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Alcohol consumption is affected by a protein linked to the circadian rhythm
Researchers announce that the presence of the
Mechanism controlling tertiary lymphoid structure formation in tumors discovered
Tertiary lymphoid structures are formations that occur outside of the
New model examines the effects of toxicants on populations in polluted rivers
A new mathematical model describes the
New treasure trove of globular clusters holds clues about galaxy evolution
Using observations of Centaurus A, a nearby elliptical galaxy,
Molecular paddlewheels propel sodium ions through next-generation batteries
Materials scientists have revealed paddlewheel-like
Brain-based method to determine impairment from cannabis intoxication
A new study shows that imaging of brain activity with functional near-infrared spectroscopy might offer a more accurate and reliable way to distinguish impairment from cannabis intoxication. <!-- more --> ...
Common household cleaner can boost effort to harvest fusion energy on Earth
Path-setting findings demonstrate for the first time a novel regime for confining heat in stellarators. The demonstration could advance the twisty design as a blueprint for future fusion power plants. <!-- more --> ...
Behind enemy lines: Research finds a new ally in the fight against cardiovascular disease hidden ...
Researchers have discovered a new role for
Researchers determine nutritional properties of protein in cricket, locust and silkworm pupae insect powders
Animal farming has traditionally fulfilled human nutritional
Using only 100 atoms, electric fields can be detected and changed
The body is full of electrical signals. Researchers have now created a new
Text of Ivey’s State of the State Address
Text of Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s State of the State address. Remarks as prepared. Lieutenant Governor Ainsworth, President Pro Tempore Reed, Speaker McCutcheon, Speaker Pro Tempore Gaston, members of the Alabama Legislature, Chief Justice Parker, justices of
China's top 10 advances in life sciences in 2021 unveiled
BEIJING - The China Association for Science and Technology on Monday released the country's 10 most significant advances in the field of life sciences in 2021. Among
Science expo on 28th
Islamabad : January 15 is the deadline for registration of stalls for the first-ever Pakistan Science Expo being arranged by the Pakistan Science Foundation
Judge weighs pausing Georgia spaceport land deal for voters
WOODBINE, Ga. (AP) — Opponents of a planned commercial spaceport on the Georgia coast asked a judge Tuesday to stop local officials from buying land for the commercial launchpad as they seek a special election that would let voters decide whether the deal
Pfizer CEO’s shock Omicron admission
Pfizer’s chief executive has revealed that two doses of its current Covid-19 vaccine offers “very limited protection, if any” against the Omicron variant. ...
Tripping On Psychedelic-Infused Beer Together Helped Ancient Andean Empire Thrive
A type of beer containing the psychoactive seeds of a South American tree may have helped an empire maintain political order. According to a new study in the journal Antiquity, the Wari Empire – a pre-Columbian empire in what is now Peru that existed from
Radio astronomers scouring the archives spotted black hole devouring a star
/ Artist's conception of a Tidal Disruption Event (TDE) -- a star being shredded by the powerful gravity of a supermassive black hole. Material from the star spirals into a disk rotating around the black hole, and a jet of particles is ejected. There are
Nissan is going to start selling electricity to its employees, but why?
Nissan is one of the biggest car manufacturers in Japan and a very well-known company around the world. Not that long ago the Nissan Leaf was the world’s best selling electric car. Those days are now gone, but Nissan’s commitment to green technologies
Green capacity close to Paris accord target, but long way to go
India is close to meeting the 40% target for green power share in installed capacity (Under 2015 Paris accord, this is to be met by 2030). But since the gap between green power capacity and production from these sources is characteristically larger than the
Obscure protein is spotlighted in fight against leukemia
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a cancer of white blood
Researchers reveal how skin cells form a first line of defense against cancer
A new study reveals important insights into the molecular mechanisms that underpin the body's
Simple screening for common lung disease could relieve millions globally
The global burden of Chronic Obstructive
Low oxygen and sulfide in the oceans played greater role in ancient mass extinction
Researchers have new insight into the complicated puzzle of environmental conditions that characterized the Late Ordovician Mass Extinction (LOME), which killed about 85% of the species in the ocean. <!-- more --> ...
