First solid scientific evidence that Vikings brought animals to Britain
Archaeologists have found what they say is the first solid scientific evidence suggesting that Vikings crossed the North Sea to Britain with dogs and horses.Credit:...
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Study finds new association between social isolation and dementia risk factors
Social lifestyle determinants, including social isolation, are associated with neurodegeneration risk factors, according to a new study published this week in the open-access journal PLOS...
Princeton researchers reveal microscopic quantum correlations of ultracold molecules
Physicists are increasingly using ultracold molecules to study quantum states of matter. Many researchers contend that molecules have advantages over other alternatives, such as trapped...
‘Ghostly’ neutrinos provide new path to study protons
Neutrinos are one of the most abundant particles in our universe, but they are notoriously difficult to detect and study: they don’t have an electrical...
New research computes first step toward predicting lifespan of electric space propulsion systems
Electric space propulsion systems use energized atoms to generate thrust. The high-speed beams of ions bump against the graphite surfaces of the thruster, eroding them a...
Researcher takes another step toward discovering how a brain molecule could halt MS
A University of Alberta researcher is one step closer to demonstrating the potential of a brain molecule called fractalkine to halt and even reverse the...
Medicaid expansion in southern states associated with earlier and more comprehensive breast cancer treatment
Key takeawaysCredit: American College of Surgeons. Key takeaways Filling a research gap: Researchers sought to understand the impact of Medicaid expansion on breast cancer treatment...
Protected areas fail to safeguard more than 75% of global insect species
Insects play crucial roles in almost every ecosystem—they pollinate more than 80% of plants and are a major source of food for thousands of vertebrate...
Serious eating disorder ARFID is highly heritable, according to new twin study
ARFID is strongly influenced by genetic factors, according to a twin study examining this relatively new type of eating disorder. The study has been published...
Powering neutron science
Osaka, Japan – Scientists from the Institute of Laser Engineering at Osaka University determined the mechanism and functional form for the yield of neutrons from...
Kobe University and AGC successfully convert dry cleaning solvent into useful chemical compounds
A collaboration between Associate Professor TSUDA Akihiko’s research group at Kobe University’s Graduate School of Science and AGC Incorporated has succeeded in synthesizing various useful...
University of Manitoba neurologist wins Barancik Prize for Innovation in MS Research
- Ruth Ann Marrie, MD, PhD, a neurologist and researcher at the University of Manitoba, is winner of this year’s Barancik Prize for Innovation in...
Plasma-Structural Coloring: A new colorful approach to an inkless future
New developments for achieving structural coloring through plasma irradiation of graphite can reduce the reliance upon harmful color dyes. Colors achieved by plasma irradiation are...
Feather mite species related to the Laysan albatross discovered in Japan
Phoebastria immutabilis, commonly known as the Laysan Albatross, is a large seabird native to the North Pacific Ocean. Owing to the decrease in their population...
Redox Medicine Society celebrates 25 years of excellence and success
Redox Medicine Society, former ISANH, will be organizing its 25th International Conference on Redox Medicine next June, on 21-23 in Paris.Credit: Credits to the Redox...
