Even physicists are ‘afraid’ of mathematics
Physicists avoid highly mathematical work despite being trained in advanced mathematics, new research suggests. The study, published in the New Journal of Physics, shows that...
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A new type of convection is proven in granular gases
In physics, thermal convection of a fluid is exhibited by the appearance of geometric structures through which the fluid moves, forming closed circuits. This phenomenon...
New maps created by Stanford scientists reveal safe locations for wastewater injection
Credit: Jens-Erik Lund Snee Stanford geophysicists have compiled the most detailed maps yet of the geologic forces controlling the locations, types and magnitudes of earthquakes...
Zhao Dongyuan wins TWAS-Lenovo Prize
Credit: Photo provided. Kigali, Rwanda - Chinese materials scientist Zhao Dongyuan was named winner of the 2016 TWAS-Lenovo Science Prize today for his work discovering...
Study supports road map to saving lives through cardiac rehabilitation participation
Credit: UVM Larner College of Medicine More than two million Americans experience some type of a cardiac event every year. Whether they've had a heart...
Repurposed drug may offer diagnosis, treatment for traumatic nerve damage
Researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center believe they have identified a new means of enhancing the body's ability to repair its own cells,...
Immune system uses gut bacteria to control glucose metabolism
CORVALLIS, Ore. - Researchers at Oregon State University and other institutions have discovered an important link between the immune system, gut bacteria and glucose metabolism...
How internal circadian clocks in neurons encode external daily rhythms of excitability
Credit: UAB BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Molecular clocks in cells throughout the body control many physiologic changes in a 24-hour day/night circadian rhythm -- among them...
Red is good — the brain uses color to help us choose what to eat
Red means "Green light, go for it!" Green means: "hmm, better not!" Like an upside down traffic light in our brain, color helps us decide...
The Lancet: Global experts launch Lancet Countdown in response to climate change health crisis
The Lancet Countdown: Tracking Progress on Health and Climate Change is being launched today (Monday 14th Nov) at the COP22 climate talks taking place in...
Retail clinics do not decrease emergency department visits
WASHINGTON -- Despite being touted as a way to reduce emergency department visits, retail clinics opened near emergency departments had little effect on rates of...
Brain training can help in fight against dementia: Meta-analysis
Credit: University of Sydney Researchers at the University of Sydney have found that engaging in computer-based brain training can improve memory and mood in older...
Researchers uncover details behind dinosaur-era birds’ feathers
Scientists have recently discovered a new bohaiornithid bird specimen from the Early Cretaceous Period of China with remarkably preserved feathers. Bohaiornithid birds belonged to enantiornithes,...
27th TWAS General Meeting to begin
Kigali, 27 October 2016 - The Government of Rwanda in partnership with The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) will host the 27th TWAS General Meeting...
Low growth in global carbon emissions continues for third successive year
Global carbon emissions from burning fossil fuels did not grow in 2015 and are projected to rise only slightly in 2016, marking three years of...
