Articles tagged with Research Funding
Researchers are developing efficient spectrum-sensing technologies to support high-speed internet in rural areas and enable super Wi-Fi networks. The goal is to efficiently use limited radio spectrum resources to meet the growing demand for wireless technologies.
Researchers at University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging are developing a treatment for Alzheimer's disease by targeting the protein kinase p38alphaMAPK. Their goal is to suppress overactive production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, which disrupt brain function in people with Alzheimer's.
The University of Maryland is leading a multidisciplinary project to investigate the complex dynamics between water and the built urban environment in the Chesapeake Bay region. The research aims to simulate land conversion patterns and predict future land development under various policy scenarios.
A major grant award of £3.3 million has been secured by a Southampton-led consortium project to study past and possible future sea-level rise. The researchers aim to obtain a better picture of how much and how quickly sea level may rise as a result of global warming.
Researchers Jacek Debiec and Regina Sullivan are studying neural circuits to understand how fear is passed from mother to offspring in rats. This research aims to develop early therapeutic remedies for anxiety disorders related to trauma.
Ralph G. Nuzzo, an American chemist, has been awarded the Research Award of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation for his pioneering work on thiol-based SAMs. He will spend several months researching at KIT and Bielefeld University to advance Interfacial Systems Chemistry.
Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed an approach to create reliable models of large power systems using Synchrophasor technology, enabling real-time monitoring and prediction of blackouts. The approach uses high-resolution power-system measurements to capture the dynamics of clusters and their connections, he...
Seven CAMH scientists receive NARSAD Young Investigator awards to conduct genetic, clinical, and neuroimaging studies guiding future treatments and personalized approaches for schizophrenia and depression. The research aims to enhance treatments and improve the lives of people living with mental illness.
Researchers are working to identify factors that cause neural implants to fail, which can occur within six to eight weeks. A team led by the University of Houston is using advanced software and imaging techniques to analyze brain cell responses to implants, aiming to improve prosthetic limbs for amputees.
NIDCR funding to US dental schools decreased by 10% between 2005 and 2009, with dollars from other NIH Institutes and Centers increasing 34.6%. This trend may threaten the identity of dental schools as a profession if research infrastructure is not strengthened.
The study found an estimated 6.5% of Americans aged 40 and older have age-related macular degeneration, a decline from the 1988-1994 survey's 9.4%. Non-Hispanic black individuals had lower AMD prevalence than non-Hispanic white individuals.
NARSAD has awarded $12.6 million in new research grants to support innovative brain and behavior research projects. The Young Investigator grants will fund the work of 214 researchers from around the world, including those studying schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, autism, ADHD, and anxiety disorders.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University found that regional dialects and slang terms on Twitter can predict the location of tweet authors. The study analyzed over 380,000 tweets and found that users from different regions used distinct words and phrases, such as 'yinz' for Pittsburghers and 'coo' for southern Californians.
A Rhode Island Hospital study found that culturing the nose is more likely to reveal MRSA than other body sites, and a strong correlation exists between nasal MRSA quantity and colonization at other sites. The researchers suggest screening the nose and groin for MRSA yields the highest yield.
A University of Colorado team found that the metabolic cost of an adult missing one night of sleep is roughly equivalent to walking two miles. The study showed a 7% increase in energy expenditure during sleep deprivation, while recovery sleep resulted in a 5% decrease.
The University of Warwick has successfully delivered a new furnace capable of reaching temperatures of up to 1800 degrees centigrade, marking a significant advancement in the study of Silicon Carbide. This breakthrough is expected to lead to more efficient energy management and potentially new applications for this material.
A researcher at the University of Arizona is working on high-temperature resistant ceramic coatings to protect Air Force hypersonic aircraft. The coating can withstand temperatures up to 2800 degrees Celsius and has the potential to enable faster travel times.
Researchers at the University of Toronto have identified a spontaneously chain-reacting molecule that can grow durable 'molecular-chains' on surfaces. This discovery could enable faster and more efficient creation of nano-wires for circuitry applications.
A new study by Carnegie Mellon University researchers found that imagining eating a certain food decreases appetite for it. Participants who repeatedly imagined consuming a food ate significantly fewer pieces than those who performed different tasks or imagined a different food.
According to a recent study in Nature Biotechnology, states in the US are now funding more human embryonic stem cell research than the federal government. The extent of this funding varies significantly between states, with some prioritizing this research over others.
