The San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) at UC San Diego and Arizona State University will operate an internet-based national data facility for high-resolution topographic data acquired with LiDAR technology. The facility, funded by the NSF, will provide online processing tools and act as a community repository for information.
A study by Dr. Kristyn Harms and colleagues found that experiential learning significantly impacts students' ability to manage change in agroecosystems. The study identified key factors, including hands-on activities, emotional responses, and human interactions, that contribute to behavioral change.
Researchers at Penn State have developed a new type of glass that blocks ultraviolet light and has increased radiation damage resistance. The cerium-containing phosphate glasses can be used in windows, sunglasses, and solar cells.
Researchers found urban heat islands to be less intense in arid and semi-arid regions with more vegetation. The study used NASA's Terra and Aqua satellites to assess the impact of urbanization on energy balances at Earth's surface.
A new study published in JAMA found that tarenflurbil, a drug intended to reduce amyloid-β levels, showed no benefit in slowing cognitive decline or improving daily activities in patients with mild Alzheimer's disease. The researchers concluded that interventions targeting amyloid have not yet been shown to alter the course of AD.
The report highlights the need for stronger institutional capacity and increased transparency to address climate finance bottlenecks. Development cooperation is crucial to ensure poor countries receive climate change funding on favorable terms.
Researchers at VIB and Ghent University discovered that inducing nitric oxide release in mice with septic shock significantly reduces organ damage and increases survival chances. The findings challenge the long-held assumption that nitric oxide is responsible for the condition's severity.
A study found that individuals with higher leptin levels had a reduced incidence of Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Higher leptin levels were also associated with increased total cerebral brain volume.
Scientists unveil the story of a 4.5 million-year-old whale, shedding light on fossilization and taphonomic processes. The study provides insights into the ecological phases associated with whales in the past.
A study by Oregon State University reveals that home-based child care providers often meet nutritional standards, but most children aged 2-5 are exposed to television for most of the day and lack sufficient physical activity. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no more than two hours of TV time per day for this age group.
A University of Florida researcher has co-authored a study tracing the evolution of modern opossums back to the extinction of dinosaurs, with evidence supporting North America as their center of origin. The findings are based on high-resolution CT scans of a 55-million-year-old skull found in Wyoming.
Researchers have identified the TRAPPC9 gene as a potential cause of non-syndromic intellectual disabilities affecting up to 50% of individuals worldwide. The discovery sheds light on a new genetic factor in intellectual disabilities and paves the way for future research into diagnosis, prevention, and treatment.
A large study found that surgical site infections due to MRSA increase hospital readmission risk by 35 times and mortality risk sevenfold. The infections also result in longer hospital stays and higher charges, with estimated costs of over $19 million across seven hospitals.
A new study by the University of Western Ontario reveals that couples in shared roles models, where both partners contribute to unpaid work, experience higher average measures of happiness and life satisfaction. This model is advantageous for society, promoting gender equity and maximizing labor force participation.
The VIRTUS centre aims to be a world-class IC design house, focusing on ultra-low power green microchips and circuits. It will collaborate with top universities and companies to develop key technologies for medical technology, clean technology, and consumer electronics.
A study published in Personal Relationships found that attractiveness plays a significant role in urban areas where individuals have more social choices, leading to increased psychological well-being. In contrast, rural areas with fewer social options show less importance of attractiveness in securing friendships and feeling good.
The LHC has successfully recorded its first proton collisions, providing a crucial benchmark for the accelerator's performance. The ALICE experiment detected 284 collisions at an energy of 450 GeV, confirming previous measurements and laying the groundwork for future experiments.
Incorporating technology in high school-level geometry classes makes teaching easier and empowers students to discover new geometric relationships. Students who used dynamic geometry software were more successful in discovering mathematical ideas than those using static diagrams.
Researchers have found regular patterns in small tremors between episodic tremor and slip events, suggesting a megathrust earthquake could occur closer to the Puget Sound region than previously thought. This new evidence is helping scientists refine building codes and better understand the hazard from a great quake.
Recent NASA missions suggest conditions necessary for life may exist on the icy satellites of Saturn and Jupiter, particularly Europa and Enceladus. Liquid water beneath their surfaces could harbor life, with tidal forces keeping oceans from freezing up due to eccentric orbits.
