Porosity of the moon’s crust reveals bombardment history
Researchers find that, early in its history, the moon was highly porous, which was likely…
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Ozone depletion over North Pole produces weather anomalies
Researchers have established that the destruction of ozone over the Arctic in the spring causes…
Research reveals why tackling particle pollution leads to rise in photochemical smog
Researchers have discovered why reducing particle pollution is leading to a rise in photochemical smog…
The beginning of life: The early embryo is in the driver’s seat
One often thinks that the early embryo is fragile and needs support. However, at the…
A new giant dinosaur gives insight into why many prehistoric meat-eaters had such tiny arms
An international team has discovered a new big, meat-eating dinosaur, dubbed Meraxes gigas, that provides…
Smart textiles sense how their users are moving
MIT Media Lab researchers developed a novel fabrication process to create smart textiles that comfortably…
‘You are what you eat,’ and now researchers know exactly what you’re eating
Researchers describe a new method to identify all of the unidentified molecules derived from food,…
Listen: VC malaise, FDA confusion, & yet another Alzheimer’s debate
Is the era of the unicorn over? What’s gotten into the FDA? And will a…
How nuclear war would affect earth today
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has brought the threat of nuclear warfare to the forefront. But…
Opinion: Community-level risk: an ‘uninformative’ guide for Covid-19 prevention
For the first time since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention introduced its three-level…
All rural workers deserve social protection coverage: New ILO report
Social protection for rural workers “remains a dream”, according to a report launched in Geneva…
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Sanctions having negative impact on scientific research, rights experts warn
The United States must withdraw unilateral sanctions which are resulting in discrimination against academics from…
Remote technology could nudge patients to join cancer clinical trials
You’re reading the web edition of STAT Health Tech, our guide to how tech is…
Rheumatic fever and household overcrowding
Research has uncovered strong evidence that household overcrowding is a major risk factor for acute…
Researchers discover brain pathway that helps to explain light’s effect on mood
Improved understanding of a neural pathway connecting light-sensitive cells in the retina with the cortical…
Climate factors predict future mosquito activity
Increases in three climate factors — temperature, rainfall, and ocean warming — predicted mosquito population…
Understanding how microbiota thrive in their human hosts
Scientists have made substantial progress in understanding how gut bacteria succeed in their human hosts…
Quantum physics: Record entanglement of quantum memories
Researchers have entangled two quantum memories over a 33-kilometer-long fiber optic connection — a record…
Social interactions tied to sense of purpose
Research in psychological and brain sciences shows a link in older adults between social interactions…
Towards autonomous prediction and synthesis of novel magnetic materials
In materials science, candidates for novel functional materials are usually explored in a trial-and-error fashion…
Thin mica shows semiconducting behavior, say scientists in new study
Muscovite mica (MuM) is a highly stable mineral that is commonly used as an insulator….
Removing special covid leave will only undervalue staff and threaten patient safety
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) estimates that two million people (3% of the population)…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Merck closes in on acquisition of Seagen; Intercept declares victory after re-analyzing NASH data
Good morning, everyone. Damian Garde here, filling in for Ed Silverman as the days of…
Tom Nolan’s research reviews—7 July 2022
Culture clubThis week’s Education pages in The BMJ include a guide to the uncertainties and…
Can Sex Increase Risk Of Heart Attack? Expert Answers The Biggest Questions
A man recently died from a heart attack while having sex, raising concerns about whether…
People Battling Heart Failure Can Die From Grief, New Study Suggests
Can a person with heart failure die from heartbreak? A new study believes so. Read…
STAT+: With ‘do-over’ NASH results, Intercept will seek approval for first-ever treatment for fatty liver condition
Intercept Pharmaceuticals said Thursday that an extensive re-analysis of a large clinical trial involving its…
Daily Avocado Improves Diet Quality But Not Fat Loss, Study Finds
Eating avocados daily may improve diet quality but not help with weight loss, according to…
Australia Monkeypox Cases Surge After Local Transmission, Could Spread In Country
New South Wales residents are encouraged to stay vigilant of possible symptoms. Read Original Article:…
Women’s unpaid work in health systems: the myth of the self-sacrificing gene
Five years ago, I attended an international meeting about the global health workforce and listened…
The GMC has allowed itself to become the “paramilitary wing” of the NHS
The General Medical Council has become weaponised as the “paramilitary wing” of medical management by…
A young man with sudden onset persistent chest pain
A man in his 30s presented to the emergency department with sudden onset chest pain…
Sixty seconds on . . . the latest NHS restructuring
You’re joking—not another one!Yes, Brenda from Bristol’s famous 2017 response to another general election being…
Pulse oximetry and the pandemic
At the height of the covid-19 pandemic large numbers of patients with acute respiratory symptoms…
The claustrum. . . and other stories
Function of the claustrumThe claustrum is a thin sheet of grey matter located between the…
Especially in adversity, we need fresh thinking
Despite the covid pandemic’s immense pressure on health systems, it has been a catalyst for…
This Infectious Cholera Variant Disappeared Instead Of Sparking A Pandemic, Researchers Reveal Why
Cholera continues to affect people all over the world. The seven cholera pandemics, all caused…
New legislation places duty on NHS to tackle climate change
The Health and Care Act—which came into effect on 1 July 2022—has placed new duties…
Opinion: Hospitals and for-profit PBMs are diverting billions in 340B savings from patients in need
America’s economically disadvantaged patients can point in two directions when talking about what is wrong…
Opinion: Are tax-exempt hospitals giving back their fair share to communities? It depends on what you count
Nonprofit hospitals in the U.S. are exempt from most taxes. To earn this status, they…
STAT+: In a high-profile misstep, the FDA backtracks on its ban on Juul
WASHINGTON — The FDA suddenly reversed course this week on its efforts to ban Juul…
Doctors are clamoring for more clarity on Paxlovid prescribing amid Covid-19 rebound concerns
Six months after regulators issued an emergency use authorization for Paxlovid, physicians say they still…
STAT+: Here’s what Democrats changed in their latest drug pricing bill
WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats have put final tweaks on their drug pricing proposal, as they…
STAT+: In the search for an ARPA-H director, the White House is zeroing in on DARPA veterans
WASHINGTON — The White House is zeroing in on former DARPA officials as candidates to…
From social media to pink billboards, it’s suddenly ‘hot’ to discuss gut diseases
LOS ANGELES — Near the corner of busy Santa Monica Boulevard and Corinth Avenue, underneath…
Scientists Make New Discovery That May Slow Down Pancreatic Cancer Growth
A specific gene may be the key to slowing down the growth of pancreatic cancer….
Can We Get Covid Protection From Using Nanobodies Found In Llama Blood?
A new study found that llama blood contains nanobodies capable of protecting against COVID-19 and…
Intermittent Fasting Lowers COVID-19 Hospitalizations, Deaths: Study
Regular fasting surprisingly helps lessen the severity of COVID-19. Read Original Article: Intermittent Fasting Lowers…
Global Prenatal Vitamin Supplements Market is estimated to be worth over USD 1.04 Bn by 2032 | Future Market Insights, Inc. – GlobeNewswire
Global Prenatal Vitamin Supplements Market is estimated to be worth over USD 1.04 Bn by…
Prenatal Exposure to Chemicals in Consumer and Industrial Products Is Associated With Rising Liver Disease in Children – Mount Sinai
Prenatal Exposure to Chemicals in Consumer and Industrial Products Is Associated With Rising Liver Disease…