A new study from the University of Montreal reveals that Zen meditators experience pain but don't dwell on it as much. The research suggests that meditators have a training-related ability to disengage certain brain processes, leading to lower pain sensitivity.
A comprehensive overview of volunteering and service activities among older people is now available. The book features essays from leading scholars and classic research articles from the Gerontological Society of America's peer-reviewed journals.
Polar research is fragmented in Europe, requiring mainstreaming into the European Research Area to address global scientific questions and climate change impacts. The European Polar Board urges a broad strategy for investment in research activities for long-term European benefit.
Researchers will sample over 250 sites in southeastern New Hampshire and Maine's tributaries to pinpoint high nitrate concentration sources. The goal is to develop effective management strategies targeting nitrogen reduction in Great Bay.
The study of 84Sr reveals new energy-level scheme with 12 new states and nearly 30 new γ-transitions. The positive-parity states are calculated using the projected shell model, showing a good collective vibration-like nature above spin 11-.
Scientists have successfully visualized adsorbed protein layers using evanescent wave imaging, demonstrating its potential for monitoring protein adsorption. The study optimized conditions by applying a polarized beam and incorporating a surface-enhanced medium, leading to significant increases in image contrast.
Researchers present a comprehensive model of Type Ia supernovae (SNe Ia) progenitors using the Single Degenerate (SD) framework. The study confirms that the model describes potential progenitor systems of SNe Ia, including cases like Case Wind and Case Calm.
A study by Sara Adar and colleagues found that long-term air pollution exposure is associated with narrowing of retinal arterioles, a microvascular change linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk. Short-term pollution exposure also showed weak associations with retinal vessel changes.
Despite economic uncertainty, global health donors have continued to increase funding, with the US and private donors driving major increases. However, growth rates slowed between 2008 and 2010, and some countries with high disease burdens receive less funding than those with stronger economies.
Research finds that a missing molecule essential for nerve cell development impacts GnRH transport, leading to infertility in males. In mice lacking SEMA3A, GnRH becomes stuck in the nose or forehead, preventing proper hormone regulation.
University of Illinois scientists have developed a new tool to study the metabolism of carotenoids in tomatoes, which are believed to provide cancer-preventive benefits. The researchers will use isotopic labeling to trace the absorption and metabolism of three carotenoid compounds in human bodies.
Researchers have successfully self-assembled rod-shaped molecules into small rotors within a two-dimensional network, forming a hexagonal lattice. The rotors exhibit unique energy thresholds and can maintain their structure even when exposed to thermal energy, enabling potential applications in optical or electronic switching.
Jonathan Malen's research may lead to more precise thermal management devices for aircraft and other transportation systems. He proposes using thin layers of small molecules to filter vibrations that carry heat, enabling more precise control over temperature.
A study by the University of Kent found that Black Africans in Britain face significant integration challenges, with Somalis and Congolese communities being particularly disadvantaged. The research highlights the need for targeted support, including language skills and job training, to help these groups integrate into society.
A large cohort study found that women with depression were 29% more likely to develop type 2 diabetes and those with diabetes had a 53% higher risk of developing depression. The association remained significant even after adjusting for lifestyle factors, suggesting a bidirectional relationship between the two conditions.
Bioscience researchers have developed a new approach to breeding resistance to late blight in potatoes, using genetic analysis to identify inherently resistant plants. This breakthrough could lead to more durable disease resistance and the creation of GM varieties that can combine resistance to both blight and nematodes.
Months of volcanic restlessness preceded the 2010 eruptions of Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajökull, suggesting magma movement may have triggered its reawakening. By monitoring volcanoes, scientists can understand processes that drive them to erupt.
Dr. Michael Wagner's research explores the use of identical rhymes in poetry to understand how languages use emphasis and prosody. The study reveals a systematic difference between French and English speakers' evaluation of poetry, which can help improve computer programmers' production of realistic speech.
Research into health systems aims to improve healthcare delivery, but lacks clarity due to multiple definitions. The article proposes working definitions for Operational, Implementation, and Health Systems research, which can be used to build on existing research and maximize its impact.
AFOSR-funded physicist Colonel Scott Dudley praised the discovery, noting graphene is stronger than steel yet flexible and stretchable, with wide-ranging applications in electronics and sensors. The research has led to significant breakthroughs and continues to push the field forward.
