Neanderthals at Combe-Grenal consistently preferred to hunt in open tundra-like habitats, unaffected by climatic changes over many millennia. The study's findings provide insights into the subsistence strategies of Neanderthal populations and their adaptability to environmental shifts.
A team of researchers from GIST created a protection layer for nickel-iron catalysts using tetraphenylporphyrin, increasing their life and performance. This innovation reduces the dissolution of iron atoms during oxygen evolution reactions, resulting in prolonged hydrogen production.
Archaeologist Dr. Melissa Baltus has received a five-year, $185,779 grant from the NSF to study neighborhoods surrounding ancient Cahokia and their impact on the city's creation. The study will focus on Indigenous people's lived experiences and social dynamics in two different neighborhoods.
The FinnGen study has identified over 2,500 genomic regions linked to at least one disease, including previously unknown risk factors for common and rare diseases. The research highlights the power of Finland's unique genetic landscape and population history in driving novel discoveries.
Researchers compared two methods of corneal transplant tissue preparation, finding the new DMEK EndoGlide technique to be safe and effective while providing a faster process. The study suggests this method may lead to better long-term outcomes for patients with Fuchs' dystrophy.
A team from UNIGE has observed a sample of planets at the edge of the Hot Neptune Desert to understand its creation. They found that most of these planets have an orbit misaligned with the stellar equator, indicating disruptive migration processes.
A new study reveals racialized beauty norms perpetuate the use of chemical hair straighteners and skin lighteners, associated with poor health outcomes. The study found a decline in chemical straightener use among Black women, but steady use among Asian women.
Researchers have discovered a unique, fast synapse in the inner ear that processes signals faster than any other in the human body. This breakthrough could lead to improved treatments for vertigo and balance disorders affecting millions of Americans over 40.
A new study by Bayes Business School finds that spinouts benefit from some market overlap with their parent companies, but only up to a point. The degree of overlap can have positive effects on survival, but also sparks hostile actions and lowers chances of success.
Research reveals that commonly used antiretroviral drugs TAF and TDF directly impact mitochondria's energy production in immune cells. The study suggests a larger energy reduction when combined with other antiretrovirals, sparking concerns about potential long-term effects on human cells.
A new study found a direct link between hypospadias and epigenetic alterations, suggesting an environmental cause. Researchers identified a potential biomarker for early detection and better clinical management of the condition.
Researchers propose three protection strategies for lithium metal anode to improve Li–S battery cycling stability. The strategies aim to reduce polysulfide concentration, reaction activity, and enhance uniform plating/stripping of Li metal anode.
Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, have created a new type of 'chain mail' material called an infinite catenane, which can be synthesized in a single step. This material is flexible, strong, and resilient like chain mail, and has potential applications in airplanes, armor, and robotics.
Researchers found that an algal strain with a defective Old Yellow Enzyme biocatalyst exhibits oxidative damage due to insufficient light energy dissipation. The study suggests that the enzyme plays a crucial role in maintaining photosynthetic balance.
USC researchers found that music education benefits adolescents' wellbeing, boosting hopes for the future and positive development. Younger students received musical training scored higher in key measures of positive youth development.
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a special drone that can autonomously collect environmental DNA (eDNA) from tree branches, allowing for tracking of biodiversity. The drone's adhesive strips pick up material from the branch, which is then extracted and analyzed to identify genetic matches of various organisms.
A new study from Uppsala University found that early introduction of solid foods to infants leads to an earlier end to breastfeeding and a shorter duration of breastfeeding. The research involved 1,251 infants and their mothers, with nearly half receiving tastings as early as four months.
A University of Alaska Fairbanks-led study found that kelp farms can effectively remove nitrogen and carbon from coastal areas, with ribbon kelp being more efficient at absorption. This technology has the potential to mitigate climate change by storing atmospheric carbon.
Researchers at MIT have developed a method to fabricate ever-smaller transistors from 2D materials by growing them on existing silicon wafers. The new method, called nonepitaxial, single-crystalline growth, enables the production of pure, defect-free 2D materials with excellent conductivity.
Researchers find phi mesons exhibit a clear preference for global spin alignment, contradicting conventional explanations. The results hint at the presence of local fluctuations in the strong force, which could be measured and provide new insights into this fundamental force.
Researchers are launching a clinical trial testing azeliragon, a RAGE inhibitor, with chemoradiotherapy to re-sensitize brain tumours that resist radiotherapy. The trial aims to predict radioresistance in brain metastasis using liquid biopsy.
