Greater attention needs to be paid to malnutrition in the sick and elderly
As many as half of all patients admitted to hospital and other healthcare facilities are malnourished. This has serious consequences for the individual in terms...
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Impacts of extreme drought on forest ecosystems reveal species-specific adaptation differences
A recent study from China has shed light on the profound impacts of extreme droughts on forest ecosystems, particularly in water-limited regions. The findings revealed...
Neutrons give a hot new way to measure the temperature of electronic components
Osaka, Japan – From LEDs to batteries, our lives are full of electronics, and there is a constant push to make them more efficient and...
Real-life ‘stillsuit’: Dune-inspired upgrade for spacesuits allow astronauts to recycle urine into water
Astronauts on spacewalks famously have to relieve themselves inside their spacesuits. Not only is this uncomfortable for the wearer and unhygienic, it is also wasteful,...
Hatcheries can boost wild salmon numbers but reduce diversity
The ability of salmon hatcheries to increase wild salmon abundance may come at the cost of reduced diversity among wild salmon, according to a new...
Light-induced Meissner effect in optically driven YBa2Cu3O6.48
Superconductivity is a fascinating phenomenon, which allows a material to sustain an electrical current without any loss. This collective quantum behavior of matter only appears...
New scientific review shows numerous links between pulse consumption and positive health outcomes
Credit: The Coalition for the Advancement of Pulses Journal Nutrients DOI 10.3390/nu16101435 Method of Research Systematic review Subject of Research People Article Title Pulse Consumption...
Racial disparities in dementia determined by social factors
Racial disparities in dementia are due to social determinants of health, with genetic ancestry playing no role, according to a new study led by researchers...
Nearly one in 10 pregnant people who get COVID will develop long COVID
Nearly one in 10 people who get COVID while pregnant will go on to develop long COVID, a report publishing July 11th in Obstetrics &...
Sporty chemistry news ahead of the Summer Olympics
Excited about the Summer Olympics, but unsure how to spend the days leading up to the big event on July 26? Us, too! Here are...
Respiratory bacteria ‘turns off’ immune system to survive
Researchers from The University of Queensland have identified how a common bacterium is able to manipulate the human immune system during respiratory infections and cause...
Structured electrons with chiral mass and charge
Have you ever placed the palm of your left hand on the back of your right hand, in such a way that all fingers point...
Researchers uncover brain region’s role in hearing and learning
Have you ever noticed how you can suddenly hear your refrigerator humming in the background when you focus on it? Or how the sound of...
Neighborhood impact on children’s well-being shifted during COVID-19 pandemic, ECHO study suggests
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted daily life and has raised concerns about its impact on children’s well-being. A new study from the NIH Environmental influences...
Charting an equitable future for DNA and ancient DNA research in Africa
CLEVELAND AND NAIROBI — July 11, 2024 — Today, the American Journal of Human Genetics published a perspective piece on the need for an equitable...
