: VUMC Reporter | Published: March 13, 2024 - 6:15 pm
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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN
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- As Extreme Heat and Smoke Threaten U.S. Farmworkers, Federal Health Leaders Evaluate ProtectionsLeaders of the Department of Health and Human Services will meet throughout the spring and summer to help protect farm laborers from heat and wildfire smoke... Read more »Source: Scientific American Content: Global | Published: March 18, 2024 - 6:30 pm
- People with ‘Havana Syndrome’ Show No Brain Damage or Medical IllnessThe largest and most comprehensive studies of ‘Havana Syndrome’ point to stress or group psychology as likely explanations for most “anomalous health incidents”... Read more »Source: Scientific American Content: Global | Published: March 18, 2024 - 5:30 pm
- Why People Aged 65 and Older Should Get a Spring COVID VaccineOlder people are particularly vulnerable to COVID and should get another vaccine against the disease this spring, doctors say... Read more »Source: Scientific American Content: Global | Published: March 18, 2024 - 5:00 pm
- Want to Work for the American Climate Corps? Applications Open Next MonthBiden is calling on Congress for an additional $8 billion in funding for the American Climate Corps program... Read more »Source: Scientific American Content: Global | Published: March 18, 2024 - 4:00 pm
- The Great Debate: Could We Ever Travel through Time?Our space and physics editors go head-to-head over a classic mind-bending question.... Read more »Source: Scientific American Content: Global | Published: March 18, 2024 - 3:00 pm
- Why You Should Listen when Your Child Cries ‘Not Fair!’Children need patient adults and lots of practice to understand fairness, justice and equality... Read more »Source: Scientific American Content: Global | Published: March 18, 2024 - 2:45 pm
- Too Much Trust in AI Poses Unexpected Threats to the Scientific ProcessIt’s vital to “keep humans in the loop” to avoid humanizing machine-learning models in research... Read more »Source: Scientific American Content: Global | Published: March 18, 2024 - 10:45 am
- The Science behind Humpback Whales’ Eerie SongsScientists have long wondered how baleen whales make their songs, and a new study has finally uncovered the anatomical workings behind their melodies.... Read more »Source: Scientific American Content: Global | Published: March 15, 2024 - 9:10 pm
- Most Astronauts Get ‘Space Headaches.’ Scientists Want to Know WhyHeadaches are a common and recurring problem in space, even for astronauts that don’t experience them on Earth... Read more »Source: Scientific American Content: Global | Published: March 15, 2024 - 2:30 pm
- Astronomers Are Snapping Baby Pictures of Planets by the DozenSnapshots of a plethora of planet-forming disks offer more than just eye candy—they also reveal some fundamental aspects of how worlds are born... Read more »Source: Scientific American Content: Global | Published: March 15, 2024 - 2:00 pm
- Ancient Malaria Genome from Roman Skeleton Hints at Disease’s HistoryGenetic information from ancient Roman remains is helping to reveal how malaria has moved and evolved alongside people... Read more »Source: Scientific American Content: Global | Published: March 15, 2024 - 1:30 pm
- Pregnancy and Childbirth Reshape the Brain in Profound, Sometimes Lasting WaysA study of more than 100 birthing parents showed that pregnancy and birth cause changes in brain circuits that may be involved in empathy and bonding with the child... Read more »Source: Scientific American Content: Global | Published: March 15, 2024 - 12:00 pm
- A ‘Havana Syndrome’ Investigation in Congress Rests on Politics, Not ScienceLawmakers should look in the mirror if they want answers to who hyped dubious reports of Havana syndrome. Instead they are investigating the spy agencies telling them the truth about the mystery... Read more »Source: Scientific American Content: Global | Published: March 15, 2024 - 11:30 am
- First Comprehensive Plastics Database Tallies Staggering 16,000 Chemicals—And It's Still IncompleteA massive new dataset highlights more than 4,200 plastic chemicals linked to health and environmental risks. But scientists say there are still large gaps in the scientific understanding of plastic ingredients... Read more »Source: Scientific American Content: Global | Published: March 14, 2024 - 10:07 pm
- SpaceX’s Starship Rocket Reached Record Heights before It Was LostSpaceX lost both the booster and vehicle in a test launch of its massive Starship rocket. But the third try was the charm for Starship, which smoothly separated in its most successful flight to date... Read more »Source: Scientific American Content: Global | Published: March 14, 2024 - 5:30 pm
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- ‘Bandit’ algorithms help chemists to discover generally applicable conditions for reactionsNature, Published online: 18 March 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-00446-5In organic chemistry, finding conditions that enable a broad range of compounds to undergo a particular type of reaction is highly desirable. However, conventional methods for doing so consume a lot of time and reagents. A machine-learning method has been developed that overcomes these... Read more »Source: Nature | Published: March 18, 2024 - 12:00 am
- Author Correction: An atlas of epithelial cell states and plasticity in lung adenocarcinomaNature, Published online: 18 March 2024; doi:10.1038/s41586-024-07277-4Author Correction: An atlas of epithelial cell states and plasticity in lung adenocarcinoma... Read more »Source: Nature | Published: March 18, 2024 - 12:00 am
- How to stop 'passing the harasser': universities urged to join information-sharing schemeNature, Published online: 18 March 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-00795-1The Misconduct Disclosure Scheme would make it harder for perpetrators to hide their past, advocacy group says.... Read more »Source: Nature | Published: March 18, 2024 - 12:00 am
- Can lessons from infants solve the problems of data-greedy AI?Nature, Published online: 18 March 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-00713-5Words and images experienced by an infant wearing sensors during their daily life have led to efficient machine learning, pointing to the power of multimodal training signals and to the potentially exploitable statistics of real-life experience.... Read more »Source: Nature | Published: March 18, 2024 - 12:00 am
- Connecting girls in Brazil to inspiring female scientistsNature, Published online: 18 March 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-00804-3Physicist Carolina Brito leads an initiative to smash gender stereotypes in science.... Read more »Source: Nature | Published: March 18, 2024 - 12:00 am
- Four years on: the career costs for scientists battling long COVIDNature, Published online: 18 March 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-00819-wMany with the condition have found ways around their health problems, but they say more employer support is needed.... Read more »Source: Nature | Published: March 18, 2024 - 12:00 am
- Are we all doomed? How to cope with the daunting uncertainties of climate changeNature, Published online: 18 March 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-00790-6It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when thinking about the damage that might be wrought by global warming — but that is missing the point.... Read more »Source: Nature | Published: March 18, 2024 - 12:00 am
- I study small organisms to tackle big climate problemsNature, Published online: 18 March 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-00820-3Marine biologist Gabriel Renato Castro cultivates compounds from cyanobacteria to support agriculture and the environment.... Read more »Source: Nature | Published: March 18, 2024 - 12:00 am
