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| Study reveals structure of key receptors involved in memory and learning Posted: 12 May 2021 11:36 AM PDT Scientists have for the first time revealed the structure surrounding important receptors in the brain's hippocampus, the seat of memory and learning. The new study focuses on the organization and function of glutamate receptors, a type of neurotransmitter receptor involved in sensing signals between nerve cells in the hippocampus region of the brain. The study reveals the molecular structure of three major complexes of glutamate receptors in the hippocampus. |
| Bears that mark more trees may be more successful in mating Posted: 12 May 2021 11:36 AM PDT Brown bears that are more inclined to grate and rub against trees have more offspring and more mates, according to a new study. The results suggest there might be a fitness component to the poorly understood behavior. |
| Study finds six degrees celsius cooling on land during the last Ice Age Posted: 12 May 2021 11:36 AM PDT Researchers show that prior studies have underestimated the cooling in the last glacial period, which has low-balled estimates of the Earth's climate sensitivity to greenhouse gases. The rather high climate sensitivity is not good news regarding future global warming, which may be stronger than expected using previous best estimates. |
| Interactive typeface for digital text Posted: 12 May 2021 11:35 AM PDT Researchers have developed a computer font that adapts its appearance based on the user's interaction with the text. ''AdaptiFont'' measures a user's reading speed and interactively changes the font's shape seamlessly and continuously to allow the user to read text more easily. By employing an artificial intelligence algorithm, new personalized fonts are generated on the fly in such a way that they increase an individual reader's reading speed. |
| Scientists design new drug compound to stop malaria in its tracks Posted: 12 May 2021 11:35 AM PDT Researchers have designed a drug-like compound which effectively blocks a critical step in the malaria parasite life cycle and are working to develop this compound into a potential first of its kind malaria treatment. |
| Brain research gets a boost from mosquitoes Posted: 12 May 2021 10:29 AM PDT Scientists took a light-sensitive protein derived from mosquitoes and used it to devise an improved method for investigating the messages that are passed from neuron to neuron in the brains of mice. |
| Peptide could allow medical marijuana to relieve pain without side effects Posted: 12 May 2021 08:57 AM PDT Many people live with chronic pain, and in some cases, cannabis can provide relief. But the drug also can significantly impact memory and other cognitive functions. Now, researchers have developed a peptide that, in mice, allowed THC, the main component of Cannabis sativa, to fight pain without the side effects. |
| Prehistoric horses, bison shared diet Posted: 12 May 2021 08:56 AM PDT Researchers found that a broader diversity of plants in the Arctic 40,000 years ago supported both more -- and more diverse -- big animals like horses, bison and ground sloths. The research could inform conservation of wood bison in Alaska. |
| A long-lasting, stable solid-state lithium battery Posted: 12 May 2021 08:56 AM PDT Researchers have designed a stable, lithium-metal solid state battery that can be charged and discharged at least 10,000 times -- far more cycles than have been previously demonstrated --- at a high current density. The battery technology could increase the lifetime of electric vehicles to that of the gasoline cars -- 10 to 15 years -- without the need to replace the battery. With its high current density, the battery could pave the way for electric vehicles that can fully charge within 10 to 20 minutes. |
| Brain computer interface turns mental handwriting into text on screen Posted: 12 May 2021 08:56 AM PDT Researchers have, for the first time, decoded the neural signals associated with writing letters, then displayed typed versions of these letters in real time. They hope their invention could one day help people with paralysis communicate. |
| Engineered bacteria show promise for sustainable biofuel industry Posted: 12 May 2021 08:56 AM PDT Acetone, a volatile solvent used for everything from removing nail polish and cleaning textiles to manufacturing plastics, could get a sustainability boost from a new strain of engineered bacteria. |
| Untangling the brain: new research offers hope for Alzheimer's disease Posted: 12 May 2021 08:56 AM PDT In a new study, researchers investigate tangles in the brain -- pathologies not only characteristic of Alzheimer's but other neurodegenerative conditions as well. The research homes in on a particular protein known as Rbbp7, whose dysregulation appears linked to the eventual formation of tau protein tangles and the rampant cell death associated with Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases. |
| Certain gut microbiota profile can predict mortality Posted: 12 May 2021 08:56 AM PDT Researchers discovered that a large amount of enterobacteria in the gut microbiota is related to long-term mortality risk in adult population. |
