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UMass Lowell's Kennedy College of Sciences is hosting a free event series showcasing cutting-edge research and educational opportunities. Experts will discuss COVID-19 vaccine development, search for life on Mars, and diversity in the sciences. The series is open to the public and features online events from April 10-16.
Researchers genetically modified mosquitoes to express antimalarial genes, which were then passed on to their offspring. The approach shows promise in reducing mosquito populations and combating malaria.
A new study by UMD-led researchers reveals that road salts and human sources are threatening the world's freshwater supplies, releasing toxic chemical cocktails that can poison drinking water and harm human health. The study calls for coordinated management and regulation to address this growing global threat.
Researchers found that family history of premature heart attacks, strokes, or angina poses major risks to close relatives, with shorter survival times reported among those with first-degree relatives. The study suggests a complex interplay between genetic and environmental factors in cardiovascular disease.
A study finds that institutions' use of instrumental rationale for diversity and inclusion is associated with increased disparities in graduation rates between White and Black students. This rationale, sanctioned by the US Supreme Court, emphasizes compelling educational benefits over moral values.
A new study led by VCU researchers found that e-cigarettes delivering a high amount of nicotine are effective in reducing smoking and exposure to NNAL, a major pulmonary carcinogen. The study suggests that when e-cigarettes deliver nicotine effectively, smokers have greater success in quitting or reducing their smoking habit.
This study found that Black, non-Hispanic students in high schools without AP or IB courses cannot be explained by resource or school factors. The author discovered a significant relationship between the proportion of Black, non-Hispanic students enrolled in a school and whether the district puts college-prep resources in that school.
A recent study found that students attending high-surveillance schools are more likely to be subjected to in-school suspension, have lower math achievement, and are less likely to attend college. Additionally, black students are four times more likely to attend a high-surveillance school.
Research shows that student-college match has become an increasingly important predictor of student success in recent years. Overmatched students' graduation rates have improved substantially over time, while undermatched students' rates have remained stable.
The project aims to refine infrastructure, drive sustainability, and strengthen the inclusion of underrepresented voices in humanities scholarship. The expanded collaboration will enable new possibilities for historical research, genealogical discoveries, and a deeper understanding of the past.
A study of 3,500 young people in Ethiopia, India, Peru, and Vietnam found that promising but poorer students 'fall away' during school years due to socio-economic challenges. Wealthy backgrounds continue to offer a protective effect in higher education access.
The University of South Florida has received a five-year, $44.4 million NIH grant to conduct the largest primary prevention trial of computer-based cognitive training for preventing mild cognitive impairment and dementias like Alzheimer's disease in older adults. The study aims to test whether this type of training can reduce the risk ...
A new study found that compact logos, where letters are closely spaced, encourage favorable brand attitudes and perceptions of product safety. Consumers associate tight lettering with sturdiness and security, whereas loose spacing implies vulnerability.
A new study finds that starting your day with a quick morning reflection can make you a better leader, even if you're not in a leadership role. Researchers suggest taking just a few minutes to reflect on who you want to be as a leader and how you can help others.
Researchers at Boston College have successfully grown bovine animal protein on decellularized spinach leaves, paving the way for increased production of cultured meat products. The study demonstrates the potential of using edible scaffolds to minimize environmental costs and meet rising demand for cellular agriculture products.
The Cohen Center will provide comprehensive, coordinated treatment for patients with Lyme and tick-borne diseases, offering affordable care with experienced physicians. The center will also integrate research and physician training into its clinical model, aiming to address the growing need for evidence-based treatments.
A Northern Arizona University researcher is working to increase participation of neurodivergent students in STEM fields. The project aims to provide interventions such as minimizing changes to routines and continuity, offering options for assignment completion and assessment, and providing different types of learning material.
Researchers found that broadcasting murrelet calls increased the odds of recording wild murrelet calls by as much as 15 times. The birds remembered the locations of experimental areas for nearly a year after broadcasts ceased.
A new study from the University of Notre Dame finds that formal educational attainment has almost no relationship with job satisfaction. Better-educated individuals may enjoy greater resources, but also experience increased stress and demands, offsetting any positive gains.
A prospective cohort study found that patients who work more than 55 hours per week are at a twofold increased risk of having a second heart attack. Long working hours were associated with higher job strain and poorer lifestyle risk factors, particularly among men and younger workers.
