A new paper reveals widespread transnational human rights violations (THRVs) due to repressive states' intensifying tactics. The authors urge the establishment of 'Transnational Rights Protection Offices' to provide support and guidance for individuals affected by these actions.
New measures of neighborhood socioeconomic factors provide critical tools for studying social determinants of health in spinal cord injury research. The findings highlight the importance of understanding how environment influences health and recovery after spinal cord injury.
Researchers at Flinders University advocate for a formal process to acknowledge the valuable contributions of those with lived experience in healthcare research. The study highlights the importance of recognizing their value and increasing visibility, with over 70% of contributors wanting public recognition.
A study of 129 healthcare professionals in Israel following the 2023 terror attack found high levels of burnout and low well-being among primary care clinicians treating traumatized evacuees. The researchers emphasized the critical importance of prioritizing healthcare personnel's mental health to ensure quality care for trauma survivors.
The HumanTech Summit 2024 conference brings together experts in technological and social innovation, discussing key topics such as data security and interpersonal relationships. With a proven legacy of impact, the event has attracted over 1,400 participants and featured renowned keynote speakers from top universities.
A new study found that 5% of Canadian respondents skipped or reduced dosages due to cost-related issues. The research highlights the burden of prescription costs on vulnerable populations, including females, bisexual, and Indigenous individuals. The authors suggest that national pharmacare plans can help address these disparities.
Scientists have clarified the conditions under which large numbers of 'squishy' grains, similar to those found in biological tissues, undergo a yielding transition from solid-like to fluid-like behavior. The findings provide insights into the roles of mechanical and biochemical processes in biological systems.
A new IHME study reveals significant progress in the global fight against HIV/AIDS, with sub-Saharan Africa leading the way in cutting new HIV infections and deaths. However, the world is not on track to meet UNAIDS 2030 targets, with a quarter of people living with HIV not receiving treatment.
The Gustave Roussy Prize recognizes scientists whose work improves cancer treatment and patient outcomes. Established by Pierre Fabre Laboratories, the €200,000 award aims to push boundaries of oncology and offer personalized treatments.
A new model has combined data from unmanned aerial vehicles and Beidou sounding systems to improve typhoon forecasting capabilities. The results show that the forecast landing point of Typhoon Haikui was significantly closer to reality.
A study by the University of Texas at Austin found that most US states with food-waste laws have failed to reduce landfill disposal, except for Massachusetts, which saw a 7.3% decrease in waste. The researchers attribute Massachusetts' success to strong infrastructure and enforcement.
A long-term study found that warmer winters driven by climate change reduce the number of offspring raised annually by the federally threatened Florida scrub-jay by 25% since 1981. This is due to snakes becoming a primary nest predator in warmer weather, leading to increased reproductive effort but lower success rates.
A recent review paper suggests that cannabis affects the endocannabinoid system in various ways, influencing attention, hyperactivity, and anxiety in individuals with ADHD. However, the picture is complicated by the complexity of cannabis products and legal restrictions on marijuana use.
A team of researchers at Nagoya University has developed a way to make LEDs brighter while maintaining their efficiency. By tilting the InGaN layers and cutting the wafer into different orientations, they have found that LEDs with lower polarization but in the same direction as standard LEDs show greater efficiency at higher power.
China's carbon mitigation strategies aim to reduce deaths and diseases related to air pollution, such as PM2.5 and ozone, and mitigate climate-related health impacts.
A study found that mindfulness training tailored to cancer patients' needs improved psychological well-being and self-confidence for advance care planning. For caregivers, it supported improvements in quality of life at follow-up. Mindfulness practices helped individuals address emotional barriers to advance care planning.
A survey of Oregon's Medicaid and Medicare beneficiaries found that housing and food insecurity rose sharply during the pandemic, despite a significant increase in spending. The study suggests that addressing social needs during healthcare visits can improve health outcomes and reduce costs for taxpayers.
A new project at the University of Kansas aims to examine medical ableism and its effects on health outcomes among people with disabilities. The study will gather information directly from individuals with disabilities through the National Survey on Health and Disability.
A novel physical reservoir computing device uses a dye-sensitized solar cell to mimic human synaptic elements, enabling efficient time-series data processing and low power consumption. The device achieved high computational performance in tasks such as human motion classification with over 90% accuracy.
A team of researchers from the LARS-IIAMA group used satellite technology to detect methane emissions in the palm oil industry in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Colombia. The study confirms that palm oil processing is a significant source of methane emissions, mainly due to anaerobic ponds.
