Quantum electronics: ‘Bite’ defects in bottom-up graphene nanoribbons
Scientists have identified a new type of defect as the most common source of disorder…
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Technique to evaluate wind turbines may boost wind power production
With a global impetus toward utilizing more renewable energy sources, wind presents a promising, increasingly…
Does the Milky Way move like a spinning top?
An investigation carried out by the astrophysicists questions one of the most interesting findings about…
From harmless skin bacteria to dreaded pathogens
An international research team discovers additional component in staphylococcal cell wall that turns the bacterium…
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Egyptian fossil surprise: Fishes thrived in tropics in ancient warm period, despite high ocean temps
The Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum, or PETM, was a short interval of highly elevated global temperatures…
Data from smartwatches can help predict clinical blood test results
Smartwatches and other wearable devices may be used to sense illness, dehydration and even changes…
Machine learning platform identifies activated neurons in real-time
Biomedical engineers have developed an automatic process that uses streamlined artificial intelligence (AI) to identify…
NICE recommends inducing pregnant women one week earlier
Pregnant women should be offered induction one week earlier than the current recommendations in order…
AI spots neurons better than human experts
A combination of optical coherence tomography (OCT), adaptive optics and deep neural networks can easily…
Synchrotron X-ray experiment reveals a small nudge with big consequences
QUT researchers have used experimental x-ray techniques at the Australian Synchrotron to gain fundamental insights…
‘Slow slip’ earthquakes’ hidden mechanics revealed
Scientists have used seismic ‘CT’ scans and supercomputers to reveal the inner workings of a…
Conservation success leads to new challenges for endangered mountain gorillas
The first species-wide survey of parasite infections across the entire range of the mountain gorilla…
Road verges provide opportunity for wildflowers, bees and trees
Road verges cover 1.2% of land in Great Britain – an area the size of…
Narcissism linked to aggression in review of 437 studies
A comprehensive analysis of 437 studies from around the world provides the best evidence to…
Soft X-ray method promises nanocarrier breakthroughs for smart medicine
A new technique using chemically-sensitive ‘soft’ X-rays offers a simpler, non-disruptive way of gaining insight…
Mothers’ depression impacts mother-infant relationships
Research has found that women with depression during pregnancy, or with a history of depression,…
Quantum sensing: Odd angles make for strong spin-spin coupling
A new study finds a unique form of tunable and ultrastrong spin-spin interactions in orthoferrites…
Covid-19: Researchers find higher than expected reinfections with P.1 variant among the Brazilian Amazon
A study of blood donors in the city of Manaus has found that 1 in…
Engineering matter at the atomic level
Researchers have developed a way to use a ‘dry transfer technique’ — a technique that…
Press (re)play to remember – How the brain strengthens memories during sleep
While we sleep, the brain produces particular activation patterns. When two of these patterns –…
Delivering serendipity: Seemingly random product discovery, aided by technology
Marketers can capitalize on the power of serendipity to increase consumer satisfaction. Read Original Article:…
Intermittent fasting in mice effective at promoting long term memory retention
Intermittent Fasting (IF) is an effective means of improving long term memory retention and generating…
Helen Salisbury: Should patients worry about their data?
One of the better things to come out of the pandemic has been a flourishing…
Clare Gerada: Closing the gender wellbeing gap in medicine
Women from all walks of life and age groups have been disproportionately affected by the…
Self-management: diabetes care is getting social
Kar discusses changing the narrative around self-management of chronic diseases and the need to switch…
Patient information on covid-19 vaccines—a vaccine centre lottery
Members of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s retired pharmacists group committee have been collating our experiences…
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Covid-19: Single vaccine dose is 33% effective against variant from India, data show
The UK government has been urged to speed up giving two doses of the covid-19…
Tackling childhood obesity in the wake of covid-19: lessons from Chile
Modi and Hanson highlight the importance of placing the health of children at the centre…
Covid-19: Are high rates of B.1.617.2 linked to vaccine hesitancy?
Last week England’s health and social care secretary, Matt Hancock, linked high rates of infection…
Covid-19: Rich countries are putting “relationships with big pharma” ahead of ending pandemic, says Oxfam
Some rich countries are “continuing to put their relationships with big pharma ahead of ending…
Covid-19: Who fact checks health and science on Facebook?
In a move likened to the way governments have assumed emergency powers in response to…
Public health impact of delaying second dose of BNT162b2 or mRNA-1273 covid-19 vaccine: simulation agent based modeling study
In this paper by Romero-Brufau and colleagues (BMJ 2021;373:n1087, doi:10.1136/bmj.n1087, published 12 May 2021), the…
Primary trabeculectomy for advanced glaucoma: pragmatic multicentre randomised controlled trial (TAGS)
In this paper by King and colleagues (BMJ 2021;373:n1014, doi:10.1136/bmj.n1014, published 12 May 2021), the…
Covid-19: Public debate is needed to decide how UK will live with SARS-CoV-2, says ethics collaborative
As the UK eases its covid-19 restrictions, and the initial two-dose vaccination rollout nears its…
Hospital admission and mortality rates for non-covid diseases in Denmark during covid-19 pandemic: nationwide population based cohort study
AbstractObjectiveTo determine the incidence of hospital admissions and associated mortality rates for non-covid medical conditions…
What is a Silent Stroke?
A regular stroke is a 911 emergency. It is an interruption of blood flow to…
New optimization approach helps design lighter carbon fiber composite materials
Carbon fibers, due to their superior strength and lightness, are popular in aerospace engineering applications….
Rubisco proton production can enhance CO2 acquisition
Researchers used a mathematical model to gain insight into possibly building Rubisco compartments in crop…
Can antibiotics treat human diseases in addition to bacterial infections?
A new study shows that eukaryotic ribosomes can be modified to respond to antibiotics in…
Chemical changes to peptide siRNA-carrier enhance gene silencing for future cancer drugs
Researchers found a modified peptide carrier that was delivering the siRNA drug by adhering to…
Sterile male mosquitoes created using CRISPER/Cas9
Mosquitoes are one of humanity’s greatest nemeses, estimated to spread infections to nearly 700 million…
How do clownfish earn their stripes?
Clownfish are instantly recognizable by their white stripes, which appear as they mature from larvae…
Infertility poses major threat to biodiversity during climate change, study warns
A new study by ecologists warns that heat-induced male infertility will see some species succumb…
Bile acids trigger satiety in the brain
Scientists have discovered a new role for bile acids: they curb appetite by entering the…
With a kitchen freezer and plant cellulose, an aerogel for therapeutic use is developed
A new low-cost and sustainable technique would boost the possibilities for hospitals and clinics to…
Microscopic fossils record ancient climate conditions
Researchers report the climate clues that can be found by analyzing the magnetic fossil particles,…
Fluorescent light clarifies relationship between heat stress and crop yield
Scientists report that it is possible to detect and predict heat damage in crops by…
Game on: Game-based program boosts physical activity among diabetes patients
Researchers showed that adding gamification with either competition or support increased physical activity for patients…
Step-closer to nasal spray drug delivery for Parkinson’s disease
Scientists have made significant progress in the development of a nasal spray treatment for patients…
Specialized inhibitory cluster gates plasticity in fear learning
Researchers have uncovered a new role for a distinct inhibitory cell cluster in the amygdala,…