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NJIT physics professor Andrew Gerrard has installed a 1.2-meter diameter telescope atop Jenny Jump Mountain, allowing amateurs to observe the heavens at professional levels. The telescope will also aid researchers in studying gravity waves affecting earth's circulation and climate change.
The US Department of Justice has awarded NJIT a grant to further develop child-safe gun technology, improving its patented dynamic grip recognition technology and moving it closer to commercial consideration. The goal is to create a complete prototype weapon that validates the biometric authorization concept.
Bob Atkins, a Rutgers College of Nursing assistant professor, has been awarded the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Nurse Faculty Scholar Award to collect data on high school-aged youth living in Camden, NJ. The three-year grant aims to reduce health disparities and improve understanding of adolescent health behaviors.
A new UCLA study found that white students educated in racially diverse environments show greater sensitivity and feel more prepared to meet the healthcare needs of underrepresented minority populations. The research also explores attitudes towards access to healthcare and plans to provide care in underserved areas.
A pilot program identified and treated college students with severe depression, saving lives through a suicide prevention outreach initiative. The study found that online dialogue features and secure websites reduced stigma and increased treatment rates among high-risk students.
Researchers Elise Lev and Lucille Sanzero Eller investigate the impact of mentoring experiences on students' career choices in biomedical and behavioral research. They aim to develop effective strategies to encourage students to become successful researchers and address the underrepresentation of minority scientists.
Researchers found African Americans are twice as likely to die following a liver operation compared to Caucasians, highlighting a significant racial disparity in surgical outcomes. The study suggests that differences in preoperative health status and hospital factors may contribute to this disparity.
Research reveals cosmic dust originates from Koronis asteroids, with analysis matching mineralogy and chemistry to chondrite meteorite samples. The study provides new insights into the earliest history of our solar system.
The WHO Commission on Social Determinants of Health advocates for a new global agenda to address health inequities. The report calls for action-oriented policy responses, including improving daily life conditions and addressing power and money distributions.
Research suggests that changes in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels are the primary cause of Greenland's ice formation, contrary to competing theories. The study uses computer climate and ice-sheet models to show that a decline in CO2 levels led to the long-term growth of the Greenland ice sheet.
A new study found that campus racial and ethnic diversity is a key predictor of interracial friendships. The study controlled for prior experiences and attitudes, showing that exposure to greater diversity leads to more cross-group friendships across all students.
The WELIM initiative will create professional development materials for teachers and develop science curriculum using innovative instructional technologies. The program aims to teach environmental science in a comprehensive and innovative way, addressing global issues such as climate change and energy usage.
The Perspectives system uses friendly sites to authenticate Web sites, providing an extra measure of security in cases where certificate authorities are not used. The system can detect suspicious sites and warn users about potential attacks.
The Blanco Transform Fault Zone has experienced over 1,500 earthquakes of magnitude 4.0 or greater in the past 40 years, with many thousands of smaller quakes. The region's tectonic stress may affect the Cascadia Subduction Zone, potentially leading to a major earthquake.
A new collaborative study explores how operations research can maximize efficient use of limited resources, including antiretroviral drugs and medical personnel. The researchers show that using mathematical modeling approaches can help plan national drug distribution systems and predict demand for services.
Researchers at University College London have combined silicon, iron, and manganese to create a new material with unique properties. The discovery demonstrates a simple recipe for reaching this 'quantum halfway house' and suggests new mechanisms for controlling electrical currents and magnetism in semiconductor devices.
The University of Texas at San Antonio has been awarded a five-year, $9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to support 10 faculty research projects. The funding will increase participation of individuals from minority or underrepresented groups in scientific research.
A new study by UCL and the University of Melbourne found that Aboriginal children from restricted vocabularies could copy and perform number-related tasks. They were able to recognize and represent numerosities without relying on number words, suggesting an innate system for counting.
A recent survey found that over half of college students reported having at least one episode of suicidal thinking, while 15% seriously considered attempting suicide. The study suggests that interventions should be offered at multiple points, not just during crisis, to address the entire continuum of suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
A University of Central Florida study found that college students' anxieties often stem from exaggerated perceptions of parental expectations. Students who perceive a supportive parenting style tend to adjust better to college life. Schools may benefit from teaching assertive communication skills to parents and students.
Research reveals teens' flawed attitudes towards trauma-related injuries, prioritizing fate over choice. Program participation improved risk perception, but knowledge decayed over time. Emotional connections with injured peers and reflection components played a crucial role in sustaining long-term changes.
