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Unraveling the physics of knitting
Knitting, the age-old craft of looping and stitching natural fibers into fabrics, has received renewed attention for its potential applications...
Rensselaer researcher sheds new light on circadian rhythms
Circadian clocks, which drive circadian rhythms, are entwined with many essential systems in living things including plants, fungi, insects, and...
New study shows eating beans and chickpeas is linked to better diet quality in American adults
Credit: Coalition for the Advancement of Pulses Journal Maturitas DOI 10.1016/j.maturitas.2024.108012 Method of Research Data/statistical analysis Subject of Research People...
US drug-related infant deaths more than doubled from 2018 to 2022
A new study by Florida Atlantic University’s Schmidt College of Medicine has uncovered a disturbing trend in drug-related infant deaths...
Duke-NUS breakthrough discovery identifies first step in allergic reactions, paving the way for new preventative strategies
Scientists at Duke-NUS Medical School have identified how the first domino falls after a person encounters an allergen, such as...
Allen Institute for Cell Science launches first disease-specific cell line collections
By Jake SiegelCredit: Dr. Daniel Bernstein, Stanford University By Jake Siegel Seattle, WASH.—June 4, 2024—The Allen Institute for Cell Science...
Towards next-gen functional materials: direct observation of electron transfer in solids
Electron transfer (ET) is a process in which an electron is transferred from one atom or molecule to another. ET...
Allergy or infection? Scientists discover what distinguishes these two immune system responses
The production of antibodies, essential for protecting our body against infections, is very well regulated through the action of a...
5-minute test leads to better care for people with dementia in the primary care setting
June 4, 2024—(BRONX, NY)—The underdiagnosis of dementia, especially among Black and Hispanic patients, is a long-standing challenge in medicine. A...
Decoding self-initiative: How the brain governs goal-directed actions
Ever wondered how your brain decides when to act? Initiating actions with a specific goal in mind is a complex...
Videoconferencing gets older adults moving as health lessons put to practical use
The COVID-19 pandemic made videoconferencing software commonplace in businesses and even schools, but this communication tool has the potential to...
US pre-teens discover rare juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex; Science expedition chronicled in extraordinary documentary
Credit: Giant Screen Films Marmarth, ND – Three keen-eyed young fossil hunters made the discovery of a lifetime when they found...
DNA methylation clocks for estimating biological age in Chinese cohorts
The ovary is an essential organ for female fertility, and its age-dependent decline in function is a major cause of...
Human activity contributed to woolly rhinoceros’ extinction
Researchers have discovered sustained hunting by humans prevented the woolly rhinoceros from accessing favourable habitats as Earth warmed following the...
Frequent mowing puts poisonous weed into survival mode
By John LovettCredit: Courtesy Alejandro Vasquez By John Lovett University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station...
A technique for more effective multipurpose robots
CAMBRIDGE, MA – Let’s say you want to train a robot so it understands how to use tools and can then...
Microscopic defects in ice shape how massive glaciers flow, study shows
As they seep and calve into the sea, melting glaciers and ice sheets are raising global water levels at unprecedented...
NYU Abu Dhabi researchers call for strengthening sustainability regulations in laws governing space exploration
Abu Dhabi, UAE: June 3, 2024: In a new study, a team of researchers led by Dimitra Atri of the...
‘life in the ocean touches everyone’: US rolls out first national ocean biodiversity strategy
Roughly 2 million species live in the world’s ocean. But scientists have only described a mere 10% of them. With...
Captivating blue-colored ant discovered in India’s remote Siang Valley
Nothing like the common red, black, or brown ants, a stunning blue ant has been discovered from Yingku village in...