Researchers develop new method to increase effectiveness of nanomedicines
Researchers have discovered a new, more
Overcoming a bottleneck in carbon dioxide conversion
A new study reveals why some attempts to convert carbon dioxide into fuel have failed, and offers possible solutions. <!-- more --> ...
Researchers identify signaling mechanisms in pancreatic cancer cells that could provide treatment targets
Scientists have provided new insights into molecular 'crosstalk' in pancreas cancer cells, identifying vulnerabilities that could provide a target for therapeutic drugs already being studied in several cancers. <!-- more --> ...
Rwandan genocides chemically modified the DNA of victims and victims’ offspring
Scientists have taken a significant step in providing the people of Rwanda the scientific tools they need to help address mental health issues that stemmed from the 1994 genocides of the Tutsi ethnic group. <!-- more --> ...
Stem cell model of albinism to study related eye conditions
Researchers have developed the first patient-derived stem cell model for studying eye conditions related to oculocutaneous albinism (OCA). <!-- more --> ...
Researchers reduce breast cancer metastasis in animal models by modifying tumor electrical properties
Researchers have found that
A man who had a rare case of 'flurona' describes feeling like he had razor ...
Jamie Grayson. Courtesy of Jamie Grayson Co-infections of the flu and COVID-19 (colloquially dubbed "flurona") are unusual, but they will likely become more common this flu season. One man who had flu and COVID-19 at the same time in December said the worst of
Cool gadgets from CES 2022
Every year, CES brings us some of the most innovative, futuristic concepts — things we expect to be talking about for years to come. Maicat AI-enabled robocat Robotic pets have been around for more than 20 years but Macroact wants to bring these toys into the
WHO’s alarming Omicron prediction
More than half of people in Europe are projected to catch Omicron in the next two months, the WHO said overnight, as millions in China faced fresh lockdowns on the two-year anniversary of the world’s first Covid death. ...
Christmas Island red crab population rebounds
Christmas Island's famous red crab population increases with millions of the creatures making a comeback in the past few years. ...
Fauci Defends Calling G.O.P. Senator a Moron: “I’m Just Following the Science”
Fauci said that he does not use the word “moron” capriciously but only after extensive scientific experimentation proves that it applies. ...
Two High School Students Just Found an Unlucky Star Spaghettified by a Black Hole
The star had a rough go of it. Around the time multicellular organisms started evolving on Earth, the black hole at the center of a faraway galaxy devoured a star that got a little too close. The star’s destruction created an explosion of radio waves
Rand Paul rips Fauci following latest hearing fireworks: He doesn't want debate because he 'is science'
Kentucky Republican Sen. Rand Paul and National Institute of
L.A. County urges residents to postpone nonessential gatherings, activities as Omicron surges
As an unprecedented wave of coronavirus infections washes over the region, Los Angeles County health officials are urging residents to postpone nonessential gatherings and avoid some activities — especially those with people who are unmasked, unvaccinated or
Deformed rugby ball shaped planet discovered in deep space is baffling scientists
A RUGBY ball shaped planet has been spotted outside our Solar System and scientists are calling it deformed. Exoplanet WAP-103b has been baffling experts for numerous reasons
New Orleans reinstates indoor mask rule as Carnival kicks off
By Paradise Afshar and Forrest Brown | CNN Think of it as laissez les bons temps rouler — but with precautions. New Orleans will reinstate its indoor mask mandate starting Wednesday morning to address rising Covid-19 infections and hospitalizations in
Why have governments been so slow to remove illegal social media posts?
When it comes to debates around regulating Big Tech, one of the main issues that arises is ambiguity. How should governments decide what online content should be removed, when so much is open to interpretation? What is hateful to some is merely free speech to
Apex Innovative Sciences leases 31,000 square feet in Orange County
The lease comes amid a surge in demand for life-sciences lab space. ...
Richard Leakey's Legacy in Science, Conservation and Politics
The famed paleoanthropologist explored humankind’s origins and worked to safeguard a future for humans and wildlife alike, in Kenya and beyond -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com ...
