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Cancer - bring down your risk with healthy habits | TheHealthSite.com
Cancer is a dreaded disease, but it is also preventable. Read on to know how you can bring down your risk by cultivating a few healthy habits.
These Maps Paint a Dark Future for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge If Trump Has His Way
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is one of the last pristine landscapes in America. Tucked along the northern border of Alaska and Canada, the nearly 20 million acres of wilderness is home to a variety of wildlife species, including the Porcupine caribou herd, which visits the refuge’s coastal plain every summer where mothers give birth to their young.
Jackson Laboratory announces research affiliation, publishes new papers on genes and microbiome
January has been an exciting month at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX). With this surplus of news, we wanted to share three major stories from the past week:
We Now Know How Certain HIV Drugs Work At An Atomic Level
Researchers have made another crucial step in the fight against HIV. A team from the Salk Institute has discovered how a powerful class of HIV drugs bind w
Rocket Report: Starlink flies, OneWeb has next mega-constellation launch
“This marks the start of a regular launch campaign during 2020.”
Mysterious Russian spacecraft has maneuvered into orbit right behind a $4 billion US spy satellite - and the Pentagon is worried it could be preparing for an attack
Between January 20 and 23, Russian spacecraft Cosmos 2542 made several maneuvers to end up in the same orbit as the American spy satellite USA 245, and is now closely following it.
Telescope in Hawaii captures Sun in great detail
The Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope on the island of Maui has a 13-foot (four meters) mirror, the world's largest for a solar telescope.
Biochemist discovers a promising enzyme to fight cancer cells
A RUDN University biochemist has studied the stimulating effect of chemical substances on the catabolic enzyme PAO (polyamine oxidase). The results could contribute to the development of drugs against ...
Space-time is swirling around a dead star, proving Einstein right again
The theory of general relativity predicted a phenomenon known as frame dragging, which states that space-time will churn around a massive, rotating body.
NASA to allow researchers to fly on commercial suborbital vehicles
NASA plans for the first time to allow researchers to fly with their payloads on commercial suborbital vehicles, ending years of debate and deliberation.
Choice of anesthetic for breast tumor resection may influence cancer outcomes
A study led has added to the evidence that the type of anesthetic administered to cancer patients during tumor surgical resection may affect cancer outcomes.
February 2020: Five Planets & More!
If you go out before dawn and then again after sunset, you can spot all five naked-eye planets. And the Winter Hexagon glides high in the evening sky.
Scientists describe genetic program behind primordial lung progenitors
For the first time, researchers describe the genetic program behind primordial lung progenitors--embryonic cells that give rise to all the cells that form the lining of the respiratory system after birth.
Simplifying simple sequence repeats
Simple sequence repeats (SSRs) are regions of DNA with high diversity, and they have long been a mainstay for botanists examining the genetic structure of plant populations. However, as the cost of sequencing ...
Endoplasmic reticulum found to contact at least two membraneless compartments and influence their behavior
A team of researchers at the University of Colorado has found that the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) makes contact with at least two membraneless compartments in cells and influences their behavior. In their ...
Coronavirus grown in lab outside China for first time, aiding the search for vaccine
Australian scientists have grown the Wuhan virus in a lab, and that will speed up the search for a vaccine. It also will help scientists understand how the virus is transmitted from person to person.
Scientists make cosmic dust in a MICROWAVE to study the chemical origins of stars, planets and life itself
Creating our very own 'cosmic dust' to study on the Earth had been an expensive, complicated and time-consuming process - but a method from British scientists is set to change that.
Patients with type 2 diabetes can achieve cardiovascular protection from use of SGLT2 inhibitors
All type 2 diabetes patient subgroups are likely to achieve cardiovascular protection from the use of SGLT2 inhibitors, according to a large multi-study review published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
Study: Low-birth weight associated with poor cardiorespiratory fitness later in life
Babies born with low birth weights are more likely to have poor cardiorespiratory fitness later in life than their normal-weight peers.
Marrow cells switch jobs to repair injured bones
Scientists thought bone healing was the domain of skeletal stem cells, but another kind of cell steps up after an injury, research in mice shows.
