Emissions growth slower than worst-case projections
New research reveals that emissions are not growing as fast as the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel…
Year: 2020
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…
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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…
Killer electrons in strumming northern and southern lights
Wisps of pulsating aurora lights are a rare, yet magical sight. Now, scientists suggest they…
General practice public relations storm: shaped in broadcast, fixed in narrowcast
General practice is in the throes of a public relations storm.1 We have come a…
Guam’s most endangered tree species reveals universal biological concept
Newly published research has used a critically endangered species to show how trees modify leaf…
Covid-19: Infections fell by 30% in England during second lockdown
The prevalence of covid-19 fell by 30% across England, from 132 to 96 people infected…
Detecting bacteria with fluorescent nanosensors
Researchers have developed a new method for detecting bacteria and infections. They use fluorescent nanosensors…
Astronomical instrument hunts for ancient metal
Researchers created a new astronomical instrument that has successfully aided in estimating the abundance of…
Fast-moving gas flowing away from young star caused by icy comet vaporization
A unique stage of planetary system evolution has been imaged by astronomers, showing fast-moving carbon…
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: Moderna seeking regulatory clearance for Covid-19 vaccine; charter flights begin for Pfizer vaccine
Good morning, everyone, and nice to see you again after an extended holiday break on…
GPs call for partners to receive same pay rise as salaried colleagues
The BMA’s General Practitioners Committee (GPC) in England should negotiate a pay rise for all…
We, the People: FBI Reports 2020 Rise in Violence
Murder and assault rates rose nationwide in the first half of 2020, although other violent…
STAT+: Startup Spotlight: Bullish on its asthma treatment, Kinaset forges ahead in unusual times
Launching a clinical trial for a drug intended to treat severe asthma during a respiratory…
Moderna to submit Covid-19 vaccine to FDA as full results show 94% efficacy
Moderna said Monday that its Covid-19 vaccine continued to deliver strong efficacy results, showing 94%…
NHS England’s media briefings caused rise in complaints against GPs, say doctors
GP leaders have demanded that NHS England and NHS Improvement apologise and retract any communications…
Pandemic communications: follow the science but lead with psychology
The evolving pandemic has exposed weaknesses in our society. This is particularly obvious in countries…
Covid-19 could prompt an end to our continued betrayal of childhood
Our children have some of the worst outcomes in the developed world for health, education,…
How can I ask a colleague to work my Christmas shift?
“I don’t need a sob story”Simon Fleming, orthopaedic registrar, says, “This feels like a confession,…
Engineering masks that are fit for all
The supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) has been a headline generating problem from the…
Vaccinating the UK against covid-19
The global covid-19 pandemic has led to over 50 000 deaths in the UK, disrupted…
Sixty seconds on . . . NHS reserves
Running about in camouflage gear at the weekend?No, silly, that’s NHS army reservists. We’re talking…
Divisions emerge among U.S. officials over when first Covid-19 vaccine doses will be available — and for whom
Divisions are emerging among top U.S. officials over when the country’s first Covid-19 vaccine will…
Opinion: Every state needs emergency regulations to protect essential food workers
The darkest days of the pandemic are still ahead of us, as we head into…
STAT+: ‘How are we going to get on that plane?’: The transatlantic race to deliver CAR-T cancer therapy during the pandemic
On the evening that would jolt the global traffic of cancer treatments, David Kim was…