Researchers have found a decline in sea turtle sightings off the coasts of the UK and Ireland over the past few decades. The study suggests that factors such as climate change, prey availability, and environmental disasters may be influencing this trend.
SourceUniversity of Exeter·JournalJournal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom·DateOct 18, 2020
An all-female scientific coalition is advocating for a Marine Protected Area in the Western Antarctic Peninsula to mitigate the impacts of climate change on threatened species. The proposal aims to conserve and protect the unique ecosystem and its wildlife, including penguins, whales, and krill.
New research found that IVF success rates are higher at clinics sharing more data than required, leading to healthier babies. Clinics with high transparency had greater success rates in achieving pregnancy and birth.
SourceUniversity of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus·DateOct 18, 2020
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount provides precise tracking capacity for deep-sky imaging rigs during long astrophotography sessions.
Research suggests that individuals born with high birth weights may be at higher risk of developing atrial fibrillation later in life. A study found that participants with a birth weight 482 grams above the average were 30% more likely to develop the heart rhythm disorder. The researchers recommend adopting a healthy lifestyle and payi...
Researchers found that combining Th1 cytokines IFN-gamma and TNF-alpha with the small molecule Akt antagonist MK-2206 maximizes indicators of apoptotic cell death in breast cancer cells. The study also suggests a combined therapy approach for Akt-targeting drugs that incorporates recombinant Interferon-gamma.
SourceImpact Journals LLC·JournalOncotarget·DateOct 18, 2020
Researchers found that loss of flight allowed ants to reorganize their thorax muscles, increasing strength and power. This adaptation enabled worker ants to carry heavy loads back to their colonies, a key factor in their social success.
SourceOkinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University·JournalFrontiers in Zoology·DateOct 18, 2020