- Structural insights into vesicular monoamine storage and drug interactionsNature, Published online: 18 March 2024; doi:10.1038/s41586-024-07290-7Structural insights into vesicular monoamine storage and drug interactions... Read more »Source: Nature | Published: March 18, 2024 - 12:00 am
- Why menopause keeps evolving in whalesNature, Published online: 15 March 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-00834-xLong postreproductive lifespans might allow female whales to help their progeny survive. Plus, a sneak peek of China’s new underground neutrino lab and tips for PhD-holders looking for a job in industry.... Read more »Source: Nature | Published: March 15, 2024 - 12:00 am
- A year in the life: what I learnt from using a time-tracking spreadsheetNature, Published online: 15 March 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-00806-1A low-tech solution helped Megan Rogers to increase her productivity and maintain a good work–life balance.... Read more »Source: Nature | Published: March 15, 2024 - 12:00 am
- Divas, captains, ghosts, ants and bumble-bees: collaborator attitudes explainedNature, Published online: 15 March 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-00808-zOlga Lehmann made sense of challenges she faced in teamwork by analysing how she and her colleagues behaved and what she could have done differently.... Read more »Source: Nature | Published: March 15, 2024 - 12:00 am
- China’s giant underground neutrino lab prepares to probe cosmic mysteriesNature, Published online: 15 March 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-00694-5Due to come online this year, the JUNO facility will help to determine which type of neutrino has the highest mass — one of the biggest mysteries in physics.... Read more »Source: Nature | Published: March 15, 2024 - 12:00 am
- Bird-flu threat disrupts Antarctic penguin studiesNature, Published online: 15 March 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-00807-0Projects have been cancelled in an effort to curb the virus’s spread.... Read more »Source: Nature | Published: March 15, 2024 - 12:00 am
- Verbose robots, and why some people love Bach: Books in BriefNature, Published online: 15 March 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-00813-2Andrew Robinson reviews five of the best science picks.... Read more »Source: Nature | Published: March 15, 2024 - 12:00 am
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- In This IssueProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 121, Issue 11, March 2024. <br/>... Read more »Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences: Table of Contents | Published: March 12, 2024 - 7:00 am
- Spin–orbit exciton–induced phonon chirality in a quantum magnetProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 121, Issue 11, March 2024. <br/>... Read more »Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences: Table of Contents | Published: March 8, 2024 - 8:00 am
- The metabolic domestication syndrome of budding yeastProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 121, Issue 11, March 2024. <br/>... Read more »Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences: Table of Contents | Published: March 8, 2024 - 8:00 am
- Rapid dissemination of host metabolism–manipulating genes via integrative and conjugative elementsProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 121, Issue 11, March 2024. <br/>... Read more »Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences: Table of Contents | Published: March 8, 2024 - 8:00 am
- Fluorescent proteins generate a genetic color polymorphism and counteract oxidative stress in intertidal sea anemonesProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 121, Issue 11, March 2024. <br/>... Read more »Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences: Table of Contents | Published: March 8, 2024 - 8:00 am
- Metabolomes evolve faster than metabolic network structuresProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 121, Issue 11, March 2024. <br/>... Read more »Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences: Table of Contents | Published: March 8, 2024 - 8:00 am
- Allosteric regulation of nitrate transporter NRT via the signaling protein PIIProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 121, Issue 11, March 2024. <br/>... Read more »Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences: Table of Contents | Published: March 8, 2024 - 8:00 am
- Social bond dynamics and the evolution of helpingProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 121, Issue 11, March 2024. <br/>... Read more »Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences: Table of Contents | Published: March 7, 2024 - 8:00 am
- Single neurons in the thalamus and subthalamic nucleus process cardiac and respiratory signals in humansProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 121, Issue 11, March 2024. <br/>... Read more »Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences: Table of Contents | Published: March 7, 2024 - 8:00 am
- The neuroimmune CGRP–RAMP1 axis tunes cutaneous adaptive immunity to the microbiotaProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 121, Issue 11, March 2024. <br/>... Read more »Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences: Table of Contents | Published: March 7, 2024 - 8:00 am
- Mechanism of proton-powered c-ring rotation in a mitochondrial ATP synthaseProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 121, Issue 11, March 2024. <br/>... Read more »Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences: Table of Contents | Published: March 7, 2024 - 8:00 am
- Managing government debtProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 121, Issue 11, March 2024. <br/>... Read more »Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences: Table of Contents | Published: March 7, 2024 - 8:00 am
- Correlation-informed ordered dictionary learning for imaging in complex mediaProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 121, Issue 11, March 2024. <br/>... Read more »Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences: Table of Contents | Published: March 7, 2024 - 8:00 am
- tRNA epitranscriptome determines pathogenicity of the opportunistic pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosaProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 121, Issue 11, March 2024. <br/>... Read more »Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences: Table of Contents | Published: March 7, 2024 - 8:00 am
- Elucidating the role of water in collagen self-assembly by isotopically modulating collagen hydrationProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 121, Issue 11, March 2024. <br/>... Read more »Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences: Table of Contents | Published: March 7, 2024 - 8:00 am
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Science News
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- 50 years ago, superconductors were warming upSuperconducting temperatures have risen by about 250 degrees since the 1970s, but are still too cold to enable practical technologies.... Read more »Source: Science News | Published: March 18, 2024 - 1:15 pm
- Long COVID brain fog may be due to damaged blood vessels in the brainMRI scans of long COVID patients with brain fog suggest that the blood brain barrier may be leaky.... Read more »Source: Science News | Published: March 15, 2024 - 12:30 pm
- Daddy longlegs look like they have two eyes. That doesn’t count the hidden onesDespite its two-eyed appearance, Phalangium opilio has six peepers. The four optical remnants shed light on the arachnids’ evolutionary history.... Read more »Source: Science News | Published: March 14, 2024 - 3:00 pm
- Titan’s dark dunes could be made from cometsSaturn’s largest moon could have gotten its sands from an ancient reshuffling of the solar system. If true, that would solve a long-standing mystery.... Read more »Source: Science News | Published: March 14, 2024 - 1:30 pm
