Every rose has its thorns … or does it?
According to Greek mythology, red roses first appeared when Aphrodite pricked her foot on a thorn, spilling blood on a white rose. Since then, roses’...
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Aging-related genomic culprit found in Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have developed a way to capture the effects of aging in the development of Alzheimer’s...
Angel Martí elected fellow of the American Chemical Society
By Jade Boyd Special to Rice NewsCredit: Photo by Gustavo Raskosky/Rice University. By Jade Boyd Special to Rice News Rice University’s Angel Martí has been...
Rice, DOE labs tackle knowledge gap in materials science research
HOUSTON – (August 1, 2024) – Materials behave differently in different size regimes, and researchers tend to cluster their efforts either at the nanoscale, examining...
Joseph Rogers, MD, named to American Board of Internal Medicine’s Cardiovascular Board
Houston, Texas, July 24, 2024 – The Texas Heart Institute, a globally renowned cardiovascular health center, announced today that Joseph G. Rogers, MD, President and...
Climate change may lead to shifts in vital Pacific Arctic fisheries
Commercially important marine fish and invertebrate species will likely shift northwards under a warmer climate.Credit: Irene D. Alabia, et al. PLOS ONE. June 06, 2024...
Advances in 3D organ bioprinting: A step towards personalized medicine and solving organ shortages
In a latest review published in Engineering, an international team of scientists from China and the United States has presented a comprehensive analysis of the...
Scientists call on Government to change policies to boost nature on UK solar farms
Solar farms in the UK could bring benefits for nature as well as provide low carbon energy - but unless policies change, potential benefits for...
Demographics of north African human populations unravelled using genomic data and artificial intelligence. For the first time, this study places the origin of the Imazighen in the Epipaleolithic, more than twenty thousand years ago
Made up of Tunisia, Libya, Morocco, Egypt and Algeria, north Africa is a melting pot of cultures with two predominant human populations with their own...
Tiny flyers with large impact: Blowflies carry bird flu virus
Fukuoka, Japan – Researchers from Kyushu University have discovered that blowflies, a family of flies strongly attracted to decaying flesh and feces, are carrying the...
Sustainable and reversible 3D printing method uses minimal ingredients and steps
A new 3D printing method developed by engineers at the University of California San Diego is so simple that it uses a polymer ink and...
Japan’s youth and climate change
Students in Japan are more likely to be apathetic towards or confused by climate change than concerned or actively involved in the issue, according to...
Human odorant receptor for geosmin identified for the first time
Geosmin is a volatile compound of microbial origin with a distinct “earthy” to “musty” odor that can affect the quality of water and food. A...
Uncontrolled hypertension: The old ‘silent killer’ is alive and well
In the United States and worldwide, cardiovascular disease is the leading avoidable cause of premature death and disability. Primarily heart attacks and stroke, cardiovascular disease...
New study reveals hidden health risks of indoor fireplaces
Credit: Stellenbosch University Journal Energy Research & Social Science DOI 10.1016/j.erss.2024.103597 Method of Research Data/statistical analysis Subject of Research Not applicable Article Title Lifting the...