Experts argue that good governance, long-term technology investment, and strong product management skills are essential to combat infectious outbreaks. The proposed global strategy aims to pool funds and coordinate efforts to develop effective countermeasures for these diseases.
A study by Stanford-Dartmouth researchers explores how novel optical configurations can enhance user experience and performance in virtual reality. They found that adaptive focus cues using a prototype system improved user preferences and accuracy.
A new technique to probe and control environmental noise in quantum computing has been developed by a Dartmouth-led team. The method, called quantum noise spectroscopy, uses a quantum system as a probe of its own environment to extract information about the noise.
A Dartmouth study finds that clear-cutting forest soils increases carbon release, contributing to climate change. Soils store up to 50% of total ecosystem carbon, and logging disrupts soil carbon dynamics.
A new study by University of Washington and Dartmouth College found that restrictive laws in US states deterred internal Latino migration. During the 2008-2010 period, when hostile state policies were in effect, the migration redistribution for both U.S.-born and naturalized Latinos fell dramatically.
A new study by Dartmouth College and other institutions provides a method to predict forest risks from the southern pine beetle using a simple, inexpensive monitoring program. The researchers found that the risks in any year and region can be predicted synchronously across hundreds of miles.
A Dartmouth-led study found that stream insects consumed by spiders transfer methylmercury to terrestrial predators, highlighting the importance of dissolved organic carbon in mediating mercury bioavailability. The research reveals a broader reach of mercury contamination than previously recognized.
A Dartmouth College-led team used Wild-ID tracking technology to examine the link between wildebeest abundance and their ability to freely move within the Tarangire-Manyara Ecosystem. The study found diminished connectivity, reduced population size, and increased variability over time.
A new Dartmouth study finds that Arctic soils are releasing stored carbon into the atmosphere at an accelerated rate due to rising temperatures and moisture levels. The research suggests that warmer conditions could create a positive feedback loop, further boosting global temperatures.
A recent study published in Race and Social Problems found that black young adults have significantly more student loan debt than their white counterparts, due to disparities in parental wealth, family background, and college choices. The study suggests that the racial gap in student loan debt may be exacerbated by limited access to fi...
A Dartmouth-led study found that low levels of arsenic in pregnant women's drinking water and food may be related to decreased head circumference at birth. The study also linked arsenic exposure to lower birth weight and birth length, with associations varying by mother's pre-pregnancy BMI and infant sex.
A Harvard-Dartmouth study found that Zipf distributions of risk for diseases, such as HIV and heart attacks, lead pharmaceutical companies to invest more in treatments than preventives. This is because vaccine revenue depends on finer details about population risk, making it challenging to find a 'sweet spot' for pricing.
Researchers at Dartmouth College have created a digital 'magic wand' that makes it easy for people to set up and maintain a secure network in their homes. The device, called Wanda, uses radio strength as a communication channel to securely beam Wi-Fi network information to devices.
A Dartmouth-led study finds that people struggle to tell the difference between real and virtual images, but training boosts accuracy. The research has implications for child pornography cases, where accurate identification is crucial.
A Dartmouth College-led team has developed a new method to project future climate scenarios at the local level, addressing the limitations of global climate models in predicting climate changes at regional scales. The method generates high-resolution climate datasets for assessing impacts on small watersheds like Lake Champlain.
Early-flowering plants face trade-offs between enhanced pollination and increased frost susceptibility. Delayed blooming time reduces plant reproduction due to reduced pollination. Climate change constraints early plant reproduction primarily through direct environmental impacts.
A Dartmouth College study reveals that climate change will cause a shift from coniferous to deciduous trees in New England's forests, affecting nutrient cycling and metal storage. This change could lead to decreased accumulation and retention of major metals, with potential impacts on forest ecosystems.
Researchers at Dartmouth College used fMRI to explore neural mechanisms behind filling in missing details of sensory information. The study found that intermediate object features are reconstructed in neural responses at early stages of cortical processing.
Dartmouth scientists have made a breakthrough in synthesizing rare natural products that promote regeneration and growth of injured nerve cells. The discovery opens up new possibilities for developing therapeutic agents based on these complex compounds.
A new study by researchers at Dartmouth College finds that certain types of parental debt, such as mortgage and student loans, can have a positive impact on children's socioemotional well-being. Children whose parents have higher levels of home mortgage and student debt tend to have fewer behavioral problems than those with less debt.
A Dartmouth-Penn study finds that while male-dominated, the gender gap is closing in vision science, with a substantial generational difference in gender balance. The results suggest that younger generations have a smaller gap, but women still face higher dropout rates and underrepresentation in recognitions.
Researchers found that the horizontal canals of the vestibular system play a key role in sensing direction, with impaired brain activity affecting navigation. The study sheds light on brain cell responses to location and directional heading, with implications for understanding neurodegenerative diseases.
A new study by Dartmouth researchers reveals that the type of fishing gear used has a significant impact on the amount of fish caught, as well as the social dynamics between fishermen. The study found that fishermen who use compressor divers tend to catch more fish and have less cohesion within their communities.
A Dartmouth-MIT study finds that the DOT rule significantly increases passenger delays due to increased flight cancellations, despite reducing long tarmac delays.
A Dartmouth College-led study finds that melting sea ice will significantly increase Arctic precipitation, creating a climate feedback comparable to doubling global carbon dioxide. The researchers used isotopic compositions of precipitation to quantify the link between precipitation and sea ice change.