- Don’t use unsterilized tap water to rinse your sinuses. It may carry brain-eating amoebasTwo new studies document rare cases in which people who rinsed sinuses with unsterilized tap got infected with brain-eating amoebas.... Read more »Source: Science News | Published: March 13, 2024 - 4:36 pm
- Male dragonflies’ wax coats might protect them against a warming climateThe reflective wax, which cools males on sunny courtship flights, may also armor them against the effects of climate change.... Read more »Source: Science News | Published: March 13, 2024 - 1:00 pm
- Male mammals aren’t always bigger than femalesIn a study of over 400 mammal species, less than half have males that are, on average, heavier than females, undermining a long-standing assumption.... Read more »Source: Science News | Published: March 12, 2024 - 4:00 pm
- The U.S. now has a drug for severe frostbite. How does it work?Iloprost has been shown to prevent the need to amputate frozen fingers and toes. It’s now approved for use to treat severe frostbite in the U.S.... Read more »Source: Science News | Published: March 12, 2024 - 1:00 pm
- A decades-old mystery has been solved with the help of newfound bee speciesMasked bees in Australia and French Polynesia have long-lost relatives in Fiji, suggesting that the bees’ ancestors island hopped.... Read more »Source: Science News | Published: March 11, 2024 - 2:30 pm
- Four years on, the COVID-19 pandemic has a long tail of griefResearchers are studying the magnitude and impact that grief from the COVID-19 pandemic has had and will have for years to come.... Read more »Source: Science News | Published: March 11, 2024 - 11:00 am
- Big monarch caterpillars don’t avoid toxic milkweed goo. They binge on itInstead of nipping milkweed to drain the plants’ defensive sap, older monarch caterpillars may seek the toxic sap. Lab larvae guzzled it from a pipette.... Read more »Source: Science News | Published: March 8, 2024 - 3:45 pm
- ‘Space: The Longest Goodbye’ explores astronauts’ mental healthThe documentary follows NASA astronauts and the psychologists helping them prepare for future long-distance space trips to the moon and Mars.... Read more »Source: Science News | Published: March 8, 2024 - 1:00 pm
- This is the first egg-laying amphibian found to feed its babies ‘milk’Similar to mammals, these ringed caecilians make a nutrient-rich milk-like fluid to feed their mewling hatchlings up to six times a day.... Read more »Source: Science News | Published: March 7, 2024 - 7:00 pm
- How air pollution may make it harder for pollinators to find flowersCertain air pollutants that build up at night can break down the same fragrance molecules that attract pollinators like hawk moths to primroses.... Read more »Source: Science News | Published: March 7, 2024 - 2:00 pm
- Forests might serve as enormous neutrino detectorsTrees could act as antennas that pick up radio waves of ultra-high energy neutrinos interactions, one physicist proposes.... Read more »Source: Science News | Published: March 6, 2024 - 3:30 pm
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UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
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- VideoCommunity force: How holistic program is changing Detroit one toddler at a timeThe toddlers arrive at the colorful stucco house with the bright orange door in the Martin Park neighborhood, take off their coats and seek out egg-shaped noise makers to shake. Davon'te, 3, loves visiting the Brilliant Detroit hub for weekly toddler activities, his mother Camillia Martin said. And her two... Read more »Source: University of Michigan News | Published: March 18, 2024 - 4:48 pm
- Germ aversion impacted 2020 election voting behaviorVoters opted to pick candidates in 2020 by mail-in ballots, avoiding poll sites due to COVID-19 concerns rather than because of political party efforts to promote specific voting methods, according to a new University of Michigan study.... Read more »Source: University of Michigan News | Published: March 18, 2024 - 3:12 pm
- Grant supports tuition-free midwifery program at U-M for underserved areasPregnant women in minority communities face a disproportionately higher risk of childbirth complications, with mortality rates approximately four times greater than those of their white counterparts. These disparities are exacerbated by instances of disrespectful maternity care that perpetuate existing inequities in access to quality health care.... Read more »Source: University of Michigan News | Published: March 18, 2024 - 2:55 pm
- VideoBridge in a box: Unlocking origami’s power to produce load-bearing structuresFoldable origami with thick panels opens a world of possibilities For the first time, load-bearing structures like bridges and shelters can be made with origami modules—versatile components that can fold compactly and adapt into different shapes—University of Michigan engineers have demonstrated. It's an advance that could enable communities to quickly... Read more »Source: University of Michigan News | Published: March 18, 2024 - 2:50 pm
- VideoBridging academic worlds with virtual production: U-M’s XR stage expands global educationImagine being a University of Michigan student or a learner anywhere in the world, logging on to an online course. Instead of seeing a talking head delivering a lecture, you see your instructor walking through ancient Cairo, in an operating room in Tokyo, or on a construction site in Rome.... Read more »Source: University of Michigan News | Published: March 18, 2024 - 2:35 pm
- A wetter world recorded in Australian coral colonyWhen climate scientists look to the future to determine what the effects of climate change may be, they use computer models to simulate potential outcomes such as how precipitation will change in a warming world. But University of Michigan scientists are looking at something a little more tangible: coral. Examining... Read more »Source: University of Michigan News | Published: March 18, 2024 - 9:00 am
- Explaining a supernova’s ‘string of pearls’Physicists often turn to the Rayleigh-Taylor instability to explain why fluid structures form in plasmas, but that may not be the full story when it comes to the ring of hydrogen clumps around supernova 1987A, research from the University of Michigan suggests.... Read more »Source: University of Michigan News | Published: March 13, 2024 - 5:42 pm
- Grappling with the grid: Expanding electricity transmission brings benefits, encounters barriersImproving the U.S. electricity grid is necessary to lower costs, boost reliability and help tackle climate change, but it will take some serious soul searching by the leaders of entities that control the grid, according to a University of Michigan researcher.... Read more »Source: University of Michigan News | Published: March 13, 2024 - 2:58 pm
- A simple and robust experimental process for protein engineeringA protein engineering method using simple, cost-effective experiments and machine learning models can predict which proteins will be effective for a given purpose, according to a new study by University of Michigan researchers.... Read more »Source: University of Michigan News | Published: March 13, 2024 - 2:08 pm
- Unlocking creativity: Artist perspectives break free in Michigan Prison Art ExhibitionAfter 20 straight years of participating in the Annual Exhibition of Artists in Michigan Prisons, this will be the first time artist Duane Montney will personally attend the show.... Read more »Source: University of Michigan News | Published: March 13, 2024 - 1:00 pm
- The science behind waking up on the wrong side of the bedIt's always darkest before the dawn for many people, and now, a University of Michigan and Dartmouth Health study has looked into the science of waking up on the wrong side of the bed.... Read more »Source: University of Michigan News | Published: March 12, 2024 - 5:08 pm
- Delta-8-THC use reported by 11% of 12th gradersThe first ever national estimates of teen delta-8 use indicate that 11% of 12th grade students across the United States used it in the past year.... Read more »Source: University of Michigan News | Published: March 12, 2024 - 4:19 pm