Texas A&M researcher Moustafa Chahine unveils new measurements of carbon dioxide in the mid-troposphere, validating against aircraft and ground-based observations. The data support climate models predicting a doubling of warming due to water vapor's amplifying effect.
LRO's instruments are providing groundbreaking data on the moon's geology, temperature, and radiation. The camera has mapped Apollo landing sites with high resolution, while the Diviner instrument discovered polar craters that can be brutally cold, trapping compounds like water and organic molecules.
A new study published in Current Biology reveals that children from different cultures articulate spatial relations differently, with German kids using egocentric terms and Akhoe Hai||om kids using allocentric notions. This finding highlights the diversity of human cognition across cultures.
Researchers found that a plant steroid controls the balance between two genes in rice, regulating leaf angle and cell growth. The discovery has important implications for understanding how to manipulate crop growth and yield, and could lead to better engineering of crops to feed a growing population.
Researchers found that the immune system produces early-stage B cells with potent HIV-blocking antibodies but eliminates them before they mature. This 'catch-22' prevents the production of these protective antibodies, hindering vaccine development.
Two new studies suggest that late-life dementia is a complex disease resulting from multiple processes, including Alzheimer's disease, vascular brain injury, and Lewy body disease. Higher levels of leptin may also be linked to reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to the findings.
Monsoon rainfall has decreased over the past 50 years in rural areas with increased irrigation in northern India, while urban areas have seen an increase in heavy rainfall. This shift is attributed to landscape changes and cooling effects on low-pressure systems necessary for monsoons to progress.
Researchers have found that infectious HIV-1 virus particles can bind to the surface of red blood cells, significantly increasing their infectivity. This discovery suggests that erythrocytes may serve as a hidden reservoir for infectious HIV-1 virions.
A study published in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases suggests that frequent seasonal moves by shantytown residents to rural valleys with Chagas vectors are a key contributor to the growing presence of Chagas disease near urban Arequipa, Peru. The researchers propose three key interventions to improve control of Chagas disease in urban...
A landmark study by British and American researchers found that pension funds using decentralized management structures outperform those with balanced management structures. This is due to superior stock-selection skills and a competitive aspect among specialist managers, offsetting potential diversification issues.
Researchers at the Broad Stem Cell Research Center found that tissue-specific genes are indeed marked by transcription factors, potentially crucial for stem cell function. The study suggests that faithful marking of these genes may be essential for pluripotency and efficient differentiation of stem cells.
A study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found significant associations between parent-reported insomnia symptoms and gastrointestinal regurgitation and headaches in young school-aged children. Insomnia was 3.3 times more likely to occur with gastrointestinal regurgitation and 2.3 times more likely with headaches.
A pilot study found that Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) can help 'at risk' teenage girls stabilize or reduce their body mass index (BMI), preventing excessive weight gain. IPT targets social and interpersonal difficulties linked to loss of control eating, a key factor in childhood obesity.
Researchers at the University of Southern California have discovered a new bacterial behavior where Shewanella oneidensis harvests electrochemical energy and swims in response to metal presence. This finding could improve the efficiency of microbial fuel cells, producing usable energy.
Scientists develop a laboratory chip with nanoscopic features that enables heart cells to grow and function like natural heart muscle. The 'nanosense' allows cells to collect instructions from the physical patterns on the chip, guiding their behavior.
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified distinct traits in patients with atypical progeroid syndrome (APS), a rare premature aging disorder. The study found that APS patients exhibit unique clinical features, metabolic abnormalities, and delayed onset of symptoms, potentially explaining their longer lifespan.
Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine found that higher leptin levels are associated with a lower incidence of Alzheimer's Disease and dementia. The study suggests that leptin may have beneficial effects on brain development and function, potentially opening pathways for preventive and therapeutic interventions.
Climate Wizard generates color maps of projected temperature and precipitation changes using 16 climate models, making data accessible to a wider audience. The tool allows users to explore climate change impacts on endangered species, drought-prone regions, and freshwater supplies.
Researchers studying Greenland's glaciers have discovered that meltwater plays a more complex role in ice loss than previously thought. Water flowing beneath the ice contributes to ice loss through fast-moving outlet glaciers, but its effect is negligible overall.
The AIM satellite has captured unprecedented data on noctilucent clouds, also known as 'night-shining' clouds. The results show that temperature and water vapor play a crucial role in their formation and variability, with global patterns emerging due to planetary waves and coupling between hemispheres.
