Theoretical physicists unveil one of the most ubiquitous and elusive concepts in chemistry
SISSA scientists provide a rigorous quantum mechanical explanation of the concept of atomic oxidation number and solve a long-standing conundrum...
‘Committed’ CO2 emissions jeopardize international climate goals, UCI-led study finds
Existing, planned fossil fuel-burning infrastructure must be retired early, replaced Irvine, Calif. - The nations that have signed agreements to...
Spiraling filaments feed young galaxies
New data from the Keck Observatory show gas directly spiraling into growing galaxiesCredit: Adam Makarenko/W. M. Keck Observatory Galaxies grow...
More Effective influenza vaccine begins US clinical trials
A more effective seasonal flu vaccine is about to be tested in the US A more effective seasonal flu vaccine...
CPAP provides relief from depression
Additional benefit for sleep apnea sufferers Researchers have found that continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment of obstructive sleep apnea...
Alcohol and pregnancy policies: Birth outcomes & prenatal care use by race
In the U.S. state policies pertaining to alcohol use during pregnancy have been in effect for more than 40 years....
Peer support reduces carer burden
Credit: Wellways Australia In a world first, La Trobe University research has shown how peer-led support programs for family and...
Pharmaconutrition — Modern drug design for functional studies
Bitter (taste) receptor with health effect?Credit: Dr. Antonella Di Pizio / Leibniz-LSB@TUM Antonella Di Pizio and Maik Behrens of the...
Inexpensive equipment and training can improve melanoma detection and reduce biopsies
An instrument and brief training can help doctors accurately detect the deadliest skin cancer, according to article in The Journal...
Radio telescope ALMA finds earliest example of merging galaxies
Credit: National Astronomical Observatory of Japan Researchers using the radio telescope ALMA (Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array) observed signals of oxygen,...
The 69th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting has opened its doors
Scientists from 89 countries meet with 39 Nobel Laureates Following the topic cycle, this year's programme is dedicated to physics....
PBS restrictions result in outdated and unsafe care
Prescribing restrictions for anti-epileptic drugs expose flaws in the review process of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), a University of...
New model suggests lost continents for early Earth
Credit: Derrick Hasterok A new radioactivity model of Earth's ancient rocks calls into question current models for the formation of...
Scientists alarmed by bark beetle boom
Credit: Rainer Simonis / Nationalpark Bayerischer Wald "Bark beetles lay waste to forests" - "Climate change sends beetles into overdrive"...
Well-meaning climate measures can make matters worse
Lifestyle changes can reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and help protect nature. While some actions offer great potential, some aren't...
Environmentally friendly control of common disease infecting fish and amphibians
Credit: Kostis Apostolakis Aquatic organisms in marine systems and freshwaters are threatened by fungal and fungal-like diseases globally. These pathogens...
Recycling plastic: Vinyl polymer broken down to aspirin components
Credit: Yasuhiro Kohsaka Ph D., the Research Initiative for Supra-Materials, Shinshu University Before you read this, look around your room....
Corals in Singapore likely to survive sea-level rise: NUS study
Credit: Huang Danwei Global sea levels are expected to rise by at least half a metre by the year 2100...
Scientists propose gait-based biometric identification method for the old with wearable devices
Credit: SIAT Human gait is a unique feature that could be used for robust identity recognition. Gait-based identity recognition method...
Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation awards $5 million to 10 top young clinical investigators
New York, NY (June 30, 2019) - The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation named five new Damon Runyon Clinical Investigators...