- News reports that don’t report magnitude of scientific findings could mislead the publicWhen media coverage doesn't include the numerical magnitude of a scientific study's effect, the risk of people having biases increases significantly, according to a new University of Michigan study.... Read more »Source: University of Michigan News | Published: March 11, 2024 - 6:22 pm
- Political rage on social media is making us cynicalPolitical anger and cynicism are rising in the United States and in many democracies worldwide, and both are associated with exposure to political attacks on social media, a new University of Michigan study shows.... Read more »Source: University of Michigan News | Published: March 11, 2024 - 5:20 pm
- Michigan Minds podcast: Purpose and matteringMattering. Purpose. They're essential to happiness and healthiness, researchers have found. For many people, they're feelings that are hard to attain, especially for certain individuals who may be more prone to feeling purposeless; the elderly and veterans among them.... Read more »Source: University of Michigan News | Published: March 11, 2024 - 3:11 pm
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CODON MAG
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- The Vector ZooPlease note: The Arcade of Intentional Extinction will be closed for renovations between December 5th, 2126 and March 1st, 2127... Read more »Source: Asimov Press | Published: March 7, 2024 - 6:04 pm
- VideoStories We’d Like to PublishIdeas up for grabs.... Read more »Source: Asimov Press | Published: March 3, 2024 - 5:27 pm
- Blocked TransmissionFomites are inanimate objects that can transfer pathogens. What are the best materials and sprays to inhibit their spread?... Read more »Source: Asimov Press | Published: February 27, 2024 - 5:44 pm
- Fast BiologyLiving cells are frenzied, crowded places. Numbers help us make sense of it.... Read more »Source: Asimov Press | Published: February 20, 2024 - 4:05 pm
- Scaling Phage TherapyWhat it will take to transform bacteriophages into a 21st-century medicine.... Read more »Source: Asimov Press | Published: February 13, 2024 - 5:15 pm
- Making the First Transgenic AntsEngineered ants are helping to reveal the neuroscience of pheromone signaling.... Read more »Source: Asimov Press | Published: February 5, 2024 - 2:10 pm
- What Science Can Learn from Car MechanicsAn interrogative technique to identify the root of molecular problems.... Read more »Source: Asimov Press | Published: January 24, 2024 - 2:15 pm
- Deliberate DysenteryProgress and pitfalls in human challenge trials.... Read more »Source: Asimov Press | Published: January 21, 2024 - 5:02 pm
- Making the MicropipetteThe innovation and litigation behind biology’s most ubiquitous tool.... Read more »Source: Asimov Press | Published: January 2, 2024 - 2:01 pm
- Welcome to Asimov PressA new publishing venture for biology.... Read more »Source: Asimov Press | Published: December 17, 2023 - 3:58 pm
- Codon is Now Part of Asimov PressWhat happens when a hobby becomes a job? Plus: Updates on the writing fellowship and essay contest.... Read more »Source: Asimov Press | Published: December 16, 2023 - 5:27 pm
- VideoWhat Biology Can Learn from PhysicsPredictive models as billion dollar moonshots.... Read more »Source: Asimov Press | Published: December 10, 2023 - 4:00 pm
- Announcing Ideas MatterA writing fellowship for biology.... Read more »Source: Asimov Press | Published: October 3, 2023 - 2:27 pm
- Announcing Homeworld Ideas: A Writing ChallengeWrite about biology. Spread good ideas. Win up to $10,000.... Read more »Source: Asimov Press | Published: August 15, 2023 - 1:00 pm
- VideoThe Codon Guide to Synthetic BiologyBooks, papers, courses, and blogs to help you get started.... Read more »Source: Asimov Press | Published: August 10, 2023 - 1:04 pm
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INTERESTING ENGINEERING
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- VideoWhat are Stem Cells and How are They Used?Stem cells: the superheroes of medicine, fighting diseases by regenerating tissue! But wait, they face their own challenges - ethical dilemmas and technical hurdles!... Read more »Source: Interesting Engineering Articles | Published: February 27, 2024 - 6:24 am
- VideoThe rise of vertical flight: A brief history of helicoptersFrom Da Vinci's sketches to today's skyward triumphs, explore the thrilling evolution of helicopters!... Read more »Source: Interesting Engineering Articles | Published: February 24, 2024 - 11:55 am
- VideoFrom TOW to Patriot: Five U.S. Missiles that changed the game in Ukraine.From budget-conscious solutions to strategic game-changers, these U.S. missiles can change the game on any conflict.... Read more »Source: Interesting Engineering Articles | Published: February 23, 2024 - 12:53 pm
- VideoCan organ cloning be used for transplants?The medical community faces a significant challenge with the high demand for organ transplants, highlighted by over 107,000 people in the U.S. Can cloning organs be a viable solution? ... Read more »Source: Interesting Engineering Articles | Published: February 22, 2024 - 7:00 pm
- VideoWorld’s top stellarator: US coal plant to host fusion energy facilityAdvanced stellarator reactors depend solely on external magnets for plasma confinement, offering precise adjustments for optimal performance.... Read more »Source: Interesting Engineering Articles | Published: February 22, 2024 - 3:48 pm
- Google halts Gemini AI image generation over racial accuracy concernsThe AI tool has been creating historically inaccurate images for the last couple of days.... Read more »Source: Interesting Engineering Articles | Published: February 22, 2024 - 3:38 pm
- First-ever space-made HIV drug crystals touch down Earth near UtahCalifornia-based startup Varda Space Industries has made history by successfully returning samples of the drug made in space. ... Read more »Source: Interesting Engineering Articles | Published: February 22, 2024 - 3:34 pm
- Doctors set to lead the way in knee joint repair with nasal cartilage therapyThe project, funded by EU, is called ENCANTO.... Read more »Source: Interesting Engineering Articles | Published: February 22, 2024 - 2:48 pm
- Nanoscale device allows brain chemistry observation at smallest levelThis innovative technology is capable of monitoring areas 1,000 times smaller than current technologies.... Read more »Source: Interesting Engineering Articles | Published: February 22, 2024 - 2:36 pm
- VideoComposite image from telescopes showcases 'stellar beads on a string'Astronomers have captured a black hole blasting one of the most intense outbursts ever recorded. ... Read more »Source: Interesting Engineering Articles | Published: February 22, 2024 - 2:14 pm
- Siemens' wind blades set sail to power over 1 million Scottish homesSiemens Gamesa's B108 blades embark on a journey to power Scotland's Moray West wind farm, a milestone in renewable energy innovation.... Read more »Source: Interesting Engineering Articles | Published: February 22, 2024 - 2:08 pm
- Chinese researchers show how to shrink data centers into a DVD-like diskWith petabit storage on a single disk, exascale data centers can be set up in a small room instead of stadia-like centers being used today.... Read more »Source: Interesting Engineering Articles | Published: February 22, 2024 - 1:43 pm
- VideoMeet Taiwan's new Terminator-inspired anti-drone SKYNET gunThe Taiwanese military has now officially integrated a new counter-drone weapon across its services called the SKYNET ADS.... Read more »Source: Interesting Engineering Articles | Published: February 22, 2024 - 1:23 pm
- VideoIsrael's new Hermes 650 drone is cheap and has a large payloadElbit Systems has now officially launched its highly versatile unmanned aerial system (UAS), the low-cost Hermes 650 "Spark."... Read more »Source: Interesting Engineering Articles | Published: February 22, 2024 - 12:52 pm