Nonflammable electrolyte for high-performance potassium batteries
Australian scientists have developed a nonflammable electrolyte for potassium and potassium-ion batteries, for applications in next-generation energy-storage systems beyond lithium technology. In the ...
Join hands to battle virus: expert
‘Interdisciplinary research programme needed to control coronavirus’
Survival of Australian species hinges on working together
When faced with unfavorable environmental conditions, rodent species are likely to form social groups and work cooperatively, according to a new study by researchers at The University of Western Australia.
Rocket nears spaceport for Chinese space station test launch
The first flight model of a rocket designed to launch modules for a Chinese space station is set to arrive at Wenchang spaceport for a crucial test mission.
Got slime? Using regenerative biology to restore mucus production
Let's talk about slime.
All Humans Are a Little Bit Neanderthal, According to New Research
We’re all a little Neanderthal. That’s the conclusion of a study that used a new statistical technique to revise estimates of the degree to which modern humans have retained Neanderthal DNA. The research suggests that even people of African descent have Neanderthal heritage, something that was previously in doubt.
After 16 years, the Spitzer Space Telescope's science mission is over
Jan. 31 (UPI) -- NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope has spent the past 16 years rendering the universe and its many phenomena in infrared, providing scientists clues to the secrets of stellar formation, supernovae, quasars, exoplanets and more.
A Brief Examination of Science and Technology
A common misconception is that scientists and engineers and their subjects are somehow completely different from those in general education. We live in a world that has to find new ways to keep pace
American Medical Association releases six tips to improve heart health
To help the millions of Americans currently living with high blood pressure reduce their risk of heart attack and stroke, the American Medical Association is offering six tips that Americans can take to improve their heart health.
Small molecule may slow down Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson's disease affects more than 10 million people worldwide. A newly discovered molecule may offer a way to slow or even stop its progression.
Deadly coronavirus may have originated in bats: researchers
Scientists have been batting around theories about what animals may have sparked the deadly new coronavirus, including snakes — but a new study suggests that bats were the most likely hosts,
Dunbar Cave State Park honored as top park in 2019
The state's Department of Environment and Conservation has announced that Dunbar Cave State Park has been selected as the 2019 Tennessee State Park of the Year.
Image: Hubble spies bar, baby stars
The galaxy depicted in this image taken by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope is a barred spiral known as NGC 7541, in the constellation of Pisces (the Fishes).
Scientists Turned A Normal Jellyfish Into A Speedy Cyborg Jellyfish
Jellyfish are the most efficient swimmers in the ocean, albeit fairly slow ones. Researchers at Stanford University made a jellyfish swim three times faster by sticking a motor to it, creating a biohybrid robot with the jellyfish as the “scaffold.”...
NASA bids farewell to the Spitzer Space Telescope
Named in honor of the famed astronomer, Lyman Spitzer, NASA's infrared space telescope launched into space in 2003. On Thursday, it was finally decommissioned, laying the groundwork for the James Web Space Telescope (JWST) in making future discoveries.
Discovery about how cancer cells hide from the immune system could improve treatments
Researchers have shed light on the mechanism through which cancer cells become camouflaged to escape immune system detection and attack.
Mercury, Not Venus, Is The Closest Planet To Earth
A team of scientists just demonstrated something that might shock you: Mercury, not Venus, is the closest planet to Earth on average....
How do woodpeckers avoid brain injury?
Pecking holes in a solid wood tree trunk would give you a headache, if not serious brain damage. What special assets allow a woodpecker to do it?
To save honey bees, tinker with their microbiomes?
Genetic engineered bacteria in the guts of honey bees could pump out medicines to protect the bees against Varroa mites and deformed wing virus.
Filipino scientists help confirm nCoV cases
Filipino scientists from the Philippine Genome Center (PGC) are lending a hand to health officials in confirming cases of the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCov) in the country.
Study identifies the first potentially invasive species to reach the Antarctica on drifting marine algae
Drifting algae in the Austral Ocean can bring invasive species to the Antarctic coasts, according to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports. The new study describes the first scientific evidence ...