A new study reveals carotid endarterectomy is an effective stroke-prevention procedure for high-risk patients with multiple medical conditions. Despite concerns about surgical risk, the procedure achieved low mortality and morbidity rates, as well as long-term freedom from stroke.
New studies examine the link between consumer behavior and emotional well-being, finding that value seekers are happiest, while non-spenders and experiencers are also more content. Additionally, researchers discovered that moderate-income gamblers, known as 'big fish,' are at high risk of financial and psychological trouble.
Research shows air pollution damages heart and blood vessels, leading to increased rates of hospitalization for cardiac illness and even death. Exposure to ultrafine pollutants triggers an inflammatory response that can cause arrhythmias and speed the progression of atherosclerosis.
Researchers from Royal Free and University College London Medical School used Mendelian randomization to examine the association between CRP levels and type 2 diabetes risk. They found that elevated CRP levels in the blood are unlikely to cause diabetes, challenging previous research suggesting a potential causal link.
A study published in the Journal of Computational Neuroscience found that brain cells processing visual information adjust their filtering properties to make sense of incoming data. The researchers discovered that odd-symmetric components induce systematic changes across the population of neurons in the V1 area of the visual cortex.
The Iowa Corn Promotion Board and NJIT have jointly agreed to license four patents for corn-derived isosorbide, a chemical with applications in plasticizer, UV-absorbing product, and epoxy coating. This alternative has been shown to be safe for use in baby bottles, infant toys, and other children's products.
Research finds that male college students are more likely to commit property crimes than their non-college peers, defying the common association between education and reduced deviance. The study, which analyzed data from over 9,000 adolescents and young adults, reveals an increase in crime rates among college-bound youth after enrollment.
A new study reveals significant variations in prostate cancer care quality by region, hospital type, and race, suggesting areas for improvement to enhance patient outcomes. Compliance rates with standardized measures vary greatly among healthcare facilities, highlighting the need for standardization.
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College have identified a key membrane protein, Rv3671c, essential to Mycobacterium tuberculosis' defense against immune cell acidification. Disabling this protein makes the bacterium vulnerable to acidification and killing.
A new method has been developed to accurately determine the severity of heart failure in US hospital patients, using data from 260 hospitals across the country. The model identifies key patient characteristics that predict in-hospital mortality, such as admission creatinine levels and systolic blood pressure.
Scientists from Weill Cornell Medical College and Columbia University Medical Center have described the specifics of how brain cells process antidepressant drugs, cocaine, and amphetamines. Their breakthrough research reveals a finely-tuned process in which two sodium ions bind to enable neural signaling in the brain.
Two Fortune 500 oil companies, Devon Energy Corp. and Marathon Oil Corp., have pledged major funding to the University of Houston's Cullen College of Engineering. The funds will support a new undergraduate petroleum engineering program with scholarships, textbooks, and state-of-the-art equipment.
A new study published in The Lancet suggests that dementia prevalence in less developed countries may be significantly higher than initially estimated. The study used a unique diagnostic method to assess dementia cases in 15 sites across 11 countries, revealing higher prevalence rates compared to conventional criteria.
A study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons found that elevated plasma DNA levels are a reliable marker of recurrent esophageal cancer. Plasma DNA levels rose before clinical evidence of recurrence in most patients, indicating its potential as a biomarker for disease monitoring.
A study found that frequent energy drink consumption is associated with increased risk of substance use, unsafe sexual activity, and other forms of risk-taking among college students. Energy drink consumption may serve as a screening indicator for identifying students at risk for problem behavior syndrome.
Peter J. Ell, director of the institute of nuclear medicine and chair of nuclear medicine at UCL, is awarded the Georg Charles de Hevesy Nuclear Pioneer Award for laying the foundations of nuclear medicine in Europe. The award recognizes his pioneering efforts in developing molecular imaging techniques, including SPECT.
The new guidelines update strategies for treating rheumatoid arthritis with a focus on preventing joint damage and disability. The recommendations include the use of methotrexate or leflunomide therapy, as well as anti-TNF agents in combination with these therapies.
Researchers at Imperial College London have discovered the key nerve connections that enable flies to maintain a steady gaze while flying and responding to obstacles. This finding could lead to improvements in technical control systems for autonomous air vehicles.
