Wildness in urban parks important for human well-being
Credit: Elizabeth Lev/University of Washington As metropolises balloon with growth and sprawl widens the footprint of cities around the world, access to nature for people...
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Chemists learn how to detect phenols in smoked food samples using vitamin B4
This method can be used in analytical laboratories at factoriesCredit: SPbU Today, phenols are used to produce medicines, paints, and inexpensive furniture made of chipboard...
Eat or be eaten
Biodiversity increases the efficiency of energy use in grasslandsCredit: Alexandra Weigelt For the first time, they did not just investigate one feeding type such as...
Melting properties determine biological functions of cuticular hydrocarbon layer of ants
Communication and waterproofing: Biology and physics come together in an interdisciplinary project to investigate the physical properties of wax-like cuticular hydrocarbonsCredit: photo/©: Bérengère Abou As...
Hazardous waste or edible food?
Retailers should make a bigger effort in reducing bread wasteCredit: Riikka Kalmi, University of Vaasa More drive and novel and creative solutions are needed in...
McMaster researchers uncover hidden antibiotic potential of cannabis
May serve as a lead for new drug developmentCredit: McMaster University Hamilton, ON (February 26, 2020) - McMaster University researchers have identified an antibacterial compound...
Motley crew: Rust and light a possible answer to the conundrum of hydrogen fuel production
Scientists identify a new and efficient way of producing hydrogen from organic waste solution using a catalyst derived from -- of all things -- rustCredit:...
Insight into integrating social determinants of health into patient records
Regenstrief, IU Fairbanks researcher to present use case at HIMSS20Credit: Regenstrief Institute INDIANAPOLIS -- Incorporating social determinants of health into a patient's health records is...
Mathematician identifies new tricks for the old arch in our foot
Credit: Credit: Yale University A stiff mid-foot is essential for withstanding excessive force when pushing off on the ground for walking and running The arch...
Nanosize device ‘uncloaks’ cancer cells in mice and reveals them to the immune system
Credit: Jordan Green and Stephany Tzeng Scientists at Johns Hopkins report they have designed and successfully tested an experimental, super small package able to deliver...
New study allows brain and artificial neurons to link up over the web
Credit: University of Southampton Research on novel nanoelectronics devices led by the University of Southampton enabled brain neurons and artificial neurons to communicate with each...
How resident microbes restructure body chemistry
As much as 70% of the molecules in a mouse are determined by the microbes that live within the animalCredit: UC San Diego Health Sciences...
These feet were made for walking
A little-studied human foot arch is important for walking and running, finds new studyCredit: OIST Many of us take our feet for granted, but they...
Scientists discover new clue behind age-related diseases and food spoilage
Exotic molecule linked to ozone also at work in chronic diseases and cancers, and even the decomposition of foodCredit: Marilyn Sargent/Berkeley Lab Scientists at the...
Tropical nations worst hit by climate-related fish shifts
Credit: Kimberly L. Oremus et al., Nature Sustainability. Feb. 24, 2020 Policymakers will need to step up to the challenges caused by significant shifts in...