The outbreaks of both the Wuhan coronavirus and SARS likely started in Chinese wet markets. Photos show what the markets look like.
The Wuhan coronavirus outbreak likely started in a Chinese wet market, where livestock and poultry are sold alongside animals like dogs and civets.
Zweli Mkhize says SA on 'High Alert' as Coronavirus spreads
While Mkhize has announced that South Africa will be on “high alert”, Mkhize confirms that at least 35 South Africans are still in Wuhan China.
Banned Chemical Pollution Threatens Dolphins In Great Barrier Reef
Land-based chemicals in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef threaten the health and survival of vulnerable dolphin species, including the rare snubfin dol
Landcare Research: How is New Zealand’s landscape changing?
New Zealand’s land cover is constantly changing. This week sees the release of version 5 of New Zealand’s Land Cover Database (LCDB), which details these changes, helping us to understand how the way we are using our land is changing.
It could be up to three years before a coronavirus vaccine is accessible, Canadian scientists say
The team at the International Vaccines facility are in preliminary stages of developing a prototype and say it could be a year before the vaccine is ready to test on humans
strep throat - 5 home remedies to beat it | TheHealthSite.com
According to a new study, strep throat may soon be antibiotic resistant. Know some natural remedies that can help you deal with this condition.
Turning up the heat on antibacterial-resistant diseases
Photothermal therapy (PTT) is a proposed treatment for diseases like antibacterial-resistant infections and cancer, but despite over a decade of research, scientists have been unable to find a safe and ...
Image: Lake George, Uganda
World Wetlands Day is celebrated internationally each year on 2 February. It marks the anniversary of the signing of the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, known as the Ramsar Convention, ...
Cancer - it may be a heriditary condition | TheHealthSite.com
World Cancer Day is approaching on February 4. In light of this, let us look at how cancer may be hereditary and what you can do to ascertain your risk.
Chemist synthesizes iron coordination polymer with nicotinic acid derivative
RUDN chemist synthesized iron (II) 3-D coordination polymer, the first coordination compound of iron, assembled from substituted nicotinic acid H2cpna. This compound can be used in production of catalysts, ...
Crowded festival season fuels coronavirus anxiety - VnExpress International
A buffalo-fight and poetry events have all been cancelled amid fears Vietnam’s festival-packed lunar January may increase coronavirus infection.
Astronomers Observe a Star Dragging Space-Time With It in a Cosmic Stellar Dance
Astronomers have been able to prove Einstein right once more as they witness space-time swirling around a dead star in its gravitational pull.
To change your personality, don’t go it alone
It's possible to change your personality, but it may be difficult to accomplish all on your own, new research suggests.
Coronavirus infects the INTERNET: Beware suspicious links about the killer Wuhan virus which hackers are using to hide malware designed to steal personal information
Hackers are using the media coverage of the killer coronavirus that has killed 213 people in China to lure people into accidentally downloading malware.
The water beneath the Antarctic's 'doomsday' glacier is uncomfortably warm
The fast-melting Thwaites Glacier won't be able to hold back a massive flood of ice water.
Leprosy: Top Myths And Misconceptions Surrounding The Condition, Busted For You
Regardless of the high prevalence of leprosy globally, there are a few myths and misconceptions surrounding it. Today, we burst some of them for you.
Samples From HMS Challenger’s 1870s Expedition Reveal How Carbon Emissions Are Changing The Ocean
Samples from one of history's greatest scientific expeditions are being used to see how plankton are responding to human-induced changes in ocean chemistry
As forests burn around the world, drinking water is at risk
Fabric curtains stretch across the huge Warragamba Dam to trap ash and sediment expected to wash off wildfire-scorched slopes and into the reservoir that holds 80% of untreated drinking water for the ...
Study provides first look at sperm microbiome using RNA sequencing
A new collaborative study published by a research team from the Wayne State University School of Medicine, the CReATe Fertility Centre and the University of Massachusetts Amherst provides the first in-depth ...
A new study reveals the secrets of mucus production that could be applied to cancer biology
The cells that produce mucus are known to be involved in serious health conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and even cancer.
