Astronomers detect hydroxyl molecule signature in an exoplanet atmosphere
Astronomers have detected a new chemical signature in the atmosphere of an extrasolar planet (a…
Month: April 2021
Breastfeeding linked to higher neurocognitive testing scores in offspring
New research finds that children who were breastfed scored higher on neurocognitive tests. Researchers analyzed…
Mangrove genetic diversity in Africa
Researcher have published a large-scale study examining the genetic diversity of mangroves over more than…
New method preserves viable fruit fly embryos in liquid nitrogen
A team has developed a method that cryopreserves fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster) embryos so they…
Partha Kar: “Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani”—the anguish of the Indian diaspora
I have a strong sense of déjà vu, witnessing the scenes of carnage in India…
New two-dimensional material
An international team has discovered a previously unknown two-dimensional material by using modern high-pressure technology….
The new EU climate target could phase out coal power in Europe as early as 2030
Tightening the EU emissions trading system (EU ETS) in line with the EU Green Deal…
Comprehensive single-cell atlas of human teeth
Researchers have mapped the first complete atlas of single cells that make up the human…
How oxygen radicals protect against cancer
Oxygen radicals in the body are generally considered dangerous because they can trigger something called…
Future drones likely to resemble 300-million-year-old flying machine
Researchers have drawn inspiration from a 300-million-year-old superior flying machine – the dragonfly – to…
Value from sewage? New technology makes pig farming more environmentally friendly
A novel nitrate removal system can clean up the wastewater produced by swine farms. Read…
Biden administration will allow nearly all providers to prescribe buprenorphine
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Tuesday announced it would move forward with a dramatic…
Study first to explore combined impacts of fishing and ocean warming on fish populations
The combined effect of rapid ocean warming and the practice of targeting big fish is…
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Energy-saving gas turbines from the 3D printer
3D printing has opened up a completely new range of possibilities. One example is the…
STAT+: Eli Lilly’s earnings fall short after stock’s dramatic run
Eli Lilly posted earnings Tuesday that surprised and disappointed investors, as both sales and profit…
STAT+: STAT+ Conversations: In it for the long haul: the impact of long Covid
Editor’s note: A livestream of the conversation will be embedded below at 1 p.m. ET….
Skin and bones repaired by bioprinting during surgery
Fixing traumatic injuries to the skin and bones of the face and skull is difficult…
Vertical turbines could be the future for wind farms
The now-familiar sight of traditional propeller wind turbines could be replaced in the future with…
Extinct ‘horned’ crocodile gets new spot in the tree of life
New research has resolved a long-standing controversy about an extinct ‘horned’ crocodile that likely lived…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: What will Biden say about drug pricing? U.S. trade rep meets with drug makers over WTO proposal
Rise and shine, folks, another busy day is on the way. We can tell because,…
Nepal: New appointments ‘undermine independence’ of rights oversight body, UN experts warn
United Nations independent human rights experts on Tuesday voiced serious concerns over recent appointment of…
Another epidemic: racial abuse from patients and the public
I was struck by the reports of physical and racial abuse in the emergency department.1…
Myanmar: Medical organisations unite to condemn attacks on healthcare workers
The BMA, The BMJ, royal medical colleges, and several other doctors’ groups have condemned human…
Clare Gerada: A problem shared
The mental health of the NHS workforce was a cause for concern even before the…
Helen Salisbury: Let’s talk about sustainability
The pandemic has hastened the development and use of technology in general practice, and many…
Investigating hypothyroidism
What you need to know Suspect hypothyroidism in patients with convincing symptoms and/or signs, especially…
Covid-19: Counting the cost of denial in Tanzania
Tanzania is facing a second wave of the covid-19 pandemic, yet Godbless Charles, a researcher…
Opinion: STAT+: More pharma companies should make the move toward B Corps sustainability
The gradual global shift towards sustainability, with an increased focus on climate change and environmental…
Opinion: Vaccinations are plateauing. Don’t blame it on ‘resistance’
The signs are clear: The U.S. vaccine rollout is plateauing. A remarkable 230 million shots…
STAT+: Drug pricing déjà vu: Now it’s Democrats struggling to unite on the issue
WASHINGTON — It’s the eve of a major speech by the president, and it’s anyone’s…
Door knocking works to get information to immigrant communities. Why aren’t more places using it for Covid-19?
WASHINGTON — Kica Matos wants to knock on every single door in her neighborhood. But…
‘The next big one must be prevented’: The lessons the world can learn from epidemics that were contained
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to rage, a new report urges the world not to…
FROM THE FIELD: Diversity of indigenous peoples highlighted in UN photo exhibit
The rights of indigenous people to make decisions about their cultural heritage and traditional way…
New Mediterranean shipwreck reopens debate over tragic migrant journeys
A shipwreck in the Mediterranean Sea that claimed the lives of 130 migrants last week,…
News in Brief 26 April 2021
Mass vaccination bid unveiled by UN and partners Cyprus delegates head to Geneva for fresh talks…
STAT+: Thanks to its Covid-19 response, pharma’s reputation among patient groups is climbing
Thanks to the rapid development of Covid-19 vaccines, nearly two-thirds of patient advocacy groups believe…
State DPH identifies services Baystate Health must address before closing Mary Lane Outpatient Center in Ware – masslive.com
State DPH identifies services Baystate Health must address before closing Mary Lane Outpatient Center in…
Mental health, alternatives to calling 911 and cops eyed for police reforms – Herald-Mail Media
Mental health, alternatives to calling 911 and cops eyed for police reforms Herald-Mail Media Read Original…
Public option bill to move forward with new version and beginnings of deal – coloradopolitics.com
Public option bill to move forward with new version and beginnings of deal coloradopolitics.com Read Original…
CVS Invests in Alternative Meats and Healthy Foods – One Green Planet
CVS Invests in Alternative Meats and Healthy Foods One Green Planet Read Original Article: CVS Invests…
10 myths about cancer – Medical News Today
10 myths about cancer Medical News Today Read Original Article: 10 myths about cancer – Medical…
Fooling fusion fuel: How to discipline unruly plasma
Scientists have developed a type of deception to calm unruly plasma and accelerate the harvesting…
Icy clouds could have kept early Mars warm enough for rivers and lakes
A new study led by a planetary scientist uses a computer model of Mars to…
A new perspective on the genomes of archaic humans
Researchers examined 14,000 genetic differences between modern humans and our most recent ancestors at a…
Two novel biobanks offer investigatory targets for cocaine and oxycodone addiction
Researchers have created to novel biobanks of diverse tissues from animals to further explore the…
Cleaner water through corn
Corn is America’s top agricultural crop, and also one of its most wasteful. About half…
Life science research result reporting set for boost under new system
A new guideline for reporting research results has been developed to improve reproducibility, replication, and…
Airports could generate enough solar energy to power a city
New research shows placing solar panels on the roofs of Australian airport buildings could be…
Sponges leave trails on the ocean floor
A team around deep-sea scientist has now discovered that sponges leave trails on the sea…
A new way of rapidly counting and identifying viruses
A professor has introduced a new concept for rapidly analyzing for the presence of a…