Nearly 99% of autistic adults not receiving public employment services in the U.S.
From 2008-16 an estimated 1.98 million autistic adults — or 99%, of those who likely needed employment services — did not receive support through Medicaid...
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A novel theory of aging — independent of damage accumulation
“We argue that in multicellular organisms, neighbouring cells are in constant competition.”Credit: 2023 Wordsworth and Shanley. “We argue that in multicellular organisms, neighbouring cells are...
Gray whales feeding along the Pacific Northwest coast are smaller than their counterparts who travel farther to forage
NEWPORT, Ore. – Gray whales that spend their summers feeding off the coast of Oregon are shorter than their counterparts who travel north to the...
What’s killing giant tropical trees? With $1.7M in awards, a Cary Institute-led team aims to find out
Tropical forests like the Amazon lock away vast amounts of carbon, but that carbon is not equally distributed. The largest 1% of trees store half...
Traditional and complementary medicine, including acupuncture and naturopathic medicine, has a mixed picture of regulation and eligibility for reimbursement across the US
Traditional and complementary medicine, including acupuncture and naturopathic medicine, has a mixed picture of regulation and eligibility for reimbursement across the US.Credit: Ijaz et al.,...
For Grand Canyon visitors, heat-related illness under climate change scenarios could increase 29%-137% by 2100 – with incidence peaking in shoulder season months when visitors may be less prepared for extreme heat
For Grand Canyon visitors, heat-related illness under climate change scenarios could increase 29%-137% by 2100 - with incidence peaking in shoulder season months when visitors...
Research hints at links between babies’ microbiome and brain development
In a small, exploratory study, levels of certain types of microbes in babies' guts were shown to be associated with performance in tests of early...
Carpets retain a stubborn grip on pollutants from tobacco smoke
– By Christina NunezCredit: Bryngelzon/iStock – By Christina Nunez In rooms where smoking has taken place regularly, tobacco's imprint lingers on indoor surfaces, even long...
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology researchers develop highly efficient organometal halide perovskite photoelectrodes for water splitting
Currently, hydrogen is mainly produced by natural gas, which, unfortunately, also generates greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide as by-products. Scientists argue that hydrogen produced...
Measuring lithium transport in solid-state batteries with lithium isotopes
Solid state batteries are still not very fast and powerful. One reason is that Lithium ions may find it difficult to cross the solid electrolyte...
A route to ultra-fast amplitude-only spatial light modulation using phase-change materials
A team of researchers from the Center for Research and Innovation in Metamaterials at the University of Exeter and the Laser Processing Group at the...
Oldest extant plant has adapted to extremes and is threatened by climate change
The rare moss Takakia has adapted over millions of years to a life at high altitudes. An international research team led by Prof. Dr. Ralf...
2023 Blavatnik Regional Awards for Young Scientists Honorees Announced
NEW YORK – August 9, 2023 – The Blavatnik Family Foundation and The New York Academy of Sciences today announced the three Laureates and six...
New research confirms land-sea relationship is a major driver of coral reef health outcomes
Climate change has long been considered as one of the greatest drivers of declining coral reefs, but the specifics of human impact have been largely...
There and back again: how neurons make room for growth in a developing organ
To function properly, organs require a precise number of cells and a functional architecture, which are established during embryogenesis. Embryos are proficient multitaskers; they grow, and...
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