A new study found an association between low plasma cholesterol ester transfer protein (CETP) activity and increased risk of heart disease in the Framingham Heart Study population. Participants with low CETP activity were 18% more likely to develop cardiovascular disease.
A recent study suggests that human Rhodesian sleeping sickness in Uganda is spreading due to the movement of infected livestock, particularly cattle. The research found a strong correlation between disease prevalence and distance to nearby livestock markets.
Scientists analyze data from NASA's Terra satellite to assess the health of Earth's ocean, land, and atmosphere, finding that droughts may have negative effects on ecosystems earlier than thought. The satellite also tracks natural hazards such as flooding, mudslides, and wildfires to help governments respond and mitigate consequences.
Newborns are susceptible to diseases due to an imbalance of white blood cells. Researchers have identified a depleted group of T-helper cells and aim to create an immune-strengthening vaccine.
MCG scientists decoded memory-forming brain cell conversations using new technology and computational methods. The breakthrough enables researchers to identify the components of a memory and its retrieval at the network level, potentially pinpointing flawed memory formation stages.
A new study found that CEO charismatic visions can lead to poor decisions by financial analysts and investors. Analysts who follow firms with high CEO charisma are more likely to make forecasting errors, which can impact stock prices and investor outcomes.
A pilot project in Sequim, Wash., uses NASA satellites and sensors to predict daily river flow with higher accuracy. This helps regional natural resource managers assess the abundance of water resources.
A recent study found that many young women view gynaecological visits as a chance to discuss their sex lives and relationships. Women, doctors, and midwives agree that these visits can foster confident women who better understand their bodies and sexuality.
Researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute found that support of patients' spiritual needs by medical teams is associated with greater use of hospice care, less aggressive treatment, and better quality of life near death. Patients whose spiritual needs were largely or completely supported had scores on average 28% higher in well-being.
A recent study by Michigan Medicine has found that dendritic cells, a type of immune cell, are more active in patients with severe COPD, leading to increased inflammation and disease progression. This research suggests that targeting dendritic cells may be a potential strategy for preventing COPD from worsening.
The study reconstructs environmental conditions on the Voring Plateau, indicating shallow marine environments in early Eocene and full submersion by late Eocene. This suggests earlier marine connections between Nordic sea basins, which may have contributed to declining global temperatures and ice sheet development.
Researchers at the University of Leeds have developed a process to recover significant quantities of rare-earth oxides from titanium dioxide minerals in industrial waste. The new method could make green technologies more accessible and reduce reliance on China's dominant supply of these resources.
Preliminary studies indicate that a single dose of H1N1 influenza vaccine provides sufficient protection for adults, while children under 9 years may require a two-dose vaccination schedule. The vaccine was found to be safe and acceptable in all age groups, with no serious adverse events reported.
A new study by Tel Aviv University offers a simple formula for increasing compliance in health products. By providing consumers with a small immediate benefit, companies can encourage long-term use of products that have significant advantages.
A study in northeastern Italy found a decrease in cystic fibrosis incidence with increased carrier screening, particularly in the eastern region. The rate of decrease was greater in the eastern region due to extensive use of mutation analysis.
A study analyzing hospitalized and outpatient patients found high levels of interleukin 17 in severe H1N1 cases, while low levels were seen in mild cases. The molecule's role in regulating white blood cells may hold the key to reducing inflammation and speeding up recovery.
Researchers found that Titan's ice is stronger as temperature decreases, allowing it to form an Earth-like landscape. The study used laboratory measurements to understand the impact of cold temperatures on ice erosion.
Researchers observed veined octopuses using coconut shells to create a shelter, traveling up to 20 meters while carrying stacked shells beneath their body. The behavior is distinct from hermit crabs and suggests that even marine invertebrates engage in tool use.
Researchers have found that moral dilemmas are often influenced by general biases rather than abstract moral principles. The study highlights the need for more diverse methods in studying moral judgments, moving beyond the use of moral dilemmas.
Researchers identified a protein switch that helps prevent liver damage and cancer, offering new insights into the development of liver disease and cancer. The study suggests that TAK1 could be a master regulator of liver function, and its role in liver disease and cancer may enable the development of new therapeutic strategies.