Arizona State University has received a $100 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to develop long-acting insect repellents for malaria prevention. The project aims to create skin-bonding repellents that can provide continuous protection against mosquitoes for two to three weeks.
A joint research project is investigating why some C. difficile cases are more difficult to treat, and how genetic factors contribute to relapses. The study aims to identify key factors that indicate a higher risk of relapse and develop new treatment strategies.
Professor Federico Rosei, an INRS researcher, received the prestigious 2010 Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award for his outstanding work on nanomaterials. He will collaborate with German researchers to develop new materials for electronics, energy applications, and life sciences.
The University of Arizona is receiving $2.9 million to improve the safety and post-harvest quality of field-grown organic leafy greens. Researchers will test edible films, compost teas, and irrigation water for bacterial contamination, aiming to provide safer products for consumers while increasing profitability for growers.
A team of researchers proposes a new way to measure urban exceptionality, suggesting that traditional per-capita measures are flawed. They found that cities tend to be persistent in their performance, with features like wealth and safety pairing up, and highly exceptional cities being smaller and more monocultural.
University of Cincinnati researchers found that pleasurable activities like tasty foods and sex can reduce stress by weakening anxiety responses in the brain. The findings suggest a long-term benefit and could potentially provide strategies for intervening in metabolic disorders.
The Global Rice Science Partnership (GRiSP) launches a research initiative to improve rice yields and reduce environmental impact. The project aims to lift 150 million people out of poverty by 2035 and prevent greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to 1 billion tons of carbon dioxide.
The GRiSP initiative is expected to lift 150 million people out of poverty by 2035 and prevent greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to 1 billion tons of carbon dioxide. The partnership will deploy rice's genetic diversity, break the yield barrier in rice production, and breed climate-ready rice.
A survey of UK businesses found that they partner with researchers for service development, human resource management, training, and marketing. Academics also engage in a wide range of knowledge exchange activities, but face constraints such as lack of time and resources.
Professor Eamonn Keogh will use the grant to develop automatic insect sensors that can detect and classify mosquitoes at a low cost. The project aims to understand mosquito movement to combat malaria, which kills nearly one million people worldwide each year.
The Sustainable Uplands project gives UK uplands a voice through ouruplands.co.uk, highlighting their diversity and importance. The platform showcases video-clips, written accounts, and artwork from various stakeholders, including farmers, landowners, and policy-makers.
Henny Zandbergen receives EU funding to develop 'NanoElectrical Measurements in a Transmission Electron Microscope' (NEMinTEM) equipment and methods. This technology enables real-time measurements of electrical characteristics of nanostructures, paving the way for groundbreaking research.
The three-year project aims to investigate blowout dynamics and their role in climate change, providing insights into how these landforms develop on other planets. The research will also improve management of coastlines and provide public outreach through posters and booklets.
A team at the University of Arizona has developed a new type of holographic telepresence that can project three-dimensional, moving images in real-time. This breakthrough technology enables applications such as telemedicine, advertising, and entertainment to take on new levels.
The NSF grant will enhance existing cybersecurity curricula and expand the laboratory for hands-on instruction. The initiative aims to address a growing need for 10,000-30,000 cybersecurity professionals in the US.
A randomized trial found that oseltamivir monotherapy was both virologically and clinically more effective than the combination of tamiflu and relenza. The study also showed that zanamivir monotherapy had similar effects to the combination
Researchers at UIC are investigating both acquired and familial causes of heart failure with a focus on identifying markers for diagnosis and targets for cures. The five-year funding supports an ongoing program-project grant led by R. John Solaro, which looks at the underlying maladaptive changes that lead to heart failure.
Virginia Tech computer scientist Daphne Yao and her student Deian Stefan have designed a software framework called Telling Human and Bot Apart (TUBA) to combat 'spoofing attacks' that hack into user identities. Their system uses keystroke-dynamics information to authenticate users and detect anomalous activities on personal computers.
A team of ASU professors will evaluate novel 'soft law' mechanisms for oversight of nanotechnology using the grant. They aim to bring cutting-edge analysis of innovative governance mechanisms to the rapidly-developing technology, focusing on industry groups, non-governmental organizations, and voluntary norms.
The Air Force Office of Scientific Research has awarded approximately $16.5 million in grants to 43 scientists and engineers who submitted winning research proposals through the Young Investigator Research Program. The selected recipients will conduct basic research in various areas of science and engineering.