Researchers found that Rudolph's luminescent nose is effective as a fog light due to its maximum level of redness visible to mammals. However, excessive heat loss poses a risk to Rudolph's hypothermia, highlighting the importance of high-calorie foods.
New research reveals that sustainable forestry policies in the Congo Basin may inadvertently cause increased deforestation and timber production. The studies found that selective logging, often done under compliant policies, leads to indirect deforestation by spreading activities over larger areas. Human settlements also grow near lega...
A Dartmouth study sheds light on how winds blowing across lakes affect the chemical makeup of water vapor above and evaporated from lakes. The research provides new insights into the hydrological cycle under changing climate conditions.
A Dartmouth study reveals that hydraulic fracturing can generate highly saline and toxic metal-rich wastewater due to chemical reactions between injected freshwater and the fractured shale. The research suggests that water-rock interactions play a major role in producing hazardous waste, posing a risk to drinking water supplies.
Researchers found a unique communication system in one group of crickets where females produce a vibrational signal after male calls, allowing them to locate each other. The study suggests this origin might be more common than previously thought and sheds light on the evolution of acoustic communication systems.
Studies by Dartmouth researchers found that mixing of sediments and microorganisms significantly impact methylmercury production, contradicting earlier assumptions about sediments as the primary source.
A Dartmouth study shows that the brain processes motion differently for animate and inanimate objects, interacting between two visual pathways. This discovery has potential applications in improving motion recognition algorithms for public security systems and treating motion blindness and object agnosia.
A Dartmouth-led study finds that black-throated blue warblers can adjust their breeding time to avoid phenological mismatches caused by climate warming. The birds' flexibility allows them to optimize reproductive success, but this resilience may have limits as warming continues.
Researchers used designer neural receptors to suppress cravings in rats by activating a specific brain region. The study's findings may help scientists develop new treatments for addiction and overeating by stripping away value from reward-paired cues.
A Dartmouth College-led study finds that children born to mothers exposed to higher levels of arsenic during pregnancy are at a greater risk of infections and respiratory symptoms within their first year of life. This increased susceptibility may signal a greater risk of later-life allergic diseases or respiratory impairment.
Dartmouth scientists have developed a fully automated web application called DARLA, which analyzes speech data without human transcription. The system uses automatic speech recognition and measures formant frequencies to provide precise quantitative analysis of accents.
Researchers studied theta rhythm and grid cell function to better understand navigation. They found that velocity modulation conveys critical information for grid cell signal generation, suggesting a new understanding of the brain's inner GPS.
A new NSF-funded project aims to develop rural libraries and librarians into informal STEM learning centers, providing access to science education for small towns and rural areas. The initiative builds on a previous Dartmouth-led project that reached over 100 libraries and aims to involve another 110.
A Dartmouth-led study contradicts previous findings that soot and dust cause Arctic snow to darken. The research suggests degradation of satellite sensors is responsible for the decline in reflectivity, which will likely disappear with new measurements.
Researchers found that certain proteins undergo a transition from liquid droplets to toxic, fibrous solids on their way to becoming harmful. Cells may use this liquid state for normal physiology, but under certain conditions the proteins can transition again.
A Dartmouth-led study investigates the resonance of relativistic electrons with electromagnetic ion cyclotron waves in the Van Allen radiation belts. The findings reveal that low proton temperature is the primary factor influencing the lower minimum resonant energy, contrary to previous assumptions about high density.
Researchers at Disney Research and Dartmouth College developed a new method to display full-color images with two black patterns on a prism, winning the Best Paper Award at Pacific Graphics 2015.
A Dartmouth-led study analyzing satellite imagery of nearly 1,300 archaeological sites in Syria finds that the Kurdish YPG, opposition forces, and Syrian regime have also been major players in the devastation. War-related looting is most widespread in areas with weak centralized authority.
The feet of Homo naledi, a newly discovered human ancestor, are remarkably similar to those of modern humans in form and structure. This suggests that Homo naledi was a long-distance traveler with an arched foot, similar to early human species such as Homo erectus.
Dartmouth Thayer Engineering researchers Eric Fossum and Jiaju Ma have made a breakthrough in light sensing technology, developing pixels that can significantly enhance low-light sensitivity. The new Quanta Image Sensor (QIS) has the potential to improve applications such as security cameras, astronomy, and life science imaging.
A Dartmouth College study found that Arctic mosquitoes are thriving under climate change, emerging earlier and growing faster due to warmer temperatures. This boosts their population, threatening caribou and other wildlife, with a predicted 53% increase in survival probability by 2°C warming scenario.
A nationwide study found that e-cigarette users are more likely to start smoking traditional cigarettes within a year compared to non-users. The study suggests that e-cigarettes deliver nicotine slowly, mimicking the act of smoking and making it easier for young people to transition to traditional cigarettes.
Bumblebees infected with a common intestinal parasite are drawn to flowers rich in medicinal compounds, which may help combat bee species decline. The study found that bees alter their foraging behavior to maximize consumption of beneficial plant chemicals.
A Dartmouth study reveals that strong winds blowing off the Greenland Ice Sheet are eroding soil and vegetation in the surrounding tundra, making it less productive for grazing animals. The study found that wind-driven soil erosion is more widespread near the ice sheet but restricted to steep south-facing slopes farther away.
A Dartmouth researcher and his colleagues have discovered a neural signature of negative emotion that accurately predicts how negative a person will feel after viewing unpleasant images. The study, which included a large sample size of general adult population participants, found the brain signature to be highly accurate and specific.