A new consortium aims to tackle healthcare-associated infections like MRSA and Clostridium difficile, exploring molecular makeup, hospital staff habits, and data analysis. The £4.2M project will create nine PhD fellows and develop new tools for detecting and controlling infections.
A landmark study found that college environments with easy access to alcohol, weak control policies, and lax enforcement contribute to binge drinking. Colleges with restrictive policies and substance-free housing options have lower binge drinking levels.
Researchers are using planetary nebulae as probes to uncover patterns of chemical enrichment in spiral galaxies. By analyzing the chemical elements in these shells of gas, scientists can gain insights into how galaxies were formed and developed.
Lara Hutson's research on Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, the most common inherited neuromuscular disease, aims to investigate disease mutations in zebrafish. The study seeks to understand axon degeneration and its implications for prevention and management.
Thomas E. Smith, associate professor of chemistry at Williams College, has been awarded a $217,710 three-year grant by the National Cancer Institute to develop new methods for synthesizing pyran-based anticancer compounds. The research will focus on natural products with promising medicinal value, including acutphycin and tedanolide C.
Researchers at seven universities, led by Lehigh's Dr. Lee Kern, will study interventions for high-school students with severe behavioral disorders. The goal is to develop effective school-based interventions that can help students with these challenges become productive members of society.
A new study led by NYU Dentistry shows that weak HIV viruses can replicate and contribute to AIDS development through cooperative interaction with stronger viruses. This mechanism enables some viruses to reproduce faster and evade immune responses.
A survey of 910 college students found that almost half had experienced physical, emotional, or sexual violence in a relationship. Emotional abuse was the most common type of violence, and researchers emphasize the importance of early educational efforts on healthy relationships to prevent poor outcomes.
A recent study found that pregnancy increases a woman's risk of heart attack 3-4 fold. The study provides key recommendations for diagnosing and managing this condition in pregnant women, considering both maternal and fetal health.
The University of Oklahoma's K20 Center has received a $2.8 million GEAR UP grant from the US Department of Education to help over 3,500 Oklahoma middle and junior high school students prepare for college. The grant is part of a five-year program aimed at improving educational outcomes for disadvantaged students.
A study published in Journal of Neurosurgery found that early nutritional supplementation can improve survival rates for traumatic brain injury patients, with a four-fold increase in chances of survival. The researchers recommend a minimum of 25kcal/kg daily intake to achieve optimal healing.
Researchers found that women derive less benefit from high-blood-pressure-lowering drugs than men for reducing left-ventricular hypertrophy, a marker for future heart disease. This may explain why women are at greater risk for heart disease later in life despite similar blood pressure reduction.
Researchers at UTSA have identified mast cells as a potential player in combating tularemia, a life-threatening respiratory pathogen. The study suggests that mast cells can interact with other cells to control bacterial replication, opening up new avenues for understanding the immune system's response to tularemia.
A study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons found that optimizing university recruitment strategies and processes can lead to a significant increase in female surgical faculty. The research also identified cultural stereotypes, insufficient mentoring, and family responsibilities as barriers to women's career ad...
The International Association for Dental Research presented several prestigious awards and fellowships to recognize significant contributions to dental research, including the IADR Honorary Membership, IADR Distinguished Service Award, and IADR/AADR William J. Gies Awards. The awards are designed to stimulate research in oral health pr...
Researchers found significant levels of frame-shifting among biculturals, who switch cultural frames more quickly and easily than bilingual monoculturals. Biculturals perceive themselves as more assertive in one language and have different perceptions of women in ads.
Researchers found that humans prefer novel stimuli over familiar ones and associate novelty with activation of the ventral striatum, a region linked to reward anticipation. This suggests humans use novelty as a substitute for true choice uncertainty.
A new study by researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin found that high-volume hospitals for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) surgery have significantly lower in-hospital mortality rates and shorter post-operative hospital stays. Additionally, there was no increase in length of stay or hospitalization costs in these centers.
Researchers found extraterrestrial nucleobases in a Murchison meteorite fragment, suggesting early genetic materials came from space. The discovery supports the idea that life's raw materials are widespread in the cosmos.
Researchers from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and Penn State Hershey College of Medicine identified a novel ceramide that reduces sterile inflammation in the cornea. The nano-sized package allows for easy application as an eye drop, providing an effective alternative to steroid use.
A new study by Imperial College London found that people with IBS have a higher number of TRPV1 nerve fibers, which can cause abdominal pain and bloating. The study suggests that blocking this receptor could lead to new therapies for treating IBS symptoms.