When pandemic hit, some people wanted more sexual activity
PITTSBURGH, June 25, 2021 - It is widely assumed that Americans' sexual activity took a nosedive during the early chaotic months of the coronavirus pandemic....
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AI used to predict unknown links between viruses and mammals
A new University of Liverpool study could help scientists mitigate the future spread of zoonotic and livestock diseases caused by existing viruses. Researchers have used...
Can a calculator predict your risk of dementia?
Canadian researchers at The Ottawa Hospital, the University of Ottawa, the Bruyère Research Institute and ICES have built and validated an online calculator that empowers...
Early findings of Alzheimer’s study in diverse populations now available to researchers
A growing trove of data to help scientists understand the biology of Alzheimer's disease among diverse populations within the context of sociocultural, behavioral and environmental...
Kiwi disease study finds closely related bacterial strains display different behaviors
Over the last decade, severe outbreaks of bacterial canker have caused huge economic losses for kiwi growers, especially in Italy, New Zealand, and China, which...
Jeffrey M. Rickman named fellow of American Ceramic Society
Professor of materials science and engineering and physics at Lehigh University recognized for outstanding contributions to ceramic science Jeffrey Rickman, a professor of materials science...
Optical superoscillation without side waves
A sharp-edged aperture is a promising solution for eliminating side lobes from superoscillatory waves Optical superoscillation refers to a wave packet that can oscillate locally...
International study of rare childhood cancer finds genetic clues, potential for tailored therapy
In children with rhabdomyosarcoma, or RMS, a rare cancer that affects the muscles and other soft tissues, the presence of mutations in several genes, including...
Artificial intelligence breakthrough gives longer advance warning of ozone issues
University of Houston research team finds 'holy grail' of air quality forecasting Ozone levels in the earth's troposphere (the lowest level of our atmosphere) can...
Research shows Alaska infrastructure at risk of earlier failure
Roads, bridges, pipelines and other types of infrastructure in Alaska and elsewhere in the Arctic will deteriorate faster than expected due to a failure by...
The quiet of pandemic-era lockdowns allowed some pumas to venture closer to urban areas
Tracking data show how pumas in California's Santa Cruz Mountains responded to regional shelter-in-place orders New research from the University of California, Santa Cruz shows...
When did the first COVID-19 case arise?
Novel analysis suggests much earlier, more rapid spread than confirmed cases imply Using methods from conservation science, a new analysis suggests that the first case...
Muscling up with nanoparticle-based anti-inflammatory therapy
Safe and localized delivery of nanoparticle-based anti-inflammatory cytokines programs a specific T cell response that strengthens muscles affected by Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. By Benjamin Boettner...
Light-harvesting nanoparticle catalysts show promise in quest for renewable carbon-based fuels
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Researchers report that small quantities of useful molecules such as hydrocarbons are produced when carbon dioxide and water react in the presence...
Primary lung cancers detected by LDCT are at lower risk of brain metastases
(Denver)-Patients with primary lung cancer detected using low-dose computed tomography screening are at reduced risk of developing brain metastases after diagnosis, according to a study...