Researchers create molecular device that can record and alter cells' bioelectric fields without creating damage
Bioelectricity, the current that flows between our cells, is fundamental to our ability to think and talk and walk. In addition, there is a growing body of evidence that recording and altering the bioelectric fields of cells and tissue plays a vital role in
Antique helmet unveiled at the Carnegie Science Center Pompeii exhibition
Imagine wearing a cast iron 25-pound helmet with only tiny eye holes. That’s what a Secutor gladiator wore during
Medicare Will Not Fully Cover Aduhelm, the Controversial—and Costly—Alzheimer’s Disease Drug
Medicare said Tuesday it will limit coverage of a $28,000-a-year Alzheimer’s drug whose benefits have been widely questioned, a major development in the nation’s tug-of-war over the fair value of new medicines that
Thomas Jefferson High responds to proposed bill challenging admissions policy
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, in Fairfax County, Virginia, is pushing back against a proposed bill that challenges its admissions process. Beginning in October 2020, the magnet school
Virus that threatens porcupines turns up in Maine, kills 3
At least three porcupines in Maine have died
Twelve for dinner: The Milky Way’s feeding habits shine a light on dark matter
Astronomers are one step closer to revealing the properties of dark matter enveloping our Milky Way galaxy, thanks to a new map of twelve streams of stars orbiting within our galactic halo. <!-- more --> ...
Ancient Mesopotamian discovery transforms knowledge of early farming
Researchers have unearthed the earliest definitive evidence of broomcorn millet (Panicum miliaceum) in ancient Iraq, challenging our understanding of humanity's earliest agricultural practices. <!-- more --> ...
Safe drinking water remains out of reach for many Californians
An estimated 370,000 Californians rely on drinking water that
Capgemini Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Enabling Businesses in the Life Sciences Industry to ...
(MENAFN - Frost & Sullivan) Capgemini Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Enabling Businesses in the Life Sciences Industry to Transform and Manage Their Processes with Its End-to-end Digital ... ...
BRAIN Biotech AG: BRAIN-Engineered-Cas (BEC) Considered a Patentable Technology
(MENAFN - EQS Group) DGAP-News: BRAIN Biotech AG / Key word(s): Patent 11.01.2022 / 18:50 The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Zwingenberg, Germany, January ... ...
Fire safety experts say planning, quick reaction key
As smoke poured through the halls a New York City high-rise on Sunday, killing 17 people in the Bronx, tenants were faced with a life-or-death decision: Should they stay put or try to escape? Several survivors later told reporters that when they saw their
Could the Milky Way's feeding habits unlock the secrets of dark matter? Our galaxy is ...
Our galaxy the Milky Way is 'getting fatter' as it 'eats' 12 star systems orbiting within it, a new study shows. Astronomers have mapped these dozen streams of stars – called 'stellar streams' –using the Anglo-Australian Telescope (AAT) in New South Wales,
Robot with a pair of ‘claws’ at the end of humanoid-shaped arms is used to ...
A robot with a pair of ‘pinching claws’ attached to two humanoid-shaped arms is used to perform hysterectomies, which is the removal of the uterus, in three US medical facilities. Called Hominis, this surgical system is operated by a human controller who
US experienced 20 extreme weather events in 2021 that cost $145 BILLION in damages: Hurricane ...
The US was hit with 20 extreme weather events in 2021 that resulted in 688 deaths and $145 billion in damages, according to a report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The events include
Omicron may be headed for a rapid drop in US and Britain
Scientists are seeing signals that COVID-19′s alarming omicron wave may have peaked in Britain and is about to do the same in the U.S., at which point cases may start dropping off dramatically. The reason: The variant has proved so wildly contagious that it
Destiny 2 Players Are Using Science To Decode Latest Witch Queen Trailer
The trailers for Destiny 2’s upcoming Witch Queen expansion have been some of the best in the series, teasing ancient mysteries and new loot in a way that has me truly excited for what could lie in store in the next story campaign. The latest is no exception,
Role of helical structure and dynamics in oligoadenylate synthetase 1 (OAS1) mismatch tolerance and activation ...