| How smartphones can help detect ecological change Posted: 12 May 2021 08:56 AM PDT Mobile apps like Flora Incognita that allow automated identification of wild plants cannot only identify plant species, but also uncover large-scale ecological patterns. This opens up new perspectives for rapid detection of biodiversity changes. |
| 10 years after obesity surgery: How did life turn out? Posted: 12 May 2021 08:56 AM PDT In a new study, patients were interviewed about their experiences ten years after undergoing obesity surgery. The results show that the effect on eating and weight regulation persisted, whereas other problems, such as feelings of guilt about still not being healthy enough, remained. |
| Scaling down Ionic Transistors to the ultimate limit Posted: 12 May 2021 08:55 AM PDT Researchers have developed an atomic-scale ion transistor based on electrically gated graphene channels of around 3 angstrom width which demonstrated highly selective ion transport. They also found that ions move a hundred times faster in such a tiny channel than they do in bulk water. This breakthrough leads to highly switchable ultrafast ion transport that can find important applications in electrochemical and biomedical applications. |
| Efficiently smuggling drugs into cells Posted: 12 May 2021 08:55 AM PDT A new method called Progressive Mechanoporation makes it possible to mechanically disrupt the membranes of cells for a short time period and let drugs or genes inside cells. In this way, researchers can test new therapies more easily than before. |
| Low levels of a simple sugar -- A new biomarker for severe MS? Posted: 12 May 2021 08:55 AM PDT Researchers have discovered a sugar molecule whose levels are reduced in the blood of patients with particularly severe multiple sclerosis. Their discovery could pave the way for a new therapeutic approach. |
| Giant sea lizard fossil shows diversity of life before asteroid hit Posted: 12 May 2021 08:55 AM PDT Scientists have identified the fossil of a giant mosasaur in Morocco that grew up to 8 meters long. |
| Smaller chips open door to new RFID applications Posted: 12 May 2021 08:55 AM PDT Researchers have made what is believed to be the smallest state-of-the-art RFID chip, which should drive down the cost of RFID tags. In addition, the chip's design makes it possible to embed RFID tags into high value chips, such as computer chips, boosting supply chain security for high-end technologies. |
| An enzyme system for the hydrogen industry Posted: 12 May 2021 08:55 AM PDT An enzyme could make a dream come true for the energy industry: It can efficiently produce hydrogen using electricity and can also generate electricity from hydrogen. The enzyme is protected by embedding it in a polymer. |
| Organic meat less likely to be contaminated with multidrug-resistant bacteria Posted: 12 May 2021 08:55 AM PDT Meat that is certified organic by the U.S. Department of Agriculture is less likely to be contaminated with bacteria that can sicken people, including dangerous, multidrug-resistant organisms, compared to conventionally produced meat. |
| Brand new physics of superconducting metals refuted by physicists Posted: 12 May 2021 05:34 AM PDT Scientists have demonstrated that other physicists' recent 'discovery' of the field effect in superconductors is nothing but hot electrons after all. A team of scientists have found new and compelling evidence that the observation of the field effect in superconducting metals by another group can be explained by a simple mechanism involving the injection of the electrons, without the need for novel physics. |
| Study of ancient corals in Indonesia reveals slowest earthquake ever recorded Posted: 12 May 2021 05:34 AM PDT A 'slow-motion' earthquake lasting 32 years - the slowest ever recorded - eventually led to the catastrophic 1861 Sumatra earthquake, researchers have found. |
| AI learns to type on a phone like humans Posted: 12 May 2021 05:34 AM PDT To really understand how people type on touchscreens, researchers have created the first artificial intelligence model that predicts how people move their eyes and fingers while typing. The AI model can simulate how a human user would type any sentence on any keyboard design. It makes errors, detects and corrects them, and also predicts how people adapt to a new auto-correction system or keyboard design. |
| Residential coal use in China results in many premature deaths, models indicate Posted: 12 May 2021 05:34 AM PDT Coal combustion by power plants and industry pollutes the air, causing many governments to implement mitigation actions and encourage cleaner forms of energy. Now, a new study indicates that in China, indoor air pollution from residential coal burning causes a disproportionate number of premature deaths from exposure to tiny, inhalable pollutants. |
| Earthworms could help reduce antibiotic resistance genes in soil Posted: 12 May 2021 05:34 AM PDT Earthworms improve the soil by aerating it, breaking down organic matter and mineralizing nutrients. Now, researchers have dug up another possible role: reducing the number and relative abundance of antibiotic-resistance genes (ARGs) in soils from diverse ecosystems. These results imply that earthworms could be a natural, sustainable solution to addressing the global issue of antibiotic resistance, the researchers say. |
