Extremes of mobility: Lessons from Los Angeles’ transportation policy unveiled in new book
The development of transportation policy in Los Angeles is a story of extremes. New book by director and founder of the independent Center of Automotive...
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Researchers prove human influence on large herbivore diets during anthropocene
The human population explosion, soaring from 1.6 billion to over 6 billion during the 20th century, has had a profound impact on global environments and...
The impact of nurse practitioner placement in Japanese nursing homes
The global demographic shift, marked by a decline in birth rates and an increase in aging populations, has posed a significant strain on healthcare resources....
Unraveling the evolutionary origins of umami and sweet taste preferences
The perception of taste is one of the most important senses and helps us identify beneficial foods and avoid harmful substances. For instance, our fondness...
The big potential of tiny MOFs in tackling our most fundamental problems
Metal organic frameworks (MOFs) are advanced porous materials with multifunctional tunable properties. Discovered approximately 20 years ago, these sponge-like molecule structures are being improved today...
Out of the shell: Taxonomic classification of a novel snail native to Japan
In Japan, a peculiar gastropod species was discovered over three decades ago, gaining attention upon being labeled as 'vulnerable' or 'near threatened' in several government...
Reducing PM2.5 disparity in China: Progress and challenges
PM2.5 (particulate matter less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter) is a critical pollutant affecting air quality and public health. In China, rapid industrialization and urbanization...
Cadmium and particulate matter toxicity
Particulate matter causes health problems for those who inhale the fine droplets and particles, but the chemical composition of the mixture matters—and can vary widely...
Oral peptides: A new era in drug development
For decades, a substantial number of proteins, vital for treating various diseases, have remained elusive to oral drug therapy. Traditional small molecules often struggle to...
Virtual care works best when patients see their own family doctor, study finds
Toronto, ON, December 27, 2023 – Compared to patients who had a virtual visit with their own family doctor, those who received virtual care from...
A study of the genetics of pericarditis increases understanding of newly approved drug treatment
A study of the genetics of pericarditis increases understanding of newly approved drug treatmentCredit: deCODE genetics A study of the genetics of pericarditis increases understanding...
Artificial intelligence predicts the influence of microplastics on soil properties
Plastic waste and its buildup in nature has become a major environmental concern in recent times. While plastic pollution in the oceans is undoubtedly a...
Live Christmas trees affect indoor air chemistry, NIST researchers find
Every holiday season, Americans buy nearly 30 million live Christmas trees. Many families enjoy not only having a live tree inside their homes but also...
Predicting Alzheimer’s dementia in oldest of the old
PITTSBURGH, Dec. 22, 2023 – A new study indicates that severity of amyloid deposition in the brain — not just age — may be key...
Engineers develop a vibrating, ingestible capsule that might help treat obesity
When you eat a large meal, your stomach sends signals to your brain that create a feeling of fullness, which helps you realize it’s time...