Researchers at Washington State University have discovered that GBP5 protein suppresses inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis by reducing the effects of interleukin-1 beta and supporting interferon gamma's anti-inflammatory function. This finding could lead to new treatments for the disease, affecting an estimated 1.5 million Americans.
Researchers analyzed data from 2001-2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey to link MRSA carriage with mortality risk. The study found that middle-aged and older adults who unknowingly carry MRSA on their skin have twice the mortality rate of those without the bacteria, highlighting the need for routine screening.
A new study found that 46.3% of US poison control center calls involving supersized alcopops were made by underage drinkers, posing a distinct threat to youth. The study highlights the need for better regulation and policies to limit the availability of these products.
A massive study coalesced three decades of research to find that men and women's brains differ slightly in size, not sex or gender. Brain size is the only clear-cut difference, with women's brains being about 11% smaller than men's, impacting certain features such as gray matter and connectivity.
A George Mason University study tracked the movements and symptoms of 175 volunteer individuals, finding that participants did not alter their daily travel patterns despite reported symptoms. The researchers also found that some people stayed at home, while others moved freely around.
A recent study published in PLOS ONE reveals a positive correlation between higher education levels and greater well-being among Australian women. The research found that educated women tend to have better mental health, engage in healthier behaviors, and have more social connections.
The number of rural students applying to medical school has decreased over the past 15 years, raising concerns about access to primary care providers in these areas. The study found that socioeconomic factors, such as limited educational opportunities and financial constraints, contribute to this trend.
A study found that higher consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease incidence and mortality. Researchers analyzed data from the Framingham Offspring Study and classified food items into five categories, including ultra-processed foods, which were linked to a 7% increase in hard ...
A recent study published in BMJ Neurology found that lockdown restrictions significantly reduced light activity associated with socialising and work. Moving your body for five minutes every hour can help counteract this inactivity.
A study by the University of Florida found that male patients with a single general physician were more likely to receive a prostate cancer screening test during a period when it was not recommended. The trust between doctor and patient is strong, but physicians must practice evidence-based care.
A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons found that patients undergoing elective esophagectomy, gastrectomy, or pancreatectomy for malignancies at top-ranked hospitals had significantly lower in-hospital death rates compared to those at unranked hospitals. The average annual case volume for these high-ri...
A review of 149 articles on VR in education found that basic science, social science, and health/medicine were the most popular disciplines. VR interventions had a medium effect on learning, with disciplinary design and level of immersion influencing this effect.
A new study found that the carbon footprint of PPE used by NHS staff during the pandemic was equivalent to flying from London to New York 244 times daily. Adopting strategies like reusing and recycling, as well as reducing PPE volumes, can dramatically reduce environmental impact.
A study by Thomas Jefferson University found that 87% of incoming medical students reported imposter syndrome, a mental health challenge linked to depression, anxiety, and self-sabotage. The researchers suggest that supportive feedback, collaborative learning, and individual counseling can help alleviate imposter syndrome.
A study by Queen Mary University of London found that combining subsidies with behavioral interventions led to a 24% reduction in weekly carbon emissions. Subsidizing low-carbon emission meals was more effective than using carbon taxes or traffic light labelling alone.
Zhan Xiaowei's group has developed a new class of molecular design strategies for fused-ring electron acceptors (FREAs), leading to unprecedented breakthroughs in organic solar cells. The discovery has surpassed fullerenes in performance and opened up new applications in perovskite solar cells, quantum dot solar cells, and more.
Watanabe's project aims to improve understanding of brain-skull interactions, potentially preventing and treating neurological and cranial birth defects. He will study this topic using birds as a model system and create educational tools, including a virtual reality game.
Two FAU researchers, Xiangnan Zhong and Zhen Ni, have received NSF CAREER awards to investigate artificial intelligence techniques and develop cooperative learning strategies. The projects aim to improve learning speed, data efficiency, and generalization of optimization performance.
A new study published in Addiction highlights the effectiveness of daily e-cigarette use in aiding smoking cessation. The research found that daily e-cigarette users were over five times more likely to achieve abstinence from tobacco smoking for one month compared to those using no quitting aids.
A University of South Florida Health study uncovers a novel mechanism by which maternal stress triggers idiopathic preterm birth. Elevated FKBP51 levels and enhanced progesterone receptor binding stimulate labor, while Fkbp5-deficient mice are resistant to preterm birth.