| Gold leaf could help diagnose viral infections in low-resource settings Posted: 12 May 2021 05:34 AM PDT Gold leaf -- gold metal hammered into thin sheets -- is used by artists and crafters to gild picture frames, artwork and clothing. Despite its luxurious appearance, the material is affordable and available at most craft stores. Now, researchers have developed gold leaf electrodes that, in combination with a CRISPR-based assay, could sensitively detect human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA in human samples. The method also could be modified to diagnose other viral infections. |
| Harnessing the hum of fluorescent lights for more efficient computing Posted: 12 May 2021 05:34 AM PDT The property that makes fluorescent lights buzz could power a new generation of more efficient computing devices that store data with magnetic fields, rather than electricity. |
| Pink drinks can help you run faster and further, study finds Posted: 12 May 2021 05:34 AM PDT A new study shows that pink drinks can help to make you run faster and further compared to clear drinks. |
| Petting therapy dogs enhances thinking skills of stressed college students Posted: 12 May 2021 05:34 AM PDT Programs exclusively focused on petting therapy dogs improved stressed-out students' thinking and planning skills more effectively than programs that included traditional stress-management information, according to new research. |
| How to thermally cloak an object Posted: 11 May 2021 05:11 PM PDT Can you feel the heat? To a thermal camera, which measures infrared radiation, the heat that we can feel is visible, like the heat of a traveler in an airport with a fever or the cold of a leaky window or door in the winter. Researchers report a theoretical way of mimicking thermal objects or making objects invisible to thermal measurements. |
| Long term use of prescription meds for insomnia not linked to better quality sleep Posted: 11 May 2021 05:11 PM PDT Long term use of prescription meds for insomnia doesn't seem to improve disturbed sleep in middle-aged women, suggests new research. |
| Nature has enormous potential to fight climate change and biodiversity loss in the UK Posted: 11 May 2021 05:11 PM PDT A new report details how nature can be a powerful ally in responding to the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change. |
| New findings linking brain immune system to psychosis Posted: 11 May 2021 05:11 PM PDT New research suggests a link between psychosis and a genetic change that affects the brain's immune system. The study may impact the development of modern medicines for bipolar disorder or schizophrenia. |
| COVID-19 vaccine does not damage the placenta in pregnancy Posted: 11 May 2021 05:11 PM PDT A new study of placentas from patients who received the COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy found no evidence of injury, adding to the growing literature that COVID-19 vaccines are safe in pregnancy. |
| Posted: 11 May 2021 02:41 PM PDT Pregnant women who develop severe COVID-19 infections that require hospitalization for pneumonia and other complications may not be more likely to die from these infections than non-pregnant women. In fact, they may have significantly lower death rates than their non-pregnant counterparts. |
| Tiny, wireless, injectable chips use ultrasound to monitor body processes Posted: 11 May 2021 02:41 PM PDT Researchers report that they have built what they say is the world's smallest single-chip system, consuming a total volume of less than 0.1 mm3. The system is as small as a dust mite and visible only under a microscope. In order to achieve this, the team used ultrasound to both power and communicate with the device wirelessly. |
| How good is your sense of smell? Posted: 11 May 2021 01:07 PM PDT In a new study, researchers have found a possible link between poor sense of smell and a higher risk of pneumonia hospitalization. |
| Engine converts random jiggling of microscopic particle into stored energy Posted: 11 May 2021 01:07 PM PDT Researchers have designed a remarkably fast engine that taps into a new kind of fuel -- information. This engine converts the random jiggling of a microscopic particle into stored energy. It could lead to significant advances in the speed and cost of computers and bio-nanotechnologies. |
| Novel circuitry solves a myriad of computationally intensive problems with minimum energy Posted: 11 May 2021 01:07 PM PDT Instead of relying on software to tackle computationally intensive puzzles, researchers took an unconventional approach. They created a design for an electronic hardware system that directly replicates the architecture of many types of networks. |
| Focus on outliers creates flawed snap judgments Posted: 11 May 2021 01:07 PM PDT You enter a room and quickly scan the crowd to gain a sense of who's there - how many men versus women. How reliable is your estimate? Not very, according to new research. In an experimental study, researchers found that participants consistently erred in estimating the proportion of men and women in a group. And participants erred in a particular way: They overestimated whichever group was in the minority. |