The 2’-5’-oligoadenylate synthetases (OAS) are innate
Microestimates of wealth for all low- and middle-income countries [Sustainability Science]
Many critical policy decisions, from strategic
A guaranteed immediate payout reduces impatience of financially constrained individuals [Social Sciences]
A large stream of literature found that individuals
Open reading frame correction using splice-switching antisense oligonucleotides for the treatment of cystic fibrosis [Cell Biology]
CFTR gene mutations that result in the
Thermodynamic controls on rates of iron oxide reduction by extracellular electron shuttles [Environmental Sciences]
Anaerobic microbial respiration in suboxic and anoxic
Electrophysiological measures from human iPSC-derived neurons are associated with schizophrenia clinical status and predict individual ...
Neurons derived from human induced pluripotent stem
An ultrafast and facile nondestructive strategy to convert various inefficient commercial nanocarbons to highly active ...
The Fenton-like process catalyzed by metal-free materials
Exon-skipping antisense oligonucleotides for cystic fibrosis therapy [Genetics]
Mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane
Biophysicist Adrianus Kalmijn Dies at 88
His work revealed that sharks use an electromagnetic sense to navigate and detect prey. ...
Anthony Fauci Forgoes Mask During Senate Hearing
Dr. Anthony Fauci on Tuesday took off his mask to speak to a Senate committee about the untamed coronavirus crisis after demanding for months that everyone wear masks. ...
Biden Administration Reveals 50 Million Coronavirus Tests Are Just Sitting in Warehouses
Assistant Secretary Dawn O'Connell from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Tuesday revealed 50 million coronavirus tests are sitting in warehouses. ...
Science Foundations (Episode 13): Bones that Make up the Axial Skeleton
From the lab, Joel Thomas explores the four parts of the Axial Skeleton which include; Skull,
Credit Card Processing Can Be Free for Your Busy Store – Yes, FREE!
Photo Credit: IDT Let’s face it, customers prefer to pay with credit cards. Currently, while most people prefer credit cards over cash for significant transactions, there are still small to medium-sized businesses that accept just cash. These companies fear
Man charged with laundering for crime gang will get bail if ‘legitimate’ €10k surety given
A man accused of money laundering for a Limerick crime gang will be granted bail by the Special Criminal Court, despite the objections of gardai, if a “legitimate” person can come up with a €10,000 surety for him. On Tuesday at the three-judge court, gardaí
No goggles required: ‘Tearless’ onions go on sale in UK supermarkets
Waitrose stocks Sunions, developed by decades of cross-breeding less pungent strains of onion Chopping onions is a recurring kitchen nightmare that often reduces home cooks to tears, but red eyes could be a thing of the past as “tearless” onions go on sale in
Common Cold Infection Can Protect Against Coronavirus, Study Finds
The common cold can provide some protection from COVID-19, according to new research led by Imperial College London, which says the findings provide a blueprint for future vaccines that could offer immunity to all variants of the coronavirus. Since the start
Fire safey experts say planning, quick reaction key
As smoke poured through the halls a New York City high-rise on Sunday, killing 17 people in the Bronx, tenants were faced with a life-or-death decision: Should they stay put or try to escape? Several survivors later told reporters that when they saw their
You're Arrogant - Not Objective - Paul Rips Fauci for Proclaiming "I am the SCIENCE"!
Source "The Hill" ---> https://youtu.be/ZLylCS2AcVA The voices of REASON
Pig heart transplanted to human for the first time
/ The transplant team with the replacement heart. (credit: The transplant team with the replacement heart.) On Monday, the University of Maryland School of Medicine announced that its staff had done
An ex-engineer at Saudi miner plans to fill a gap in Kingdom’s value chain
As Saudi Arabia begins a new age of mining, with untapped mineral deposits valued at over $1.3 trillion, there is a need for home-grown expertise in exploration, drilling and processing. One company that plans to tap into this is Golden Compass, a Jeddah-based
State OKs $55M construction of UNLV engineering building
The Board of Examiners on Tuesday approved a $55.15 million contract with Core West to provide construction manager at risk services for the new engineering college building at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. One-half of
'Not what we were expecting at all': Tasmanian devils are fussy eaters, study shows
They are traditionally thought of as carnivorous scavengers, but new research has found Tasmanian devils are selective when it comes to their meals. ...
