Researchers have discovered a new metallic structure of carbon that is stable at ambient temperature and pressure. The discovery could lead to breakthroughs in materials science and technology, including the development of lightweight metals for space applications.
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have discovered that multicellular algae reproduces by dispersing single cells, contradicting long-held assumptions. This finding has significant implications for understanding the evolution of multicellular complexity.
Research suggests that depressed levels of insulin-like growth factor (IGF) may be a biomarker for autism occurrence. Breastfeeding could serve as a natural source of IGF, potentially lowering the risk of autism development.
A study found a disconnect between public health campaigns promoting STI testing and actual conversations between lovers, particularly among college-age individuals. Conversations about STIs can influence behavior and decision-making, but many participants reported limited discussions or no testing.
A study found that humans primarily rely on upper body cues for recognition, even with limited facial information. Researchers suggest automatic face recognition systems can improve accuracy by considering the body in their decision-making process.
A new research coordination network is working to study eukaryotic biodiversity using high-throughput DNA sequencing technology. Researchers will focus on microscopic organisms playing vital roles in ecosystems, such as breaking down organic matter and turning over soil nutrients.
A new study by the UC Davis MIND Institute found that children with autism are six-to-eight times more likely to have gastrointestinal problems, including constipation, diarrhea, and sensitivity to foods. These symptoms are related to behavioral issues such as social withdrawal, irritability, and repetitive behaviors.
Research suggests that touch can alleviate existential fears for individuals with low self-esteem, reducing death anxiety and social alienation. Touching an inanimate object can also provide existential comfort, reducing ethnocentrism and promoting a sense of existential significance.
Researchers found that high-risk patients at teaching hospitals face a significant increase in mortality risk during July, when trainees take on new roles. The study suggests that intensifying oversight on high-risk cases and having more experienced doctors care for these patients can help mitigate this risk.
A NYU and CUNY study reveals that math video games can enhance students' motivation to learn by adopting a mastery mindset, particularly when played with others. Students who played the game competitively or collaboratively reported stronger mastery goal orientations, indicating an optimal mindset for learning.
A new study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology found that metformin had no significant impact on cardiovascular risk factors in non-diabetic individuals with heart disease taking statins. However, the medication did reduce body weight and other related risk factors for type 2 diabetes.
The study found that cyanobacteria in floodplains fixed a significant amount of nitrogen, making it available for plants, unlike previously assumed. This discovery could lead to more accurate models and potentially reduce fertilizer use by utilizing naturally occurring cyanobacteria in soils worldwide.
The Georgia Tech Emerging Cyber Threats Report for 2014 highlights security issues with cloud storage and the Internet of Things. The report reveals encryption challenges and increased debate about tradeoffs between security, functionality, and efficiency in the cloud.
A new study from the University of Sheffield has developed a method to reduce the volume of plutonium-contaminated nuclear waste by 85-95%. This approach involves mixing the waste with blast furnace slag and turning it into glass, creating a stable end product that effectively locks in radioactive materials.
New research suggests tea consumption may help prevent chronic illnesses such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers. Tea has been found to promote weight loss, improve bone health, and activate areas of the brain that bolster attention, problem-solving, and mood.
Researchers have developed a squishy gel that releases an anti-inflammatory drug when compressed, like a painful knee joint. The new material could deliver medications on-demand to alleviate osteoarthritis symptoms.
Physicists at NIST create a compact atomic clock design that relies on cold rubidium atoms, promising improved precision and stability. The new design has the potential to be smaller and more precise than existing chip-scale atomic clocks.
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London discovered that high-frequency vibrations in pop and rock music enhance energy generation in solar cells, increasing efficiency. The study, published in Advanced Materials, suggests a new potential for printed solar cells to generate electricity from sunlight.
A new Case Western Reserve University study examines how ruptures in the therapeutic relationship between therapist and client can damage a patient's treatment outcome for PTSD. Researchers found that repairing these ruptures can have positive effects on treatment outcomes, while unresolved ruptures predict poorer outcomes.
The Institute for Population Health Improvement at UC Davis has received grants to increase awareness of evidence-based policies addressing various health issues in California and nationwide. The programs aim to inform legislative staff and the public about key topics, including transparency in cancer care.
