Advance in next-generation lithium metal batteries
A research team has developed a way to address a major safety issue with lithium…
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Simple, fuel-efficient rocket engine could enable cheaper, lighter spacecraft
Researchers have developed a mathematical model that describes how rotating detonation engines work. Read Original…
Rules of life: From a pond to the beyond
Researchers have conducted experiments in the nutrient-poor Cuatro Cienegas Basin in Mexico. Their goal was…
Topological materials outperform through quantum periodic motion
Scientists have discovered that applying vibrational motion in a periodic manner may be the key…
STAT Plus: Consumer groups and unions try again to block the AbbVie and Allergan merger
A coalition of consumer groups and unions hopes to convince the Federal Trade Commission to…
Watch: What patients and their families learned from facing a deadly disease
Dr. David Fajgenbaum went from being a healthy third-year medical student to suddenly suffering multi-organ-system…
Watch: VCs have to predict the future. Here’s what three of them expect next in biotech
Biotech venture capitalists make their money by seeing the future better than most of us,…
Stress in small children separated from their parents may alter genes
Several studies show that small children cared for outside the home, especially in poor quality…
Reproductive genome from the laboratory
Researchers have for the first time developed a genome the size of a minimal cell…
Novel Quantum effect found: Spin-rotation coupling
It is like jumping on and off a carousel: what happens to neutrons changing from…
Later school start times reduce car crashes, improve teen safety
A study found that later school start times were associated with a significant drop in…
First research results on the ‘spectacular meteorite fall’ of Flensburg
A fireball in the sky, accompanied by a bang, amazed hundreds of eyewitnesses in northern…
Antioxidant in mushrooms may relieve features of ‘pregnancy hypertension’
A new study in rats suggests that the natural antioxidant L-ergothioneine could alleviate the characteristics…
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New catalyst recycles greenhouse gases into fuel and hydrogen gas
Scientists have taken a major step toward a circular carbon economy by developing a long-lasting,…
Genes from scratch: Far more common and important than we thought
Scientists have discovered that de novo genes — genes that have evolved from scratch —…
natural sugars in breastmilk linked to early childhood height and weight
Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) found in breastmilk may influence a child’s growth from infancy through…
Feedback culture: When colleagues become competitors
Competitive behavior among employees may be triggered by the type of feedback they have received….
Ultrasound device improves charge time and run time in lithium batteries
Researchers have developed an ultrasound-emitting device that brings lithium metal batteries, or LMBs, one step…
Sanofi announces it will work with HHS to develop coronavirus vaccine
The drug maker Sanofi Pasteur is entering the race to develop a vaccine to protect…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: Coronavirus clinical trials are going slower than hoped; opioid lawsuit payouts may be less than expected
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite was…
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Amazon forest disturbance is changing how plants are dispersed
New research finds tropical forest disturbance goes beyond species loss and includes a shift towards…
Discovery at ‘flower burial’ site could unravel mystery of Neanderthal death rites
The first articulated Neanderthal skeleton to come out of the ground for over 20 years…
STAT Plus: ‘Pharma doesn’t like fish oil’: Wall Street funds sold Amarin after big win with heart drug
Wall Street fund managers lightened their stock positions in Amarin (AMRN) during the fourth quarter…
Cyborg Locusts: The Future Of Bomb-Sniffing Technology
Locusts jump around, munch on grass and in the year 2020, sniff out bombs. Read…
Why Space Junk Is Becoming A Problem For Upcoming Satellite-Based Internet Services
Companies like SpaceX and OneWeb reportedly race to get their internet satellites into orbit, but…
What Happens To Our Online Lives After We Die In Real Life?
When a person using social media dies, what exactly happens to their online lives? Read…
The Reason Behind Female Orgasms
Why females orgasm is a subject that has eluded scientists for the longest time. This…
Opinion: Without oversight, electronic prescribing can harm patients
The use of electronic health record systems in doctors’ offices and hospitals has hit a…
Opinion: FDA calls states’ bluffs on drug importation
For decades, critics of the U.S. drug pricing system have advocated importing drugs from Canada…
There’s no one-size-fits-all for healthy physician bodies. Why don’t ads for trendy medical scrubs reflect that?
Last year I treated a young patient struggling with body image issues. This child’s parents…
According To Science, You’ve Already Peaked
Ever sat down feeling a bit down thinking that you’ve already peaked long ago? Well,…
STAT Plus: Microbiome-based drug makers are hoping new late-stage data will pull the field out of the shadows
The microbiome industry is on the cusp of a turning point. Seres Therapeutics, one of…
Can Human Bodies Be Turned Into Compost? Trial Says So
According to a new research, human bodies make great worm food. Read Original Article: Can…
Deadly Coronavirus Believed To Have Come From Wuhan Government Testing Lab
A new conspiracy theory and paper speculates that the COVID-19 virus didn’t come from a…
Biggest Skin Routine Mistake You Need To Avoid This Winter
Here’s the biggest skin routine mistake you should stop doing this winter season. Read Original…
Shocking Heart Attack Symptom Found On Your Fingernails
The truth is that a heart attack can be a really deadly occurrence, especially if…
Reasons Why You Should Have A Health Journal
A health journal helps you be on track of your health and fitness goals. Here…
Coconut Oil’s Science-Backed Health Benefits That Will Surprise You
Known for its healthy fat content, coconut oil has other benefits that will surprise you….
Can Our Pets Contract The Novel Coronavirus?
Can pets really contract the novel coronavirus? Read on to find out. Read Original Article:…
Flu Cases Are Getting Worse Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
There are 26 million people diagnosed with flu-like illnesses, affecting far more people than the…
Vaccine misinformation and social media
People who rely on social media for information were more likely to be misinformed about…
CAM: Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Depression and Anxiety – The Crozet Gazette
CAM: Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Depression and Anxiety The Crozet Gazette Read Original Article: CAM:…
Prevalence of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use in Brazil. – Physician’s Weekly
Prevalence of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use in Brazil. Physician’s Weekly Read Original Article: Prevalence…
Social Media and Mental Health: Time for a Digital Detox? – Psychology Today
Social Media and Mental Health: Time for a Digital Detox? Psychology Today Read Original Article: Social…
UC Irvine set to start construction on $185-million health sciences complex – Los Angeles Times
UC Irvine set to start construction on $185-million health sciences complex Los Angeles Times Read Original…
New guidelines on aspirin in primary prevention
New guidelines recommend aspirin use in primary prevention for people ages 40 to 70 years…
Seeding oceans with iron may not impact climate change
A new study suggests that iron fertilization may not have a significant impact on phytoplankton…
Breakthrough Listen releases 2 petabytes of data from SETI survey of Milky Way
Breakthrough Listen announced its second major release of SETI data: a radio survey of the…
Freshwater insects recover while spiders decline in UK
Many insects, mosses and lichens in the UK are bucking the trend of biodiversity loss,…