The US green economy generates over $1.3 trillion in revenue annually, employing an estimated 9.5 million people, with renewables sectors experiencing significant growth. The study highlights the need for new policies to support the green economy's growth and job creation.
A recent study published in Nature Genetics explores the potential of genomic selection to boost wheat yields and quality. By analyzing genomic data from diverse environments, researchers found that this approach can predict disease resistance, grain quality, and climate resilience with varying degrees of accuracy. The findings provide...
Researchers found that Germans in eastern and western regions showed a similar willingness to provide everyday help for refugee integration. The study, published in the Social Psychology journal, used a unique method of depositing stamped envelopes with different addresses to measure responses.
Researchers at the University of Washington developed a smart speaker skill called BreathJunior that uses white noise to monitor infants' breathing and movement. The system detected respiratory rates closely matching those detected by standard vital sign monitors, showing promise as a tool for parents and hospitals.
Researchers identified a cluster of 38 neurons in the hindbrain that mediate delayed escape responses in zebrafish, characterized by flexible trajectories. This circuit may represent an evolutionarily ancient pathway for defensive responses to threats sensed via acoustic or vibrational cues.
A recent survey reveals rich patterns in anthropologists' views on sensitive controversies, with disciplinary subfield, gender, and politics identified as key predictors. The study draws on social intuitionism to interpret the results, suggesting that shared moral intuitions may aid scholars in coming to consensus.
A new 3D printing technique enables fast fabrication of microlens arrays with precise optical surfaces, overcoming existing limitations. The method combines oscillation-assisted digital light processing (DLP) and grayscale UV exposure to produce uniform lenses with high surface smoothness.
A McMaster University study found that statin drugs cause muscle pain by releasing glutamate, a potent activator of pain receptors. Administering antioxidants like Vitamin E can help reduce glutamate release.
A large-scale study implicates 10 new genes in the development of schizophrenia, providing insights into the genetic underpinnings of the disorder. The findings also suggest a connection between schizophrenia and other neurodevelopmental disorders.
A major study published in Circulation shows that more aggressively controlling daily blood pressure in older adults can improve brain health by reducing the accumulation of white matter lesions. Researchers found that intensive blood pressure therapy reduced these lesions by up to 40% and lower cardiovascular events, making it a safer...
Researchers at the University of Texas at Arlington are using unmanned aerial vehicles to quickly assess damage from natural disasters. The team aims to reduce wait times for homeowners to receive insurance adjusters, who often take months or years to visit their sites.
Physicists have made significant breakthroughs in understanding how liquids behave with other materials, including finding super-repellant substrates that can repel water. Their findings provide a comprehensive framework for tailoring material properties, which has important implications for various physical and biological systems.
Researchers from Florida Atlantic University and the University of Pennsylvania analyzed crash risk, exposure, and built environment factors. They identified specific variables related to exposure and risk, but found a lack of clarity on the role of built environment in traffic injury and death.
Researchers investigate how 9-month-old babies process novel information using EEG. They find that the theta rhythm is sensitive to unexpected outcomes, suggesting it plays a key role in encoding new information. The study's findings have implications for understanding infant learning processes.
A new report by the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology reveals that Edinburgh is losing around 15 football pitches of green land each year. Urban creep and expansion are major contributors to this loss, with homeowners adding features like conservatories and driveways that harm vegetation.
Duke engineer develops a small, inexpensive hyperspectral camera using plasmonics technology to capture multispectral images in milliseconds. The camera can precisely identify plant conditions, detect nutrient deficiencies, and optimize fertilizer application, reducing pollution and saving water and money.
Researchers suggest corticosteroid injections for hip and knee osteoarthritis may be more dangerous than thought, potentially leading to rapid progressive osteoarthritis, joint collapse, and subchondral insufficiency fractures. Patients should be informed of these risks before receiving injections.
A team of plant scientists has launched a major project to enhance global date palm production and protection. By sequencing the genome of the ajwa date palm, researchers hope to develop methods for rapid sex determination and improve the trees' ability to resist pathogens and pests.
A new study reveals that hip and knee steroid intra-articular injections can lead to accelerated arthritis and joint destruction in some patients. Researchers found serious complications such as osteonecrosis and rapid progressive osteoarthritis in eight percent of patients who received the injections.
A team of WVU chemists has created a new molecular research tool that simplifies experiments in mass spectrometry, enabling non-invasive analysis of biological systems. The instrument, developed by Assistant Professor Peng Li, uses a vibrating sharp-edge spray ionization device to collect and ionize samples on the spot.