The European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS) has published a position statement on fertility preservation, highlighting the need for informed consent and minimizing gonadotoxicity for fertility treatments in individuals of reproductive age. The statement critically appraises available options for fertility preservation in both ...
Research by University of Leeds scientists shows natural aerosols contribute more uncertainty than thought to climate estimates, with a clear path for reducing this uncertainty. The study aims to better understand the effect of aerosols on clouds and climate.
Researchers find RNA, not protein, catalyzes eukaryotic gene splicing, increasing complexity in higher organisms. This discovery enriches the 'RNA world' origin hypothesis, suggesting life on earth began with RNA-based systems.
Researchers propose a new model for supermassive black hole growth involving 'seed' black holes formed from early stars. A single collapsing star can produce a pair of black holes that merge, resolving the issue of their rapid formation in the young universe.
Scientists have developed a tearless onion that shows promise in reducing platelet clumping and inflammation, potentially leading to improved heart health. Preliminary tests also suggest it may aid in weight control.
Digital photography shows promise as a tool to detect retinoblastoma in its earliest stages. A study found that analyzing family photographs can identify leukocoria, a symptom of the disease.
Researchers created a timeline of planet and atmosphere formation by studying liquid basalt under extreme pressures and temperatures. They discovered molten magma once formed an ocean within the Earth's mantle.
The Rogels' $50 million gift will support student scholarships and the Center for Chinese Studies, bolstering U-M's global engagement and research capabilities. The gift also marks Richard Rogel's leadership role in the Victors for Michigan campaign to raise $1 billion for student support.
The team uses a powerful magnet and supercooled microwave receiver to detect faint interactions between axions and electromagnetic radiation. They aim to find cold dark matter axions in the Milky Way galaxy, which could make up 1/4 of the universe's mass.
Researchers have identified a molecular invisibility cloak that enables HIV to hide in cells, but exposing it triggers an immune response. This discovery could lead to new treatments and improve existing therapies for HIV infection.
Annual car crash deaths in England and Wales have plummeted 41% over the past five decades, but a stark disparity remains between those from affluent and disadvantaged backgrounds. The data also reveal women are more likely to die in car crashes at older ages, with significant social class differences observed.
Research at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center reveals that newborn infants' immune systems suppress helpful bacteria colonization by CD71+ cells, leading to infection susceptibility. The study proposes a new explanation for neonatal infections and suggests temporary immune suppression extends beyond the intestines.
A study from Massachusetts General Hospital found that postoperative pain can contribute to temporary impairments in learning and memory in surgical patients. Researchers identified a probable mechanism for pain-induced cognitive impairment, suggesting pathways that may be targeted by potential preventive measures.
Anthropomorphizing social causes with a human-like face can increase support by appealing to feelings of guilt and empathy. This approach was found to be effective in boosting participation in social causes such as energy conservation, recycling, and environmental issues.
Researchers found that only 66% of participants experienced complications after undergoing bariatric surgery, with most being minor and temporary. The study's findings provide encouragement to adolescents and their families considering weight loss surgery as a treatment option for severe obesity-related health issues.
Research shows that speaking two languages can delay the onset of three types of dementias, including Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia, and vascular dementia. The study found that people who spoke two languages developed dementia four and a half years later than those who only spoke one language.
A new study from the University of Missouri suggests that mothers' friendships with other adults can impact their adolescent children's relationships with their own friends. Mothers who display high levels of conflict with friends may signal to their children that such behavior is acceptable, leading to anxiety and depression.
Research found that adults with lower education levels consumed more sugar- and fat-rich foods than those with higher education levels. They also expended more energy through physical activity, which may explain their higher food intake.
A NASA satellite revealed intense rainfall around Super Typhoon Haiyan's eye, with rates of over 100mm/hour. The storm's powerful winds and convection patterns indicate catastrophic damage upon landfall in the Philippines.
A significant solar flare peaked at X3.3 on Nov. 5, 2013, affecting GPS and communications signals. The event is part of the sun's 11-year activity cycle ramping up towards solar maximum conditions.
