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Science News for July 31, 2022


Services combine for homeless solution

The 'Aspire' program has shown significant success in providing stable housing and comprehensive supports to individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. After three years, 575 participants have found secure housing and are on the path to a better life.

SourceFlinders University·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJul 31, 2022

A new framework for investigating stability during walking

Researchers developed a new framework to measure stability during walking by analyzing mechanical energetics, enabling deeper insights into human movement and fall responses. The approach can help pinpoint specific muscles or joints to target with rehabilitation therapy and inform advanced exoskeleton design.

SourceGeorgia Institute of Technology·JournalJournal of The Royal Society Interface·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 31, 2022

Safe steps for using probiotics to revive biodiversity

A newly published framework outlines steps for administering probiotics to wildlife, prioritizing native species, effective dosages, and delivery systems. The goal is to restore beneficial bacteria and protect key symbiotic relationships, while considering potential risks and side effects.

SourceKing Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)·JournalNature Microbiology·DateJul 31, 2022
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New discovery of panda species which may have been Europe’s last

A new panda species, Agriarctos nikolovi, has been discovered in Bulgaria, which may have been Europe's last known giant panda. The fossilized teeth, found in the late 1970s, suggest that this ancient panda consumed a largely vegetarian diet, unlike modern pandas.

SourceTaylor & Francis Group·JournalJournal of Vertebrate Paleontology·DateJul 31, 2022