Ultra-black skin allows some fish to lurk unseen
Scientists report that at least 16 species of deep-sea fish have evolved ultra-black skin that…
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Sea turtles’ impressive navigation feats rely on surprisingly crude ‘map’
Since the time of Charles Darwin, scientists have marvelled at sea turtles’ impressive ability to…
A ‘feeling’ for dementia? New findings on subjectively perceived memory problems
A research team concludes that personal perception can be an important indicator for the early…
Houston Mayor Proposes Shutdown, Wants Citizenry to Assume Responsibility
Houston could scale back with the number of COVID-19 cases surging. Read Original Article: Houston…
Respiratory Droplets vs Aerosols: Understanding The Difference Amid The COVID-19 Pandemic
Both respiratory droplets and aerosols can spread COVID-19, but there is a difference on how…
New cobalt-free lithium-ion battery reduces costs without sacrificing performance
Researchers say they’ve cracked the code to a cobalt-free high-energy lithium-ion battery, eliminating the cobalt…
Dehydration increases amphibian vulnerability to climate change
Amphibians have few options to avoid the underappreciated one-two punch of climate change, according to…
How galaxies die: New insights into the quenching of star formation
Astronomers studying galaxy evolution have long struggled to understand what causes star formation to shut…
Covid-19: PM promises inquiry but says it won’t happen during pandemic
The UK prime minister, Boris Johnson, has committed to an independent inquiry into the country’s…
New Ebola outbreak in DRC has killed 20 people so far
A new outbreak of Ebola virus disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the 11th…
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Relatives warn of dangers of alternative treatments for cancer in BBC documentary
Families of people who died from cancer but who might have survived had they not…
Novel, Experimental Pencil Draws Bioelectronics To Be Placed On Skin
Researchers at the University of Missouri have developed a new pencil that draws bioelectronics on…
New research of oldest light confirms age of the universe
New research suggest the universe is about 13.8 billion years old, according to researchers using…
Covid-19: Rates fell rapidly on Isle of Wight after test and trace launch, early data show
The Isle of Wight moved from having one of the worst covid-19 reproduction rates in…
Covid-19: What we eat matters all the more now
Concern about a winter wave of covid-19 is rightly prompting calls for intense preparation. Measures…
Seven days in medicine: 8-14 July
Covid-19Face coverings to become mandatory in shops in EnglandThe government announced it will be mandatory…
The role of chest radiography in confirming covid-19 pneumonia
What you need to knowA normal chest radiograph does not exclude covid-19 pneumoniaNo single feature…
Probing probiotics . . . and other stories
ProbioticsBecause they’re classified as dietary supplements, probiotics escape many of the requirements of safety and…
Illustrating your research: design basics for junior clinicians and scientists
Communication in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics has historically been dominated by…
How Africa has tackled covid-19
It took 90 days for Africa, with 54 countries, to reach 100 000 cases, but…
Sewage monitoring is the UK’s next defence against covid-19
For the past few months, scientists in the UK have been quietly poring over samples…
The healthiness and sustainability of national and global food based dietary guidelines: modelling study
AbstractObjectiveTo analyse the health and environmental implications of adopting national food based dietary guidelines (FBDGs)…
Does eating fish protect our brains from air pollution?
Older women who eat more than one to two servings a week of baked or…
The “Healthy” Soda Market Is Booming. Are Any of Them Good? – InsideHook
The “Healthy” Soda Market Is Booming. Are Any of Them Good? InsideHook Read Original Article: The…
LukeJackson Benefit and HR Solutions Introduces Individual Coverage HRAs as an Alternative to Group Health Benefits – Insurance News Net
LukeJackson Benefit and HR Solutions Introduces Individual Coverage HRAs as an Alternative to Group Health…
Chocolate Benefits for Your Brain May Include Memory and Mood Improvement
Eating moderate amounts of dark chocolate may benefit health in many ways. In fact, some…
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When should you neuter your dog to avoid health risks?
A new, 10-year study by researchers at the University of California, Davis, examined 35 dog…
World population likely to shrink after mid-century, forecasting major shifts in global population and economic power
With widespread, sustained declines in fertility, the world population will likely peak in 2064 at…
In one hour, surface coating inactivates virus that causes COVID-19
Researchers have developed a surface coating that, when painted on common objects, inactivates SARS-CoV-2, the…
Researchers outline strategy for testing ketone bodies against COVID-19
A new review encourages researchers studying metabolism and immunity to turn their attention to ketone…
Common FDA-approved drug may effectively neutralize virus that causes COVID-19
A common drug, already approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), may also be…
Children exposed to Deepwater Horizon oil spill suffered physical, mental health effects
A recent study has found that the Deepwater Horizon disaster was harmful to the mental…
New research highlights increased loneliness in over-70s during COVID-19 pandemic
A new report highlights effects of COVID-19 government measures on Ireland’s older population. The research…
After universal masking, health care worker COVID-19 rates drop at Mass General Brigham
A new study makes it clear: after universal masking was implemented at Mass General Brigham,…
COVID-19: Patients improve after immune-suppressant treatment
Most patients hospitalized with COVID-19 (coronavirus) pneumonia experienced improvement after receiving an FDA-approved drug normally…
Covid-19: Trump sidelines “lying” CDC from collecting mortality data
Data on hospital admissions and deaths from covid-19 in the US are no longer being…
Covid-19: reduced asthma presentations in children
The impact of covid-19 on children will continue for years, affecting them educationally, emotionally, and…
Spread of flu virus in hospital environment common
One in four inpatients with influenza in a given season showed signs of having become…
Boosting immune memory could reduce cancer recurrence
A new study on how immune memory can be targeted and improve immunotherapy and prevent…
New study shows how plants regulate their growth-inhibiting hormones to survive
Scientists have, for the first time, observed one of the natural mechanisms underlying the regulation…
Renewable energy transition makes dollars and sense
Ne research has disproved the claim that the transition to renewable electricity systems will harm…
With Covid-19, a Hoax Is a Serious Matter
Ah, if it were only true, let alone this simple: drink water every 15 minutes,…
Global methane emissions soar to record high
The pandemic has tugged carbon emissions down, temporarily. But levels of the powerful heat-trapping gas…
Intuitive Eating For Weight Management: What You Need To Know
Intuitive eating aims to help people manage their weight and avoid overeating without strict rules…
Lungs, Heart, Other Organs At Risk Of Long-Term Coronavirus Effects
A growing number of studies show that COVID-19 has effects on almost all organ systems…
Covid-19: Data show 5000 fewer hospital admissions for acute coronary syndrome during pandemic
Around 5000 fewer people were admitted to hospitals in England for acute coronary syndrome than…
COVID-19 More Likely To Seriously Affect People With High Blood Sugar, Study Warns
A new study in China shows that people with abnormally high blood sugar or hyperglycemia…
Oregano May Lower Cholesterol, Provide Other Health Benefits
Oregano oil contains certain compounds that may provide various health benefits. Read Original Article: Oregano…
Covid-19: Doctors in France report case of baby infected in utero
French doctors have reported the case of a 23 year old woman in the last…
Rising to the triple challenge of covid-19, Brexit, and climate change
Anderson and colleagues discuss the need to mitigate the longer term effects of the covid-19…