Giant viruses build a cell nucleus surprisingly like our own
Humans aren’t the only targets for viruses. Like us, bacteria become infected by many types of viruses. In fact, across billions of years, bacteria and...
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23.3% of hospital admissions of detained immigrants in Louisiana and Texas relate to infectious diseases, while 16.6% arise through psychiatric illness, according to analysis of 2015-2018 data
23.3% of hospital admissions of detained immigrants in Louisiana and Texas relate to infectious diseases, while 16.6% arise through psychiatric illness, according to analysis of...
After breakups, people feel less in-control – but only at first
A new analysis of people who underwent different types of relationship loss found that these experiences were linked with different patterns of short- and long-term...
Children’s stereotypes about math as a male pursuit can be altered by even brief stories which counter or perpetuate them
Children's stereotypes about math as a male pursuit can be altered by even brief stories which counter or perpetuate themCredit: Block et al., 2022, PLOS...
Perceived choice in music listening is linked to pain relief
A new study explores the use of music-listening to relieve acute pain, finding that people who were given the impression that they had control over...
Gesture-based communication techniques may ease video meeting challenges
Researchers have developed and demonstrated the potential benefit of a simple set of physical gestures that participants in online group video meetings can use to...
Stress may be reflected in your hair’s cortisol levels, according to a study of Mexican and Icelandic women
Stress may be reflected in your hair's cortisol levels, according to a study of Mexican and Icelandic womenCredit: Tim Mossholder, Unsplash, CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/) Stress may...
Monitoring polar ice melting by combining data from different satellites
The Antarctic region is particularly vulnerable to climate change, and studies have shown that the melting of Antarctic ice sheets has accelerated considerably in recent...
Machine learning enables optimal design of anti-biofouling polymer brush films
Polymer brush films consists of monomer chains grown in close proximity on a substrate. The monomers, which look like “bristles” at the nanoscale, form a...
New technology can help combat climate crisis
Scientists have created a novel technology that can help to tackle climate change and address the global energy crisis.Credit: N/A Scientists have created a novel...
JACC study makes case for expanding coverage for carotid artery stenting
Research from Ochsner Health published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology is likely to influence expanded insurance coverage for carotid artery stenting.Credit: Ochsner Health...
Research suggests that change in bird coloration is due to climate change
The work, which was conducted over a 15-year period (2005-2019) through a partnership between scientists from the UPV/EHU and the Centre d'Ecologie Fonctionnelle et Évolutive...
Explosive neutron star merger captured for first time in millimeter light
For the first time, scientists have recorded millimeter-wavelength light from a fiery explosion caused by the merger of a neutron star with another star.Credit: ALMA...
Pioneering dementia model could be replicated across UK after success in Sussex
Credit: University of Chichester Ground-breaking project may be rolled-out across UK once scientists evaluate impact on people living with dementia and their families Novel model...
General Optical Council awards full approval for the University of Huddersfield’s Optometry degree
THE University of Huddersfield, home to one of the UK's newest Optometry departments, is pleased to announce it has now been granted full approval from...
