Articles tagged with Universities
Researchers discovered unusual rocks in East Africa that provide clues into the hazards associated with active volcanoes. The rocks, formed by intense eruptions, suggest that future eruptions at these volcanoes have the potential to cause significant harm, further from the volcano than previously thought.
A study by University of Southampton researchers forecasts a worldwide move towards smaller, fast-lived, and highly-fertile animals that can thrive in various habitats. These 'winners' include rodents and songbirds, while slower-lived species like tawny eagles and black rhinoceros are likely to face extinction.
A Rice University study found that years of home-schooling do not appear to influence the general health of children. Instead, better sleep patterns and diet habits help counteract any shortfalls in physical fitness through outside activities.
A new review of OCD research by Adam Radomsky and colleagues found that cognitive science has drifted away from treating patients effectively. Instead, the study suggests focusing on individual beliefs about cognitive functioning, which can be worked with in therapy.
A recent study published in PNAS found that people can adapt to societal diversity and actually benefit from it. Researchers analyzed data from multiple surveys across 100 countries and found that religious diversity was initially negatively associated with quality of life but later became neutral when measured over longer spans of time.
Research found chimpanzees have adapted to cross roads safely and visit human settlements, but their survival is still at risk due to habitat loss. The study suggests care with infrastructure development and agreements with farmers to protect chimpanzee habitats.
A study of English secondary school placement systems found that parents in areas with more limited choices tend to make less ambitious school selections. Despite making more choices, students from minority backgrounds have lower chances of receiving an offer from their first-choice school.
A new longitudinal cohort study aims to understand the causes of high burden of heart, lung, blood and sleep disorders in rural Southern US communities. The RURAL study will examine 4,000 participants from 10 low-income counties, using a self-contained mobile examination unit and smart phones to collect health data.
Researchers have revived an old approach to the Riemann Hypothesis using Jensen-Polya polynomials, providing a new framework for understanding prime numbers. The approach reveals a method to calculate the polynomials all at once, opening up new avenues for solving other fundamental mathematical problems.
The University of Texas at Arlington's George Siemens is developing an integrated data infrastructure to centralize digital learning and engagement tools. This project aims to understand how people interact with technology and its impact on human knowledge development in both education and corporate environments.
New research at the University of Sheffield reveals that dead cells can disrupt the normal function of immune cells, called macrophages, which are crucial for responding to wounds and patrolling for infection. The study's findings could lead to new therapies to manipulate white blood cells and accelerate healing processes.
Researchers developed an algorithm that guides catheter movements to detect atrial fibrillation sources with high accuracy. The iterative catheter navigation (ICAN) algorithm achieves over 95% success rate in human Afib simulations, even in challenging scenarios like fibrosis and patchy scars.
Researchers are conducting a six-year study to investigate the factors contributing to poor health in rural communities. The study will recruit 4,000 participants from 10 rural counties and collect data on lifestyle, behavioral factors, medical history, and environmental elements.
The Johns Hopkins researchers advocate for a 'digital health scorecard' to provide objective validation and ratings for health technology solutions. They aim to address the lack of rigor in evaluating health care technology, which often prioritizes speed over safety and clinical effectiveness.
Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev have developed a hybrid FSTAR robot that can fly like a quadcopter, drive on tough terrain, and squeeze into tight spaces. The robot's sprawl mechanism allows it to transform its movement for various applications.
Researchers have created a system that can systematically rewire two-component systems in bacteria, allowing them to identify the function of an unknown sensor. This technology has wide-ranging implications for medical diagnostics, pathogen study and environmental monitoring.
The German Research Foundation (DFG) has approved a new Research Training Group focusing on the evolution of complex genetic regulation systems. The GenEvo group will bring together researchers from evolutionary and molecular biology to analyze regulatory processes and their selection under evolutionary pressures.
A National Institutes of Health-sponsored clinical trial found that light sedation and intermittent neuromuscular blockade is as effective as deep sedation and continuous paralysis in improving survival rates for ICU patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The trial, which involved over 1,000 patients across North Ame...
The University of Portsmouth's 'Brand Me' presentations have shown an increase in students' employability-related self-confidence. Students developed skills in proactive self-promotion, improving their impression management and self-promotion, enhancing their chances in the graduate recruitment process.
