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Researchers at the University of Maryland have discovered 37 recently active volcanic structures on Venus, suggesting the planet's interior is still churning. The study provides evidence that Venus is no longer a dormant planet and may hold clues to its geological development.
Despite low representation in academia, female surgeon-scientists are securing a greater percentage of National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants. Women researchers are more likely to be first-time grant recipients and have higher success rates when awarded NIH funding.
Researchers have created a durable coating using titanium dioxide that can eliminate foodborne germs such as salmonella and E. coli on stainless steel surfaces. The coating, which is also food-safe, provides an additional layer of protection against cross-contamination in meat processing plants.
A study published in Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis found that institutions included in the College Affordability and Transparency Center lists did not change their pricing policies or students' enrollment decisions. The findings suggest that relying on students to seek out affordability information is unlikely to influence...
The University of Illinois Chicago's Center for Clinical and Translational Science received $22 million in funding to support multidisciplinary research bridging science labs and patient care. The center has helped train hundreds of researchers and staff, with a strong focus on addressing health disparities and community needs.
A new study by Ohio State University suggests that consumers view independent providers in the sharing economy differently from traditional employees. Firms like Uber and Airbnb should focus on people who provide their services to effectively market themselves to consumers. This shift in perception may have implications for consumer be...
A three-year study found that a reading-and-writing exercise about social belonging increased the persistence and performance of Black, Latinx, Native American, and first-generation students. The intervention boosted retention by 10% and improved grade-point averages among these students.
A new study by George Mason University found that the flavored cigarette ban in 2009 significantly reduced smoking among youth (ages 12-17 years) by 43%. Young adults aged 18-25 years saw a reduction of 27%. The study suggests that comprehensive flavor bans on tobacco and nicotine products could be effective.
USC researchers created SpolinBot, an improv agent programmed with yes-and research collection data to build a witty and engaging chatbot. The chatbot can refine its responses to take users on a safe or funny journey, generating multiple response options to continue the conversation.
A new study documents tiger sharks' movements and core habitats in the Gulf of Mexico, providing valuable insights into their behavior and vulnerability to environmental change. Researchers tracked 56 tiger sharks with satellite tags, revealing sex- and size-specific differences in distribution and movement rates.
Researchers from FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science developed a model to predict COVID-19 spread using innovative big data analytics techniques. The project leverages prior experience in modeling Ebola spread to create computational models that can quickly identify contacts of infected individuals.
Researchers found that gifts intended to save time are seen as compliments, while those meant to save money are perceived as a reflection of the recipient's lower status. In real-world situations, people who received money-saving gift cards reported feeling embarrassed and believed the giver thought they were incompetent.
A new study published in Psychoneuroendocrinology documents a clear link between stress hormone cortisol and higher blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. The research suggests that sustained cortisol levels make it difficult to control blood sugar and manage the disease.
The ENLIGHT university network will implement a joint strategy for innovation in research and teaching with EU funding. The nine universities will empower students with the right knowledge and skills to address complex societal challenges.
Astronomers have discovered one of the lowest-mass supermassive black holes (SMBHs) ever observed, weighing less than a million times the mass of our Sun. The finding provides a major step in understanding how SMBHs are formed and challenges the long-held assumption that they were born with extremely large masses.
Researchers found that patients who experienced delirium were more than twice as likely to show significant long-term cognitive decline. The study suggests that delirium may cause cognitive decline and is associated with increased mortality, hospital costs, and care duration.
A study of beluga whale social behavior reveals that they form complex societies with multiple group types and dynamic membership. Like humans, belugas exhibit a wide range of grouping patterns and have long-term affiliations with unrelated individuals, indicating the importance of kinship in their social structure.
A recent study found that female faculty members scored slightly better than their male peers on teaching evaluations performed by surgeons-in-training. The results were unexpected, as previous studies had shown a negative bias against female faculty in academic medicine.
A study of over 2,000 women found that those who delivered by C-section were less likely to conceive after unprotected intercourse, with approximately 69% conceiving compared to 78% for vaginal deliveries. The association remained even after accounting for various factors.
A researcher at the University of Oklahoma is using a $1.3 million grant to study why women with irritable bowel syndrome experience more severe abdominal pain than men under stress. Her goal is to identify epigenetic changes in specific brain nuclei that make females more vulnerable to abdominal pain.
