Helping define the impact of “art” in education
Growing up, Brian Kisida always enjoyed going to school. He especially enjoyed the broad spectrum of subjects he was able to explore, including the arts....
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Scientists reveal how deepest sea dwellers adapted to their environment
A genetic analysis of the hadal snailfish, the deepest-dwelling known vertebrate species, has suggested a number of key adaptations that allow it to survive more...
Less-invasive cardiac MRI is a valuable diagnostic tool in the early evaluation of patients with acute chest pain
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – June 20, 2023 – An estimated 3 million patients visit emergency departments each year with acute chest pain and mildly elevated troponin levels....
Chinese Medical Journal Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine article decodes patterns of pneumoconiosis among miners
At work, coal miners are constantly exposed to silica or coal dust, which tends to settle in their lungs. This irritates the lungs, causing inflammation,...
Company culture shapes willingness of workers to act sustainably, research shows
Amidst rising concerns about the global climate crisis, Princeton researchers have uncovered the surprisingly large role that companies play in shaping sustainable behaviors among employees,...
Concluding remarks & perspectives of Targeting Phage Therapy 2023
The 6th World Congress on Targeting Phage Therapy 2023 that was held on June 1-2 in Paris, and gathered more than 150 attendees from 30+...
When it comes to COVID-19, belly fat upsets the apple cart
Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) find that apple-shaped obesity is associated with cytokine storm and a higher risk of death in COVID-19...
Revealing magnetic mysteries: uOttawa breakthrough builds better single molecule magnets
Scientists from the University of Ottawa have invented a unique method to create better molecule-based magnets, known as single-molecule magnets (SMMs). This synthetic tour de...
Patient-led intervention first to successfully address multiple difficult symptoms in dialysis patients
PITTSBURGH, June 20, 2023 – When a patient with chronic kidney disease finally reaches the point that their kidneys fail, doctors have a treatment available:...
When a rat smells a rat
Some animals release chemical pheromones which can trigger behavioral or hormonal changes in other animals. It is known that calm rats can reduce the fear...
See-through squid lets scientists study cephalopod nervous system
By William von HerffCredit: Tim Briggs/MBL Cephalopod Program By William von Herff WOODS HOLE, Mass. -- A team at the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) has...
Exercise may induce strokes for people with blocked arteries
WASHINGTON, June 20, 2023 – Many overlook the warnings preceding workout classes that encourage consulting a doctor before participating in rigorous exercise. After all, isn’t...
Penguin propulsion: The physics behind the world’s fastest swimming birds
WASHINGTON, June 20, 2023 – Penguins aren’t just cute: they’re also speedy. Gentoo penguins are the fastest swimming birds in the world, and that ability...
The speed of life: a zoo of cells to study developmental time
In humans, pregnancy lasts around nine months. In mice, only 20 days, and in rhinoceroses, as long as 17 months. Although many mammalian species go...
Locating executive functions in fish brains
The telencephalon is the part of the brain responsible for executive functions in fish, according to an experimental study. Zegni Triki and colleagues used guppies...
