Nursing shortage affects rural Missourians more, MU study finds
Rural Missouri counties also have highest percentage of nurses over age 54, nearing retirement COLUMBIA, Mo. -- While the United States faces a nationwide nursing...
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Dark matter is slowing the spin of the Milky Way’s galactic bar
The spin of the Milky Way's galactic bar, which is made up of billions of clustered stars, has slowed by about a quarter since its...
New research finds 1M deaths in 2017 attributable to fossil fuel combustion
Contemporary and comprehensive evaluation of source sector and fuel contributions to the PM2.5 disease burden across over 200 countries An interdisciplinary group of researchers from...
Researchers create switchable mirrors from liquid metal
Approach could be used to create electrically controlled mirrors for art or advanced devices WASHINGTON -- Researchers have developed a way to dynamically switch the...
Microbes in ocean play important role in moderating Earth’s temperature
Methane-eating microbes help regulate Earth's temperatures with remarkably high metabolic rates within seafloor carbonate rocks Methane is a strong greenhouse gas that plays a key...
University of Surrey’s extraordinary social impact provides vital support in a year of crisis
The Measuring Up 2019-20 report has a natural focus on health, exploring how the University has leveraged its research and innovation, outreach, community activity and...
Pollutant concentration increases in the franciscana dolphin
One of the smallest and most threatened dolphin species worldwide The concentration of potentially toxic metals is increasing in the population of the franciscana dolphin...
UTSA cyber researcher awarded $500K grant to develop defense against ransomware attacks
UTSA gets a boost in its efforts to lead the charge in protecting the nation's cyber infrastructure JUNE 14, 2021 -- UTSA will receive new...
Does zinc inhibit or promote growth of kidney stones? Well, both
First study to validate conflicting theories A funny thing happened on the way to discovering how zinc impacts kidney stones - two different theories emerged,...
Steven M. Larson, M.D., receives SNMMI 2021 Paul C. Aebersold Award
Larson recognized for for outstanding achievement in basic nuclear medicine science Reston, VA (Embargoed until 11 a.m. EDT, June 14, 2021) - Steven M. Larson,...
Thomas J. Ruth, Ph.D., FRSC, FSRS, Receives SNMMI de Hevesy Nuclear Pioneer Award
Reston, VA (Sunday, June 13, 2021)--Thomas J. Ruth, PhD, FRSC, FSRS, a scientist known for his contributions to nuclear medicine and nuclear chemistry, has been...
Harmful protein waste in the muscle
Study clarifies cause of a rare genetic muscle disease An international team of researchers led by the University of Bonn (Germany) has identified the cause...
Using machine learning and radar to better understand storm surge risk
The types of land around us play an important role in how major storms will unfold -- flood waters may travel differently over rural versus...
Biodiversity ‘hotspots’ imperiled along California’s streams
Intensive water management promotes 'live fast, die young' cycle in floodplain forests A study of woodland ecosystems that provide habitat for rare and endangered species...
Persistence pays off in the human gut microbiome
The human gut microbiome is a complex community of trillions of microbes that are constantly interacting with each other and our bodies. It supports our...
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