A study found that pain killers with ketamine and midazolam were safer and less likely to cause breathing issues than fentanyl/midazolam. The regimen prevented patients from remembering painful procedures and reduced parental ratings of pain and anxiety.
Cornell undergraduate students are using ethnobotany techniques to query Indian informants about plants with antibacterial properties, performing chemical extractions and bioassays. The research efforts have implications for discovering new drugs and preserving ancient lands.
Researchers found that an experimental antibiotic, moxifloxacin, is effective against a range of drug-resistant bacterial strains, including those resistant to penicillin and erythromycin. The findings suggest it could be a potential treatment for serious and deadly illnesses caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria.
Researchers have identified a new area for spatial working memory in the human brain, challenging current theories and revealing expanded frontal cortex development. Functional MRI allowed for real-time observation of neural activity, providing new insights into human brain function and evolution.
A study by Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research found that small lifestyle changes can improve cardiorespiratory fitness and blood pressure. After 2 years, both groups had significantly increased their physical activity and maintained improvements.
A team of engineers has developed a theory and algorithm that enables robots to adapt to changing conditions, solving a two-decade-old problem in intelligent control. The Max-Plus Algebra Model integrates low-level data sensing with high-level planning and decision-making processes, allowing robots to halt activity when necessary and r...
Researchers in Mexico City are testing an antenna system designed to ionise the atmosphere, hoping to influence local wind patterns and rainfall to disperse air contaminants. However, experts remain sceptical due to the enormous number of electrons required to alter the natural level of ionisation.
The Rotary Rocket Company is set to conduct atmospheric tests for its revolutionary heli-rocket Roton. The craft will use four 7-meter-long helicopter blades to slow its descent and potentially slash the cost of getting satellites into space. If successful, the first Roton could blast into orbit as early as next year.
A cost-effective method to eliminate methane emissions from coal mines has been developed by Natural Resources Canada. The system uses a secret catalyst to oxidize methane to water and CO2, generating heat and electricity in the process.
A study by University of Pittsburgh surgeons found that organs from marginal donors can be just as effective as ideal donor organs in pancreas transplants. The researchers accepted organs from donors over 45 years old, resulting in a high graft survival rate and improved quality of life for patients with diabetes.
According to Professor Bernard Cohen, nuclear power plants emit fewer carcinogens and pollutants compared to coal burning power stations. This results in a much lower fatality rate, with air pollution from coal causing 25 fatalities per minute versus only 0.018 for nuclear.
The MIT microchip can store and release different chemicals on demand from tiny reservoirs built into its silicon structure. This technology has the potential to revolutionize fields such as diagnostics, drug delivery, and wearable technology, by allowing for precise control over chemical releases and enabling new applications like imp...
The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft has awarded the Eugen- and Ilse-Seibold Prize to Hans-Joachim Queisser and Yasuo Tanaka for their contributions to scientific studies in Japan and Germany. The prize promotes understanding between the two countries through fellowships and project funding.