Recycled concrete could be a sustainable way to keep rubble out of landfill
Results of a new five-year study of recycled concrete show that it performs as well,…
Month: November 2020
New infections fall globally for first time since September, WHO chief says, urges ‘extreme caution’
Last week saw the first global decline in newly reported cases of COVID-19 since September,…
The wily octopus: King of flexibility
Octopuses have the most flexible appendages known in nature, according to a new study. In…
UN human rights office worried by killings in Indonesian provinces of Papua and West Papua
Violence is escalating in the Indonesian provinces of Papua and West Papua, where meaningful and inclusive…
Report assesses promises and pitfalls of private investment in conservation
Scientists, lawyers, investors and economists explore how privately financed conservation projects can generate both financial…
Esports: Fit gamers challenge ‘fat’ stereotype
A new survey of 1400 participants from 65 countries has found esports players are up…
Separating gases using flexible molecular sieves
Researchers have made reported some exciting findings relating to metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), a class of…
Plastic contaminants harm sea urchins
Plastics in the ocean can release chemicals that cause deformities in sea urchin larvae, new…
STAT+: FDA spikes a drug approval program that inadvertently led to price hikes and shortages
After years of mounting criticism, the federal government is planning to end a controversial program…
DeepMind’s protein-folding AI stuns with a solution to one of biology’s biggest challenges
At the start of a biennial contest to predict the structure of proteins, the expectations…
How ‘smell training’ could help overcome post-viral smell distortions
Smell loss is a prominent symptom of Covid-19 and the pandemic is leaving many people…
How SARS-CoV-2 reaches the brain
Researchers have studied the mechanisms by which the novel coronavirus can reach the brains of…
Wuhan mass screening identifies hundreds of asymptomatic cases
A mass screening program of 10 million Wuhan residents identified 300 asymptomatic cases in May,…
Chemical compounds in foods can inhibit a key SARS-CoV-2 enzyme, study finds
Chemical compounds in foods or beverages like green tea, muscadine grapes and dark chocolate can…
Research unlocks new information about reading through visual dictionary in the brain
The uniquely human ability to read is the cornerstone of modern civilization, yet very little…
Big data saves lives, and patient safeguards are needed
The use of big data to address the opioid epidemic in Massachusetts poses ethical concerns…
Seismic guidelines underestimate impact of ‘The Big One’ on metro Vancouver buildings
Scientists examining the effects of a megathrust earthquake in the Pacific Northwest say tall buildings…
Older adults with dementia exhibit financial ‘symptoms’ up to six years before diagnosis
A new study found that Medicare beneficiaries who go on to be diagnosed with dementia…
Discoveries highlight new possibilities for magnesium batteries
Researchers have reported a breakthrough in the development of magnesium batteries, allowing them to operate…
Caribbean coral reefs under siege from aggressive algae
Human activity endangers coral health around the world. A new algal threat is taking advantage…
Earthquake scenario for large German city
What if there is a major earthquake near Cologne? This scenario is subject of the…
Computer-aided creativity in robot design
RoboGrammar is a new system that automates and optimizes robot design. The system creates arthropod-inspired…
Emissions growth slower than worst-case projections
New research reveals that emissions are not growing as fast as the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel…
HIV-like virus edited out of primate genome
Taking a major step forward in HIV research, scientists have successfully edited SIV – a…
Area burned by severe fire increased 8-fold in western US over past four decades
The number of wildfires and the amount of land they consume in the western US…
Connection between gut bacteria and vitamin D levels
Researchers discovered that the makeup of a person’s gut microbiome is linked to their levels…
STAT+: Medicines Patent Pool expands deal for access to key HIV drug to several countries
In a bid to expand access to a key AIDS drug, ViiV Healthcare and the…
UN chief calls for greater inclusion of persons with disabilities
Achieving a world where all people have equal access to opportunities is a goal worth fighting for, UN…
The pandemic is fuelling slavery and sexual exploitation, UN experts warn
The COVID-19 pandemic has played into the hands of slavers and traffickers and requires stronger…
Covid-19 immunity: studies paint a complicated picture
The same week that a yet-to-be peer-reviewed paper found that people infected with Covid-19 may…
How lockdown may lead to ‘avoidable harm’ for the health of under 16s
Decreases in hospital attendances and admissions amid fears of COVID-19 may result in avoidable harm…
Rethink COVID-19 infection control to keep primary schools open this winter, governments urged
An urgent rethink of infection control policies to keep COVID-19 infection at bay in schools…
Gut microbes: a key to normal sleep
Researchers used a cocktail of antibiotics to deplete gut microbes in mice. They found that…
New Hubble data explains missing dark matter
The missing dark matter in certain galaxies can be explained by the effects of tidal…
Holographic fluorescence imaging
A new study reports on a novel fluorescence holographic technique for the fast tracking of…
Raman holography
Scientists report on a novel Raman holographic technique capable of tracking individual particles in 3D…
Why spending a long time on your phone isn’t bad for mental health
General smartphone usage is a poor predictor of anxiety, depression or stress say researchers, who…
Cortex over reflex: Study traces circuits where executive control overcomes instinct
Via circuit tracing and behavioral manipulation using optogenetics, a new study shows that a region…
Lower current leads to highly efficient memory
Researchers are a step closer to realizing a new kind of memory that works according…
Rethinking Hair Dye: A Natural New Process
Whether we buy it at a drugstore or at a salon, hair can make a…
Which factors trigger leaf die-off in autumn?
Researchers have identified a self-regulating mechanism in European deciduous trees that limits their growing-season length:…
Rapid-forming giants could disrupt spiral protoplanetary discs
Giant planets that developed early in a star system’s life could solve a mystery of…
Safe ultraviolet light could be used to sterilize high-risk COVID-19 environments
Research is paving the way for a new solution to kill aerosolized COVID-19 in enclosed…
Insulators in Alberta at higher risk of chest infections, COPD
Construction workers in Alberta, Canada who work with hazardous insulation materials are much more likely…
It’s not too late to save 102 species at risk of extinction
The Fraser River estuary in British Columbia is home to 102 species at risk of…
Researchers develop new biomaterial that helps bones heal faster
Scientists have developed a new biomaterial that helps bones heal faster by enhancing adults’ stem…
Small molecules control bacterial resistance to antibiotics
Antibiotics have revolutionized medicine by providing effective treatments for infectious diseases such as cholera. But…
Simulations open a new way to reverse cell aging
Research findings provide insight into the complex mechanism of cellular senescence and present a potential…
Jaguars robust to climate extremes but lack of food threatens species
Researchers lead a world-first investigation into the chances of wild jaguars surviving climate extremes with…
Earth faster, closer to black hole, in new map of galaxy
Earth ‘just got’ 7 km/s faster and about 2000 light-years closer to the supermassive black…