Articles tagged with Scientific Collaboration
The National Science Foundation has awarded Georgetown University $12.5 million to establish a collaborative institute focused on viral emergence and education. The Verena Biology Integration Institute aims to advance cross-disciplinary research and train the next generation of researchers in this field.
Researchers at Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology improve triboelectric nanogenerators by using mesoporous carbon spheres to enhance charge transport and surface charge densities. The device achieves a 1300-fold higher output current, enabling potential sustainable energy harvesting.
A global survey of biodiversity experts finds that more species are threatened with extinction than previously thought, with estimates suggesting 30% of species have been lost since 1500. The study identifies climate change, pollution, and land-use changes as key drivers of biodiversity loss.
Recent advancements in non-destructive sensors enable real-time monitoring of plant health, allowing for prompt adjustment of environmental conditions to augment crop productivity. The sensors convert plant signals into digital signals, establishing direct communication between plants and growers.
A team of scientists developed a board game, Diamond: The Game, to inspire secondary school students to consider STEM careers. Players experience the reality of working in scientific research and collaboration is emphasized as key to modern science.
A new study shows that community science activities can produce high-quality taxonomic data sets, empowering community scientists and supporting biodiversity discovery. Thousands of microscopic liverwort leaves were measured by community scientists over two years, with surprising accuracy.
A study found that citizen science volunteers are predominantly white and educated, with a high percentage of STEM professionals, highlighting the need for more diverse recruitment strategies. Many volunteers join multiple projects, indicating a willingness to participate in scientific research.
The proposed Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework fails to address the totality of chemical pollutants threatening ecosystems worldwide. Researchers urge negotiators to include persistent and toxic substances like mercury and PFAS in the agreement.
Scientists have discovered a new multiplanet system about 33 light-years from Earth, featuring two rocky, Earth-sized planets. The inner planet orbits every 2.8 days and is twice as massive as the Earth, while the outer planet orbits every 5.7 days and is three times as massive.
A massive global study of social distancing motivations has yielded new insights into the effectiveness of different styles of messaging. Autonomy-supportive messages that encouraged personal agency were found to be more effective in influencing individuals' behaviors than controlling or shaming messages.
A new article in BioScience argues that incremental changes are insufficient to address planetary emergencies, and calls for broader system-wide changes to governing interactions between climate, biodiversity, and society. The authors hope their work will inform the setting of biodiversity objectives and targets.
A new study by an international collaboration of researchers highlights the legacy of colonialism in scientific practice across the Caribbean archipelago. The authors outline systemic issues related to perceptions and scientific practice, but also describe positive steps being taken in countries like Trinidad and Tobago and The Bahamas.
A new training program at MUSC and Clemson University aims to make future data scientists aware of health inequities, particularly in rural communities. The SC BIDS4HEALTH program will build on existing relationships with HBCUs and community groups across the state.
A Concordia study analyzed gender patterns in AI over two decades, finding women are making strides despite underrepresentation. Notably, female-male collaboration has increased, while core positions held by women remain scarce, tied to factors like family obligations and male-dominated environments.
The Event Horizon Telescope Collaboration has captured the first direct visual evidence of a supermassive black hole at the centre of our galaxy. The image reveals a dark central region surrounded by a bright ring-like structure, indicating the presence of a massive object four million times more massive than our Sun.
A team of researchers has successfully treated damaged pig hearts with cardiac progenitor cells, demonstrating the formation of new cardiac tissue and improved cardiac function. The treatment could potentially be used to treat patients with serious heart failure, particularly older patients with coexisting conditions.
A new study using a citizen science board of people affected by Long Covid identifies key research areas, including treatment, diagnosis, and disease management. The findings highlight the need for clear diagnoses and access to care that meets their multidimensional needs.
The Pediatric Academic Societies 2022 meeting will feature over 60 specialties presenting on various topics, with 500 hours of content available. The event will also include keynote speakers and a full scientific program with oral abstract presentations and posters.
The Taylor Geospatial Institute brings together eight leading research institutions to collaborate on geospatial technology research and development. The Institute aims to accelerate St. Louis' position as the global center of geospatial innovation, with a focus on key areas such as food security, geospatial health, and national security.
Researchers at Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) have developed a new technique to easily visualize viruses using an optical microscope, called the Gires-Tournois immunoassay platform. The platform uses 'slow light' technology to detect coronavirus particles by slowing down light that gets reflected around them.