A recent study describes 286 new species of wasps within the tribe Heterospilini from Costa Rica, with an estimated additional 50-100 species to be added. The findings highlight the country's astonishing biodiversity, particularly within the braconid family of parasitoid wasps.
NASA satellite imagery shows Tropical Depression 30W elongating as it makes landfall in southern Vietnam, with shallow thunderstorm development. The storm is expected to dissipate over the next day, but there is a chance of regeneration once its remnants move over nearby seas.
A new study by Dartmouth researchers eliminates a controversial theory that the universe's accelerating expansion is an illusion. They used Big Bang afterglow to show that Earth has no special place in the expanding universe, eliminating the possibility of a cosmic center.
New research reveals a clear association between ACE inhibitors and acute kidney injury, with a potential increase of 1636 avoidable hospital admissions. The study estimates that one in seven cases may be linked to increased prescriptions for these drugs.
A study of almost 650 dementia patients found that bilingual individuals experience a later onset of Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, and frontotemporal dementia. Bilingualism appears to be a natural brain training that delays dementia onset.
A new study published in PLOS ONE found that drilling sumps associated with hydrocarbon extraction can negatively impact aquatic ecosystems. The degradation of these sumps can lead to changes in the community composition of zooplankton, highlighting the need for better climate change mitigation strategies.
Researchers have identified adolescents with type 1 diabetes at risk of developing heart and kidney diseases through a simple urine test. The study found that normal variation in albumin levels can be an indicator of risk during adolescence.
Research finds that horse manure disperses non-native weed seeds, including 16 noxious weeds in Australia and 105 invasive species in North America. Habitat disturbance from trampling also facilitates seed germination.
Stroke patients treated at hospitals with neurology residency programs are significantly more likely to receive life-saving clot-busting drugs than those seen at other teaching or non-teaching hospitals. The findings suggest that having a neurologist on hand 24/7 increases the chances of better outcomes and improves treatment adherence.
The 'Path to 2025' Alzheimer's Disease Summit highlights the need for streamlined drug development to tackle the disease. The report estimates that current total cost of bringing an effective Alzheimer's treatment to market approaches $6 billion, nearly three times the industry average.
Researchers at University of Copenhagen have discovered a potential treatment for colorectal cancer by targeting the TOP2A gene aberration. The new treatment has shown promise in reducing treatment time and cost, with an estimated efficiency rate of 10% in patients with this gene defect.
Researchers at NIST have engineered a self-correcting crystal material that enables tunable dielectrics for microwave and advanced communication devices. The new material has perfect faults, reducing power loss and increasing efficiency.
The EORTC study found that baseline recorded health-related quality of life parameters provided additional prognostic information for survival in eleven types of cancer, including brain, breast, and colorectal cancers. The specific health-related quality of life parameters found to be predictive for survival varied by cancer site.
Research found that individuals experiencing depression process self-related information differently in the brain, showing increased activity when thinking about themselves. The study used fMRI brain imaging to compare brain activity between depressed and non-depressed participants.
Professor Alan Cowman has been recognized for his substantial contributions to understanding malaria development and drug resistance. His work has led to the development of two potential malaria vaccines, one in clinical trials and the other in preclinical development.
Researchers found that biomass pellets released lower levels of mercury when burned, reducing environmental concerns. The study suggests that switching to biomass pellets could be an effective way to decrease mercury emissions in China.
A study of 182 dual-earner couples found that mothers spent nearly 70% of their time on child care when their children were 9 months old. Despite having similar work constraints, the researchers discovered that mothers still invest significantly more time into parenting.
Research finds that hormone contraception affects the regulation of muscle sympathetic nerve activity differently, depending on sex hormone levels and chemoreflex stress. Hormone levels influence the frequency and amplitude of nerve firings, with higher hormone levels protecting against cardiovascular damage in younger women.
A new strategy using a 'ditty bag' of condoms and lubricants, along with homework assignments, improves condom use among young men who have sex with men. The study found increased motivation to use condoms correctly and consistently, as well as better fit-and-feel issues.
Researchers found strong divergences in mtDNA, suggesting cryptic speciation, but no differences in nuclear DNA markers. Wolbachia infections can mimic this phenomenon, leading to false results in DNA barcoding studies. The study warns against relying solely on DNA barcoding for species identification.