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Murder of Johannesburg sex workers shows why South Africa must urgently decriminalize the trade
The decomposed bodies of six women, four of whom were identified as sex workers, were recently discovered at a panel beating factory in Johannesburg. A 20-year-old man has been charged with six counts of murder. The case highlights, again, the risks of sex
Sanctions on Russia are increasing, not decreasing, its revenue
The European Union has just approved new sanctions against Russia, including a price cap on oil sales, following the United States' Sept. 30 announcement of new economic sanctions. Both announcements are in response to Russia's annexation of four regions of
Durable, inexpensive catalyst reduces carbon footprint of ammonia production
The Haber-Bosch process, which is commonly used to synthesize ammonia (NH3)—the foundation for synthetic nitrogen fertilizers—by combining hydrogen (H2) and nitrogen (N2) over catalysts at high pressures and temperatures, is one of the most important
Food Rescue Needs Secure Funding - PM’s Chief Science Advisor
Food rescue is a pragmatic solution to
With Alzheimer's disease research progressing, Austin-based Cassava Sciences preps for key trial results
The race to develop a drug to treat Alzheimer's
A baby, couple or trees? Answer this viral test that reveals your mental age | ...
for this Experimental virus To work as intended, you must answer honestly, indicating what you first saw. As the answer you will have baby, trees and couples. What you mention or have in mind for this test will tell you whether or not you are fun at parties.
How evolution overshot the optimum bone structure in hopping rodents
Foot bones that are separate in small hopping rodents are fused in their larger cousins, and a team of researchers wanted to know why. <!-- more --> ...
Environmental chemicals increase risk of inflammatory bowel disease
A new study leverages multiple research platforms to systematically identify environmental chemical agents that influence gastrointestinal inflammation. <!-- more --> ...
Broken symmetry in the roughness of elastic interfaces
Researchers of physics have found a new
New research paves way for innovative theory of cognitive processing
A team of scientists has developed the first computer model predicting the role of cortical glial cells in cognition. <!-- more --> ...
Sleep as a new 8th measure of cardiovascular health
Researchers have evaluated an expanded measure of cardiovascular health (CVH) that includes sleep as an eighth metric, in relation to cardiovascular disease risk. <!-- more --> ...
Pain relief without side effects and addiction
New substances that activate adrenalin
Methane-eating 'borgs' have been assimilating earth's microbes
In Star Trek, the Borg are a ruthless,
Blocking the buzz: MXene composite could eliminate electromagnetic interference by absorbing it
A recent discovery by materials science researchers might
Hands in people with diabetes more often affected by trigger finger
Locked fingers, known as trigger finger, are more common among people with diabetes than in the general population. A study shows that the risk of being affected increases in the case of high blood sugar. <!-- more --> ...
The unique way this virus sneaks into a cell's nucleus could advance the study of ...
A study takes a closer look at a virus that causes tumors in monkeys called SV40. The unique way it infects a cell's nucleus could underpin its ability to cause cancer. <!-- more --> ...
Study finds caregiver-child relationships improved after seven-session intervention
A new study uses the first randomized controlled trial to evaluate PC-CARE's effectiveness for children with challenging behaviors and their parents or caregivers. <!-- more --> ...
The Black Death shaped the evolution of immunity genes, setting the course for how we ...
An international team of scientists who
Can obesity and stress influence appetite? New study shows it's all in your head
In a series of experiments using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to measure brain activity across networks in the brain, researchers looked at how stress might increase appetite in obese and lean adults. <!-- more --> ...
Storing hydrogen fuel in salts -- a step toward 'cleaner' energy production
Hydrogen gas could someday replace fossil fuels as a 'clean'
International Space Station experiments reveal risks for future human space flights
A long-term experiment aboard the
Corrupt endothelial cells protect blood cancer cells from chemotherapy
Endothelial cells -- the cells that line blood vessels -- grown alongside leukemia cells become corrupted and rescue the cancer cells from many chemotherapy drugs, a study found. <!-- more --> ...
Are you a mosquito magnet? It could your smell! People who produce high levels of ...
Some people swear that they are 'mosquito magnets' and a new study suggests they actually - and it all comes down to the way they smell. A team of
WHO: Latest Ebola Cases Not Linked to Current Patients
The eight most recent Ebola cases reported during the outbreak in Uganda have no known links with current patients, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, raising concerns about the spread of the deadly disease. In a
Genetic twist: Medieval plague may have molded our immunity
Our Medieval ancestors left us with a biological legacy: Genes that may have helped them survive the Black Death make us more susceptible to certain diseases today. It's a prime example of the way germs shape us over time, scientists say in a new study
First star map that was lost for 2,000 years is FOUND: Ancient Greek astronomer Hipparchus's ...
The oldest map of the stars compiled by ancient Greek astronomer Hipparchus around 129 BC was only known from references in later work, but researchers have uncovered passages in a ancient
Previous experiences that could help Casemiro establish himself as a key player at Manchester United
The Brazilian midfielder started to gain more space as Eric Ten Hag started the last four matches CasemiroIt is one of the most famous signs in Manchester United In recent years, he gained more and more space in the Red Devils starting with eleven. And this
California captain indicted on new charge in dive boat fire that killed 34 people
The captain of a dive boat that went up in flames three years ago off the coast of Santa Barbara, California , leaving 34 people on board dead, was indicted this week on one count of misconduct or neglect of a ship officer. Captain Jerry Boylan,
First Native American woman in space says beauty of Earth was overwhelming
The first Native American woman in space said Wednesday she is overwhelmed by the beauty and delicacy of Mother Earth , and is channeling "positive energy" as her five-month mission gets underway. NASA astronaut Nicole Mann said from the International Space