The April issue of GEN Biotechnology features a study analyzing the safety of food and milk from gene-edited livestock, finding no significant differences in growth, health or development. The authors suggest regulatory product composition studies should be hypothesis-driven and risk-based.
The UMass Amherst-based Forecast Hub has generated the most consistently accurate predictions of pandemic deaths at the state and national level. The ensemble model combined individual forecasts, demonstrating improved robustness and ability to overcome individual model biases.
The Tufts Clinical and Translational Science Institute has published a comprehensive resource on broadly engaged team science, which aims to include stakeholders in the research process. The book features perspectives and best practices from over 60 experts to inspire researchers and stakeholders to build diverse, inclusive teams.
University of Ottawa scientists, collaborating with Yale researchers, have discovered the hidden influence of a single variation between histone H3.1 and H3.3 proteins. This finding could expand our understanding of DNA damage repair and its role in diseases like cancers and sponastrine dysplasia.
Scientists who interact with others during assigned sessions at conferences are more likely to form productive collaborations than those who do not. Virtual conferences are found to be just as effective as in-person conferences in encouraging interactions and sparking collaborations.
Researchers identify a neural circuit in midbrain, thalamus, and cortex that orchestrates neuronal activity to trigger planned movement. The discovery has important clinical implications for motor disorders like Parkinson's disease.
Researchers found that convection in the solar atmosphere can drive the formation of jets, similar to those caused by alligator mating calls. The discovery sheds light on the origin and nature of solar spicules, which are ubiquitous structures observed on the Sun's surface.
A meta-analysis of 15 studies found that taking more daily steps helps lower the risk of premature death, with benefits seen in adults younger and older than 60. The study suggests that walking at least 6,000-8,000 steps per day for older adults and 8,000-10,000 steps per day for younger adults may be optimal for longevity.
Scientists create triatomic molecules by applying radio-frequency pulse to an ultracold mixture of sodium and potassium atoms. The resulting association signal suggests a strong binding between the molecules.
Researchers at GIST have developed a new approach for designing fiber reinforced composites, which can simultaneously optimize the macrostructure and microscale fiber densities. This method, based on multiscale topology optimization, enables the creation of functionally graded composites with improved strength-to-weight ratios, benefit...
GIST researchers propose a new strategy for crime prevention using artificial intelligence, trained on a large-scale dataset of deviant incident reports and corresponding images. The model, called DevianceNet, can accurately classify and detect deviant places, making it a useful tool in urban safety development.
The collaboration aims to create an interoperable global data ecosystem for rare diseases, accelerating the development of new therapies. This partnership benefits patients, regulators, advocacy stakeholders, researchers, and industry, while expanding C-Path's global capabilities in collaborating on methodologies and technologies.
A multi-disciplinary team of researchers, including Indigenous Kichwa and Waorani families, will study biodiversity impacts in the Amazon basin. They will incorporate traditional knowledge into their approach to examining tropical species interaction.
Researchers at GIST demonstrate that ultrasound pulses can reduce β-amyloid plaque concentration and tau protein levels in AD-model mice, suggesting a promising non-invasive therapeutic strategy. The treatment also improves brain connectivity without causing harm to brain tissue.
Researchers confirm a rare and massive black hole merger with an eccentric orbit, shedding light on the formation of supermassive black holes in dense star clusters. The study's findings have significant implications for our understanding of black hole dynamics and the evolution of galaxies.
A new study published in Circulation Research found that smoking can increase the risk of a heart attack by activating a gene that affects blood clotting. The researchers discovered that smoking causes changes to DNA methylation at specific sites, leading to increased platelet activity and an increased risk of clotting events.
Scientists have successfully detected two-dimensional kagome surface states in the material RV6Sn6, offering a new approach to investigating intrinsic physics of kagome lattices. The detection was achieved using angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES) with real-space resolution.
A new smartwatch sensor uses machine learning to detect opioid cravings and provide personalized interventions, showing 80% accuracy in real-time monitoring. The technology has the potential to prevent relapse, overdose, and dependency.
Researchers at Lancaster University examine the use of AI in the food sector, highlighting the need for trusted data collaboration to reduce waste and increase sustainability. They also warn about potential ethical issues and unexpected consequences of new technology.
The COVID-19 pandemic has sharply curtailed scientific research globally, with nearly all labs closing in 2020 and many clinical trials halted. The American Heart Association calls for increased federal funding to rebuild the research enterprise, targeting early career investigators, women, and underrepresented groups.