A new study suggests that athletes who recover slowly from concussion may be able to return to play within a shorter timeframe. Researchers found that three-quarters of slow-recovery athletes were able to return to sports in just one more month, providing encouraging news for those trying to get back into their sport.
Researchers from KAIST and Chungnam National University have developed a new equation to predict drug interactions, improving accuracy by 80% compared to the existing FDA formula. The new equation takes into account factors such as gut bioavailability and enzyme concentration.
A new study provides evidence on when OAS occurs and how it impacts seasonal vaccines and booster shots. The findings suggest that boosting against a new strain can be effective if the new strain is sufficiently different from the previous one.
The January issue of the CHEST journal features a range of clinically relevant research on COPD, bronchiectasis, and pulmonary vascular disease. The journal's education portal offers continuing medical education (CME) credit for select articles.
Researchers found that wildfire exposure led to difficulty in sensory interference processing and increased frontal cortex activity, similar to PTSD symptoms. Cognitive deficits persisted 6-12 months post-wildfire, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to address climate trauma.
Researchers discover that tumour tracks, formed by transformed blood vessels, trap immune cells and promote healing processes. The tension of extracellular matrix fibers plays a key role in tumour development, allowing cancer cells to grow undisturbed.
A recent study by Giulia Giupponi and Camille Landais finds that short-time work programs can improve employment outcomes for workers during periods of crisis. The policy helps firms retain more workers and is more likely to survive. However, its effectiveness decreases in the long run as it may subsidize low-productivity jobs.
Penn State researchers created a customized food safety training program for farmers market vendors, addressing inadequate practices in Pennsylvania and other states. The program resulted in significant knowledge gains and changes in attitudes among participants.
A new superaerophilic/superaerophobic cooperative Pt electrode promotes efficient mass transfer of hydrogen, reducing oversaturated dissolved hydrogen and improving HER efficiency. The design achieves significant overpotential reductions compared to traditional flat electrodes.
A study found that nearly half of Medicare patients with non-small cell lung cancer do not receive the recommended FDG PET/CT imaging prior to radiation therapy, leading to decreased overall and cancer-specific survival rates. This lack of adherence is linked to greater mortality rates.
A recent study found that genomic testing can identify genetic causes of childhood hearing loss and provide critical information on its clinical characteristics. The researchers detected variants responsible for hearing loss in 43 different genes, and the severity of hearing loss varied by gene.
In Florida, over one in ten minors seeking abortion care through the judicial bypass system were denied, according to a new study. The research highlights the challenges faced by young people navigating parental involvement laws and the need for coordinated services to support them.
Researchers found that high nitrogen monoxide emissions in cities lead to overestimation of ground-level ozone concentrations by up to 50 percent. The Leighton ratio, used in computer models, is flawed when nitrogen monoxide levels are high.
A new study analyzes carbon dioxide removal quotas for developing countries, considering issues of equity and fairness. The allocation methods were based on extended equity principles and assessed the implications for these seven tropical developing countries.
A study published in PLOS ONE found that wearing tefillin, a traditional Jewish practice, can induce preconditioning associated changes in heart rate variability, leading to lower metabolism and potential protection against heart attacks. The research suggests this low-intensity method of protection could be a game changer for cardiova...
Researchers use coherent correlation imaging to image the evolution of magnetic domains in time and space without prior knowledge. The study reveals thermal motion and pinning effects on domain boundaries, unlocking new insights into magnetism's microcosm.
Researchers at RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences discover genes and individual variations associated with atrial fibrillation, predicting stroke and mortality risk. They also uncover a potential treatment target, ERRg, involved in the pathogenesis of atrial fibrillation.
A new study reveals that re-burns in the western US, particularly in California, are fueled by climate change, seasonal factors, and human activity. Understanding these drivers can help land managers develop more effective fire management strategies, including prescribed burns and forest thinning.
A new computational system detects 966 waste sites in Southeast Asia, nearly three times the number of publicly recorded sites, highlighting the need for better waste management policies. The system also reveals that 20% of detected sites are found near waterways, spilling into rivers and eventually reaching oceans.
A new personalized treatment for bile duct cancer has shown remarkable results, with patients surviving for up to two years when treated with the drug futibatinib. The Phase II clinical trial found that the drug was more effective at reducing tumor size and producing modest side effects compared to chemotherapy.
