UM student, researchers analyze Montana childhood under vaccination
MISSOULA - The map of Montana Kayla Irish pulls up is peppered with red circles, each cluster providing details behind one of today's timely topics...
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Frangopol awarded ISHMII Mufti Medal for civil structural health monitoring achievements
Lehigh University professor will be recognized for lifetime achievements during 10th International Conference on Structural Health Monitoring of Intelligent Infrastructure (SHMII10) The International Association of...
Metal catalysts used for environmental sustainability found to degrade and become less effective
New research is showing that some tiny catalysts being considered for industrial-scaled environmental remediation efforts may be unstable during operation. Chemists from the University of...
The MedWalk diet: A step closer to walking away from dementia
It's been named the world's best diet for weight loss, but now researchers at the University of South Australia are confident that the Mediterranean Diet...
Researchers trace dust grain’s journey through newborn solar system
Combining atomic-scale sample analysis and models simulating likely conditions in the nascent solar system, the study revealed clues about the origin of crystals that formed...
Crustal block tectonics offer clues to Venus’ geology, study finds
New study that includes contributions by Baylor planetary geophysicist Peter James, identifies previously unrecognized pattern of tectonic deformation on Venus WACO, Texas (June 21, 2021)...
Access to peer support combined with telehealth being studied to combat PTSD
The military mantra of "no man left behind" is being applied to help veterans complete treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) using evidence-based psychotherapy, paired...
Poaching affects behavior of endangered capuchin monkeys in Brazilian biological reserve
Contradicting theories of primatologists, a study led by Brazilian scientists shows that in a habitat with high hunting pressure, the risk of predation influences the...
Landmark field trials show potential of gene-editing
Field trials investigating healthy compounds in agronomically important brassica crops have underlined the "immense potential" of gene editing technology, say researchers. The trials are the...
How do developing spinal cords choose ‘heads’ or ‘tails’?
A new human organoid developed by Gladstone scientists mimics one of the key steps in early embryonic development SAN FRANCISCO, CA--June 21, 2021--The progression from...
Health disadvantages of LGB communities increase among younger generations
While the LGBTQ+ community has seen significant advancements in legal rights, political representation and social acceptance over recent years, mental and physical health disparities still...
Mechanical engineer receives NSF CAREER award to pioneer robot-assisted rehabilitation
Project outcomes have potential to transform treatment of walking disabilities across wide range of conditions Zach Lerner, an assistant professor in Northern Arizona University's Department...
Oregon State leading $17M effort to study gravitational waves
CORVALLIS, Ore. - Oregon State University is the lead institution for a $17 million National Science Foundation center devoted to pushing the boundaries of physics...
New method for molecular functionalization of surfaces
Stable and ordered single molecule layers on silicon through self-assembly; publication in 'Nature Chemistry' One vision that is currently driving material scientists is to combine...
New study on climate change impacts on plants could lead to better conservation strategies
The loss of plant species that are especially vulnerable to climate change might lead to bigger problems than previous studies have suggested, according to a...