The Tanenbaum Open Science Institute at The Neuro has partnered with the Hotchkiss Brain Institute to promote collaboration and information sharing in brain research. This partnership aims to accelerate the pace of discovery and bring novel treatments to patients with neurological disorders.
A UNSW-led study analyzing 10 years of citizen science data found that almost half of marine debris can be linked to land-based sources. Plastic accounts for 84% of the rubbish found on Australian beaches, with a significant portion coming from external sources such as stormwater drains near capital cities.
The UTHealth-CPRIT Innovation in Cancer Prevention Research Training Program aims to increase cancer prevention scientists from underrepresented minority groups. The program provides a systematic method to teach career skills, problem-solving skills, team science, and transdisciplinary communication.
A satirical opinion article by Iruka Okeke critiques the extractive and exploitive aspects of health research partnerships between high-income and low-income countries. The author highlights twenty problematic practices that maintain and exacerbate inequities in global health biomedical research.
Scientists discovered structural and surface chemistry defects in superconducting niobium qubits that may cause loss. The study pinpointed these defects using state-of-the-art characterization capabilities at the Center for Functional Nanomaterials and National Synchrotron Light Source II.
The Science Communication Lab has received a 3-year NSF grant to create new films and virtual workshops about novel breakthroughs and techniques in science. The lab aims to expand its work across filmmaking and education to reach broad and diverse audiences, emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The University of Oxford has founded the Bennett Institute for Applied Data Science, which aims to optimize the impact of interventions using data science. The institute will bring together academics from various disciplines to develop new methods and tools for improving outcomes in healthcare and policy.
The project aims to digitize three million plant specimens from US herbaria and combine with data from Asia and Europe, accelerating research on endangered species and plant biodiversity. The Harvard University Herbarium will lead the effort, connecting institutions in the US, Europe, and Asia.
A new study reveals women receive less credit for their work, experience more disagreements over authorship, and are often excluded from future collaborations. The authors call for standardization in authorship decisions and universities to provide pathways for researchers to communicate concerns.
Researchers identified a genetic mutation in nonhuman primates that closely resembles Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease, a rare and progressive disorder affecting the central nervous system. The discovery was made possible by a massive genomic database built at OHSU's Oregon National Primate Research Center.
The Future of Science Film Fellowship aims to amplify conversations about race, equity, and inclusion in science through storytelling. Emerging filmmakers will receive stipends, research support, and mentorship to develop impactful films.
Researchers found that most IBS patients have visible bacterial biofilms in their gut under endoscopic examination, which can impair gut function. Biofilms can also occur in ulcerative colitis patients, and irrigation therapy shows promise in alleviating symptoms.
The journal features a special issue on the Arctic Challenge for Sustainability Project (ArCS), which covered topics such as climate change, atmospheric science, and oceanography. The project aimed to understand the impacts of global warming on the Arctic environment and human society.
Researchers at Tohoku University have increased the speed of 4D-CT imaging by a thousand-fold, enabling real-time observation of rubber failure in tires. This breakthrough accelerates the development of new tire materials with improved wear resistance, environmental friendliness, and service life.
Annette S. Lee receives the AAAS Early Career Award for Public Engagement in Science for her culturally relevant and community-focused projects grounded in indigenous knowledge of the stars. Her initiatives, such as Native Skywatchers, improve education inequalities faced by native youth and promote cultural pride.
Researchers have developed a new type of ultra-high frequency Si-based nanoelectromechanical resonator that can be used for quantum computing and sensing applications. The device demonstrates excellent mechanical properties, including single-hole tunneling behavior and a record high resonance frequency of 3 GHz.
Researchers analyzed nearly 3,000 articles between 2010-2017, finding women's participation grew in high-status positions within open science literature, but declined in reproducibility literature. Open science literature adopted communal and collaborative approaches, improving science.
Rochester Institute of Technology scientists played a key role in detecting the most massive gravitational wave binary observed to date, GW190521. The event revealed an intermediate-mass black hole with masses of about 85 and 66 solar masses.
A recent study proposes a collaborative system architecture that enables MNO-CSP collaboration to improve the performance of advanced 5G applications. By sharing information and resources, CSPs and MNOs can optimize their systems for better agility, flexibility, and efficiency.
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative announces $4.5 million in funding for 30 pairs of researchers collaborating on novel approaches for gaining insight into neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS. The grants support early- to mid-career scientists with the goal of increasing understanding of these diseases.