Science News for September 6, 2015

Volunteer black hole hunters as good as the experts

A recent study published in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society found that trained volunteers can identify jets shooting from massive black holes and match them to their host galaxies with high accuracy. The project, Radio Galaxy Zoo, uses online tutorials to teach volunteers how to spot black holes and other objects emit...

SourceInternational Centre for Radio Astronomy Research·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·DateSep 6, 2015

Early warning gene signature for Alzheimer's

A gene signature associated with 'healthy ageing' has been identified, allowing for early prediction of age-related diseases like Alzheimer's. The discovery provides a reliable molecular profile for distinguishing people at risk and could transform medical decision-making.

SourceBMC (BioMed Central)·JournalGenome Biology·DateSep 6, 2015

Study suggests that local anesthetic may affect the development of children's teeth

A new study published in Cell Death Discovery journal found that local anaesthetics can affect tooth cell growth and potentially impact on tooth development. The research team used pig teeth and human young permanent tooth pulp cells to identify the harmful effects of common dental anaesthetics.

SourceUniversity of Plymouth·JournalCell Death Discovery·DateSep 6, 2015

Quit-smoking drug not linked to heart disease or depression

A recent study of over 150,000 smokers found that varenicline does not increase the risk of heart attack or depression. The research suggests that doctors can prescribe varenicline more widely to help people quit smoking, supporting its effectiveness and safety.

SourceUniversity of Edinburgh·JournalThe Lancet Respiratory Medicine·DateSep 6, 2015

Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C)

Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C) keeps Macs, tablets, and meters powered during extended observing runs and remote surveys.