Korean Red Ginseng can alleviate addictive effects of alcohol, find Sahmyook University researchers
Alcohol is one of the most commonly used psychoactive drugs, with a growing number of users in many parts of the world. Despite the awareness...
NEWS INDEX
Viral TikTok health videos tend to cover three topics, rely on influencers
PULLMAN, Wash. –Sexual health, diet and exercise are the three topics that steal the show when it comes to popular health-related videos on TikTok. Unfortunately,...
2023 Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists announced
NEW YORK, July 26, 2023 – The Blavatnik Family Foundation and the New York Academy of Sciences announced today the 2023 laureates of the Blavatnik National Awards for...
Western science catches up with First Nations’ medicinal use of ant honey
Scientists have discovered the honey produced by Australian ants possesses unique anti-microbial activity against bacteria and fungi that could make the liquid useful medicinally.Credit: Danny...
Bromide ions cause ripples in semiclathrate hydrates
Osaka, Japan – The way that water molecules behave in proton conducting materials is very important for understanding—and making the most of—their properties. This means...
Egg ‘signatures’ will allow drongos to identify cuckoo ‘forgeries’ almost every time, study finds
Images and paper available at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mPYnFKIEArlXUAaFk5H7YTepezntqerj?usp=sharingCredit: Claire Spottiswoode Images and paper available at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mPYnFKIEArlXUAaFk5H7YTepezntqerj?usp=sharing African cuckoos may have met their match with the fork-tailed drongo,...
New research explores durability of 2D hybrid materials
Researchers investigated the fatigue behavior of 2D hybrid materials, opening doors to their widespread use in real-world applications.Credit: Texas A&M Engineering Researchers investigated the fatigue...
A novel approach for balancing properties in composite materials
Dr. Amir Asadi, an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University, is making groundbreaking strides in the...
One simple brain hack might boost learning and improve mental health
DURHAM, N.C. – Shifting from a high-pressure mindset to a curious one improves people’s memory.Credit: Alyssa Sinclair - Duke Institute for Brain Sciences DURHAM, N.C....
One step off the scales, another step toward inclusive health care
COLUMBIA, Mo.— A routine trip to the doctor’s office almost always includes being weighed, a request that can be stressful. However, stepping on the scale...
Enhancing image quality with broadband achromatic and polarization-insensitive metalenses
Precise control of light is a crucial requirement in optical imaging, sensing, and communication. Traditional lenses employed for the purpose have limitations, necessitating more precise...
Healing power of light: University of Ottawa team advances clear vision for eye repair
An injectable biomaterial activated by pulses of low-energy blue light has tremendous potential for on-the-spot repair to the domed outer layer of the eye, a...
MSK1’s required role in cognitive benefits from enriched experiences in old age
“We show that MSK1 retains its importance in converting positive experience into tangible synaptic and cognitive benefits well into old age ”Credit: 2023 Morè et...
New algorithm may fuel vaccine development
LA JOLLA, CA—Immune system researchers have designed a computational tool to boost pandemic preparedness. Scientists can use this new algorithm to compare data from vastly...
July/August 2023 Annals of Family Medicine Tip Sheet
Canadian Patients Report High Levels of Satisfaction From an Integrated Model of Virtual and In-Person CareCredit: Annals of Family Medicine Canadian Patients Report High Levels...
