Collaborative research to benefit coastal flounder populations and fishers
Four faculty members from three departments in the College of Natural Resources and Environment have received $1.7 million from the National Science Foundation to fund...
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New book ‘Macroevolutionaries’ explores intersection of evolution, art and popular culture
LAWRENCE — A new book of natural history essays co-written by a University of Kansas paleontologist has been published by Columbia University Press. LAWRENCE — A...
SpinMagIC: ‘EPR on a chip’ ensures quality of olive oil and beer
The first sign of spoilage in many food products is the formation of free radicals, which reduces the shelf-life and the overall quality of the...
A study led by CSIC advances in the selective elimination of cancer cells using molecular ‘cages’
Chemotherapy saves lives of cancer patients. However, these treatments are not without side effects and other limitations, which encourages basic research to focus on these...
Uncollected waste and open burning leading causes of the plastic pollution crisis
University of Leeds press release University of Leeds press release Embargo: Wednesday 04 September 2024 16.00 BST (11.00 US Eastern Time) Uncollected waste and...
Major leap for nuclear clock paves way for ultraprecise timekeeping
The world keeps time with the ticks of atomic clocks, but a new type of clock under development — a nuclear clock — could revolutionize...
PCORI offers up to $100 million for new research promoting healthy children and youth
Sept. 4, 2024 Sept. 4, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) today began inviting proposals through eight new funding opportunities, including...
Chinese Medical Journal reports on emerging trends and implications of non-communicable diseases in China
Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are a major global health issue, characterized by their chronic nature and long-term impact on quality of life. NCDs, such as cardiovascular...
Microglial responses to hypernatremia: new insights into brain health
Microglia are the brain’s immune cells known to play a vital role in maintaining neural function and responding to potential threats. However, when the brain...
Allen Institute for Cell Science and New York Stem Cell Foundation join forces to advance inclusive cellular biology
Seattle, WA and New York, NY—September 4, 2024—Today, the Allen Institute for Cell Science and New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) announced a pioneering collaboration...
Photosynthesis in near darkness
Photosynthesis can take place in nature even at extremely low light levels. This is the result of an international study that investigated the development of...
Qunkasaura: New sauropod dinosaur from the Cretaceous discovered in the Iberian Peninsula
A new study led by Portuguese paleontologist Pedro Mocho, from the Instituto Dom Luiz of the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon (CIÊNCIAS),...
Spurring more biofilm growth for efficient wastewater treatment
For the sake of the environment and our quality of life, effective treatment of wastewater plays a vital role. A biological method to treat sewage...
In world 1st, high-quality feline iPSCs generated without genetic footprint
A common image of cats today comes in the form of cute cat memes online, but these furry felines commonly experience kidney disease. Amid advances...
New research shows regular mobile phone use can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, especially in smokers and people with diabetes
Philadelphia, September 4, 2024 – A new study has found that regular mobile phone use was positively associated with incident cardiovascular diseases risk, especially in...
