UMass Amherst research finds surprising science behind bumblebee superfood
AMHERST, Mass. – It’s the spines. This is the conclusion of two new papers, led by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, showing that...
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To counteract conspiracy beliefs, most–but not all–existing methods are ineffective
A new review of previously published studies on methods for reducing conspiracy beliefs has shown that most of these methods are ineffective, but that those...
Looking at magnets in the right light
Magnetic nanostructures have long been part of our everyday life, e.g., in the form of fast and compact data storage devices or highly sensitive sensors....
Hypergentrification of NYC neighborhoods is associated with better mental health for White populations, but not among Black and Latino populations
Hypergentrification of NYC neighborhoods is associated with better mental health for White populations, but not among Black and Latino populationsCredit: Christie Kim, Unsplash, CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)...
Benin Bronzes are made of German brass
The renowned Benin Bronzes are composed of metal sourced from Germany, according to a study published April 5, 2023 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE...
Euchromatin is not really open in living cells
DNA and associated proteins in active regions of the genome are condensed but behave like a viscous liquid at the molecular level. This finding greatly...
Vaccination against chickenpox is estimated to significantly reduce varicella cases and deaths in both children and adults and would be cost-effective, per a modelling study in Denmark, informing policymakers around routine immunization
Vaccination against chickenpox is estimated to significantly reduce varicella cases and deaths in both children and adults and would be cost-effective, per a modelling study...
A new type of photonic time crystal gives light a boost
Researchers have developed a way to create photonic time crystals and shown that these bizarre, artificial materials amplify the light that shines on them. These...
New AWI spinoff provides climate-friendly feedstocks for industry
It all began with an idea: using the ocean’s natural resources to develop new, climate-friendly feedstocks for industry. To pursue this idea, in January 2022,...
Population Health Management
The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the inequality in American health care systems, which consistently neglect the needs of underserved communities, leaving them without access to...
Stripped to the bone
Natural disasters can devastate a region, abruptly killing the species that form an ecosystem’s structure. But how this transpires can influence recovery. While fires scorch...
Therapy for babies with signs of autism cuts long-term disability costs
New research evaluating the potential cost savings of a therapy for babies displaying early autism signs has predicted a three dollar return to Australia’s National...
Survival is a disgusting matter
Kyoto, Japan -- Life for all animals, including humans, would be simpler if diseases had a sign saying "beware!" with flashing lights and blaring alarms....
Cracking the puzzle of lower respiratory tract infections in children
Lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI), which includes conditions such as pneumonia, has long been the leading cause of death from communicable agents and a leading...
Is the information on infection prevention measures against COVID-19 reaching the target audience?
Key points:Credit: Ayako Shiozawa Key points: Information on infection prevention measures against COVID-19 pandemic disseminated by various media may not be sufficiently reaching the target...
