You can leave your gloves on: Rice-developed material burns viruses, safe for skin
HOUSTON – (Sept. 11, 2023) A new material that packs deadly heat for viruses on its outer surface while staying cool on the reverse side...
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Urban parks built on former waste incineration sites could be lead hotspots
DURHAM, N.C. – For much of the last century, many cities across the United States and Canada burned their trash and waste in municipal incinerators....
LSU Health New Orleans researchers discover a key failure in amd that may lead to progression and vision loss
New Orleans, LA – Research led by Nicolas Bazan, MD, PhD, Boyd Professor, Ernest C. and Yvette C. Villere Chair for the Study of Retinal...
Ecology and artificial intelligence: stronger together
Many of today’s artificial intelligence systems loosely mimic the human brain. In a new paper, researchers suggest that another branch of biology — ecology —...
Adult food literacy program increases nutrition habits over time
Improving food literacy positively influences diet quality and reduces the risk of chronic diseases; however, interpreting the evidence of its effectiveness has been limited. Results...
New insights into the development of Parkinson’s disease in the brain
Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) identify the potential pathological mechanisms of a familial form of Parkinson’s disease, caused by mutations in the...
NIH study explores the role of caregiver pandemic-related stress in child behavior
NIH Study Explores the Role of Caregiver Pandemic-Related Stress in Child BehaviorCredit: ECHO NIH Study Explores the Role of Caregiver Pandemic-Related Stress in Child Behavior Emotional support...
Hybrid catalyst produces critical fertilizer and cleans wastewater
Agriculture relies on synthetic nitrogen fertilizer, which is made using energy- and carbon-intensive processes and creates nitrate-containing runoff. Researchers have long sought solutions to reduce...
Lions on the brink – New analysis reveals the differing threats to African lion populations
New research published in the Journal Communications Earth & Environment, reveals alarming data about dwindling lion populations in Africa but gives new insight into conservation...
The red fire ant is now established in Europe and could reach the UK
A study published in the prestigious journal Current Biology, led by the Institute of Evolutionary Biology (IBE), a joint centre of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the...
American Heart Association recognizes UK’s Cassis for excellence in hypertension research
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 11, 2023) — The University of Kentucky’s Vice President for Research and leading cardiovascular scientist is being recognized for her foundational work in the field...
Auxin signaling pathway controls root hair formation for nitrogen uptake
Plants have evolved diverse adaptive strategies to optimize the exploration of light and soil resources from their environments. One of the most prominent adaptive responses...
Invasive red fire ants confirmed in Europe for the first time
One of the most invasive species in the world is Solenopsis invicta, a red fire ant species with a painful sting. Native to South America,...
How is ceviche ‘cooked?’ (video)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11, 2023 — What does it mean to have “cooked” something? Is heat the only way to break down proteins and transform raw...
New book on theory of liquids
Understanding solids and gases is based on theories of their most basic properties, such as energy and heat capacity. These theories were developed more than...
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