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Science News for July 5, 2020


New guidelines for children and adolescents with T2D

The new guidelines emphasize the importance of early identification and management of T2D in Indigenous communities, where it is most prevalent. The guidelines recommend tighter diabetes control, transitioning adolescents to multidisciplinary care teams, and exploring newer medications for treatment.

SourceUniversity of Adelaide·JournalThe Medical Journal of Australia·DateJul 5, 2020

Red-light LEDs for next-generation displays

Scientists have successfully fabricated red LEDs using indium gallium nitride, a material that can emit green, yellow, and red light. The developed LEDs offer improved stability at high temperatures compared to current InGaP-based devices.

SourceKing Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateJul 5, 2020
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A different slant of light

Researchers at KAUST discovered that giant clam iridocytes absorb UV radiation and re-emit it as useful light for photosynthesis. This photoprotective effect enables clams to live in shallow tropical waters with high UV radiation levels.

SourceKing Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)·JournalFrontiers in Marine Science·DateJul 5, 2020
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Asthma and allergies more common in teens who stay up late

A study published in ERJ Open Research found that teenagers who prefer to sleep later have a higher risk of developing asthma and allergic rhinitis. The research suggests that the body's internal clock plays a significant role in respiratory health, with late-sleepers more likely to experience symptoms.

SourceEuropean Respiratory Society·JournalERJ Open Research·DateJul 5, 2020

The latest findings on the MOSAiC floe

A recent scientific study describes the nursery of sea ice that formed off the New Siberian Islands in December 2018, which is now drifting through the Arctic. The research vessel Polarstern has been analyzing data from this unique floe, providing valuable insights into the interactions between ocean, ice, and atmosphere.

SourceAlfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research·JournalThe Cryosphere·DateJul 5, 2020