Producing novel liquid crystals by stacking antiaromatic units
In organic chemistry, π-stacking systems are supramolecular structures that arise due to the dispersion force, a type of intermolecular noncovalent interaction. They are a common...
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Big data, AI, and personalized medicine: scientists reveal playbook aiming to revolutionize healthcare
What should the medicine of the future look like? A team of scientists writing in Frontiers in Science lays out a bold vision for precision...
Mistaken identity cleared up of foodborne pathogen causing severe symptoms in children
The prevalence of pathogenic E. coli has meant the frequent misidentification of a similar bacterium of the Escherichia genus. E. albertii is an emerging zoonotic...
Survey: Parents of young athletes value health benefits of sports, but experts emphasize watching for signs of stress, burnout
COLUMBUS, Ohio (May 23, 2024) — Positive sports experiences can be a game changer for kids, with physical, social, emotional and mental health benefits that...
Quantum photonic technologies set to be more reliable with new interferometer.
An increasing number of emerging quantum applications operate using optical technologies. Essentially, photons carry information at the speed of light and over long distances, making...
Stroke-care metrics improve with stroke center certification and coordinators
Key stroke-care metrics improve at telestroke hospitals with stroke center certification and stroke coordinators.Credit: Medical University of South Carolina Key stroke-care metrics improve at telestroke...
UArizona Health Sciences professor uses CT network to promote public access to open science
Reading about the latest scientific discovery – such as the unearthing of a fossil representing a new species of tiny dinosaur – can be fascinating....
UTA chemist developing method to recycle more plastics
Despite consumer efforts to sort and separate recyclables, most plastic bottles still end up in the landfill. Standard recycling methods to sort, shred and remake...
Community science volunteers can set scientific world abuzz with new bumble bee sightings
TORONTO, May 22, 2024 – Community science volunteers – laypeople with an interest in bees and conservation – significantly contribute to the scientific knowledge of...
Study suggests it may be safe to de-escalate surgery in middle-aged breast cancer patients
Surgery involving sentinel lymph node biopsy for middle-aged women with estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer may do more harm than good, according to a new...
Wearable devices get signal boost from innovative material
HOUSTON – (May 22, 2024) – A new material that moves like skin while preserving signal strength in electronics could enable the development of next-generation...
Sleep disturbance, self-harm and high levels of social media and smartphone use are prevalent among young people with mental health conditions, with half of participants meeting criteria for problematic smartphone use
Sleep disturbance, self-harm and high levels of social media and smartphone use are prevalent among young people with mental health conditions, with half of participants...
San Francisco study explores the growing culture of fentanyl smoking
An interview-based study in San Francisco, CA, highlights individual experiences and local trends around fentanyl smoking, deepening understanding of this growing practice. Daniel Ciccarone of...
Autistic-led study reveals urgent priorities for supporting autistic girls and gender diverse youth
A new study led by autistic people and researchers from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) sheds light on the challenges faced by autistic girls,...
Climate-smart marine spatial planning in Antarctica can be a model for the global ocean
In a paper now published in Science, researchers from leading institutions worldwide propose a comprehensive strategy that connects the latest scientific insights to action on...
