New model proposes jets go superluminal in gamma-ray bursts
Credit: DESY, Science Communication Lab (used with permission by Astronomy Picture of the Day, which is co-managed by Robert Nemiroff at Michigan Tech). Astrophysicists Jon...
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Pivotal role found for IgG autoantibodies in IgA nephropathy
IgA nephropathy is the leading primary glomerulonephritis worldwideCredit: UAB BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The most common form of the kidney disease called glomerulonephritis is IgA nephropathy....
Growing a smarter model for brain research in space
An investigation on the space station studies how microgravity affects basic functions of brain cells, including survival, migration and metabolism, and the formation of neural...
Model helps choose wind farm locations, predicts output
Credit: Stam Shebs The wind is always blowing somewhere, but deciding where to locate a wind farm is a bit more complicated than holding up...
NIH funds new centers to expand and diversify the human reference genome
The UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute will play a leading role in the ambitious new Human Pangenome Reference Sequence ProjectCredit: Carolyn Lagattuta/UCSC New grants from...
UMass Amherst climate scientist contributes to IPCC session
Expert document advises governments on the latest state of climate scienceCredit: UMass Amherst AMHERST, Mass. - This week, representatives of 195 member governments of the...
Symbiosis as a tripartite relationship
Investigation of viral communities of sponges allows new insights into the mechanisms of symbiosisCredit: © Martin T. Jahn, GEOMAR Sponges form an extensive animal phylum...
New mechanisms that regulate pluripotency in embryonic stem cells are discovered
A study by researchers at the Center for Cell-Based Therapy, which is supported by FAPESP, identified microRNAs involved in pluripotency maintenance and cell differentiationCredit: Luis...
UTA professor to use pavement testing machine to measure recycled road durability
Testing asphalt for Texas roadsCredit: UT Arlington A University of Texas at Arlington civil engineering professor is working with the Texas Department of Transportation to...
Genome study shows that iran’s population is more heterogeneous than previously believed
Credit: University of Cologne (Germany) & USWR/Tehran (Iran) An international research team including scientists from the University of Cologne, Germany, numerous Iranian universities and the...
Rice to play critical role in $100 million DOE desalination hub
Pedro Alvarez tapped to lead research in one of six challenge areasCredit: T. LaVergne/Rice University HOUSTON -- (Sept. 24, 2019) -- Rice University engineers are...
Most California wildfire is in wildland-urban interface area with less fuel, more people
Credit: Kramer, Heather Anu; Mockrin, Miranda H.; Alexandre, Patricia M.; Radeloff, Volker C. 2019. High wildfire damage in interface communities in California. International Journal of...
NASA satellite looks at Tropical Storm Kiko’s cloud heights, temperatures
Credit: NASA Worldview, Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EOSDIS) NASA's Aqua Satellite provides a variety of data on tropical cyclones including cloud heights...
The problem with promoting ‘responsible dog ownership’
Credit: University of Liverpool Dog welfare campaigns that tell people to be 'responsible owners' don't help to promote behaviour change, a new University of Liverpool...
Seeing is believing: Eye-tracking technology could help make driving safer
MU scientists take a new look at the importance of keeping your eyes on the roadCredit: University of Missouri "Keep your eyes on the road."...