- Goodbye robotic jerks: Bio-prosthetics learn the brain's codeDiscover how bio-inspired neuroprosthetics are revolutionizing the human-machine interface, offering natural communication pathways with the nervous system.... Read more »Source: Interesting Engineering Articles | Published: February 22, 2024 - 12:38 pm
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- Online tool for Long Covid supportA website to support people living with Long Covid is launched today, Long Covid Awareness Day, by a research team led by a Southampton professor with first-hand experience of the condition.... Read more »Source: University of Southampton news | Published: March 15, 2024 - 12:00 am
- Study explores homeless women’s experiences of ‘period poverty’Research from the University of Southampton has identified common issues women face when experiencing periods while homeless.... Read more »Source: University of Southampton news | Published: March 14, 2024 - 12:00 am
- Southampton receives millions to lead Britain’s quantum revolution and support national defenceSouthampton has been awarded millions of pounds to launch two research centres that will work to develop the future of quantum computing and boost UK defence expertise.... Read more »Source: University of Southampton news | Published: March 13, 2024 - 12:00 am
- From the City to the Sea: An immersive journey to support care home staff wellbeingA Southampton sociologist, pianist and artist has combined her skills to co-create – with care home staff – a nature-themed art and music video to support wellbeing.... Read more »Source: University of Southampton news | Published: March 11, 2024 - 12:00 am
- Increases in suicide rate linked to ‘shocks’ in the economyA study by the University of Southampton has shown a link between unexpected economic performance and a rise in the suicide rate.... Read more »Source: University of Southampton news | Published: March 11, 2024 - 12:00 am
- ‘Women need not apply’: Breaking down gender barriers in scienceAs one of the UK’s most eminent geologists, she has uncovered climate secrets from hundreds of millions of years ago. But Professor Dame Jane Francis, Director of the British Antarctic Survey and current British Science Association President, has had to battle through times when females had less opportunities in a... Read more »Source: University of Southampton news | Published: March 8, 2024 - 12:00 am
- New trial aims to reduce treatment side effects for women with secondary breast cancerResearchers from the University of Southampton are investigating how body composition affects the severity of side effects from chemotherapy experienced by women with secondary breast cancer.... Read more »Source: University of Southampton news | Published: March 7, 2024 - 12:00 am
- Teenage scientists recognised at Hampshire eventYoung researchers lit up the sky at Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium for a glittering film premiere and awards ceremony to celebrate their achievements.... Read more »Source: University of Southampton news | Published: March 7, 2024 - 12:00 am
- Summit to call for urgent action to safeguard Africa’s futureClimate change is threatening the long-term survival of rural African communities, leaving them unable to grow essential crops and unable to access healthcare due to extreme heat or rainfall.... Read more »Source: University of Southampton news | Published: March 7, 2024 - 12:00 am
- Solicitor General opens free legal aid clinic in SouthamptonA new legal clinic in Southampton that provides free – or pro-bono – advice for residents has been officially opened by the Solicitor General.... Read more »Source: University of Southampton news | Published: February 27, 2024 - 12:00 am
- Scientists closer to solving mysteries of universe after measuring gravity in quantum worldScientists are a step closer to unravelling the mysterious forces of the universe after working out how to measure gravity on a microscopic level.... Read more »Source: University of Southampton news | Published: February 26, 2024 - 12:00 am
- ‘Dynamic duo’ defences in bacteria ward off viral threatsScientists at the University of Southampton have discovered that bacteria can pair up their defence systems to create a formidable force, greater than the sum of its parts, to fight off attack from phage viruses. Understanding how bacteria react to this type of virus is a big step in combatting... Read more »Source: University of Southampton news | Published: February 22, 2024 - 12:00 am
- Fewer nurses linked to delayed care and serious outcomes in emergency departmentsHaving fewer nurses on shift in emergency departments is linked to worse outcomes for patients, including heart attacks in the department, according to a new research paper.... Read more »Source: University of Southampton news | Published: February 22, 2024 - 12:00 am
- Understanding the relationship between our sleep, body clock and mental healthProblems with our sleep and internal body clock can trigger or worsen a range of psychiatric disorders, according to a new review of recent research evidence.... Read more »Source: University of Southampton news | Published: February 20, 2024 - 12:00 am
- Can chickpeas and lentils grow in the UK? Scientists calling for schools to help find outSchool children are being invited to help scientists find out if chickpeas, lentils, and other types of legumes could be grown in the UK.... Read more »Source: University of Southampton news | Published: February 19, 2024 - 12:00 am
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- ● Spring equinox 2024: 'Equal night' signals changing seasons across the globe todayThe Spring equinox (March 19, 2024) signals the start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, the beginning of autumn in the Southern Hemisphere, and a rare moment of "equal night" across the world.... Read more »Source: Livescience | Published: March 19, 2024 - 7:00 am
- Ice-cold plunges and breath-holding: Does the 'Wim Hof method' do anything?Wim Hof, known as "The Iceman," purports a combination of breathing exercises and cold exposure has many health benefits. But a new review of studies finds there's limited evidence.... Read more »Source: Livescience | Published: March 18, 2024 - 8:42 pm
- Speck of light spotted by Hubble is one of the most enormous galaxies in the early universe, James Webb telescope revealsThe ancient obect Gz9p3, which appeared as a single point of light through the Hubble Space Telescope, is actually one of the most enormous galaxies in the early universe, James Webb Space Telescope observations reveal.... Read more »Source: Livescience | Published: March 18, 2024 - 8:31 pm
- 8-hour intermittent fasting tied to 90% higher risk of cardiovascular death, early data hintA study followed participants for about eight years and found an increased risk of death in those who practiced intermittent fasting. But more data is needed.... Read more »Source: Livescience | Published: March 18, 2024 - 8:00 pm
- Betelgeuse's mysterious spin could be a cosmic illusion caused by its enormous 'boiling' surfaceThe gigantic star Betelgeuse, which could be close to exploding, has previously been seen spinning much faster than it should be. However, a new study suggests that these observations were misinterpreted because of the star's shape-shifting surface.... Read more »Source: Livescience | Published: March 18, 2024 - 6:10 pm
- Worm-like creature squirts 'milk' from its butt to feed its young in 1st-of-its-kind videoVideo footage captures an egg-laying amphibian "nursing" its babies with a nutritious liquid similar to mammalian milk.... Read more »Source: Livescience | Published: March 18, 2024 - 2:35 pm
- Iceland volcano: 'Most powerful' eruption yet narrowly misses Grindavik but could still trigger life-threatening toxic gas plumeThe submerged volcano in Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula has erupted for the fourth time in four months. The resulting lava flow narrowly missed Grindavík but could still reach the sea and potentially unleash a toxic gas plume.... Read more »Source: Livescience | Published: March 18, 2024 - 2:27 pm
