Articles tagged with Research Funding
A study published in BMJ Open found that UK women scientists receive fewer studies funded and less money than their male peers in infectious disease research. Women's total share of funding ranged from 14% to 27%, with men receiving most of the total investment.
NJIT's Technical Assistance to Brownfield Communities Program will continue to provide scientific, planning, and engineering expertise to communities in the New England and Mid-Atlantic region. The program aims to transform underutilized properties into productive use, improving environmental conditions and strengthening communities.
A new study investigates the potential toxicity of nanoparticles on human immune cells, finding that eosinophils respond to nanoparticle contact. The research aims to establish standards for worker protection and regulation of nanoparticle use.
Researchers Karine Nahon and Jeff Hemsley study thousands of blogs, posts, and tweets to explore the origins and impact of internet memes. They argue that viral information can shape public opinion and have a lasting impact on society.
Researchers at the American Dental Association's Anthony Volpe Research Center have received a $2.2 million grant to develop new resin composite dental fillings. The goal is to create self-healing systems that can significantly extend the life of composites, addressing the issue of current materials degrading over time.
A new study explores the experiences of patients suffering from chronic pain, highlighting themes of body image issues, uncertainty about the future, and feeling lost in the healthcare system. Building a new relationship with the body and redefining normality can aid the process of living with musculoskeletal pain.
The NASA airborne mission is using a low-frequency radar instrument to map the sub-glacial bedrock hidden beneath thick ice sheets. The Multichannel Coherent Radar Depth Sounder (MCoRDS) measures ice thickness and maps sub-ice rock by sending radar waves down through polar ice.
Researchers found that toddlers who interacted with food in a high chair learned words for nonsolid objects more effectively due to familiarity with the setting. The study showed that changes in environment and exploration help children acquire early vocabulary, linked to better later cognitive development.
A study by University of Nottingham researchers found that Malaysian drivers are less likely to identify situations as dangerous and react to them later than British drivers. The study suggests that hazard perception tests may need to be adapted for developing countries where road safety is a primary concern.
A systematic review found that non-physician clinicians regularly interact with pharmaceutical sales representatives, receiving gifts and samples. Most reported favorable views of these interactions, with some concerns about potential bias and conflict of interest.
Florian Schreck has received the ERC Consolidator Grant for his research on quantum many-body systems. His team will investigate new phenomena using strontium atoms, which have unique properties that allow for precise measurement and new material discoveries. This award recognizes Schreck's outstanding research results in Innsbruck.
Researchers analyzed 2,475 patients and found that sex-specific chest pain characteristics were not useful for differentiating between women with heart attacks and those with other causes of chest pain. The study concluded that chest pain characteristics should be used in conjunction with ECG and cardiac markers to diagnose heart attacks.
Scientists at Rochester Institute of Technology will simulate extreme black holes with support from a $525,000 grant. Their contributions will help advance the international effort to confirm the existence of gravitational waves and black holes, anticipating new field discoveries.
A potential science bubble has formed in cognitive neuroscience due to massive investments and promises of game-changing explanations. The value of these investments may not be supported by actual scientific results, highlighting the need for re-evaluating research funding structures.
The IceCube Neutrino Observatory has detected 28 high-energy particle events from cosmic accelerators, providing the first solid evidence for astrophysical neutrinos. The signals are more than one million times more energetic than those observed in 1987 and originate from outside our solar system.
Researchers using a particle detector made of ice at the South Pole have found evidence of high-energy neutrinos originating from outside the solar system. This discovery has significant implications for neutrino astronomy and could lead to a better understanding of cosmic sources.
The University of California, Riverside researcher is using sensors to count and classify insect vectors, providing real-time information to plan effective interventions. She aims to create an open-source library of insect wingbeat signatures and behaviors to aid researchers worldwide in combating malaria.
The Henry Samueli School of Engineering at UC Irvine has received a $100,000 grant to further develop its stored energy solar stove, which enables carbon emissions-free cooking. The technology uses a solar collector to concentrate sunlight on an energy storage device, storing heat that can be released as needed.
Researchers developed a new statistical model to forecast summer rainfall in the Southeast, identifying key climate factors that influence rainfall intensity. The three-cluster finite normal mixture model improves accuracy for seasonal predictions.
A team of engineers from BU and MIT have engineered a wrinkled surface that sheds liquid much faster than a smooth one, reducing contact time by 37%. The innovative approach uses surface texture to reshape drops as they recoil, making surfaces stay drier longer.