A newly-identified algae species, Chondria tumulosa, has been discovered in NW Hawaiian waters, posing a major threat to coral reefs. The alga has no known origin, smothering entire reefs and corals with its fast growth and 'tumbleweed-like' appearance.
A University of Maryland researcher discovered that churning along the edge of the Gulf Stream can mix water across the current, influencing weather, climate, and fisheries. This finding has significant implications for understanding ocean circulation, biology, and potentially climate.
A recent study by Adam Wowak and colleagues found that incoming CEOs paid above market rate tend to perform better over time. In contrast, underpaid CEOs average less effective performance. While the relationship is not complete, the study suggests boards are generally accurate in their initial CEO quality assessments.
A new algorithm developed by researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center can predict PTSD risk in trauma survivors with high precision. The tool uses routinely collected medical data and has been tested on 377 adult trauma survivors, with 90% of those categorized as PTSD risks developing long-lasting symptoms within a year.
Researchers found that home security camera traffic can be monitored by attackers to predict occupancy and future activity, leaving users vulnerable to burglary. The study highlights the need for measures to protect user privacy when using IP-connected cameras.
Researchers found that a diet dominated by vegetables, cereals, beef, and mutton remained largely unchanged after the Norman Conquest. Only short-term changes were observed, with pork becoming a more popular choice and dairy products used less.
Taiwan's universities share their experience in safely reopening colleges and universities, highlighting effective public health strategies. Immigrant physicians in the US face unique challenges due to visa status, affecting their families' health and safety.
The NETOIMS method effectively alleviates postoperative pain by inserting a needle in the muscle and electrically eliciting twitch responses, targeting strained muscle fibers. This technique results in improved circulation, relaxing the muscle and reducing postoperative complications after open abdominal surgery.
Research by Cornell University's Kim Weeden suggests that early high school occupational plans are a key factor in determining future STEM college majors, with significant gender differences emerging at this stage. Women are less likely than men to plan for STEM careers, despite similar math abilities and academic achievements.
A new hybrid prevention program aims to prevent prescription drug abuse among high school students by providing valuable life skills and resiliency training. The program, developed by Dr. Kenneth W. Griffin, uses a combination of online e-learning modules and interactive sessions to promote pro-health attitudes and behaviors.
Research by Florida Atlantic University professors shows that telehealth is an important tool for rural hospitals in treating COVID-19. The study found that telehealth capabilities are more common in larger hospitals and those with economies of scale, but smaller facilities need support to expand access.
Researchers used flow visualization to test various facemask types and found that well-fitted homemade masks with multiple layers of quilting fabric were most effective in reducing droplet dispersal. Uncovered emulated coughs traveled significantly farther than the recommended 6-foot distancing guideline.
New findings reveal that infant marsupials and monotremes use a connection between their ear and jaw bones to drink milk, suggesting an early evolutionary link. This discovery sheds light on the development of middle ear and jaw bones in mammals.
A recent study published by the American College of Cardiology found that preterm delivery is a strong independent risk factor for ischemic heart disease (IHD) in women throughout their lives. Women who gave birth before 37 weeks are at an increased risk of developing IHD, with risks remaining elevated even decades after delivery.
Research found that corporate activism's impact on a company's value and stock market performance varies depending on alignment with customers', employees', and state regulators' views. Alignment results in positive effects, while misalignment leads to negative consequences.
Researchers have found a mathematical means to help regulators and businesses manage AI systems' biases towards making unethical and costly commercial choices. The new 'Unethical Optimization Principle' provides a simple formula to estimate its impact, aiming to reduce the risk of AI-driven unethical strategies.
A pilot program trained Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to prescribe Medication for Opioid Use Disorders, increasing availability of services by 10-fold in two rural counties. The project led to the expansion of Medication-Assisted Treatment into 17 counties, addressing a critical need in Colorado's opioid crisis.
Researchers successfully tested an automated device for Parkinson's disease stage discrimination in individuals who cannot walk without support. The study concludes that automation can be achieved, offering improved accuracy and increased accessibility for patients with gait disorders.
A recent study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that cancer survivors tend to overestimate the quality of their diets. The researchers analyzed data from over 2,300 cancer survivors and compared it to a control group, revealing that those who overrated their diet quality had poorer overall health.
A team of researchers from Florida Atlantic University has developed an AI-powered COVID-19 knowledge base to better understand the spread of the virus. The knowledge base will be used to create a predictive tool that assesses an individual's risk level based on demographics, policies, and social behavior.