- Computing 'paradigm shift' could see phones and laptops run twice as fast — without replacing a single componentBy letting different processing units — like GPUs, NPUs and hardware accelerators — work in parallel, rather than in sequence, systems can be up to twice and consume 50% less energy.... Read more »Source: Livescience | Published: March 18, 2024 - 12:00 pm
- 'Potentially hazardous' asteroid Bennu contains the building blocks of life and minerals unseen on Earth, scientists reveal in 1st comprehensive analysisScientists shared the first comprehensive science results from NASA's OSIRIS-REx asteroid-sampling mission at the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, revealing the out-of-this-world makeup of asteroid Bennu.... Read more »Source: Livescience | Published: March 18, 2024 - 12:00 pm
- How total solar eclipses help us measure ancient historyTotal solar eclipses, like the upcoming one on April 8, occur on reliable schedules that we can calculate far into the past. This information helps researchers date mysterious events from ancient history.... Read more »Source: Livescience | Published: March 18, 2024 - 11:00 am
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- ● Innovative Science Experiments Aboard NASA’s SpaceX 30th Resupply Mission to the ISSNASA and the agency’s international partners are sending scientific investigations to the International Space Station on the 30th SpaceX commercial resupply services mission, including tests...... Read more »Source: SciTechDaily | Published: March 19, 2024 - 7:02 am
- ● Disrupted Cycles: The Hidden Climate Crisis in Our RiversA recent study has found that climate change is impacting the timing of river flows, especially in the higher northern regions. River flow patterns, which...... Read more »Source: SciTechDaily | Published: March 19, 2024 - 6:19 am
- ● Bronze Age to Byzantine: Scientists Uncover 46 Archaeological Sites Thought To Be Lost to HistoryUniversity of Leicester Archaeological Services rediscovers 46 sites at the Eastern Sovereign Base Area at Dhekelia, Cyprus Scientists from the University of Leicester, collaborating with...... Read more »Source: SciTechDaily | Published: March 19, 2024 - 5:28 am
- ● Good News for Office Workers: 10,000 Steps a Day Linked to 39% Reduced Risk of DeathHigher step counts are associated with reduced risk, irrespective of sedentary time. A recent study from the University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins Centre in Australia...... Read more »Source: SciTechDaily | Published: March 19, 2024 - 4:08 am
- ● Dark Matter Debunked in Revolutionary Cosmic StudyThe current theoretical model for the composition of the universe is that it’s made of ‘normal matter,’ ‘dark energy’ and ‘dark matter.’ A new study...... Read more »Source: SciTechDaily | Published: March 19, 2024 - 3:06 am
- ● Revolutionizing Plastics: How Sugar-Based Polyamides Could Save Our PlanetIn today’s fast-paced industrial society, the search for eco-friendly materials is more pressing than ever. Plastics, which are a common part of everyday life, present...... Read more »Source: SciTechDaily | Published: March 19, 2024 - 1:22 am
- ● Ancient Footsteps Uncovered: Scientists Discover Evidence of Human Activity on This Small Caribbean Island 850 Years Earlier Than Previously ThoughtNew research establishes that humans occupied Curaçao between 5735 and 5600 calibrated years before present (cal BP). This finding suggests that the island was inhabited...... Read more »Source: SciTechDaily | Published: March 19, 2024 - 12:32 am
- Scientists Develop Groundbreaking Sensor That Can Wirelessly Detect Chemical Warfare AgentsResearchers have developed a revolutionary sensor capable of detecting chemical warfare agents without wires, representing a major advancement in technology for public safety.This innovative device,...... Read more »Source: SciTechDaily | Published: March 18, 2024 - 11:42 pm
- Webb’s Ethanol Discovery Fuels Search for Alien LifeAstronomers identified icy compounds made of complex organic molecules like alcohol and likely acetic acid, using Webb’s MIRI instrument, which was managed through launch by...... Read more »Source: SciTechDaily | Published: March 18, 2024 - 10:52 pm
- Emerging Psychoactive: Deciphering the Delta-8 Craze Among 12th GradersUse of the psychoactive cannabis product is higher in states without existing delta-8 regulations or cannabis legalization, NIH-funded study finds. Approximately 11% of 12th-grade students...... Read more »Source: SciTechDaily | Published: March 18, 2024 - 10:02 pm
- From Dream to Reality: Low-Cost, Carbon-Neutral Biofuels Are Finally PossibleIn the process of converting plants into fuel, the initial phase — decomposing the plant material — has consistently posed the greatest challenge. Recent research...... Read more »Source: SciTechDaily | Published: March 18, 2024 - 9:12 pm
- Shadow Hunters: Shark Scars Reveal New Population of Killer WhalesUniversity of British Columbia researchers believe a group of killer whales observed hunting marine mammals including sperm whales, as well as a sea turtle, in...... Read more »Source: SciTechDaily | Published: March 18, 2024 - 8:02 pm
- Breaking: Emerging Evidence Suggests COVID-19 Originated in a LabResearch points to an unnatural origin as the likely source for COVID-19. The origin of COVID-19 is highly debated – most studies have focused on...... Read more »Source: SciTechDaily | Published: March 18, 2024 - 6:53 pm
- Unburnable Futures: Navigating the Oil Dilemma To Meet 1.5°C GoalsA study led by the University of Barcelona warns of the oil resources that should not be exploited to meet the commitments of the Paris...... Read more »Source: SciTechDaily | Published: March 18, 2024 - 5:33 pm
- Unlocking the Nanoworld With Supercharged Vortex Beam MicroscopyTo study nanoscale patterns in tiny electronic or photonic components, a new method based on lensless imaging allows for near-perfect high-resolution microscopy. Ptychography, a powerful...... Read more »Source: SciTechDaily | Published: March 18, 2024 - 4:23 pm
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- Is Putin a weak strongman? The difficult balancing act of Russia's personalist autocracyFor Russian President Vladimir Putin, a seemingly iron-fisted grip on power comes at a cost, says Columbia University author, expert Timothy Frye at Hopkins Bloomberg Center event... Read more »Source: Hub | Published: March 18, 2024 - 3:16 pm
- Pixel perfect: Engineers' new approach brings images into focusNew deblurring technology from JHU researchers could do everything from creating robotic navigation systems to saving vacation selfies... Read more »Source: Hub | Published: March 18, 2024 - 2:50 pm
- Robotic surgeon precisely removes cancerous tumorsA team of Johns Hopkins researchers designed a device that can successfully remove tumors from the tongue with accuracy rivaling human surgeons... Read more »Source: Hub | Published: March 18, 2024 - 1:36 pm
- Johns Hopkins' Gregory D. Hager selected to head NSF Computer and Information Science and Engineering DirectorateThe directorate supports research in all areas of computer and information science and engineering, as well as advanced research cyberinfrastructure necessary for discovery in all science and engineering fields... Read more »Source: Hub | Published: March 14, 2024 - 7:41 pm
- Shani Mott, esteemed Black Studies scholar and champion for social justice, dies at 47Mott, a lecturer in the Center for Africana Studies and Department of History, joined JHU's faculty in 2008... Read more »Source: Hub | Published: March 14, 2024 - 6:50 pm
- There goes the sun. Again?Just seven years after the last total solar eclipse, millions of Americans will once again be in the path of daytime darkness on April 8... Read more »Source: Hub | Published: March 14, 2024 - 5:11 pm
- Seeing Baltimore through a new lensMeet the six Baltimore-based artists whose work will be on permanent display at JHU, helping to celebrate the city's flourishing artistic talent... Read more »Source: Hub | Published: March 13, 2024 - 10:00 am