Research reveals that consumers value sales more when considering the original price, and retailers can leverage this by highlighting list prices. In three experiments, authors found that relying on competing product similarities increased consideration of both original and sale prices, while focusing on dissimilarities led to a focus ...
A study by University of Cincinnati researcher Stephanie Sadre-Orafai compares the casting methods of New York City fashion scouts to the NYPD's stop-and-frisk program, revealing similarities between the two.
Liberals tend to underestimate agreement within their own group, while conservatives overestimate it, leading to different social change outcomes. This is driven by participants' desire for uniqueness and inaccurate perceptions of in-group consensus.
A study published in JAMA Pediatrics found that teenage milk consumption is associated with an increased risk of hip fractures in men, while no such association was found in women. The authors suggest that further research is needed to understand the relationship between early milk consumption and height on hip fracture risk.
Aalto University has been selected to lead an international research centre of excellence in Arctic shipping and operations, supported by the Lloyd's Register Foundation. The centre will focus on risk management in Arctic operations over five years, with Aalto strengthening its research in Arctic technology.
Researchers have found that thawing permafrost in the Canadian Arctic increases methane emissions by 83% through small shallow ponds, which could accelerate global warming.
A study at Oak Ridge National Laboratory used neutron scattering and supercomputing to demystify the forces behind pretreatment processes in biofuel production. The research revealed unexpected findings about water molecules trapped between cellulose fibers, which can either dehydrate or separate into different phases when heated.
Dr. Joshua Yuan's project aims to develop a way for plants to produce terpenoid directly, making it easily accessible as a combustible fuel. The US Energy Department grant will help increase the amount of combustible fuel produced by plants, with the goal of creating a commercially viable product.
A new EU fishing ban faces criticism from researchers who say it may not be enough to ensure sustainable fisheries. The study, published in the journal Fisheries Research, highlights the need for a more comprehensive approach to reducing fishing mortality and increasing selective fishing practices.
Recent studies highlight the effects of combination therapy with ACE inhibitors and ARBs on kidney function decline and cardiovascular events. Additionally, genetic variants of the APOL1 gene are found to increase CKD progression in African Americans.
A study of 264 kidney transplant recipients found that vitamin D supplementation was associated with improved patient outcomes, including lower risk of organ rejection and death. The research suggests that maintaining adequate vitamin D levels may be crucial for optimal health in kidney transplant patients.
The University of Texas at Arlington has been awarded $49 million in grants from the National Science Foundation for sustainable chemistry and engineering projects. Researchers Fred MacDonnell and Qiming Zhang are working on converting carbon dioxide to methanol using solar power and developing more efficient solar cell technologies.
Bariatric surgery can help obese kidney disease patients lose weight, but it comes with a higher risk of complications and mortality. The study found that 61% of patients lost weight after surgery, but experienced 16 adverse events, including two deaths related to surgical complications.
A new Case Western Reserve University study examines how ruptures in the therapeutic relationship between therapist and client can damage a patient's treatment outcome for PTSD. Researchers found that repairing these ruptures can have positive effects on treatment outcomes, while unresolved ruptures predict poorer outcomes.
Researchers have discovered a new metallic structure of carbon that is stable at ambient temperature and pressure. The discovery could lead to breakthroughs in materials science and technology, including the development of lightweight metals for space applications.
NASA technologists aim to apply emerging atom-optics technology to map variations in Earth's gravity field with picometer-level sensitivity. The technology could chart changes in the gravitational field over time, providing valuable insights into climate change and water cycles.
A new study from Concordia University reveals that parents and peers are vital for millennials leaving home, providing both practical and emotional support. The research, conducted with 32 emerging adults, found that peers were a key source of information about moving out and adopting strategies for autonomous living.
Researchers at UTSA aim to reduce wind turbine lifespan by studying turbulence effects; they will use advanced computational modeling to simulate aerodynamics of rotating turbines. The study's findings may lower wind energy costs and improve wind farm efficiency.
A study published in PLOS Medicine estimates depression as the second leading cause of global disability burden, ranking first in Central America and Southeast Asia. Disability from depression affects mostly people in their working years, with women more than men.
Research by Penn State University found that male fence lizards prefer females with less vibrant blue markings, suggesting an evolutionary advantage. These females laid smaller clutches and their offspring hatched later, potentially providing a survival edge.
