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Hospital hygiene: A closer look reveals realistic frequency of infection
Credit: Insel Gruppe The incidence of surgical site infections after an operation is an important quality indicator for hospitals. An...
Unexpected decrease in ammonia emissions due to COVID-19 lockdowns
Credit: Zheng Lin Most Chinese working in the cities return to work today after a 7-day public holiday of Spring...
New crystalline ice form
Scientists elucidate crystal structure for exotic ice XIXCredit: Uni Innsbruck Ice is a very versatile material. In snowflakes or ice...
Radiological images confirm ‘COVID-19 can cause the body to attack itself’
Imaging illustrates severity, long-term prognosis of COVID-19-related muscle, joint painCredit: Northwestern University CHICAGO --- Muscle soreness and achy joints are...
NATO recognizes Army researcher for innovation
Credit: U.S. Army ADELPHI, Md. -- A U.S. Army researcher received high honors from NATO for driving innovation for military...
Déjà brew? Another shot for lovers of coffee
Credit: Pixabay / Ermal Tahiri Long black, espresso, or latte, whatever your coffee preference, drink too much and you could...
NASA grant enables scientist to explore ways to keep astronauts’ bones strong in space
Credit: Kim Ratliff, Augusta University AUGUSTA, Ga. (Feb.18, 2021) - Extended time in space weakens astronauts' bones, so scientists are...
Oil spill has long-term immunological effects in dolphins
Credit: Todd Speakman A study published in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry has found long-term impacts of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon...
Harvard’s Wyss Institute collaborates with GBS Inc. on eRapid-based COVID-19 diagnostic
Combination of the Wyss' electrochemical sensing technology with GBS's transistor technology could enable fast, multiplexed, low-cost COVID-19 biomarker analysis in...
Stabilization technology for wireless communications for manufacturing systems
Realizing a 'non-stop line' with wireless visualization and coordinated control of different systemsCredit: National Institute of Information and Communications Technology...
Improving stroke treatment with a modified therapeutic molecule
A research team from INRS has improved the protective effect of a molecule against ischemic strokeCredit: Christian Fleury (INRS) A...
Gulf war illness not caused by depleted uranium from munitions, study shows
Credit: UT Southwestern Medical Center DALLAS - Feb. 18, 2021 - Inhalation of depleted uranium from exploding munitions did not...
Increasing temperatures will hit meat and milk production in East Africa
Hotter and more humid weather could make much of East Africa unsuitable for certain livestock production and highlights the need...
UNEP synthesis of scientific assessments provides blueprint to secure humanity’s future
Meeting ramped-up climate and biodiversity targets, cutting deadly pollution and achieving SDGs needs an all-society push for sustainabilityCredit: UNEP Shifting...
Cone snail venom shows potential for treating severe malaria
Study finds anti-adhesion drugs may hold the key to treating malaria, COVID-19, aids and other emerging diseasesCredit: Fred Pflueger, Ph.D....
CO2 dip may have helped dinosaurs walk from South America to Greenland
Climate shift may have aided herbivores on a 6,500-mile trekCredit: Lars Clemmensen A new paper refines estimates of when herbivorous...
New surgery may enable better control of prosthetic limbs
Reconnecting muscle pairs during amputation gives patients more sensory feedback from the limbCredit: MIT CAMBRIDGE, MA -- MIT researchers have...
Spanish scientists uncover early links between cardiovascular risk and brain metabolism
The report, published in JACC, is important because it suggests that very early intervention in modifiable cardiovascular risk factors could...
Tropical paper wasps babysit for neighbours
Credit: P Kennedy Wasps provide crucial support to their extended families by babysitting at neighbouring nests, according to new research...
New skin patch brings us closer to wearable, all-in-one health monitor
Credit: Wang lab/UC San Diego Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a soft, stretchy skin patch...
