First tunable, chip-based ‘vortex microlaser’ and detector
To break through a looming bandwidth bottleneck, engineers are exploring some of light’s harder-to-control properties….
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Scientists find brain center that ‘profoundly’ shuts down pain
A research team has found a small area of the brain in mice that can…
Even biodiverse coral reefs still vulnerable to climate change and invasive species
A new study reveals clear evidence highlighting the importance of fish biodiversity to the health…
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How climate killed corals
A squad of climate-related factors is responsible for the massive Australian coral bleaching event of…
Engineers develop low-cost, high-accuracy GPS-like system for flexible medical robots
Roboticists have developed an affordable, easy to use system to track the location of flexible…
Global Air Pollution On The Downward Trend Except Surface Ozone In China
After several lockdowns were enforced, pollution levels have significantly gone down across the world, except…
STAT Plus: Despite skepticism, Gilead’s remdesivir could become a ‘multi-year commercial opportunity’
As speculation mounts over pricing for remdesivir, a Gilead Sciences (GILD) executive suggested the experimental…
STAT Plus: Alexion becomes latest company to face pressure to sell from activist investor
When Elliott Management knocks, it’s difficult not to answer the door. The New York investment firm led…
In combative remarks, Azar tells WHO that its Covid-19 response ‘cost many lives’
WASHINGTON — Health secretary Alex Azar on Monday publicly blasted the World Health Organization, telling…
EMA urged to release full clinical trial data upon authorizing Covid-19 treatments
Amid a worldwide clamor for Covid-19 medicines and vaccines, the European Medicines Agency is being…
STAT Plus: Google develops AI to identify patients at high risk of blindness
Artificial intelligence has shown an increasing ability to detect and diagnose eye diseases by analyzing…
Eavesdropping crickets drop from the sky to evade capture by bats
Researchers have uncovered the highly efficient strategy used by a group of crickets to distinguish…
Lack of insects in cities limits breeding success of urban birds
Urban insect populations would need to increase by a factor of at least 2.5 for…
Aging neurons accumulate DNA damage
Neuroscientists have discovered that an enzyme called HDAC1 is critical for repairing age-related DNA damage…
Mussel reefs heighten risk of microplastic exposure and consumption
In the first study of its kind, scientists found that when mussels were clumped together…
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Fish feces reveals which species eat crown-of-thorns
Crown-of-thorns starfish are on the menu for many more fish species than previously suspected, an…
Double helix of masonry: Researchers discover the secret of Italian renaissance domes
Researchers found that the masonry of Italian renaissance domes, such as the duomo in Florence,…
Analysis of bird species reveals how wings adapted to their environment and behavior
Bird wings adapted for long-distance flight are linked to their environment and behavior, according to…
‘Tantalizing’ clues about why a mysterious material switches from conductor to insulator
Tantalum disulfide is a mysterious material. According to textbook theory, it should be a conducting…
Study on body posture: Can powerful poses improve self-confidence in children?
A dominant body posture may help children to feel more confident in school. These are…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: U.K. will get first access to an AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine; VA will continue using old malaria drug
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend interlude was…
Early data show Moderna Covid-19 vaccine generates immune response
A candidate vaccine for Covid-19 developed by the drug maker Moderna appears to generate an…
Detroit Priest Overcomes Social Distancing By Spraying Holy Water… With A Water Gun
A priest in Michigan has recently found the perfect solution to bless people while also…
Des Moines Roosevelt Grad Helps Fight Against COVID-19 By Making A Video Game About It
A graduate of Des Moines Roosevelt University has recently decided to join the fight against…
Smartphone Apps That Can Help Teach You About Nature In Your Backyard
Here are the top smartphone apps that can teach you a lot about nature. Read…
Can’t Exercise? Here’s How To Keep You Heart Strong During Lockdown
A healthy heart leads to a long and healthy life. Here are some diet tips…
How To Improve Your Body And Diet While In Isolation
Here are top tips to help you improve your body and diet amid the coronavirus…
Simple Diet And Lifestyle Changes To Help You Beat Diabetes
Here are simple lifestyle changes to follow to help you beat diabetes. Read Original Article:…
FDA Approves Coronavirus Nasal Swab Test Kit For Home Use
Texas-based company Everlywell Inc. received the emergency clearance from the FDA to distribute the new…
Opinion: Hospitals shouldn’t be exempt from reporting faulty radioisotope injections
Medical imaging has experienced tremendous growth since the discovery of X-rays: the x-ray-based CT scanner,…
Opinion: If J&J really wants to support nurses, it should make the TB drug bedaquiline affordable
As nurses who worked in 5B, the first U.S. hospital ward dedicated HIV/AIDS, which opened…
Life as a Covid-19 contact tracer: sleuthing, stress, and veering off-script
All Maddie Bender knew when she called the New Haven, Conn., family was that a…
Utah went all-in on an unproven Covid-19 treatment, then scrambled to course-correct
Even before President Trump started plugging chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine as Covid-19 treatments, enthusiasm for the…
Quarantine Weight Loss: Best And Worst Foods To Eat Amid Lockdown
Here are the best and worst foods to eat for weight loss amid lockdown orders….
How To Really Eat Healthy During Coronavirus Pandemic
Trying to eat healthier in this pandemic? Here are some tips that you should follow…
Teen Shares Battle With Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome Due To Coronavirus
A 14-year-old from Queens, New York, recently developed a multisystem inflammatory syndrome due to the…
Sweden’s Unique Approach To Fighting Coronavirus Outbreak Backfires
Sweden is famous for being one of the few countries that decided to go the…
Cooking During And After Quarantine Is Good For Your Mental Health
Experts said the growing interest in cooking could help people improve their mental health especially…
King County Enforcing Health Directive To Wear Face Coverings In Public Starting Monday
King County is asking everyone to wear some kind of face protection to lower the…
Seattle Dentists Receive Free Protective Gear Ahead Of Reopening
Dentists appreciate effort of associations in handing them new masks but worried how long these…
Washington Coronavirus Death Toll Reaches 1,000
The number of cases in Washington continue to grow as Gov. Jay Inslee continues to…
Canned Foods Nutritionists Recommend Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Various nutritionists have recommended the following canned goods to stock up on amid the coronavirus…
Plasma Levels Of A Specific Protein Might Indicate COVID-19 Prognosis
According to a new study, blood levels of suPAR greater than 6 ng/ml is the…
Judge issues order for Los Angeles to move homeless living near freeways, citing health concerns – Los Angeles Times
Judge issues order for Los Angeles to move homeless living near freeways, citing health concerns Los…
Area native honored for service to humanity | News, Sports, Jobs – Evening Observer
Area native honored for service to humanity | News, Sports, Jobs Evening Observer Read Original Article:…
COVID-19 Treatment: Canada Gives Green Light To First Clinical Trial For Coronavirus Vaccine
Trudeau said that Health Canada has given its approval to the Canadian Center for Vaccinology…
Coronavirus Immunity Study Reveals Only 5% Of Spain Has Been Infected By COVID-19
The observations of the antibody-testing study emerged as significant but came up with a strong…
Opinion: A pandemic plan was in place. Trump abandoned it — and science — in the face of Covid-19
President Obama was bothered. It was the summer of 2009 and he was in a…
South Florida Weather Forces Coronavirus Testing Sites To Shut Down
The Florida Department of Health announced that the testing sites will remain closed until Monday….
Using big data to design gas separation membranes, reduce CO2
Researchers have developed a method that combines big data and machine learning to selectively design…