Research suggests Viking societies fared best when managing long-term sustainability, adapting trade links, and acquiring diverse food sources. They offer valuable insights into how to respond to climate change, economic turmoil, and cultural upheaval.
Smart grids can help reduce electricity waste and fight theft by using advanced technology. The Intelligent Microgrid project aims to create a more efficient grid that can adapt to changing energy demands and reduce the risk of theft, resulting in cost savings for consumers.
A new study reveals a significant decline in the genetic diversity of alpine chipmunks in Yosemite National Park due to climate change. The species' geographic range has shifted to higher elevations over the past 90 years, resulting in fragmented and genetically impoverished populations.
Researchers have developed a reformulated imatinib that prevents and reverses morphine tolerance in rats, offering new hope for treating chronic intractable pain. The study's findings suggest the potential to reduce debilitating side effects associated with morphine use.
Researchers have identified a family of proteins called piezo proteins that detect painful touch. The discovery provides evidence for the mechanotransduction pathway and potential new treatments for diseases related to sensory nerve dysfunction.
A Michigan State University professor is exploring the origin of life at its fundamental building blocks, finding connections between bacteria and humans through molecular complementarity. This shared set of modules may hold the key to understanding evolution and explaining diseases like diabetes.
The Indiana CTSI HUB supports virtual clinical research teams, community engaged research, and industry outreach through its HUBzero platform. This model has accelerated research across five distributed teams by housing data centrally and providing federated identity support.
Researchers use pulsars to test General Relativity in extremely strong gravity and directly detect gravitational waves. Pulsar timing arrays may reveal evidence for cosmic strings and the early Universe.
The USP15 protein has been identified as a critical regulator of cancer progression and immune response, accelerating drug development against glioblastoma and other types of cancer. USP15 promotes tumor growth by activating the TGFβ pathway, but its inhibition can lead to decreased TGFβ activity and reduced tumor development.
Researchers discovered that low-dose carbon monoxide therapy restored placental function, preventing fetal death and growth restriction. The treatment also showed anti-inflammatory properties and increased levels of vascular endothelial growth factor, promoting blood vessel repair.
Researchers at the Stowers Institute have discovered a new mechanism controlling cell polarity in yeast. An enzyme called flippase flips phospholipids to create a polarized membrane, with all molecules involved found in both yeast and mammalian cells. This discovery opens up avenues for studying human diseases.
Professor Mike Stratton discusses the evolution of the cancer genome at the AAAS annual meeting, highlighting advances in whole genome sequencing and the development of COSMIC catalogue. This research provides insights into cancer causation, prevention, and treatment, with potential global solutions through international collaboration.
Experts discuss ways to modernize livestock production in Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on technology implementation and high-quality veterinary services. The session aims to improve animal welfare, increase protein quality, and address food security challenges.
A study published in Nature suggests that faulty fat sensor GPR120 may contribute to obesity and liver disease. Mice deficient in GPR120 are more prone to developing these conditions when fed a high-fat diet, highlighting the protein as a promising target for new treatments.
The UK is projected to see up to 210,000 avoidable alcohol-related deaths over the next 20 years, including 70,000 from liver disease. The government can take action to prevent this by implementing evidence-based measures such as increasing prices and reducing availability.
The construction of roads in isolated villages disrupts traditional information flow patterns, leading to changes in economy and social life. As a result, inhabitants adapt their subsistence strategies and environmental management, resulting in significant transformations.
Scientists used X-rays to measure the density of lunar magma at extreme pressures and temperatures. The results show that most magmas are less dense than their surroundings, but a specific type of titanium-rich magma is denser and won't rise to the surface.
University of Pittsburgh researcher Sandra Mitchell emphasizes the need for adaptive policy in GMO regulation due to local variations and diverse host plants. Her proposal includes scenario analyses and mediation to address conflicting values among stakeholders.
Researchers at UBC created computer visualizations of rising sea levels to illustrate ways to adapt to climate change impacts. The four alternate scenarios show different strategies, including raising dikes, building offshore barrier islands, and reducing vulnerability through design.
Researchers at Northwestern University have created a new method to oxidize graphene, overcoming the material's zero band-gap issue. The reversible oxidation process enables tunability of electronic properties, paving the way for high-performance applications.
Hospital admissions for serious infectious diseases have increased by over 50% in New Zealand since 1989, with Môori and Pacific peoples disproportionately affected. The country's commitment to reducing health inequalities has been questioned, as the gap between indigenous and non-indigenous populations widens.
Arizona State anthropologist Michelle Hegmon's research draws on the past to inform modern climate policy, exploring how societies adapted to change and what it was like to live in those societies. Her work offers lessons on tradeoffs and the human experience in times of climate change.
Researchers found that clazosentan decreased the effects of TBI on blood flow by 25% at four hours and 23% at 48 hours. The drug was most effective when given at two hours post-injury and again at 24 hours after trauma.
Researchers Stefano Allesina and Si Tang refined Robert May's 1972 formula to incorporate predator-prey relationships, allowing for greater ecosystem diversity. The new model predicts that large ecosystems can support an infinite number of species through complex interactions.
Researchers have provided experimental evidence confirming Alan Turing's 1950s theory on how biological patterns such as tiger stripes are formed. The study identifies the specific morphogens involved in this process, including FGF and Shh, and demonstrates a mechanism that is widely relevant in vertebrate development.
New connections between brain cells form in clusters as animals learn to perform a new task, according to a study published in Nature. The researchers found that clustered synapses are more likely to persist through the learning sessions and after training stopped.
African scientists are being enabled to partner on new research programs focusing on animal and crop health, with the goal of improving productivity under challenges like diseases and abiotic stresses. The BecA-ILRI Hub has set up a capacity building fund called the Africa Biosciences Challenge Fund (ABCF) for African scientists.
Researchers at University of New South Wales create perfect single-atom transistor for unparalleled computational efficiency, marking significant step towards quantum computer development. The device's precise accuracy and electronic characteristics match theoretical predictions, paving the way for future technological innovations.
Researchers emphasize the need for improved computer models of black carbon and other aerosol pollutants to accurately forecast health and climate impacts. The use of satellite data from NASA-funded projects has shown that air pollution can be transported across continents, with significant effects on local and regional climate.
Research reveals glaciers record anthropogenic perturbation, highlighting the impact of human activities on the global carbon cycle. The study found that glacier ecosystems are post-industrial and provide a unique perspective for understanding climate change.