New study examines social network’s relation to binge drinking among adults
Credit: Indiana University For some people, social gatherings can be a time to imbibe. And for some, that can turn into a time to overindulge....
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Skoltech scientists find a way to make pultrusion faster
Credit: Timur Sabirov / Skoltech A research team from the Skoltech Center for Design, Manufacturing and Materials (CDMM) studied the effects of processing additives -...
Turning a pancreatic cancer cell’s addiction into a death sentence
Credit: Visual Services, UHN (Toronto, Friday, May 7, 2021) -- Probing the unique biology of human pancreatic cancer cells in a laboratory has yielded unexpected...
Why hotter clocks are more accurate
Credit: Lancaster University A new experiment shows that the more energy consumed by a clock, the more accurate its timekeeping. Clocks pervade every aspect of...
In the spotlight: Successful synthesis of perovskite visible-light-absorbing semiconductor material
Credit: Chemistry of Materials Narrow-gap semiconductors with the ability to use visible light have garnered significant interest thanks to their versatility. Now, scientists in Japan...
WVU researchers study the effects of vaping during pregnancy
Credit: West Virginia University Spurred by unproven assumptions that vaping is safer than smoking cigarettes, a team at West Virginia University is conducting a three-year...
Essential virulence proteins of corn smut discovered
Plant pathogen needs membrane-bound protein complex to be virulentCredit: MPI f. Terrestrial Microbiology/ Geisel To infect its host plant maize, the fungal parasite Ustilago maydis...
With bacteria against coral bleaching
Probiotic approaches could protect corals against heat stressCredit: A. Roik. 7 May 2021/Kiel. Corals are the backbone of marine ecosystems in the tropics. They are...
Too much, too little or just right: WVU researchers study proper ‘dosing’ of telehealth
Credit: Brian Persinger/WVU More than ever, patients are using telehealth to ask doctors and nurses about worrying blood-pressure readings, nauseating migraines and stubborn foot ulcers....
New study explores functionality in aquatic ecosystems
The functions of water-dominated ecosystems can be considerably influenced and changed by hydrological fluctuation; the varying states of redox-active substances are of crucial importance hereCredit:...
The African wild dog: An ambassador for the world’s largest terrestrial conservation area
Credit: (Image: Dominik Behr) Dispersal is an important process governing the persistence of wild animal populations. Upon reaching sexual maturity, individuals usually disperse from their...
Study helps to better understand the link between indoor and outdoor air quality
Credit: Junyao Li People spend about 80-90% of their time indoors. Compared to outdoor air quality, the indoor air quality is more relevant to people's...
New study determines cystic fibrosis therapy is safe and effective for young children
Children two to five years of age can benefit from lumacaftor/ivacaftor treatment for up to 120 weeksCredit: Children's Hospital Colorado Children ages two to five...
nTIDE April 2021 Jobs Report: Job gains harbinger of recovery of labor market
National Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) - issued monthly by Kessler Foundation and the University of New HampshireCredit: Kessler Foundation East Hanover, NJ - May...
Breaching the blood-brain barrier to deliver precious payloads
Georgia Tech and Emory researchers use ultrasound to develop delivery system for potent RNA drugsCredit: Ashley Ritchey, Georgia Tech RNA-based drugs have the potential to...
