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Electronic structure study of kagome metals bolsters understanding of correlated phenomena
Phys.org - 25 Apr 2022 16:17
So-called kagome metals, named after the Japanese woven bamboo pattern their structure resembles, feature symmetrical patterns of interlaced, corner-sharing triangles. This unusual lattice geometry and its inherent featu...
Can anything travel faster than the speed of light?
Live Science - 25 Apr 2022 13:00
Here's the science behind whether anything can travel faster than the speed of light.
Space Blocs: The Future of International Cooperation in Space Is Splitting Along Lines of Power on Earth
Singularity Hub - 25 Apr 2022 00:52
Even during times of conflict on the ground, space has historically been an arena of collaboration among nations. But trends in the past decade suggest that the nature of cooperation in space is shifting, and fallout fro...
Viruses in the gut may warn of a deadly disease in preterm infants
Science Daily - 25 Apr 2022 23:21
Medical researchers explore the galaxy of viruses present in the gut, known as the gut virome. They find that some preterm infants undergo marked alterations in their pattern of gut viruses shortly before developing a se...
The Connection Between Loss of Motivation and Alzheimer's Disease Progression
Neuroscience News - 25 Apr 2022 23:17
Targeting synaptic calcium permeable receptors in the nucleus accumbens and blocking them could delay or prevent the onset of Alzheimer's associated neuropsychiatric symptoms, and ultimately cognitive decline.
Supination vs pronation
Live Science - 25 Apr 2022 23:12
Confused about supination vs pronation? Find out all about these important stride movements with our expert guide
Exposure to High-Powered Microwave Frequencies May Cause Brain Injuries
Neuroscience News - 25 Apr 2022 22:55
Exposure to extremely high microwave and radio frequencies may result in high stresses within the brain, researchers say.
Could Pulsed Electronically Generated Electromagnetic Fields Cause Alzheimer's?
Neuroscience News - 25 Apr 2022 22:11
Pulsed electronically generated electromagnetic fields (EMFs) used for wireless communications produce electric and magnetic forces that act in the body's cells by activating voltage-gated calcium channels (VGCCs). VGCC ...
Inflammation markers associated with COVID-19 during pregnancy may signal adverse impacts to long-term infant health
Science Daily - 25 Apr 2022 21:43
New research results demonstrate how inflammation from a COVID-19 infection during pregnancy could potentially impact long-term infant health, including infant growth and brain development. A new study describes how infa...
"I Know This Song!" Evolutionary Keys to Musical Perception
Neuroscience News - 25 Apr 2022 21:12
The human ability to recognize patterns in pitch and tempo may emerge from pre-existing abilities in other species.
Where the Mind Is Without Fear
Neuroscience News - 25 Apr 2022 20:44
KNT-127, a chemically synthesized compound, helps suppress fear memories associated with PTSD, researchers report.
Wireless device to provide new options for colorectal cancer treatment
Science Daily - 25 Apr 2022 20:42
A team is developing an intracavity device that will allow doctors to eliminate leftover cancer cells during surgery, reducing the need for additional treatments such as chemotherapy.
Sunspot sends off double flare, as solar activity ramps up
Live Science - 25 Apr 2022 20:41
A restless sunspot sent off a double solar flare on Monday (April 25), temporarily disrupting some radio communications in Asia and Australia.
Being in nature: Good for mind, body and nutrition
Science Daily - 25 Apr 2022 19:59
Researchers have investigated how nature relatedness -- simply feeling connected with the natural world -- benefits dietary diversity and fruit and vegetable intake.
Study: Economic burden of PTSD 'staggering'
Science Daily - 25 Apr 2022 19:59
A new study finds that the national economic burden of PTSD goes beyond direct health care expenses and exceeds the costs of other common mental health conditions, such as anxiety and depression. The researchers estimate...
Study reviews COVID-related hospital visitation limits and family stress
Science Daily - 25 Apr 2022 19:59
Efforts by hospitals to protect people from COVID-19 by restricting them from visiting family members in ICUs may have contributed to a significant increase in stress-related disorders, according to new research. The stu...
First mass measurement with rare-RI ring reveals fine structure of element abundance patterns
Phys.org - 25 Apr 2022 18:37
Scientists have demonstrated the effectiveness of an innovative nuclear mass measurement method using the rare-RI ring (R3) facility at the Radioactive Isotope Beam Factory, and applied it to the mass measurement of a ne...
Researchers create exotic magnetic structures with laser light
Phys.org - 25 Apr 2022 18:37
Research at Lund University in Sweden has found a new way to create nano-sized magnetic particles using ultrafast laser light pulses. The discovery could pave the way for new and more energy-efficient technical component...
Automated nutrition app can help people follow healthier diet
Science Daily - 25 Apr 2022 18:11
People could benefit from fully automated personal nutritional advice, as a new research paper shows that an app improved healthy diet in clinical trials.
A new era of mitochondrial genome editing has begun
Science Daily - 25 Apr 2022 18:11
A new era of mitochondrial genome editing has begun. Scientists successfully achieve A to G base conversion, the final missing piece of the puzzle in gene-editing technology.
Researchers discover drug-resistant environmental mold is capable of infecting people
Science Daily - 25 Apr 2022 18:10
A new study finds that drug-resistant mold is spreading from the environment and infecting susceptible people's lungs.
Reprogrammed macrophages promote spread of breast cancer
Science Daily - 25 Apr 2022 18:10
Metastatic breast cancer cells abuse macrophages, a type of immune cell, to promote the settlement of cancer metastases in the lungs. The reprogrammed macrophages stimulate blood vessel cells to secrete a cocktail of met...