Scientists at the University of Sheffield discovered how genes create proteins based on mRNA instructions, helping understanding of cancers and conditions like motor neuron disease. The process, similar across many living organisms, could aid development of treatments for human diseases.
A new study found that 24% of West Antarctic ice is now unstable due to rapid ocean melting. The ice sheet has thinned by up to 122 meters in places, with the most rapid changes occurring in West Antarctica.
Researchers found that granting access to sanitary products alone is insufficient to improve well-being. Interventions should focus on knowledge, social support, and reducing negative attitudes towards menstruation.
The Maine INBRE program has received a $18 million grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences to strengthen biomedical research and research training in Maine. The program provides opportunities for undergraduate students and young faculty members to gain research experience and skills, leading to advancements in hum...
Researchers from the University of Leeds found that Antarctica's ice sheet has thinned by up to 122 meters in places, with rapid changes occurring in West Antarctica. The team tracked changes in snow and ice cover using satellite altimeter measurements and a regional climate model.
Researchers discovered oldest Scandinavian human DNA in ancient chewing gums, providing a link between material culture and genetics. The study sheds light on the genetic composition of early Mesolithic populations from Scandinavia.
A Brown University researcher has developed an algorithm that allows robots to mimic human handwriting and drawing, enabling them to communicate more fluently with humans. The robot can reproduce words and sketches in various languages with high accuracy, making it a significant step towards better communication between people and robots.
A new intervention developed by Iowa State University researchers significantly improves course evaluation scores for female instructors. The study found that adding language to the evaluation form to mitigate gender bias resulted in a 0.41-point increase in teaching effectiveness ratings, as well as higher overall course evaluations.
Researchers found that investors responded favorably to firms' congressional testimony, particularly those with high regulatory risk and negative tone from committee members. Companies also benefited from their competitors' testimony, albeit to a limited extent.
A new study found that people who walk faster have a higher life expectancy than those who walk slower, regardless of their weight status. The research used data from the UK Biobank and found that underweight individuals with a slow walking pace had the lowest life expectancy.
A recent study found that over 25 parrot species are breeding in 23 US states, with many being escaped pets or released by owners. Monk parakeets, Red-crowned Amazons, and Nanday Parakeets are among the most common species.
Patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea have a significantly higher risk of heart complications in the first 30 days after surgery. The risk is 50% higher than those without sleep apnea, and can lead to cardiac death, heart injury, and heart failure.
A study from Queen Mary University of London found that a tiny set of hypergiants dominate the complaint system, generating hundreds of millions of complaints about copyright. The researchers raise questions about the effectiveness of this model for web regulation.
Scientists create precise nitrogen-vacancy colour centres in diamonds using a new method, enabling the production of arrays of single NV centres with exactly one colour centre at each site. This facilitates the engineering of integrated devices and paves the way for the delivery of compact and robust quantum technologies.
A team of scientists has created a bowl-shaped electrode that efficiently converts CO2 from gas into carbon-based fuels and chemicals. The innovative design addresses two major obstacles in the conversion process, achieving higher conversion efficiency and sensitive detection of molecules.
A new study found that public debates about policies and laws involving marginalized groups can lead to an increase in bias-based bullying among young people. The study, which analyzed data from nearly 5 million students in California, found that rates of homophobic bullying peaked during the Proposition 8 debate in 2008.
Researchers found that heated political discourse over proposed laws involving marginalized groups, such as LGBT people, contributes to an increase in bullying linked to students' identity in schools. Campuses with Gay Straight Alliance clubs experienced lower rates of homophobic bullying.
A new study led by the University of Birmingham found that athletes are more likely to dope if they can justify their actions morally. Athletes with strong moral identities were less likely to cheat, while coaches' behavior and performance climate also played a significant role. The research aims to develop anti-doping interventions fo...
Researchers at Temple University Health System found that the heart communicates with fat cells through a signaling enzyme, GRK2, regulating weight gain in patients with heart failure. The study's findings could lead to new ways to modulate weight gain.
Computer scientists at Columbia University developed VisiBlends, a platform that combines human steps with AI to create visually blended images. The system enabled novice designers to produce 10 times as many creative results as unguided brainstorming sessions.
A study by Florian Kunze and Max Reinwald found that employees who don't fit in teams experience discrimination and absenteeism, which can lead to significant losses for companies. The researchers observed over 800 teams in a Swiss-based service company over seven years and found that dissimilar team members accrue more days of absence.
