A NASA satellite has been monitoring System 92W, a low-pressure system in the western North Pacific Ocean, indicating increased power and uplift as it strengthens. The storm is expected to move west-northwest past northern Luzon, bringing heavy rainfall and potentially localized flooding.
A Loyola study found caregivers of stroke survivors experience high levels of perceived stress, caregiver burden, and poor sleep quality. These women are also at increased risk for depressive symptoms due to the physical and emotional toll of caregiving.
RockSalt, a new tool developed by Harvard computer scientists, uses Coq to verify that native code complies with security policies. The tool has improved performance and security compared to previous solutions like Google Native Client (NaCl), with no reported vulnerabilities.
A new characterization method using lasers and acoustic waves has provided scientists with a capability to detect buried defects deep inside materials with unprecedented precision. This new technique reveals that the amount of damage caused by radiation in electronic materials may be at least ten times greater than previously thought.
Dr. Piyali Dasgupta received a three-year grant to investigate the anti-cancer activity of capsaicin in small cell lung cancer patients. The study aims to improve chemotherapy treatment outcomes, which often relapse quickly and become unresponsive.
Dr. Joseph Ciolino, a Mass. Eye and Ear ophthalmologist, has received the Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB) Career Development Award to support his translational projects in keratoprosthesis and ocular drug delivery. The award aims to attract young physicians and scientists to eye research.
New research warns that Asia cannot achieve its climate and poverty reduction goals unless women's rights to forest and land resources are recognized. Women continue to be marginalized and excluded from decision-making processes in resource management, leading to environmental degradation and food insecurity.
A new study finds CPAP treatment significantly reduces symptoms and improves quality of life in patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and daytime sleepiness. The study's results suggest that CPAP therapy is highly effective in treating this largest segment of the OSA population.
The study found that while initial results of 2-level axial lumbar interbody fusion were promising, complications arose within 2 years, including screw breakage and rod detachment. Solid spinal fusion was achieved in only 8% of patients at 24 months postoperatively.
Deer hinds in dominant positions select nutrient-rich foods, outperforming subordinates with lower-quality options. The study demonstrates preferential access to high-energy food sources, improving body condition and milk production.
Researchers at RHIC and LHC collaborate to recreate extreme conditions of early universe, studying quarks and gluons in a nearly frictionless liquid. Theoretical approaches using string theory reveal intriguing connections between QGP and conventional plasmas, superconductors, and atoms.
Researchers identified genetic markers influencing protein levels regulating oestrogen and testosterone in the bloodstream, near genes related to liver function and type 2 diabetes. These findings highlight an important connection between metabolic and reproductive systems in men and women.
Research suggests that firms with political connections often hold excess cash, which may be used to support politicians' agendas rather than maximize profit. Poor corporate governance and lack of transparency are also common in these firms, leading to a deadlock between minority shareholders and large shareholders.
Researchers found that severe influenza infection doubles the odds of developing Parkinson's disease later in life, whereas a typical case of red measles as a child reduces the risk by 35%. The study also suggests an association between high-intensity vibrations and increased Parkinson's risk.
Tropical Depression Khanun made landfall in western South Korea on July 19, bringing heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. The satellite tracked the northeastern progression of the cyclone as it moved toward North Korea and northeastern China, eventually dissipating due to atmospheric conditions.
A new study found that Cognitively-Based Compassion Training (CBCT) improved the mental and physical health of adolescents in foster care by reducing anxiety and increasing feelings of hopefulness. CBCT also reduced inflammation levels, which is a fundamental risk factor for chronic illnesses.
The first cross-disciplinary conference on Public Participation in Scientific Research will bring together experts from various fields to share ideas and form new communities. Citizen science projects have recruited non-specialists to contribute to real scientific questions, multiplying data collection by orders of magnitude. The confe...
The Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary has been awarded a $110,000 grant from Research to Prevent Blindness to conduct research on the causes, treatment and prevention of blinding diseases. The grant will be directed by Dr. Joan Miller, who leads the Mass. Eye and Ear/Mass General Department of Ophthalmology.
Researchers analyzed images of Titan's river networks, finding that they resemble early stages of terrestrial rivers' evolution. In some regions, rivers have caused little erosion, raising questions about Titan's geologic past and potential processes such as tectonic upheaval and icy lava eruptions.
A new study found that vitamin D deficiency is associated with worse lung function and faster decline in smokers. Vitamin D sufficiency was linked to improved lung function and reduced rate of decline.
Researchers identified 12 genetic markers associated with sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) levels, which regulate testosterone and estrogen in the bloodstream. The study found that SHBG levels are influenced by multiple factors, including genes related to liver function, metabolism, and type 2 diabetes.
A Rutgers University study suggests that poor mothers are more likely to be classified with generalized anxiety disorder due to poverty rather than mental illness. The research found no evidence of a link between anxiety and parenting stress in these mothers.
A new protocol has excellent results and should become the standard of care for treating severe heart attacks. Paramedics trained to read ECGs expedite treatment by evaluating patients with chest pain and restoring blood flow to the heart within 30 minutes.
A new collaboration between DNDi and Cipla aims to develop a 4-in-1 ARV combination product for young children with HIV/AIDS, addressing the gap in current treatments. The goal is to provide safe, potent, child-friendly treatment combinations to accelerate care provision for infants and toddlers living with HIV/AIDS.
UCLA researchers have created a new type of transparent solar cell that can generate electricity while still allowing people to see outside. The cells, made from a photoactive plastic, absorb mainly infrared light and have nearly 70% transparency to the human eye.