How universities may help bridge social divide between international, domestic students
Self-esteem is a valuable resource for undergraduate international students trying to socialize with their domestic…
Category: Science and Health
Sea-ice-free Arctic makes permafrost vulnerable to thawing
New research provides evidence from Siberian caves suggesting that summer sea ice in the Arctic…
Urban health scare: E-scooters show alarming spike in injuries
Electric scooters are increasingly part of the crowded urban landscape, but a new study has…
Pneumonia in China: lack of information raises concerns among Hong Kong health workers
An outbreak of pneumonia of unknown cause in Wuhan, China, has prompted authorities in neighbouring…
Gelatinous zooplankton makes an important contribution to marine carbon transport
Barely visible to the naked eye, gelatinous zooplankton is an important part of the marine…
Skin-like sensors bring a human touch to wearable tech
Researchers have developed a super-stretchy, transparent and self-powering sensor that records the complex sensations of…
Measles: Democratic Republic of the Congo recorded over 6000 deaths last year
More than 6000 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo died in 2019 in…
Racist abuse demoralises staff, making NHS unsustainable
Sokol describes the Red Card to Racism campaign launched by North Bristol NHS Trust to…
Cancer mortality continues steady decline, driven by progress against lung cancer
The cancer death rate declined by 29% from 1991 to 2017, including a 2.2% drop…
LED lighting in greenhouses helps but standards are needed
While LED lighting can enhance plant growth in greenhouses, standards are needed to determine the…
Bacterial link in celiac disease
Researchers have discovered bacterial exposure is a potential environmental risk factor in developing celiac disease,…
Drones effective tools for fruit farmers
Unmanned aerial vehicles provide reliable, accurate data to growers. Read Original Article: Drones effective tools…
Nano antennas for data transfer
For the first time, physicists have successfully converted electrical signals into photons and radiated them…
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Government orders urgent review of date rape drugs
The UK government has asked the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) to…
Healthy lifestyle and life expectancy free of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes: prospective cohort study
AbstractObjectiveTo examine how a healthy lifestyle is related to life expectancy that is free from…
David Oliver: Staff hydration matters more than keeping up appearances
Working as a clinician is physically and emotionally intense, often leaving little time to drink…
Telling me you don’t know is ok
When I arrived at the emergency department my movements were uncoordinated, I had difficulty balancing,…
Why I . . . do triathlons
Sometimes, taking the scenic route during a career can help remind you why being a…
Defending transparency at European drug regulator
In response to pressure, mainly from civil society, the European Medicines Agency introduced a policy…
Scientists Map 13 Key Emotions Triggered By Music
A study identifies the 13 key emotions music of any kind arouses in us. Read…
Widely Used Antivenom In India Is Actually Not That Effective
Efforts are underway in India to develop new antivenoms effective against more poisonous snakes. Read…
Is Federal Law A Big Detterent To The Marijuana Industry?
The head of the top federal medical research agency said that marijuana’s status as a…
First Earth-Sized Planet Discovered By NASA’s Planet Hunter
As per a news release, NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite has discovered its first planet…
Alzheimer’s Vaccine: Human Trials Expected To Commence In 2 Years
A new Alzheimer’s vaccine soon to be tested on humans is designed to both be…
Astronomers Track An FRB With An Unlikely Origin
Last year, scientists and researchers were both taken aback and surprised when they unexpectedly detected…
Gender Pay Gap Still Evident In Some Federal Science Agencies
According to a new study, male scientists and other employees of various agencies still earn…
Why Can We Make So Many Products Out Of Milk?
Ever wondered why we can make so many products from milk? Here’s how milk history…
Should Parents Recommend The Vegan Diet To Their Kids?
Should parents recommend vegan diet to their children? Here’s what you should know about it….
Sperm Whale Dies After Getting Stranded In Ardersier Shallow Water
A sperm whale that got stranded too close to a shore of the Moray Firth…
Woman’s Pubic Hair Grows On Her Face In Shocking Medical Story
In one of the strangest medical cases ever, a dog bite victim has regained her…
Endomorph Diet For Weight Loss: Does It Work?
Endomorph diet is low in carbs to help people with this body type who are…
Whole30 Diet: Things You Need To Know Before Starting This Eating Plan
Here are the things you need to know first about the Whole30 diet before trying…
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The Best Milk Alternatives For Your Health (And The Environment) – HuffPost
The Best Milk Alternatives For Your Health (And The Environment) HuffPost Read Original Article: The Best…
Vaping Now Tied to Rise in Stroke Risk – U.S. News & World Report
Vaping Now Tied to Rise in Stroke Risk U.S. News & World Report Read Original Article:…
Gwyneth Paltrow’s New Goop Show Tests Out ‘Unregulated’ Health Practices – PEOPLE Great Ideas
Gwyneth Paltrow’s New Goop Show Tests Out ‘Unregulated’ Health Practices PEOPLE Great Ideas Read Original Article:…
Research team traces evolution of the domesticated tomato
Evolutionary biologists and geneticists report that they have identified missing links in the tomato’s evolution…
Children frequently receive unnecessary medical care regardless of insurance type
Children with public insurance are slightly more likely to receive medical services that they don’t…
Geographers find tipping point in deforestation
Geography researchers have identified a tipping point for deforestation that leads to rapid forest loss….
Genetic study provides most comprehensive map of risk to date of breast cancer risk
A major international study of the genetics of breast cancer has identified more than 350…
Study of cardiac muscles in flies might help you keep your heart young
Scientists restored the function of heart muscles in aging fruit flies, according to a newly…
Smart algorithm finds possible future treatment for childhood cancer
Using a computer algorithm, scientists have identified a promising new treatment for neuroblastoma. This form…
Surprise! TESS shows ancient north star undergoes eclipses
NASA’s TESS satellite has shown that the bright star Alpha Draconis and its fainter, previously…
‘Census’ in the zebrafish’s brain
Scientists have succeeded in determining the number and type of newly formed neurons in zebrafish;…
Binary star V Sagittae will explode as a very bright ‘nova’ by century’s end
The faint star V Sagittae, V Sge, in the constellation Sagitta, is barely visible, even…
Clare Gerada: Doctors deserve to work in an environment that doesn’t make them sick
I recently had a big birthday, one that allows me to have a free London…
Helen Salisbury: GPs are stretched too thin
Few people would disagree that general practice is at breaking point, buckling under the weight…
New primary care network contract won’t work, GPs warn
A proposed new contract for general practices to participate in primary care networks contains unrealistic…
Thyroid nodules: diagnostic evaluation based on thyroid cancer risk assessment
ABSTRACTThyroid nodules are extremely common and can be detected by sensitive imaging in more than…
Samoan measles crisis is diverting resources from non-communicable diseases
The Samoan government’s decision to suspend the national immunisation programme after two paediatric deaths (later…
This Eye Exam Could Detect Alzheimer’s Early Signs
An eye exam under development might one day lead to the early detection of Alzheimer’s….