A study of 1,832 US adults found that unvaccinated individuals and those with moderate to severe acute illness symptoms were more likely to experience prolonged symptoms. Vaccination significantly reduced the risk of pulmonary, diabetes, neurological, and mental health encounters six months after COVID-19 onset.
Researchers have developed flexible polysulfate compounds that can form thin films, enabling the creation of energy-storing capacitors that withstand extreme temperatures and electric fields. These new materials could lead to cheaper, simpler, and more durable power systems in electric cars and other applications.
An international study led by the University of Trento revealed that social interactions play a key role in shaping the composition of our microbiomes. The researchers found that adults acquire microbes through close contact with family members, partners, and friends, while infants acquire them later on at birth.
A recent UK trial found that treating patients with transplant-rejecting antibodies did not reduce transplant failure rates. The OuTSMART trial tested two groups of over 2000 transplant patients and found no significant difference in failure rates between those who received oral drugs and those who followed standard care.
Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder designed a new rubber-like film that can jump high into the air like a grasshopper. The material responds by storing and releasing energy, similar to how grasshoppers store energy in their legs.
In a mouse model of laser-induced CNV, RORα expression was highly increased in the choroidal/RPE complex post-laser, while loss or inhibition of RORα worsened CNV with increased lesion size and vascular leakage. RORα negatively regulates pathological CNV development by modulating angiogenic response and inflammatory environment.
Physicists at the University of Innsbruck have demonstrated a new nonlinear cooling method, allowing massive objects to be cooled to nearly absolute zero. This breakthrough enables the observation of quantum effects on macroscopic objects, paving the way for highly sensitive quantum sensors.
A new modelling study reveals that most plastic debris on Seychelles beaches originates from distant sources, not the islands themselves. The study provides quantitative estimates of the sources of plastic debris for the Seychelles and other remote islands in the western Indian Ocean.
A new study by University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center demonstrates that social determinants of health, not just race, significantly influence prostate cancer outcomes. The research, published in JAMA Network Open, found that accounting for social determinants reduced racial disparities in mortality rates.
Higher levels of omega 3 fatty acids found in seafood are associated with a modestly lower risk of chronic kidney disease and slower decline in kidney function. Plant derived omega 3 fatty acids show no association with CKD risk.
Pulses are a nutritious and climate-friendly superfood that Europeans are not fully aware of or utilizing. A study by Katharina Henn reveals low consumption in Europe, with Denmark at the bottom and Spain leading the way. The solution lies in building European traditions around pulses rather than relying on meat-like substitutes.
Researchers discovered poly(A)-tail-mediated remodeling of maternal mRNA during the oocyte-to-embryo transition, involving partial degradation and re-polyadenylation. This process is essential for human embryo development, as blocked re-polyadenylation leads to failed first embryo cleavage.
Pakistan's health challenges have been compounded by natural disasters, including the 2022 floods, which affected over 33 million people. The country is experiencing a slowdown in reducing maternal and child mortality, high fertility rates, and persistent gender disparities.
Scientists at Rice University, Stanford University, and UT Austin have developed a mechanism to generate solvated electrons through plasmon resonance, making it easier to turn light into these clean, zero-byproduct chemicals. This breakthrough could lead to new ways of driving chemical reactions and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
The analysis found that aggregate federal employment remained relatively stable during the Trump presidency, but some agencies grew significantly, while others downsized or experienced major turnovers. This reflects the Trump administration's priorities, with trends aligning with its focus on immigration and federal affairs.
Researchers discovered that correlated rattling atomic chains can suppress thermal conductivity in thermoelectric materials, a mechanism that can aid in producing high-performance materials. The study provides new guidelines for engineering improved thermoelectric materials with lower thermal conductivity.
A comprehensive new study led by Professor Gwen Robbins Schug at UNC Greensboro traces the impact of rapid climate change events on humans over the past 5,000 years. The study found that small, interconnected rural communities with diverse dietary sources were more resilient to environmental challenges.
A team of researchers from Korea and USA identified the importance of lipid homeostasis in overcoming brain cancer radioresistance. They found that regulating diacylglycerol kinase B and diacylglycerol acyltransferase 1 could potentially sensitize brain cancer cells to radiotherapy, offering a new treatment strategy.
A team of researchers has made two technical breakthroughs to grow high-quality 2D materials, overcoming challenges such as securing single crystallinity and preventing irregular thickness. Their method enables the growth of single-domain heterojunction TMDs at wafer scale, paving the way for next-generation electronics.