A new survey confirms that muscadine grapes are susceptible to parasitic nematodes, which can impact yield and grape quality. The study found seven types of nematodes associated with muscadines in Georgia and North Carolina.
A Swedish study found that children born to women who underwent gastric bypass surgery had a lower risk of major birth defects, which could be attributed to improved blood sugar control and weight loss. The researchers recommend special antenatal care for bariatric surgery patients to ensure fetal health.
Two new porcelain crab species, Polyonyx socialis and Petrolisthes virgilius, have been discovered in the South China Sea and Colombian Caribbean. The species exhibit unique symbiotic relationships with other organisms, highlighting a long-term story of coexistence between distantly related taxa.
Research finds that physically attractive candidates can gain up to 11 percentage points in US House of Representatives elections and 3.8 percentage points in German Bundestag elections due to their appearance. However, competent appearance and likeability have a lesser impact on voter decisions.
A new study found that children with strong early reading skills in their native Spanish language performed better in reading English, even after controlling for English proficiency. This suggests that well-developed Spanish reading proficiency plays a greater role in English reading development than speaking English.
A new international study has discovered epigenetic marks in Finnish twin pairs discordant for Alzheimer's disease, which were also found in brain samples of patients. These marks are influenced by environmental factors, age, gender, and APOE genotype, and have potential diagnostic applications.
A multi-institutional team found that genomic structural variation alters DNA methylation across hundreds of genes, reducing global levels in human cancers. This study provides new insights into the mechanisms underlying cancer development and suggests potential implications for cancer immunotherapy.
Researchers from RUDN University found that the rate of organic carbon accumulation in wild, cultivated, and abandoned soils depends mainly on soil type and composition. The study revealed that phaeozems release carbon easily, while chernozems contain more decomposition-resistant compounds.
The Bob Woodruff Foundation has awarded Boston University a grant to expand the Strength at Home program, which prevents and treats intimate partner violence in veteran populations. The program has been shown to be effective in addressing trauma-related violence and utilizing a trauma-informed approach.
A recent study by sociologist Maren Scull found seven types of sugar relationships in the US, including sugar prostitution, compensated dating, and pragmatic love. The research highlights genuine emotional connections and nuanced forms of companionship, challenging stereotypes and deviantizing these relationships.
A new study from Massachusetts General Hospital suggests that glowing particles in the blood of patients with brain cancer may be used to diagnose and monitor the disease. The discovery uses a substance called 5-aminolevulinic acid, which makes tumor cells fluorescent, allowing for non-invasive blood tests.
A NUS team developed a novel mixed virtual reality game called 'The Lost Foxfire' that combines four sensory streams to achieve remarkable realism. The game requires players to use their senses of vision, hearing, smell, and touch to succeed.
A new study found that a combination of oral and topical corticosteroids can effectively treat patients with severe chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps. More than 60 patients experienced well-controlled symptoms without needing sinus surgery.
New research from UChicago shows how genetic differences in the immune system shape the collections of bacteria that colonize the digestive system. Genetic variations in innate immunity play a key role in determining microbial composition.
Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have successfully created a self-assembling material that forms predictable and reproducible 2D networks. This breakthrough has far-reaching implications for various fields, including targeted drug delivery, printing, and electronic applications.
Researchers at Kazan Federal University and Laboratoire Kastler Brossel are collaborating on a project to study gas diffusion in nanoporous materials. This study aims to measure the effect of gas-wall interactions on diffusion rates and structure analysis using nuclear magnetic resonance.
Researchers found that inhibiting somatosensory cortex disrupts retention of motor memories, while motor cortex inhibition has no effect. This discovery sheds light on the consolidation process of motor skills and may have implications for rehabilitation and re-learning after injury.
Researchers detected a significant correlation between kinesiophobia and chronic musculoskeletal pain, with increased fear of movement linked to longer pain durations. In contrast, whiplash patients showed less influence from kinesiophobia, suggesting other factors at play.
A team of researchers from the University of Delaware examined the age, origin, and sustainability of fossil aquifers in the Mega Aquifer System (MAS) in the Arabian Peninsula. They used a combination of geochemical analysis, satellite data, and field investigations to determine the quality and age of the water.
Researchers from Germany analyzed data from over 500 people and found that both only children and those with siblings hold similar views on narcissism. The study's findings suggest that growing up without siblings is not associated with increased narcissism, challenging a common stereotype.
