A study of over 20 research studies found that sugary drink warnings lead to statistically significant reductions in sugary drink purchases. The analysis suggests that these warnings help consumers better understand products' healthfulness and encourage healthier choices about what drinks to buy.
The University of Guam has received a $240,000 grant to introduce an insect disease caused by OrNV to control the coconut rhinoceros beetle population on Guam. Two strains of OrNV have been found to be effective in controlling the biotype CRB-G, causing significant damage on the island.
Researchers found that warmer temperatures slow COVID-19 transmission until around 50°F, but further warming has little impact. A higher UV index also slows growth rate of new cases.
The study found that NAU's Vulcan Project emissions estimate is the closest match to the new atmospheric-based approach, with an accuracy of 1.5%. The integrated approach combines multiple data sources, including local pollution reporting and fuel statistics, to provide a more detailed and accurate picture of US fossil fuel emissions.
A study reveals that holobionts, including viruses and microbes, interact through a distinct microbiome at the coral-algal interface. This interaction determines the outcome of competition between corals and turf algae, leading to shifting reef ecosystems.
A new study by Aston University reveals UK small and micro-exporters are switching €10 billion annually in exports from EU to Commonwealth and other developed economies. This defies conventional trade gravity models, suggesting the firms' 'jumping before they're pushed', driven by uncertainty over Brexit trade talks.
Researchers found that pod-based e-cigarettes have a higher potential to get youth and young adults addicted due to efficient nicotine delivery. The study suggests stronger health communication messages are needed around the consequences of using these devices.
Researchers have discovered high-Chern-number and high-temperature Chern insulator states in MnBi2Te4 devices, exhibiting multiple dissipationless edge states above liquid helium temperature. Theoretical calculations reveal the origin of these states as a magnetic Weyl semimetal with layer-dependent Chern number.
Researchers have developed a technology that can detect various fabric deformations, such as stretch, pressure, and torque, using soft fiber-shaped sensors. These sensors operate like transmission lines and measure time intervals to determine deformation location, type, and intensity.
The extinction rate is likely much higher than previously thought, with nearly 1,000 species at risk of extinction in the next two decades. Human pressures such as population growth, habitat destruction, and climate change are driving this accelerated loss of biodiversity.
Researchers investigated brain responses to imagined thirst in trained hypnosis practitioners, finding dissociation between subjective experience and dehydration stimulus. The study revealed a network of brain regions associated with both thirst and drinking behavior.
Researchers seek to improve symptom control and patient comfort in ICU patients transitioning to palliative care. Administration of opiates before ventilation withdrawal may help alleviate distress, according to a recent study published in the journal Chest.
A new study published in JAMA Network Open reveals a sharp rise in mental health symptoms among Chinese medical residents in Shanghai during the first month of the COVID-19 pandemic. The study shows that depression and anxiety symptoms worsened, with fear of workplace violence doubling compared to previous years.
Researchers estimate US fossil fuel CO2 emissions using atmospheric 14C measurements, finding higher emission rates compared to widely used inventories. The study suggests that independent validation of inventory-based estimates is possible through carbon isotope measurements.