A study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine found that online health care reviews on Yelp have not fully recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic. The analysis shows a significant decline in positive reviews, particularly among rural facilities and those serving areas with higher proportions of Black or Hisp...
Scientists at IOCB Prague have developed a new compound that securely binds metal elements, known as lanthanides, inside molecules of medical drugs. This breakthrough discovery, called 'ClickZip', improves diagnostics and accelerates drug development by making pharmaceuticals more stable.
A study found that people's eyes are drawn to areas with high potential for change before any movement occurs, even when the scene appears static. This behavior is not limited to animate objects and has significant implications for intelligent machines.
Researchers constructed the first complete proton energy spectrum observed during a solar event in Martian space, providing critical data for radiation protection in future Mars missions. The study successfully calculated the radiation dose caused by the event and validated the accuracy of the Tianwen-1 MEPA data.
A team of biologists and mathematicians from the University of Oxford and Manchester have solved the mystery of the squirting cucumber's explosive seed dispersal. The study used a combination of experiments, high-speed videography, image analysis, and mathematical modeling to reveal the key components of the plant's dispersal strategy.
Researchers create novel protein-based gel, Q5, for high-performance skincare products with improved pH stability and sustainability. The protein-based material enables more stable and responsive formulations under acidic skin conditions.
Researchers introduce a new tool called 'persistence images' that uncovers hidden biases in medical imaging data, advancing fairness in healthcare AI. The technology helps detect bias, filter out noise, and improve overall accuracy, leading to more reliable diagnoses and better patient outcomes.
Researchers found that people underestimates the significance of future life events, such as Thanksgiving holidays and career choices. A three-year study aims to understand why this occurs and provide ideas for improvement.
Researchers evaluated over 400 patients with suspected Alzheimer's disease and found that CSF analysis was less reliable than PET imaging. The study suggests using amyloid PET scans as the diagnostic method of choice, especially for those with gray area results between 5.5-7.1 in their CSF.
Researchers at Vanderbilt University have found that the hunger hormone leptin can direct neural development in a leptin receptor-independent manner. This discovery suggests a novel role for leptin in specifying the development of neural circuits involved in autonomic regulation and food intake.
Researchers have found that wood ants can reduce plant diseases like scab and apple rot by up to 50% due to the presence of internal antibiotic substances. The AntFarm project aims to cultivate wood ants on a large scale for relocation in organic apple orchards, offering a sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides.
A large-scale analysis found that cancer immunotherapies are equally effective for both Black and white patients, with Black patients experiencing a lower risk of severe side effects. The study looked at data from over 26,000 patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors through the Veteran Health Administration.
Researchers developed a new framework to understand the complex relationship between wealth and biodiversity, offering communities with limited resources tools to promote biodiversity. The POSE framework examines power, objectives, socio-ecological context, and effort to influence biodiversity.
Researchers at Durham University have made a breakthrough in understanding DNA gyrase, a vital bacterial enzyme and key antibiotic target. The study reveals unprecedented detail of the enzyme's action on DNA, potentially opening doors for new antibiotic therapies against resistant bacteria.
Researchers found pandrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae in Ukrainian war victims, showing high virulence and rapid spread. The bacteria's ability to cause disease remains despite antibiotic resistance.
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine discovered that keeping the nucleolus small can delay aging in yeast cells. This finding could lead to new longevity treatments and may also reveal a mortality timer that determines how long a cell has left before it dies.
Researchers analyzed ceramic fragments of husking trays to identify their use as specialized containers for baking cereal-based doughs. The study provides clear evidence regarding the uses of these artifacts and the nature of the foods processed in them.
A recent study found that levothyroxine use is associated with greater loss of total body bone mass and density, even in participants with normal TSH levels. The research suggests that adults taking levothyroxine should discuss their treatment with their healthcare provider and regularly monitor their thyroid function tests.
A team of scientists has pinpointed a critical neural circuit for female sexual rejection, revealing how the brain integrates signals to shape behavior. The ventromedial hypothalamus, specifically progesterone-sensitive neurons in the anterior VMH, play a crucial role in determining whether a female accepts or rejects mating attempts.
Researchers have discovered the RGL2 gene's role in regulating rice grain length through cell proliferation, providing new genetic resources for improving yield. The study found that overexpressing RGL2 increased grain length and single-plant yield by promoting cell growth, offering a promising strategy for molecular design breeding.