New research shows that community forest management in Nepal has simultaneously reduced deforestation and poverty. The study found a 37% relative reduction in deforestation and a 4.3% relative reduction in poverty, benefiting over 1.36 million households.
Researchers found that electroconvulsive therapy corrects brain networks associated with learning and thinking impairments in individuals with depression. ECT reconfigures brain networks that promote flexibility in how people remember events, helping them cope better with daily challenges.
The ORC Layout software uses flexible principles to suggest intuitive layouts for various screen sizes and orientations, reducing time-consuming and error-prone manual design. By combining traditional constraint-based layout and flow layout methods, the software automates UI design, making it simpler and more efficient.
The Gutenberg Research College at Mainz University awarded the 2019 Gutenberg Research Award to Professor Corine Defrance for her research on Germany-France relations. The award also recognizes five new fellows across various disciplines, including geophysics, fine arts, and molecular neurodevelopmental biology.
Researchers perceive positive effects on careers, visibility, and impact after communication campaigns, improving professional prestige and funding opportunities. Most benefits include increased citations, talk requests, and industrial collaboration.
A new study reveals that microbes play a crucial role in sequestering carbon from subduction zones, influencing climate change. The research found that about 94% of subducted carbon is deposited as calcium carbonate and microbial biomass in the forearc subsurface.
A recent study has discovered a significant correlation between surges in oxygen levels and bursts in animal evolution and biodiversity during the Cambrian explosion. The research, published in Nature Geoscience, suggests that oxygen content in the atmosphere was a major controlling factor in animal evolution.
Researchers at the University of Sheffield have discovered a mechanism used by bacteria E. faecalis to hide from the immune system, paving the way for new treatments. The study found that the bacteria modifies its cell surface to evade recognition by host immune cells.
Researchers develop a new bioprinting technology that can create complex vascular networks, mimicking the body's natural passageways. This breakthrough enables the creation of exquisitely entangled structures for 3D printing replacement organs, potentially addressing the need for organ transplants.
A recent study by University of Kent researchers found that palm oil's potential to alleviate poverty depends on its social and environmental context. In Kalimantan, Indonesian villages experienced slower improvements in social and environmental well-being when growing oil palm compared to those without it.
A new study from Binghamton University found that comic book characters have exaggerated physical features, with males averaging obesity and females near underweight. The researchers argue that these traits are a reflection of supernormal stimuli, beyond human capabilities.
Six University of Houston students have earned NSF graduate research fellowships, pursuing research in augmented reality, Mars geology, biomedical engineering, and more. The awards recognize outstanding STEM graduates who will receive a three-year stipend and education allowance.
A study found that freshmen from low-income families who received Illinois Promise loan-replacement grants were significantly more likely to graduate within five years compared to peers without the program. The grant recipients had a 76.3% graduation rate, while non-recipient peers had a 67.1% rate.
A study found that university students who experience high levels of exam stress are more likely to crave junk food, snack frequently, and consume fewer fruits and vegetables. The study suggests that prevention strategies should integrate psychological and lifestyle aspects to combat stress-induced eating.
The Logan Science Journalism Program allows established science and health journalists to participate in hands-on research training at the MBL. Fellows conduct biomedical or environmental research, discovering key concepts and techniques in cell biology, genomics, and ecosystem dynamics.
A field experiment by University of Kent and Kings College London found that writing to party supporters about postal voting was not effective in persuading them to switch from polling stations. The study tested this common recruitment tactic, which has seen a significant increase in usage over the past few decades.
The UMBC program has been successfully replicated at two other institutions, demonstrating its model's extraordinary impact. Students from underrepresented groups in STEM showed significant gains in GPAs and retention rates, while overall student outcomes improved.
A study of 20 military veterans on a US college campus found that cultural differences led to arguments, isolation, and mental health issues. Veterans struggled to relate to civilians' trivial concerns, clothing, and respect for authority figures, often feeling like they were being ostracized.
A new study reveals discrepancies in food insecurity estimates among college students, emphasizing the importance of accurate measurement to address hunger. Researchers found varying prevalence rates depending on survey protocols, suggesting that traditional methods may not capture the full scope of food insecurity on campus.
A SHEA white paper outlines how IT can improve antimicrobial use, track outcomes, and reduce provider burden. The role of EHR and 'add-on' clinical decision support systems is explored to enhance stewardship programs.