A recent study by USC and Princeton researchers reveals that adult life expectancy has declined for Americans without a college degree. The study, which analyzed mortality records from 1990 to 2018, found that the gap in life expectancy between those with and without a college degree widened, but narrowed based on race.
A new study found that life expectancy in adulthood has been declining for Americans without a college degree since 2010. Meanwhile, racial gaps have narrowed, with Black Americans with a bachelor's degree now having more expected years to live than those without a degree.
African American breast cancer survivors are at a higher risk for cardiovascular disease due to increased prevalence of risk factors, yet their knowledge about CVD is low. Participants with healthier diets and higher education levels had better CVD knowledge.
Researchers at Penn State developed micro-Doppler radars that can accurately classify human gait patterns with greater than 90% accuracy. This technology has the potential to prevent falls and disabilities, detect Parkinson's and dementia, diagnose concussions, and identify musculoskeletal injury risk factors.
The University of Texas at Arlington is creating six open textbooks for a new postbaccalaureate certificate in transportation planning and policy. The project aims to eliminate textbook costs for students enrolled in certain courses and expand open educational resources for transportation planning programs.
A new study estimates that at least 44% of UK seagrasses have been lost since 1936, with losses accelerating in recent decades. The research highlights the urgent need to protect current seagrass meadows and restore degraded or lost ones to mitigate climate change and support marine biodiversity.
Research by Steven Alvarado found that having college-bound friends increases the likelihood of enrolling in college, but this effect is weaker for Black and Latino students. Structural and cultural processes may mitigate the influence of friendship on these groups' college enrollment rates.
A new study analyzed reasons for university dropout, finding lack of interest in field of study and academic performance issues as key motivators. The research suggests implementing early warning systems and personalized counseling services to support students at risk.
Researchers identified a single gene, ADCY8, associated with migration in peregrine falcons, which is also linked to long-term memory. The study predicts that climate change may lead to population decline and migration patterns changes in western Eurasian peregrines.
Scott Senseman, UT Department Head, receives highest honor from WSSA for his work in weed science and education. He emphasizes the importance of developing the next generation of weed scientists to address global food security challenges.
Researchers from Queen Mary University of London used a high-sensitivity X-ray scanner to 'virtually unfold' and read an unopened 17th-century letter, preserving its physical evidence. The team discovered the contents of a letter dated July 31, 1697, which provides insight into the lives of ordinary people during turbulent European his...
A new study led by Cardiff University found a large reduction in violent injury outside the home during the UK's first COVID-19 lockdown, with decreases of up to 92% among females under 18 and males of all ages. In contrast, violence inside the home showed no significant change.
Researchers found that people with basic Information Technology (IT) skills are more likely to be employed and earn higher salaries. Basic IT skills include using email, copying files, and working with Excel spreadsheets.
A study from Oregon State University found that warm-toned college syllabi are more likely to encourage students to reach out when struggling or needing help. The tone of the syllabus has a greater impact on student behavior than a deliberate 'Reach out for help' statement.
Research found that new energy contracts designed for a low-carbon future can benefit all types of customers, but only younger, higher-income individuals with higher education are likely to adopt them. This could widen the gap between those who benefit from the market and those who lose out.
Brian Zhou, Assistant Professor of Physics at Boston College, has received a $567,000 NSF CAREER Award to study the imaging of photocurrents in quantum materials. He will use this funding to develop nanoscale quantum sensors for spatially imaging flow and characterize ultrathin magnetic materials.
A school-based cavity prevention program reduced untreated cavities by more than 50% among 6,927 elementary school students. The program, which provided twice-yearly dental exams and treatments, showed promise in reducing health disparities and saving federal dollars.
The OpenEP platform enables researchers to analyze large amounts of clinical patient data, reducing the need for specialized software and increasing reproducibility. This allows clinicians to focus on their specific hypothesis or research question, accelerating progress towards innovative treatments.
A study found that aptitude tests can help students identify potential careers in high-demand STEM fields, especially for women and underrepresented groups. The tools helped connect students with classes and educational pathways to strengthen their skillset and open up career opportunities.
A new tool has identified significant security and privacy risks in COVID-19 contact tracing apps, including the use of insecure cryptographic algorithms and tracking of personal data to third parties. The study's findings highlight the importance of addressing these issues to maintain user trust and ensure effective app functionality.