Plastic pollution in the oceans is an equity issue, says new UW-led report
Many people are aware of plastic pollution in the oceans. Photos of turtles or seabirds entangled in plastic garbage first went viral in the 1990s,...
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A new tool helps map out where to develop clean energy infrastructure
The Geospatial Energy Mapper is an interactive online mapping tool that can help identify areas across the country that are suitable for wind, solar, and...
Goutham Rao, MD, FAHA, appointed newest member of the US Preventive Services Task Force
CLEVELAND– The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (Task Force) announced the addition of Goutham Rao, MD, FAHA, to serve a four-year term, beginning this month....
X-ray light reveals how virus responsible for COVID-19 covers its tracks, eluding the immune system
The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS CoV-2 virus, continues to threaten populations around the world, after killing over 1 million Americans. In recent weeks,...
Molecular mechanism behind nutrient element-induced plant disease resistance discovered
Just like humans can’t subsist on a diet of only French fries and brownies, plants must also consume a balanced diet to maintain optimal health...
Metal-free batteries raise hope for more sustainable and economical grids
Rechargeable batteries that use ammonium cations as charge carriers could provide ecofriendly and sustainable substitutes to metal-ion-based batteries, researchers at KAUST show.Credit: © 2022 KAUST;...
Prof. Dr. Joachim Spranger is the new Dean of Charité
Prof. Dr. Joachim Spranger took over as Dean of Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin on January 1, 2023. His new role comes with a seat on Charité’s...
The optical fiber that keeps data safe even after being twisted or bent
Optical fibres are the backbone of our modern information networks. From long-range communication over the internet to high-speed information transfer within data centres and stock...
Endangered mammals of Madagascar: Over 20 million years of evolution under threat
A new study reveals that it would take 3 million years to recover the number of species that went extinct due to humans on Madagascar....
Hydrogel injections treat antibiotic-resistant infections after hip, knee replacements
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2023 – Total hip and knee replacements are challenging enough for patients. When an infection occurs in the aftermath, the results are...
It would take 23 million years for evolution to replace Madagascar’s endangered mammals
In many ways, Madagascar is a biologist’s dream, a real-life experiment in how isolation on an island can spark evolution. About 90% of the plants...
Glial cells help memory along
There are two fundamentally different cell types in the brain, neurons and glial cells. The latter, for example, insulate the "wiring" of nerve cells or...
Nanopore-based sensing device explores neurodegenerative diseases
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2023 – Tau and tubulin proteins are one of the leading causes of many neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Most...
Legionella bononiensis: a new Legionella species has been identified
They called it Legionella bononiensis: it is the 64th species of Legionella identified worldwide, the second to be isolated in Italy since the discovery of...
PCORI offers up to $308.5 million through new funding opportunities
January 10, 2023Credit: PCORI®; https://www.pcori.org/about/governance/trademark-usage-guidelines January 10, 2023  WASHINGTON, DC – The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) has opened the application periods for nine...