Researchers want to send bears on an interstellar mission
Using laser cannons, scientists want to send micro-organisms to extraterrestrial solar systems. The journey to Proxima Centauri can be completed in 20 years. Interstellar space travel is still a long way off. But researchers at the University of California,
Sri Lanka - MD and Chief Engineer of Sakurai Aviation arrested
(MENAFN - Colombo Gazette) The Managing Director and Chief Engineer of Sakurai Aviation have been arrested over the recent emergency landing of two small planes. Both planes belonged to Sakurai ... ...
How Nanotechnology Can Be Used to Enhance Vanadium Flow Battery Performance
(MENAFN - Investor Brand Network) The interest in advanced methods of storing energy has grown as the–use of renewable energy sources to generate energy continues to expand. However, wind and solar ... ...
Psychedelic Stock News: Awakn Life Sciences (OTCQB: AWKNF) Announces Positive Results from Phase II A/B ...
(MENAFN - Investor Ideas) --> Psychedelic Stock News: Awakn Life Sciences (OTCQB: AWKNF) Announces Positive Results from Phase II A/B Ketamine-Assisted Therapy for Treatment of Alcohol Use ... ...
Nashville-based life science company leases more than 125,000 square feet in Coppell
PathGroup was founded in 1965 and offers clinical, digital, anatomic and molecular pathology services. ...
Renault hires two ex-PSA executives for its engineering division -sources
PARIS, Jan 11 (Reuters) - French car-maker Renault (RENA.PA) has poached two experts in new technologies from PSA, now part of Stellantis (STLA.MI), two sources close to the company
Rolls-Royce to power up Space Park with new nuclear hub
X Register for free to receive latest news stories direct to your inbox Register Rolls-Royce has opened a new base specialising in nuclear power at Space Park Leicester. Staff with a pedigree in nuclear energy have been deployed to the £100m facility to expand
Luxury building in San Francisco still sinking, tilting 3 inches every year, engineer says
The Millennium Tower, a ritzy San Francisco building that is home to athletes, celebrities and Google employees, is leaning 26 inches to the side, a tilt that is expected to increase another three inches every year. ...
SpaceX set for Transporter-3 launch and sonic boom-generating Cape Canaveral landing
SpaceX is set to host its�next Space Coast launch, but residents�should be prepared for sonic booms generated by Falcon 9 as it lands at the Cape. ...
Autoimmune disease spike blamed on Western diet, scientists say
A rise in the prevalence of autoimmune diseases around the world can be blamed on Western-style diets, scientists say. ...
Did a large impact remix the Moon’s interior?
/ The blue area is the basin formed by the largest impact on the Moon. Additional craters have formed by subsequent impacts. (credit: NASA/GSFC/University of Arizona) As the Moon coalesced from the debris of an impact early in the
Hawking Radiation: How Does it Work? (Video)
Nothing escapes from the depths of a black hole. Completely nothing, because it devours everything in its reach. But there is one ‘tiny’ exception capable of breaking this cycle – Hawking
Judge allows Flint water lawsuit against engineering company to proceed
An engineering firm hired to evaluate Flint’s tainted water system can be held liable in a lawsuit filed on behalf of four unnamed children who were exposed to the contaminated water, a judge ruled Monday. U.S. District Judge Judith Levy denied Veolia North
Polar prayers in the most northern aisles | Brief letters
Closer to God | You’ve got mail | On the buses | The art of science | Sweet scrolling I loved the photo essay ( 10 January ) on Svalbard church in Longyearbyen. But it’s not the world’s most northerly parish. That honour goes to a church in the diocese of the
Microsoft launches Surface Pro X in India
Meet the thinnest and the most affordable 13-inch Surface device from Microsoft — Surface Pro X with Wi-Fi . Designed to take advantage of the best of Windows 11, the new models merge versatility, efficiency, and connectivity. Weighing
The Science And Art Of Really Seeing Weird Plants
Just a few of a weird and wonderful assortment of bizarre plants that are far stranger than any in science fiction that exemplify the incredible strategies that plants need to survive ...
Joe Biden 'Confident' His Team 'On the Right Track' on Coronavirus as Hospitalizations Hit Record Levels
President Joe Biden defended his administration's handling of the coronavirus, even as the United States reached a record number of cases and hospitalizations. ...