Researchers identify a quantum mechanism as key to accelerating ocean temperatures, which current climate models fail to predict. The study proposes a new paradigm that factors in non-thermal energy, suggesting a revised approach to understanding ocean thermal stability and climate change.
A new study finds that replacing meat and dairy products with plant-based foods leads to a 92% reduction in hot flashes in postmenopausal women. The study also shows weight loss in both healthy and unhealthy plant-based diets, suggesting even 'unhealthy' plant-based foods can be beneficial.
Researchers developed a novel approach to deliver therapeutics into the brain, overcoming the blood-brain barrier. The BCC platform successfully reduced harmful gene activity in models of ALS and Alzheimer's disease, offering new possibilities for treating neurological and psychiatric diseases.
The report highlights the importance of addressing the rising incidence of cognitive impairment as the population ages, particularly with new treatments for early Alzheimer's disease now available. Developing cognitive care plans, especially for vulnerable populations, is crucial to improve patient outcomes.
The H.E.S.S. collaboration has detected the most energetic cosmic-ray electrons and positrons ever observed, with energies up to 40 TeV. This discovery provides new insights into the origin of these particles, suggesting they originate from a few sources in our solar system's vicinity.
Scientists have created a method to recover and reuse quantum dots used in microscopic lasers, enabling the sustainable management of these valuable materials. The new recycling technique has been successfully tested on defective samples, resulting in the recovery of 85% of the quantum dots with minimal loss.
A recent study found that Viking colonizers of the Faroe Islands and Iceland came from different Scandinavian populations. The researchers analyzed genetic samples from 139 men and compared them to samples from Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, and Ireland, revealing a 'founder effect' that persists in today's male populations.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia researchers discovered a gene signature that identifies patients with T-ALL at high risk of relapse. The study found a potential therapeutic treatment, venetoclax, which targets specific cells associated with poor outcomes.
The MIT team fabricated a simple water filter modeled after the mobula ray's plankton-filtering features and studied its performance. They found that the ray's filtering features are broadly similar to industrial cross-flow filters, which could inform design of water treatment systems.
A new study has found that tamoxifen works better for some people due to their unique gut microbiota. Researchers discovered a specific enzyme, beta-glucuronidase, in certain bacteria that helps recycle the drug into its effective form. This finding may lead to tailored treatment interventions for breast cancer patients.
Researchers confirm oil presence in Mauritius mangrove forest close to Ramsar conservation sites, three years after MV Wakashio spill. The oil has undergone weathering and biodegradation, but its ongoing presence poses an unknown risk to the sensitive ecosystem.
Researchers have achieved the first seamless 2D spintronics device made entirely from proximitized structures. A two-dimensional graphene spin valve is enabled by proximity to van der Waals magnet Cr2Ge26, demonstrating the feasibility of using the proximity effect to build essential electronic devices.
Leila Nabulsi is expanding her research program to pinpoint brain pathways affected by bipolar disorder. She will leverage the ENIGMA consortium and advanced statistical methods to build a database of brain changes, potentially improving diagnosis and treatment.
The team used Frontier to conduct a 1,000-fold larger simulation than any previous one, calculating over 2 million correlated electrons. This achievement sets a new benchmark for exascale supercomputing and provides a blueprint for enhancing algorithms to tackle larger scientific problems.
A study of 259 adult patients found that many general practitioners prescribe antibiotics despite negative chest X-rays, highlighting a gap between guidelines and practice. The study aimed to explore the relationship between chest radiography results and antibiotic initiation in community-acquired pneumonia management.
Around 450,000 UK children with color blindness are being failed by the education system due to a lack of recognition and support from schools. Colour blindness affects how people see the entire visible colour spectrum, not just red and green.
Researchers found that remote monitoring devices were being misused by local governments and men to intimidate and humiliate women in northern India. The study highlights the need for conservationists to consider the social implications of using surveillance technologies and explore less invasive methods.
Researchers developed a comprehensive framework for assessing performance metrics across multiple dimensions, including safety, energy efficiency, and user perspectives. The method provides a dynamic evaluation guideline for the comprehensive evaluation of large gymnasiums, considering spatio-temporal dimensions.
A groundbreaking study explores the therapeutic potential of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) derived from metastatic lymph nodes in advanced cervical cancer. The innovative approach demonstrates a manageable safety profile, while also showing promise for improving treatment efficacy.
Researchers at DGIST have developed a fully embedded wireless brain neural signal recorder that enables real-time recording of brain neural signals in non-human primates. The system uses wireless power transmission and communication to record brain activity during natural behaviors, such as eating or moving freely.