Chemistry
TI-RADS, algorithm guide diagnoses of pediatric thyroid nodules on ultrasound
Leesburg, VA, October 19, 2022—According to an accepted manuscript published in ARRS’ American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), ACR TI-RADS and...
Study: new model for the transmission of cultural knowledge
A broad array of cultural practices — from the construction of stone tools to the conventions of religious rituals —...
Artificial intelligence helps predict performance of sugarcane in the field
A Brazilian study published in Scientific Reports shows that artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to create efficient models for genomic selection of sugarcane...
Dating profile text perceived as more original may spark more attraction
A new study involving users of online dating sites has revealed a link between the perceived originality of text in...
Deeper understanding of the icy depths
Scientists have uncovered new details of how ice forming below the ocean surface in Antarctica provides cold dense water that...
Brain’s sensitivity to different types of regret may impact mood disorders like depression, Mount Sinai researchers find
Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have learned that the way the brain processes the complex...
Durable, inexpensive catalyst reduces carbon footprint of ammonia production
The Haber-Bosch process, which is commonly used to synthesize ammonia (NH3)–the foundation for synthetic nitrogen fertilizers–by combining hydrogen (H2) and...
Forgetting is natural, but learning how to learn can slow it down
AMES, IA – Whether you’re trying to ace a test or pick up a new hobby, Iowa State Psychology Professor...
Third COVID-19 vaccine dose is highly effective in patients with cirrhosis
Amsterdam, October 19, 2022 – Cirrhosis of the liver is associated with decreased responsiveness to COVID-19 mRNA vaccines as evidenced...
Molecular structure of one of the most important receptors in the immune system unraveled
The surface of B cells is covered with antigen receptors with which they recognize invading pathogens such as bacteria and...
The Black Death shaped the evolution of immunity genes, setting the course for how we respond to disease today, researchers find
Attention editors: Embargoed by the journal Nature until Wednesday, October 19th at 11 a.m. easternCredit: Matt Clarke/McMaster University Attention editors: Embargoed by the...
Selection of human immune-related genes was driven by the Black Death
The Black Death was the single greatest mortality event in recorded history, killing up to 50% of the European population...
APS fellowship awarded to Maia G. Vergniory
Maia G. Vergniory, a researcher in our department of Solid State Chemistry/at the Max Planck for Chemical Physics of Solids...
New stop along the cellular journey of recycling organelles in plants
A “hub and spoke” system enables plant cells to efficiently coordinate cellular trafficking, particularly for cellular recycling, the so-called autophagy...
Ancient ocean methane not an immediate climate change threat
Deep below the ocean’s surface, the seafloor contains large quantities of naturally occurring, ice-like deposits made up of water and...
The most precise accounting yet of dark energy and dark matter
Cambridge, Mass. – Astrophysicists have performed a powerful new analysis that places the most precise limits yet on the composition...
McLean Hospital receives $1 million gift from Karen and Rob Hale toward child & adolescent programs
McLean Hospital, a member of Mass General Brigham, has received a $1 million gift from Karen and Rob Hale through...
Warmer climate causing acidification of the Arctic Ocean
Climate change is causing the Arctic Ocean’s sea ice to melt away. When the polar ocean loses its cover of...
Patients waiting for urgent surgery in A&E feel calmer and experience less pain if given a music pillow
Berlin, Germany: Patients waiting in an emergency department for urgent surgery are less anxious, more relaxed and experience less pain...
Warming oceans likely to shrink the viable habitat of many marine animals – but not all
TAMPA, Fla. (Oct. 18, 2022) – Brad Seibel still remembers the headlines from 20 years ago that sounded like a...