Bayram Saparov, a University of Oklahoma assistant professor, has been awarded a five-year Department of Energy Early Career Research Award to develop more efficient solar panels and LEDs. The award aims to bolster the nation's scientific workforce and support exceptional researchers in their early career years.
A recent study found that walking with a shelter dog can decrease psychological and physiological stress indicators in military veterans, particularly those with higher PTSD symptom severity. The researchers measured heart rate variability, salivary cortisol, and alpha-amylase before, during, and after walks with dogs or humans.
NYU Dentistry's Bridging the Gap program aims to expand dental workforce with skills and commitment to patients with disabilities. The five-year grant will integrate training into NYU's Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry, creating new curricula for general dentists and dental hygienists.
A new mentoring model called Amplifying Voices created a supportive environment among underrepresented minority women in STEM, with participants agreeing that the virtual format was an effective way to discuss challenges and solutions. The study suggests that combining career-focused mentoring with empathetic psychosocial mentoring is ...
A study by researchers from Princeton University found that simple digital-media literacy outreach can help people distinguish between mainstream and false news headlines. The intervention improved accuracy by 26.5% in the US and 17.5% in India, with effects lasting several weeks.
A nationwide study of over 2,000 Americans found that social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic did not lead to an overall increase in loneliness. Instead, people reported feeling more supported by others and a sense of community, which may have limited increases in loneliness.
A new study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology found that COVID-19 patients with extremely high cortisol levels are more likely to deteriorate quickly and die. Cortisol levels can be used as a marker of illness severity, helping identify patients who need intensive care.
The American College of Physicians has updated its practice points on the use of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 treatment. Despite recent studies, there is still no conclusive evidence to support the use of these medications for either prophylaxis or treatment of coronavirus disease.
Researchers found subtle brain changes in female college rugby players, including microstructural changes in white matter and differences in brain connectivity. The study suggests that repetitive impacts from playing a contact sport can affect the brain, even without a diagnosed concussion.
A genome analysis of an adult male from Newgrange passage tomb suggests he was part of a ruling social elite practicing first-degree incest. This practice is rare in human societies, typically found among elites with deified royal families.
A new George Mason University study reveals women commuters exposed to higher levels of pollutants during rush hour trips, with no correlation between trip length and exposure levels. The research aims to inform strategies for reducing air pollution's health effects, particularly for vulnerable populations.
A team from Florida Atlantic University conducted the world's most complete health analysis of nesting green sea turtles in Florida, providing critical insights into physiology, biology, and herpesvirus epidemiology. The study found no significant differences between healthy and infected turtles, indicating that these viruses are endem...
The study found that exposure to Transform and Sivanto pesticides shortens honeybee lifespan and causes physiological stress. Researchers suggest that more information be put on the labels of these products and further studies be conducted on sublethal effects of chronic exposure.
A new study finds that elastomeric masks can reduce the need for N95 masks by nearly 95% in healthcare settings. The reusable masks are found to be as effective as N95 masks in providing protection from airborne infectious substances.
A recent study published in Nature Medicine found that healthy adults exhibit a wide range of metabolic responses to food, with inflammation triggered by eating varying up to ten-fold. This suggests personalized diets can help reduce inflammation and improve health.
Researchers found echoes from features deep inside Earth, revealing more widespread and heterogeneous structures at the core-mantle boundary. The study provided a new perspective on the geologic processes happening deep inside Earth, shedding light on plate tectonics and planet evolution.
A study by Carnegie Mellon University found that displaying fraudulent reviews alongside nonfraudulent ones increases consumer trust in review platforms. Consumers tend to trust information from platforms that display suspicious reviews, especially when they are uncertain about product quality.
New research suggests Botox can provide promising pain relief and functional improvements for conditions such as plantar fasciopathy, tennis elbow, and knee osteoarthritis. Studies show reduced pain and improved function after BoNT-A injections, with effects lasting several months.
Research by Gijsbert Stoet and David Geary found that men are less likely to pursue tertiary education due to weaker reading abilities and negative attitudes towards women attending college. The study analyzed data from 18 countries, predicting a significant drop in male representation if discriminatory attitudes were eliminated.
A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that boys' poor reading skills in adolescence, combined with social attitudes about women attending college, can explain why fewer men than women enroll in higher education. The research analyzed data from over 400,000 boys and girls across 18 countries.