| People living with HIV more likely to get sick with, die from COVID-19 Posted: 11 May 2021 01:06 PM PDT New research shows that individuals living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) -- an estimated 38 million worldwide, according to the World Health Organization -- have an increased risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection and fatal outcomes from COVID-19. |
| Posted: 11 May 2021 09:39 AM PDT The most energetic earthquakes occur where oceanic plates submerge beneath continental plates during plate tectonics. Quakes in these subduction zone settings commonly carry the risk of triggering severe tsunamis. But when the earth shook with a moment magnitude of 8.1 near the northern Chilean city of Iquique on 1 April 2014, the resulting tsunami was relatively small. A unique seismological data set provides a possible explanation. |
| When conservation work pays off: After 20 years, the Saker Falcon breeds again in Bulgaria Posted: 11 May 2021 09:39 AM PDT Considered extinct as a breeding species in the early 2000s, the Saker Falcon was recovered when the first active nest from the new history of the species in Bulgaria was discovered in 2018, built by two birds that were reintroduced back in 2015. |
| To enhance creativity, keep your research team fresh Posted: 11 May 2021 09:38 AM PDT Network scientists address the effect of team freshness on the originality and multidisciplinary impact of produced work, by systematically investigating prior collaboration relations between team members. Among other things, their study reveals that papers of fresher teams are significantly more effective than those of older teams in creating studies of higher originality and greater multidisciplinary impact. |
| Zoo YouTube videos prioritize entertainment over education Posted: 11 May 2021 09:38 AM PDT YouTube channels run by zoos focus on entertainment over education, according to a new study. |
| Bone-deep: Mineral found in human bone can help fight toxic organic compounds Posted: 11 May 2021 09:38 AM PDT Many industrial processes emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that are hazardous to human health. In a new study, scientists tailor the catalytic activity of hydroxyapatite, a mineral contained in human bones, using mechanical stress. This method was inexpensive and resulted in a 100% VOC conversion. |
| Using contrast MRI after a heart attack could increase survival Posted: 11 May 2021 09:38 AM PDT A new study has revealed that treatment for heart attacks could be improved thanks to a novel method of evaluating heart function using contrast-based MRI scans. |
| Many people could reduce their 'feeding window' by three hours Posted: 11 May 2021 09:38 AM PDT A new study has revealed 'real world' factors that influence people's interest in adopting a dietary pattern called time-restricted feeding. |
| Nature draws out a happy place for children Posted: 11 May 2021 09:38 AM PDT Young children in deprived areas see nature and outdoor spaces as being associated with 'happy places', according to a new study. |
| In the blood: Which antibodies best neutralize the coronavirus in COVID-19 patients? Posted: 11 May 2021 09:38 AM PDT Blood tests to detect antibodies against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, are an important tool for diagnosing the disease, developing potential treatments, and checking vaccine efficacy. Although such tests are available, we have very little understanding on how different antibodies interact with virus antigens. Scientists set out to assess various antigen-specific antibodies and determined which of them had the strongest neutralizing activity against SARS-CoV-2. |
| AI analytics predict COVID-19 patients' daily trajectory in UK intensive care units Posted: 11 May 2021 09:38 AM PDT Researchers have used machine learning to predict which COVID-19 patients might get worse and not respond positively to being turned onto their front in intensive care units -- a technique known as proning that is commonly used in this setting to improve oxygenation of the lungs. |
| Online therapy effective against OCD symptoms in the young Posted: 11 May 2021 09:38 AM PDT Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in children and adolescents is associated with impaired education and worse general health later in life. Access to specialist treatment is often limited. According to a new study, internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can be as effective as conventional CBT. The study can help make treatment for OCD more widely accessible. |
| Roads pose significant threat to bee movement and flower pollination Posted: 11 May 2021 09:37 AM PDT Road networks extend some 20 million miles across the globe, and that number is projected to increase by an additional 15 million miles or so by 2050. |
| Posted: 11 May 2021 09:37 AM PDT Tepary beans -- a high protein legume common to the southwest United States and Mexico -- may hold the key to adapting bean crops for the increasingly harsh conditions brought on by a changing climate, according to new research. |
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