Volcano-like rupture could have caused magnetar slowdown
HOUSTON – (Jan. 27, 2023) – On Oct. 5, 2020, the rapidly rotating corpse of a long-dead star about 30,000 light years from Earth changed...
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Ancestral variation guides future environmental adaptations
The speed of environmental change is very challenging for wild organisms. When exposed to a new environment individual plants and animals can potentially adjust their...
Testing a immunological drug as a new treatment for early type 1 diabetes
A large clinical study is now beginning on an approved drug for treating psoriasis. The drug will be tested on patients who were recently diagnosed...
Study shows FDA-approved TB regimen may not work against the deadliest form of TB due to multidrug-resistant strains
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECredit: Sanjay Jain Lab FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Findings from a Johns Hopkins Children’s Center study in animal models show that a U.S. Food...
Non-invasive neurotechnology reduces symptoms of insomnia and improves autonomic nervous system function
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Jan. 27, 2023 – A good night’s sleep is crucial to health and well-being. Numerous research studies have shown that insomnia can increase...
Stability of perovskite solar cells reaches next milestone
The material class of halide perovskites is seen as a great hope for even more solar power at even lower costs. The materials are very...
From AI software to surgical robots
A doctor needs a great deal of experience, knowledge and years of training to be able to expertly analyze an ECG. Automated procedures based on...
Motile sperm and frequent abortions in spreading earthmoss
As a component of moors, mosses are important for climate conservation. They are also gaining increasing significance in biotechnology and the manufacture of biopharmaceuticals. For...
Transcendental Meditation effective in reducing burnout and depression symptoms in physicians
According to a randomized controlled study, published in Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions, physicians who practiced the Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique showed...
A transnational collaboration leads to the characterization of an emergent plant virus
In the 21st century, “collaboration” has become a popular buzzword, but effectively working together across disciplines and countries is easier said than done. However, authentic...
Qubits on strong stimulants
An international team of scientists have demonstrated a leap in preserving the quantum coherence of quantum dot spin qubits as part of the global push...
Quantum sensors see Weyl photocurrents flow
Chestnut Hill, Mass (1/26/2023) – Quantum sensors can be used to reveal a surprising new mechanism for converting light into electricity in Weyl semimetals, Boston...
Secret recipe for limonoids opens door for bee-friendly crop protection
Innovative research has uncovered the secret of how plants make limonoids, a family of valuable organic chemicals which include bee-friendly insecticides and have potential as...
Science advisory: Advocating for developmental care for infants with complex congenital heart disease
PHILADELPHIA (January 26, 2023) – Developmental disorders, disabilities, and delays are common outcomes for infants with complex congenital heart disease. Targeting early factors influencing these...
Infants born preterm reach similar BMI as their peers born term by adolescence, according to a meta-analysis of 253,810 individuals from 11 countries
Infants born preterm reach similar BMI as their peers born term by adolescence, according to a meta-analysis of 253,810 individuals from 11 countriesCredit: freestocks, Unsplash (CC0,...
