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Collapsed bridge helps inform future flood-resistant designs
Before record rainfall in July of 2018, the Misasa Railroad Bridge spanned a small river some nine miles inland from...
A closer look into the emergence of antibiotic resistance in bioaerosols and its monitoring
Bioaerosols, or airborne biological particles containing viruses, fungal spores, bacteria, and pollen, play a key role in public health. Antibiotic...
Kyoto scientists discover ‘crack team’ of kidney cells that are key to disease recovery
Credit: Kanon Tanaka Journal Kidney International DOI 10.1016/j.kint.2022.04.026 Method of Research Experimental study Subject of Research Animals Article Title Lineage...
Clashes of inference and perspective explain why children sometimes lose the plot in conversation
Children who suddenly appear to lose the thread of an otherwise obvious conversation often do so because they cannot combine...
Shining some light on the obscure proteome
Histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitors are a class of drugs used in oncology. An international research team involving scientists at the...
Romantic partners can influence each other’s beliefs and behaviors on climate change, new Yale study finds
Few would argue that romantic partners have the potential to shift each other’s beliefs and behaviors, but what about their...
Oregon State survey suggests charismatic songbird’s numbers have dramatically declined
CORVALLIS, Ore. – The evening grosbeak, a noisy and charismatic songbird, once arrived at Oregon State University in springtime flocks...
An engaging leadership style may boost employee engagement
A new analysis suggests that a particular leadership style dubbed “engaging leadership” can boost employees’ engagement and enhance team effectiveness...
Pollution exposure associated with multimorbidity risk
Exposure to the air pollution known as fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is associated with an increased risk of having a...
Shrimps and worms among first animals to recover after largest mass extinction
Researchers studying ancient sea bed burrows and trails have discovered that bottom burrowing animals were among the first to bounce...
Major chords and melodies may not universally be perceived as happier than minor music, according to study of remote Papua New Guinea communities
Major chords and melodies may not universally be perceived as happier than minor music, according to study of remote Papua...
NUS research brings new light to unsolved genetic diseases in children
The development of an embryo is a well-orchestrated string of processes, ensuring correct formation and positioning of vital organs of...
University of Kentucky researchers develop online portal to show how biases in RNA sequences affect gene expression
LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 29, 2022) — A recent publication from researchers at the University of Kentucky explains the importance of identifying...
Study reveals the job problems contributing to physician suicide
Physician burnout and suicide are a growing public health concern, with 1 in 15 physicians experiencing suicidal ideation. Studies consistently...
“Quake brain” effects suffered by resilient Cantabrians fade over time – study
New University of Otago research suggests the brain function of otherwise-healthy individuals exposed to event trauma has the ability to...
Dr. Stephen Kingsmore receives prestigious Precision Medicine World Conference 2022 Luminary Award
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – June 29, 2022 – Rady Children's Institute for Genomic Medicine® (RCIGM) today announced that Stephen Kingsmore,...
New single-mode semiconductor laser delivers power with scalability
Berkeley engineers have created a new type of semiconductor laser that accomplishes an elusive goal in the field of optics:...
Ice Age wolf DNA reveals dogs trace ancestry to two separate wolf populations
An international group of geneticists and archaeologists, led by the Francis Crick Institute, have found that the ancestry of dogs...
Falling stardust, wobbly jets explain blinking gamma ray bursts
A Northwestern University-led team of astrophysicists has developed the first-ever full 3D simulation of an entire evolution of a jet...
How flies lay off the extra salty snacks
Fruit flies are known for their sweet tooth, but new research also indicates they may offer hints to how animals...