- Speaker urges researchers to partner with communities to advance environmental justiceTennessee state Rep. Justin J. Pearson delivers remarks as part of the Department of Environmental Health and Engineering's monthly Grand Rounds series... Read more »Source: Hub | Published: March 13, 2024 - 1:05 am
- Bloomberg Philanthropies announces $200 million commitment to support U.S. mayors taking on climate changeBloomberg American Sustainable Cities will support 25 U.S. cities leading the way in reducing emissions and building more prosperous communities; New funding aims to ensure cities fully seize the opportunity to access billions of federal dollars on the table to implement transformative local solutions... Read more »Source: Hub | Published: March 12, 2024 - 12:00 pm
- One day for ONEHopkins: Johns Hopkins aims for 5,000 donorsJohns Hopkins aims for 5,000 donors on its eighth annual universitywide day of giving... Read more »Source: Hub | Published: March 11, 2024 - 9:00 am
- Virtual reality exhibit offers immersive view of war in UkraineWar Up Close exhibit incorporates 360-degree panoramic images, drone footage, and 3D modeling to capture the devastation of the conflict... Read more »Source: Hub | Published: March 8, 2024 - 8:55 pm
- President Biden's State of the Union, and why the U.S. health system needs redesignHopkins Nursing policy expert Vincent Guilamo-Ramos makes the case for a nurse-led approach to health care that focuses on prevention and equity... Read more »Source: Hub | Published: March 8, 2024 - 7:52 pm
- Nicotine pouches are growing in popularity. Are they safe?Smoke-free, flavored nicotine pouches, including the brand Zyn, are going viral on TikTok. A Johns Hopkins expert weighs in on their safety.... Read more »Source: Hub | Published: March 8, 2024 - 3:57 pm
- Business of health propels Carey Business School to prestigious 'schools to watch' list'Poets & Quants' magazine recognizes Carey for its efforts to build connections to Johns Hopkins University's prowess in medicine... Read more »Source: Hub | Published: March 8, 2024 - 2:10 pm
- Renowned historian Richard A. Goldthwaite dies at 90Goldthwaite devoted his career to the cultural, social, and political impacts of Renaissance Florence's economic activities... Read more »Source: Hub | Published: March 7, 2024 - 6:51 pm
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- The fate of planets whose orbits collapse will be decidedWASP-12b was discovered by astronomers in 2008 as part of the SuperWASP survey as it passed in front of the star. At the time, the…... Read more »Source: Meson Stars | Published: March 16, 2024 - 5:58 pm
- A supermassive black hole tore apart a star relatively close to EarthA supermassive black hole tore apart a star relatively close to Earth Scientists at the Institute of Astronomy at the University of Hawaii reported that…... Read more »Source: Meson Stars | Published: March 14, 2024 - 9:29 pm
- Discovery validates white dwarf cooling theoryDiscovery validates white dwarf cooling theory A study published in Nature challenges this theory. The University of Victoria (UVic) and its partners are using data…... Read more »Source: Meson Stars | Published: March 10, 2024 - 8:02 am
- Pushing the limits of infrasonic gravitational wavesHow a team of physicists detects gravitational waves at frequencies low enough to reveal the secrets of the early merger stages of supermassive black holes,…... Read more »Source: Meson Stars | Published: March 9, 2024 - 7:37 pm
- A new look at Betelgeuse’s boiling surfaceA new look at Betelgeuse’s boiling surfaceBetelgeuse is a well-known red supergiant star in the constellation Orion. Recently, it has attracted a lot of attention,…... Read more »Source: Meson Stars | Published: March 9, 2024 - 3:56 pm
- Baby quasar: a growing supermassive black holeGiant quasar and little red dots. A n EIGER JWST image of the luminous quasar J1148+5251, anextremely rare active SMBH of 10 billion solar masses (blue…... Read more »Source: Meson Stars | Published: March 9, 2024 - 9:09 am
- Scientists have explored Jupiter’s Great Blue Spot, a mysterious region where powerful magnetic fields pull particles in different directions.The image of Jupiter was taken by the Juno space probe during its flyby on September 7, 2023. Source: NASA Scientists have explored Jupiter’s Great…... Read more »Source: Meson Stars | Published: March 9, 2024 - 8:46 am
- Impossible’ galaxy discovered by James Webb surprises scientists Its age and mass exceed the theoretical limits of the Standard Model of cosmology.The galaxy ZF-UDS-7329 (indicated by the arrow), captured by JWST NIRCAM. | JWST Researchers used the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to discover his ZF-UDS-7329,…... Read more »Source: Meson Stars | Published: March 9, 2024 - 6:41 am
- Astronomers have discovered the faintest optical event closest to the destruction of a star by a black hole.Astronomers have discovered the faintest optical event closest to the destruction of a star by a black hole. Formed in spiral galaxy NGC 3799 Astronomers…... Read more »Source: Meson Stars | Published: March 8, 2024 - 6:54 pm
- Webb enables analysis of small binaries in the Kuiper beltWebb enables analysis of small binaries in the Kuiper belt Webb enables analysis of small binaries in the Kuiper belt Shown is an artist’s imagination…... Read more »Source: Meson Stars | Published: March 8, 2024 - 6:35 pm
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- Intermittent fasting linked to a higher risk of heart disease deathOnly eating within an 8-hour window is associated with a significantly higher risk of heart disease-related death compared with eating over 12 to 16 hours... Read more »Source: New Scientist - Home | Published: March 18, 2024 - 8:00 pm
- Blood-clotting drug derived from pigs can now be made syntheticallyA common anti-clotting drug called heparin is made from pig intestines, which risks contaminations and infections. A safer, synthetic version has now been developed but its production needs scaling up... Read more »Source: New Scientist - Home | Published: March 18, 2024 - 7:00 pm
- Mammoth carcass was scavenged by ancient humans and sabre-toothed catsA southern mammoth skeleton found in Spain bears cut marks from stone tools and bite marks from carnivore teeth, suggesting that both hominins and felids feasted on its meat... Read more »Source: New Scientist - Home | Published: March 18, 2024 - 4:00 pm
- Nobel-winning biologist on the most promising ways to stop ageingEfforts to extend our lifespan continue and many look promising, but success will have unintended consequences, says Nobel prizewinner Venki Ramakrishnan... Read more »Source: New Scientist - Home | Published: March 18, 2024 - 4:00 pm
- Titan’s sand dunes may be made of smashed up small moonsThe sand dunes that splay across the surface of Saturn’s moon Titan may be made of the ground-up remains of ancient irregular moons, rather than atmospheric particles... Read more »Source: New Scientist - Home | Published: March 18, 2024 - 11:00 am
- Mathematicians plan computer proof of Fermat's last theoremFermat's last theorem puzzled mathematicians for centuries until it was finally proven in 1993. Now, researchers want to create a version of the proof that can be formally checked by a computer for any errors in logic... Read more »Source: New Scientist - Home | Published: March 18, 2024 - 10:00 am
- Gold flecks make super-transparent glass fully opaque from one sideA glare-free window that is opaque from the outside but still offers a clear view from inside could be made with a coating using billions of tiny bits of gold... Read more »Source: New Scientist - Home | Published: March 15, 2024 - 6:00 pm
- Miniature furniture 3D printed using ink made from recycled woodWaste wood can be reconstituted into a form that can be 3D printed and used to produce furniture or other objects... Read more »Source: New Scientist - Home | Published: March 15, 2024 - 6:00 pm
