Does this exoplanet have a sibling sharing the same orbit?
Astronomers have found the possible ‘sibling’ of a planet orbiting a distant star. The team…
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Gene mutation may explain why some don’t get sick from COVID-19
People who contract COVID-19 but never develop symptoms — the so-called super dodgers — may…
Covid-19: “Panic buying” of PPE led to inadequate checks on private companies, say MPs
The Department of Health and Social Care was guilty of “panic buying” personal protective equipment…
Health warnings are issued across Europe as Cerberus bites
bmj;382/jul19_16/p1647/FAF1faStefano Guidi/GettyA cyclist cools down in Piazza Castello, Turin, Italy, where temperatures reached 40°C this…
Poliomyelitis foreshadows the next pandemic
In his useful commentary about what the next pandemic might be Looi incorrectly states that…
Relentless administrative obligations will grind us down
Salisbury has made a timely corrective to the opprobrium heaped on managers.1 But the elephant…
VERA unveils surroundings of rapidly growing black holes
Astronomers used the state-of-the-art capability of VERA, a Japanese network of radio telescopes, to uncover…
Scientists find that a special omega-3 lipid might prevent fatty liver disease
Omega-3 lysolipids are important for protecting the liver from dietary fat, according to researchers. Read…
Dry manufacturing process offers path to cleaner, more affordable high-energy EV batteries
Early experiments have revealed significant benefits to a dry battery manufacturing process. This eliminates the…
Researchers achieve historic milestone in energy capacity of supercapacitors
In a new landmark chemistry study, researchers describe how they have achieved the highest level…
Learning from superheroes and AI: Researchers study how a chatbot can teach kids supportive self-talk
Researchers created a new audio chatbot, Self-Talk with Superhero Zip, aimed to help children speak…
Staying sharp: Researchers turn to an everyday shop tool to study how materials behave
Because the cutting process involves locally shearing or deforming the metal to extreme levels under…
Unraveling the mystery of semi-extractable RNAs from human cell lines
Membraneless organelles in cells contain high concentrations of semi-extractable RNAs, which could serve as potential…
AI-guided brain stimulation aids memory in traumatic brain injury
AI-guided electrical stimulation in the brains of patients with traumatic brain injury improved memory, a…
A faster way to teach a robot
A new technique enables a human to efficiently fine-tune a robot that failed to complete…
A global overview of antibiotic resistance determinants
To understand the main determinants behind worldwide antibiotic resistance dynamics, scientists developed a statistical model…
‘Mind controlling’ parasitic worms are missing genes found in every other animal
Parasitic hairworms manipulate the behavior of their hosts in what’s sometimes called ‘mind control.’ A…
Droplet levitation is a new way to explore airborne viruses and microorganisms
Researchers report achieving self-sustaining and long-term levitation of millimeter-sized droplets of several different liquids without…
Unusual fossil shows rare evidence of a mammal attacking a dinosaur
Scientists have described an unusual fossil from around 125 million years ago in China that…
Natural hazard vulnerability shows disproportionate risk
Researchers developed a detailed assessment and map of vulnerability to natural disaster of the continental…
Lewy body disease can be detected before symptoms
Lewy body disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s disease. A research…
Ending AIDS by 2030 is a political choice, says UN agency
AIDS can be ended by 2030, but achieving this boils down to a “political and…
Will PM’s “final offer” on doctors’ pay sink his waiting list pledge?
On Monday 17 July, consultants in England stepped up their ongoing dispute with the government…
One female perspective on diversity in peer review
Ben Messaoud and colleagues discuss diversity in peer review.1I am a female researcher from China….
Authors’ reply to Xu
We thank Xu for sharing her thoughts and experiences, which will surely resonate with many…
Understanding how health interventions or exposures produce their effects using mediation analysis
The reasons that health exposures, such as medical interventions, change patient outcomes are often poorly…
Educational inequalities in mortality and their mediators among generations across four decades: nationwide, population based, prospective cohort study based on the ChinaHEART project
AbstractObjectivesTo assess the different educational inequalities in mortality among generations born between 1940 and 1979…
David Oliver: Why shouldn’t doctors defend our distinct professional identity?
Last month’s publication of NHS England’s Long Term Workforce Plan1 amplified some robust debate about…
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How do foreign doctors find working in the NHS?
The NHS has long relied on professionals from abroad. Last year, a third of the…
Hidden cameras spot wildlife returning home after 2018 megafire
Researchers analyzed more than 500,000 motion-sensor camera trap images taken at a Northern California reserve…
Study reveals goal-oriented rewards as key factors in decision-making
Groundbreaking research is shifting the understanding of human decision-making processes by highlighting the importance of…
Dry Eyes: An integrative clinical approachfrom a holistic health … – Optometry Times
Dry Eyes: An integrative clinical approachfrom a holistic health … Optometry Times Read Original Article: Dry…
The Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program: Considerations For … – healthaffairs.org
The Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program: Considerations For … healthaffairs.org Read Original Article: The Medicare Drug…
New toothpaste uses fluoride alternative that strengthens kids’ bones – NBC Right Now
New toothpaste uses fluoride alternative that strengthens kids’ bones NBC Right Now Read Original Article: New…
Your Health: Statin Alternative to Lower Cholesterol – WILX
Your Health: Statin Alternative to Lower Cholesterol WILX Read Original Article: Your Health: Statin Alternative to…
How to track animal of legend? Look to the poop
Researchers applied genetic and isotopic analyses to jaguar scat to investigate the habitat needs of…
It’s sewage, not fertilizer fueling nitrogen surge in Florida’s Indian River Lagoon
Fertilizer restrictions along Florida’s 156-mile-long Indian River Lagoon were intended to reduce nutrient inputs from…
Saltwater or freshwater? Difference is large for the climate when we flood low lying areas
Researchers find large methane emissions: ‘Do not flood low-lying areas with freshwater’. Their studies find…
Cell protein discovery points to healthier aging
Researchers have found an anti-aging function in a protein deep within human cells. Researchers have…
Efficient discovery of improved energy materials by a new AI-guided workflow
Scientists have recently proposed a workflow that can dramatically accelerate the search for novel materials…
An early breakfast may reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
Eating breakfast after 9 a.m. increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 59%…
Bot inspired by baby turtles can swim under the sand
This robot can swim under the sand and dig itself out too, thanks to two…
Life on Earth didn’t arise as described in textbooks
No, oxygen didn’t catalyze the swift blossoming of Earth’s first multicellular organisms. The result defies…
PFAS reduce the activity of immune cells, study suggests
Because they are persistent, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are also known as ‘chemicals for…
Retract or be damned: the “bystander effect” is worsening the situation
We agree with Abbasi that this is a “dangerous moment for science,”1 and are worried…
Scarlett McNally: Changing surgery to support women surgeons
I sometimes worry that I’ve made things worse for the women surgeons of the future….
Donanemab leads to modest slowing of Alzheimer’s progression, study finds
The Alzheimer’s disease treatment donanemab leads to a modest slowdown in cognitive decline in the…
Astronomers discover striking evidence of ‘unusual’ stellar evolution
Astronomers have found evidence that some stars boast unexpectedly strong surface magnetic fields, a discovery…
How skin cancer virus outcompetes host cell replication
Researchers have shown for the first time how Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCV), which causes an…
Saving the planet with reduced routine DMARD blood monitoring frequency
The recent paper from Nakafero and colleagues1 adds to a growing evidence base showing that…