Asymmetry found in spin directions of galaxies
The patterns formed by spiral galaxies show that the universe may have a defined structure…
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A new type of matter discovered inside neutron stars
A research group has found strong evidence for the presence of exotic quark matter inside…
Hot stars are plagued by giant magnetic spots, ESO data shows
Astronomers have discovered giant spots on the surface of extremely hot stars hidden in stellar…
The Milky Way has one very hot halo, astronomers find
The halo that surrounds our own Milky Way galaxy is much hotter than scientists once…
Universal virus detection platform to expedite viral diagnosis
The prompt, precise, and massive detection of a virus is the key to combat infectious…
Underlying illness risk factors for severe COVID-19 or death
Age, male sex, obesity, and underlying illness have emerged as risk factors for severe COVID-19…
Researchers develop viable sodium battery
Researchers have created a sodium-ion battery that holds as much energy and works as well…
NASA astronauts launch from America in historic test flight of SpaceX Crew Dragon
For the first time in history, NASA astronauts have launched from American soil in a…
New sunspots potentially herald increased solar activity
On May 29, 2020, a family of sunspots — dark spots that freckle the face…
The fight goes on: Clinical trial shows promising new treatment for rare blood cancer
Although lymphoma is one of the most common types of blood cancer, it has a…
Adolescent exposure to anesthetics may cause alcohol use disorder, new research shows
Early exposure to anesthetics may make adolescents more susceptible to developing alcohol use disorder (AUD),…
Evolution of pandemic coronavirus outlines path from animals to humans
A team of scientists studying the origin of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that has caused the…
A rising tide of marine disease? How parasites respond to a warming world
A recent study explores the ways parasitism will respond to climate change, providing researchers new…
Paid sick leave mandates hold promise in containing COVID-19
Mandates like those found in the federal government’s Families First Coronavirus Response Act may be…
Older men worry less than others about COVID-19
Older men may be at greater risk of contracting COVID-19 because they worry less about…
When COVID-19 meets flu season
As if the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t scary enough, the flu season is not far away….
Researchers develop experimental rapid COVID-19 test using nanoparticle technique
Scientists have developed an experimental diagnostic test for COVID-19 that can visually detect the presence…
Using riboflavin, UV light reduces SARS-CoV-2 pathogens in plasma, whole blood
Researchers used existing technologies to show that exposing the coronavirus to riboflavin and ultraviolet light…
Growing evidence that minority ethnic groups in England may be at higher risk of COVID-19
Evidence available to date suggests that minority ethnic groups in England, particularly black and south…
‘Watcher’ tracks coronavirus in Cincinnati and beyond
As cases of COVID-19 soar, two University of Cincinnati students develop an interactive dashboard that…
New model predicts the peaks of the COVID-19 pandemic
Researchers describe a single function that accurately describes all existing available data on active COVID-19…
New gut-brain link: How gut mucus could help treat brain disorders
Gut bacterial imbalance is linked with many neurological disorders. Now researchers have identified a common…
Climate could cause abrupt British vegetation changes
Climate change could cause abrupt shifts in the amount of vegetation growing in parts of…
Active material created out of microscopic spinning particles
Researchers have created a new kind of self-healing active material out of ‘microspinners,’ which self-assemble…
Using electrical stimulus to regulate genes
A team of researchers has succeeded in using an electric current to directly control gene…
Global environmental changes leading to shorter, younger trees
Ongoing environmental changes are transforming forests worldwide, resulting in shorter and younger trees. Researchers found…
New ‘whirling’ state of matter discovered in an element of the periodic table
The strongest permanent magnets today contain a mix of the elements neodymium and iron. However,…
In planet formation, it’s location, location, location
Astronomers are finding that planets have a tough time forming in the rough-and-tumble central region…
CBD improves arthritis symptoms in dogs
This study shows that in dogs diagnosed with arthritis, CBD treatment significantly improved quality of…
Heart surgery stalled as COVID-19 spread
Two recent journal articles explore how hospitals worldwide scaled back on heart surgeries as the…
Antarctic ice sheets capable of retreating up to 50 meters per day
The ice shelves surrounding the Antarctic coastline retreated at speeds of up to 50 meters…
Reintroduction of wolves tied to return of tall willows in Yellowstone National Park
The reintroduction of wolves into Yellowstone National Park is tied to the recovery of tall…
New Zealand blue whale distribution patterns tied to ocean conditions, prey availability
The researchers who recently discovered a population of blue whales in New Zealand are learning…
gnomAD Consortium releases its first major studies of human genetic variation
For the last eight years, the Genome Aggregation Database (gnomAD) Consortium (and its predecessor, the…
Autism severity can change substantially during early childhood
A new study found that around 30 percent of young children with autism have less…
World’s oldest bug is fossil millipede from Scotland
A 425-million-year-old millipede fossil from the Scottish island of Kerrera is the world’s oldest ‘bug’…
Who were the Canaanites? New insight from 73 ancient genomes
The people who lived in the area known as the Southern Levant — which is…
Balancing the economy while saving the planet
A new research-based framework lets companies make informed decisions balancing economic and sustainability factors when…
Previously claimed memory boosting font ‘Sans Forgetica’ does not actually boost memory
It was previously claimed that the font Sans Forgetica could enhance people’s memory for information,…
Sugars could be the key to an earlier, more accurate test for prostate cancer
A new type of test that uses complex sugars to detect prostate cancer earlier and…
New technique offers higher resolution molecular imaging and analysis
A new approach could help researchers understand more complicated biomolecular interactions and characterize cells and…
The death marker protein cleans up your muscles after exercise
Researchers have demonstrated that physical activity prompts a clean-up of muscles as the protein ubiquitin…
Human growth hormone treatment after ACL injury may prevent loss of muscle strength
A new study finds the use of HGH treatment in patients that have undergone ACL…
Exchange of arms between chromosomes using molecular scissors
The CRISPR/Cas molecular scissors work like a fine surgical instrument and can be used to…
Tiny, self-assembling traps capture dangerous pollutants, PFAS
A study shows that self-assembling molecular traps can be used to capture PFAS — dangerous…
Ear infections discovered in remains of humans living in Levant 15,000 years ago
Researchers have discovered evidence of ear infections in the skull remains of humans living in…
Computer vision and uncertainty in AI for robotic prosthetics
Researchers have developed new software that can be integrated with existing hardware to enable people…
Surgeons study guidelines for treating cancer patients during pandemic
New research provides guidance on clinical decision-making in regards to treating pancreatic cancer patients during…
Avalanche photodiode breaks performance record for LiDAR receivers
Electrical and computer engineers have developed an avalanche photodiode that achieved record performance and has…
Patterns in crop data reveal new insight about plants and their environments
A new study unearthed patterns in datasets collected on rice plants across Asia that allowed…