Researchers at the University of Washington have confirmed that piranhas and pacus lose and regrow all teeth on one side of their face multiple times throughout their lives. This unique system allows them to distribute stress over their teeth, enabling efficient chewing and potentially justifying the loss of a full set of teeth.
Scientists have observed a phenomenon where chains of atoms move rapidly within the solid material of pure titanium, challenging current understanding of mass transport in metals. This discovery could lead to new insights into the properties and behavior of materials under different conditions.
Researchers reconstructed a 50,000-year-old gene sequence that enabled the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum to infect human red blood cells. The study reveals how the parasite jumped from gorillas to humans and provides a plausible molecular explanation for the jump.
Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi's Center for Genomics and Systems Biology have developed an improved assembly of the date palm genome using long-read sequencing technology. This will help advance research and inform propagation practices for this essential MENA region food source.
Researchers analyzed data from Galileo's 1995 fireball and found the recession rate exceeded predictions, highlighting issues with current heat shield models. New fluid dynamics models using faster computers and data from the probe have led to a better understanding of atmospheric entry vehicles.
Researchers are studying ventilation systems in large-opening mines to reduce diesel particulate matter exposure and improve workplace safety. They aim to develop new tools for booster fan optimization, air recirculation modeling, and seasonal ventilation pressure analysis.
Researchers from the University of Bath and UCL will study the effect of skewed sex ratios on social behavior in birds and mammals. The team aims to understand how variations in sex ratios impact human populations, including mating behavior, parenting roles, and violence.
A new book examines how autocratic regimes use digital technology to suppress and control information, while also identifying opportunities for protest movements to mobilize online. Researchers found that higher internet penetration can reduce protest occurrence, but online channels can spread mobilization quickly once established.
In the Triassic period, early mammal ancestors (therapsids) turned to a nocturnal lifestyle to overcome thermoregulation challenges. Their rapid endothermy led to elevated body temperatures, posing a risk to sperm quality. By becoming active at night, these mammals could preserve sperm quality.
A study by University of Waterloo researchers found that Canadians who consider religion important tend to vote for conservative parties, with a strong link between religiosity and voting behavior. The study also notes a decline in the proportion of people considering religion important, reflecting broader societal shifts.
Scientists at UNIGE have entangled three pairs of photons to create a highly-correlated triangle, exhibiting strong quantum correlations. This discovery could lead to the development of new ultra-secure encryption keys and revive fundamental quantum physics research.
Engineered E. coli bacteria using transcriptional circuits from Rice lab researchers can synchronize gene expression across large distances, enabling collective action in community settings. The discovery could lead to treatment of gut microbiome conditions and interaction with bioelectronics.
A recent University of Sheffield study found that taking vitamin D by oral spray is just as effective as taking a tablet in improving levels. The six-week trial compared the efficacy of vitamin D3 delivered through both capsule and sublingual methods, with results showing an equal rate of improvement in participants.
Experts argue that improving access to effective contraception is crucial in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating the environmental crisis. The authors suggest that by slowing population growth through increased use of contraception, we can reduce emissions globally by an estimated 40% or more.
A recent study has identified a key regulator of microglia function during inflammation, which could become a significant component in treating neurodegenerative diseases. TET2 protein modulates the immune response generated by microglia cells in the brain under inflammatory conditions.
The American Association of Feline Practitioners has released updated guidelines for feline zoonoses, which are preventable diseases transmitted from animals to humans. The guidelines aim to educate veterinary teams and cat owners about these risks and provide recommendations for prevention and treatment.
The University of Arizona's two-year AZSecure Cybersecurity Fellowship program will continue to train students in cybersecurity, covering tuition and fees, with a stipend of $34,000 per year. The renewal funding will help about 20 more students over the next five to seven years.
Researchers at the University of Wyoming have developed an automated system to align single-wall carbon nanotubes, producing higher alignment and precise control over filtration flow rate. This breakthrough enables various tech applications, including electronics and optics.
The Pulpí geode is an 11-meter hollow ovoid with crystal-paneled walls, formed from gypsum crystals up to 2 meters in size. The team studied the geology and geochemistry of the abandoned mine where the geode was found, revealing that the crystals formed at around 20 °C.
A new drug discovery platform created by Purdue University scientists has the potential to predict the effectiveness of psychoactive drugs in treating mental health illnesses. The platform analyzes compound interactions with proteins and identifies signature patterns for potential therapeutic uses.