A new London NERC Doctoral Training Partnership will train next generation of environmental scientists, tackling global challenges with £100m investment. Royal Holloway University and partners will collaborate to provide necessary skills and training for academia and industry.
Researchers will design and test kites that harness ocean currents and tidal flows to generate electricity, potentially offering advantages over stationary marine turbines. The project aims to develop a more efficient and cost-effective way to tap into the vast kinetic energy of the oceans.
The use of electronic health records and consumer e-health apps is expected to profoundly impact the American healthcare workforce over the next decade, reducing future demand for physicians by 4-7%. This is due to increased efficiency and delegation of care to nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
Researchers at SISSA have identified a key mechanism by which riboswitches regulate gene expression in bacteria. By using computer simulations to model the dynamics of the process, they found that binding to a metabolite molecule stabilizes the active form of the riboswitch, triggering protein synthesis.
A new computing model developed by Virginia Tech researchers enables faster analysis and smarter insights from large-scale DNA sequencing data. This allows life scientists to collaborate globally on 24/7, sharing public data sets and facilitating large-scale collaborative research.
Chronic snoring during pregnancy linked to poor delivery outcomes, including smaller babies and C-sections. Researchers found that pregnant women with sleep-related breathing problems are more likely to deliver underweight babies and require emergency or elective C-sections.
Scientists at UC Riverside are using DNA marker-assisted breeding to accelerate the development of new cowpea varieties with desirable traits such as drought tolerance, pest resistance, and high yield. The research aims to improve crop yields in several African countries, supporting USAID's Feed the Future initiative.
Aaron Seitz, a University of California, Riverside neuroscientist, has been awarded a $1.7 million NIH grant to explore how different mechanisms of perceptual learning interact and develop better treatment options for individuals with visual defects.
Eleven Stanford researchers have received funding for promising new clean energy and efficiency projects, including studies on hybrid car performance, natural ventilation systems, and smart meter data analysis. The awards total $2.2 million and support early work on concepts with high potential impact on energy production and use.
University of Cincinnati researchers developed a new method for mapping landscape types using machine vision technology, discovering 15 distinctive landscape types in northern Georgia. The technique can be applied to socio-economic data, such as U.S. Census data, allowing for more efficient geographic research and land management.
A new study by London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and University of York reveals that foreign private patients bring in nearly a quarter of total private income to NHS trusts. Meanwhile, UK residents travel abroad for treatment at an estimated 63,000 times per year.
A USC study reveals Google has expanded its search infrastructure to serve clients from over 1400 locations worldwide, reducing warming up lag time and packet loss for faster searches. This shift allows Google to deliver content quickly while keeping operational costs low for ISPs.
A new study suggests that babies as young as 6 months old exhibit a primitive number sense, which can predict their future mathematical abilities. The research found that infants with stronger innate number sense skills performed better on standardized math tests, even before learning to count or use Arabic numerals.
Researchers will engage students in studying an extinct supervolcano in northwest Arizona, exploring questions about supervolcano behavior and comparisons with typical-scale magmatism. The project aims to foster hands-on learning and contribute to the understanding of supereruptions.
Researchers found that institutional mutual fund investors prioritize companies with independent boards over others, despite lack of evidence supporting better performance. This trend may lead to missed opportunities for better returns.
Children with attention problems in first grade perform significantly lower on reading achievement scores after fifth grade compared to their peers. In contrast, second-grade attention issues have little impact on later academic performance.
A new process developed at the University of Illinois Chicago suggests that base metals can be used as catalysts in the manufacture of petroleum-based products. The process, which uses copper and iron, has the potential to reduce costs and environmental impact by replacing rare and expensive metal catalysts.
The UCI's 90+ Study, a five-year research project focused on the health and lifestyle issues of Americans in their 90s or older, has received renewed funding. Researchers plan to use PET and MRI scans to investigate factors associated with Alzheimer's disease and dementia, as well as monitor blood pressure and oxygen saturation.
A rare inherited disorder has been linked to a recessive gene mutation that affects the synthesis of asparagine, a nutrient crucial for normal brain development. The mutation causes a defect in the body's production of asparagine, leading to abnormal brain growth and developmental delays.
A consortium led by Royal Holloway has been awarded a £13.5 million grant to fund 176 postgraduate students in the arts and humanities. The new Doctoral Training Partnership will provide diverse training opportunities and expertise from seven universities across London.