- Perfectly straight ridges may cover the poles of Saturn’s moon TitanSaturn’s moon Titan may have hundreds of strange ridges called yardangs that could teach us how the icy moon’s geology and conditions vary across its surface... Read more »Source: New Scientist - Home | Published: March 15, 2024 - 3:00 pm
- Single mathematical model governs primate brain shape across speciesAn analysis of primate brains shows that the pattern of folds on the surface follows the same mathematical pattern across species... Read more »Source: New Scientist - Home | Published: March 15, 2024 - 2:00 pm
- Mental health conditions may accelerate ageing by damaging RNAPeople with mental health conditions have greater amounts of damaged RNA than those without one, which might explain the link between the conditions and age-related diseases such as cancer... Read more »Source: New Scientist - Home | Published: March 15, 2024 - 1:00 pm
- ‘Sound laser’ is the most powerful ever madeA new device uses a reflective cavity, a tiny bead and an electrode to create a laser beam of sound particles ten times more powerful and much narrower than other “phonon lasers”... Read more »Source: New Scientist - Home | Published: March 15, 2024 - 11:00 am
- What do home faecal test kits really reveal about our gut microbiome?Many firms sell direct-to-consumer faecal testing kits, but an investigation has revealed that scientists don't yet know what makes for a healthy gut microbiome... Read more »Source: New Scientist - Home | Published: March 14, 2024 - 6:00 pm
- Should everyone start eating snakes to save the planet?Pythons convert food into meat more efficiently than other livestock, and they can be fed on waste meat, but this doesn't mean snake meat is inherently more sustainable... Read more »Source: New Scientist - Home | Published: March 14, 2024 - 4:00 pm
- Chimp mothers play with their youngsters even when times are toughTen years’ worth of observations of a wild chimpanzee community show that most adults stop playing when food is short, but not mothers and their young... Read more »Source: New Scientist - Home | Published: March 14, 2024 - 3:00 pm
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NEUROSCIENCE NEWS
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- Virtual Peer Pressure: How Avatars Affect Our Moral ChoicesResearchers explored how group dynamics, including virtual avatars, impact individuals' moral judgments. The study revealed that participants often altered their opinions to align with those of a group, whether the pressure came from real individuals or AI-controlled avatars in a virtual environment.... Read more »Source: Neuroscience News | Published: March 18, 2024 - 8:18 pm
- Metformin in Pregnancy: Mixed Outcomes for Developing BrainA new study explored the effects of metformin, a common treatment for gestational diabetes, on offspring's brain development in a mouse model. While metformin benefits pregnant mothers with gestational diabetes, its impact on the children's brain development remains uncertain, with the study indicating no positive effects on the offspring.... Read more »Source: Neuroscience News | Published: March 18, 2024 - 7:44 pm
- Teens’ Transcendent Thinking Spurs Brain GrowthAdolescents engaging in "transcendent thinking"—the practice of looking beyond the immediate context to understand deeper meanings and implications—can significantly influence their brain development. The study highlights how this complex form of thinking fosters coordination between the brain's executive control and default mode networks, crucial for psychological functioning.... Read more »Source: Neuroscience News | Published: March 18, 2024 - 4:57 pm
- Rethinking Memory DeclineResearchers reveal new findings on the complexity of age-related memory decline and neural dedifferentiation, challenging existing theories on cognitive aging. The study utilized functional MRI to compare brain activity patterns in young and older adults, revealing that age diminishes the brain's precision in processing visual information, with distinct mechanisms affecting... Read more »Source: Neuroscience News | Published: March 18, 2024 - 4:35 pm
- Loneliness in Midlife: A Growing Gap Between US and EuropeNew research highlights a significant loneliness gap between middle-aged adults in the U.S. and their European counterparts, with Americans experiencing higher levels. The study utilized data from over 53,000 participants to explore loneliness trends across three generations, finding that U.S. adults report increasing loneliness, particularly among younger generations.... Read more »Source: Neuroscience News | Published: March 18, 2024 - 3:42 pm
- Brain’s Motivation Mechanics: How Hunger Drives Goal PursuitResearchers unveiled how the brain's thalamus navigates hunger-driven motivation. Through innovative experiments with mice, the study explores the role of two distinct neuronal populations within the paraventricular nucleus (PVT), showing how they regulate actions towards achieving a goal, like foraging for food.... Read more »Source: Neuroscience News | Published: March 18, 2024 - 2:48 pm
- Exercise in a Pill? Breakthrough Mimics Workout BenefitsResearchers are developing compounds that simulate the benefits of physical exercise, potentially offering new treatments for muscle atrophy, heart failure, and neurodegenerative diseases. The compound SLU-PP-332 and its derivatives activate key proteins involved in exercise-induced muscle growth and metabolism.... Read more »Source: Neuroscience News | Published: March 18, 2024 - 2:15 pm
- Paws for Thought: Dog Interaction Boosts Brainwaves and RelaxationA new study highlights the psychological and neurological benefits of interacting with dogs, revealing that activities such as playing and walking with dogs enhance brain wave strengths linked to relaxation and concentration. This research moves beyond general observations by using EEG technology to quantify the brain's electrical activity during eight... Read more »Source: Neuroscience News | Published: March 15, 2024 - 1:59 pm
- Brain Abnormalities in Children with Developmental Language DisorderResearchers have discovered that the anterior neostriatum, a part of the brain linked with movement, shows abnormalities in children with developmental language impairments. This study utilized a novel computational approach to analyze data from 22 studies, revealing that these abnormalities are uniquely prevalent in the anterior neostriatum.... Read more »Source: Neuroscience News | Published: March 15, 2024 - 1:33 pm
- Healthy Diet Slows Aging and Lowers Dementia RiskResearchers linked healthier diets to a reduced risk of dementia and a slower pace of biological aging, unveiling the partial mechanism behind this protective effect. Researchers applied the DunedinPACE epigenetic clock to data from the Framingham Heart Study's Offspring Cohort, revealing that adherence to the MIND diet significantly slowed aging... Read more »Source: Neuroscience News | Published: March 14, 2024 - 9:25 pm
- Mating Study Unlocks the Genetic Code of AttractionResearchers uncover the nuanced mating behaviors of nematodes, revealing a complex interplay between hermaphroditic and female roundworms in their quest for reproduction. While females actively seek out males, tracking them by smell for mating, hermaphrodites exhibit a starkly different approach, avoiding mating until they deplete their sperm supply. This research... Read more »Source: Neuroscience News | Published: March 14, 2024 - 9:00 pm
- Molecular Alterations in Brain Tissue Provide Clues to Suicidal IdeationResearchers have identified molecular alterations in the blood and brain tissues of individuals who committed suicide, offering new insights into susceptibility factors and therapeutic targets. The study analyzed genetic, protein, and metabolic changes, suggesting these alterations could serve as risk markers for suicidal behavior.... Read more »Source: Neuroscience News | Published: March 14, 2024 - 7:36 pm
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