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Projects to fight biological threats receive $5 million in federal funding
Modeling the emergence and spread of biological threats isn’t as routine as forecasting the weather, but scientists in two of...
UMass Amherst research finds surprising science behind bumblebee superfood
AMHERST, Mass. – It’s the spines. This is the conclusion of two new papers, led by researchers at the University...
To counteract conspiracy beliefs, most–but not all–existing methods are ineffective
A new review of previously published studies on methods for reducing conspiracy beliefs has shown that most of these methods...
Looking at magnets in the right light
Magnetic nanostructures have long been part of our everyday life, e.g., in the form of fast and compact data storage...
Hypergentrification of NYC neighborhoods is associated with better mental health for White populations, but not among Black and Latino populations
Hypergentrification of NYC neighborhoods is associated with better mental health for White populations, but not among Black and Latino populationsCredit:...
Benin Bronzes are made of German brass
The renowned Benin Bronzes are composed of metal sourced from Germany, according to a study published April 5, 2023 in...
Euchromatin is not really open in living cells
DNA and associated proteins in active regions of the genome are condensed but behave like a viscous liquid at the...
Vaccination against chickenpox is estimated to significantly reduce varicella cases and deaths in both children and adults and would be cost-effective, per a modelling study in Denmark, informing policymakers around routine immunization
Vaccination against chickenpox is estimated to significantly reduce varicella cases and deaths in both children and adults and would be...
A new type of photonic time crystal gives light a boost
Researchers have developed a way to create photonic time crystals and shown that these bizarre, artificial materials amplify the light...
New AWI spinoff provides climate-friendly feedstocks for industry
It all began with an idea: using the ocean’s natural resources to develop new, climate-friendly feedstocks for industry. To pursue...
Population Health Management
The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the inequality in American health care systems, which consistently neglect the needs of underserved communities,...
Stripped to the bone
Natural disasters can devastate a region, abruptly killing the species that form an ecosystem’s structure. But how this transpires can...
Therapy for babies with signs of autism cuts long-term disability costs
New research evaluating the potential cost savings of a therapy for babies displaying early autism signs has predicted a three...
Survival is a disgusting matter
Kyoto, Japan -- Life for all animals, including humans, would be simpler if diseases had a sign saying "beware!" with...
Cracking the puzzle of lower respiratory tract infections in children
Lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI), which includes conditions such as pneumonia, has long been the leading cause of death from...
Is the information on infection prevention measures against COVID-19 reaching the target audience?
Key points:Credit: Ayako Shiozawa Key points: Information on infection prevention measures against COVID-19 pandemic disseminated by various media may not...
Scientists reveal more about the process behind a recently discovered type of cell death
A team of researchers at Tohoku University has unearthed some of the biological mechanisms of ferroptosis, a recently discovered type...
Hot probe tip contributes to making “transformer” semiconductor particles
How can we make wearable devices like Spiderman’s suit that are thin and soft yet also feature various electrical and...
5 Questions with CNSI’s Haley Marks
Haley Marks is a project scientist for the Advanced Light Microscopy Lab (ALMS) at the CNSI at UCLA. She is...
Aging at AACR Annual Meeting 2023
Impact Journals (Aging's publisher) is proud to participate at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2023, which...