Regenerative biology could be used to restore mucus production, shows study
Mucus is a protective, slimy secretion produced by goblet cells and which lines organs of the respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems. Slime production is essential to health, and an imbalance can be life-threatening.
Pvt sector to get 70% of upcoming space projects worth up to $1.6 bn: Isro
In the last 25 years, the space agency has launched more than 50 PSLV rockets, and wants to launch another 50 in the next five years
Pigs Genetically Engineered With Human Cells May Pave The Way For Future Skin Transplants
A team of researchers in China have genetically engineered a pig with human DNA and transplanted skin grafts onto monkeys in a “milestone” they say will pa
New combination treatment could help fight advanced melanoma
A study by researchers at the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center suggests that using an immunotherapy drug called NKTR-214, also known as bempegaldesleukin, in combination with an infusion of anti-tumor immune cells, or T cells, may produce a stronger immune response that could help fight advanced melanoma.
Explained: Coronavirus is here to stay, will it become a pandemic?
Earlier on Thursday, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) as the outbreak continues to spread outside Wuhan, China, the epicentre of the virus.
Scientists engineer bacteria to protect bees against pests and virus infections
Researchers have engineered new strains of bacteria to protect honey bees from a deadly trend known as the colony collapse disorder -- a global phenomenon in which a majority of worker bees in a colony disappear, leaving behind a queen, plenty of food, and a few nurse bees.
Study links vegetarian diet to fewer UTIs
The research couldn't prove a cause-and-effect link, but it showed people who eschewed meat had 16 percent lower odds for a UTI versus those who didn't.
Japan panel recommends ocean release for contaminated Fukushima water
TOKYO (Reuters) - A panel of experts advising Japan’s government on a disposal method for radioactive water from the destroyed Fukushima nuclear plant on Friday recommended releasing it into the ocean, a move likely to alarm neighboring countries.
GENOMICA is developing new Wuhan coronavirus diagnostic kit
GENOMICA, a wholly owned company of PharmaMar Group, is developing a kit to reliably detect and identify the new virus known as "Wuhan pneumonia" (coronavirus 2019-nCoV).
Amateur Skywatchers Discover New Form of Northern Lights - Video
The Northern Lights, which is scientifically called the Aurora Borealis, is a natural phenomenon, mainly seen in high-latitude regions.
Astronomers Spot Two-Star System Spinning So Fast It’s BENDING Space & Time
New video depicts neutron star, white dwarf twisting both space and time with their immense gravity
NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope ends mission of astronomical discovery
After more than 16 years studying the universe in infrared light, revealing new wonders in our solar system, our galaxy and beyond, NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope's mission has come to an end.
Betelgeuse Update: Dimmest Magnitude Recorded In 125 Years
Last week, the extreme dimming of the red supergiant knocked it out of the Top 20 brightest stars. However, there was worse news to come for the star as ne
US government kept submarine crash at Titanic site a secret
A $35 million submarine vessel, operated by British company EYOS Expeditions, crashed into the famous wreckage of the RMS Titanic, in July 2019, according to legal papers seen in the Telegraph. Rob McCallum, the expedition leader admitted earlier this week that the Triton submersible crashed into the sunken ocean...
Chemists simplify the synthesis of antitumor compounds
A RUDN chemist in collaboration with colleagues from N.D. Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry and N.K. Koltsov Institute of Developmental Biology (IDB), RAS have developed a new method for the synthesis ...
The James Webb Space Telescope Is Likely Going To Be Delayed Again
Sad news, space fans. The James Webb Space Telescope, the next Great Observatory in our sky, will likely be delayed again as it's unlikely NASA can meet th
From Antarctica to space: Telemedicine at the limit
ESA is working with Argentina to test telemedicine device Tempus Pro in the harsh conditions of Antarctica as Europe prepares for its next phase of human exploration in space.
Universal coronavirus treatments could help treat this outbreak — and the next one
Coronavirus outbreaks could happen regularly, and scientists want to prepare to fight them all
Telescope reveals details of sun’s turbulent surface
Further observations will help scientists understand and predict solar activity that can disrupt satellite communications and affect power grids.
Nasa remembers fourth person to exceed speed of sound, WWII and bomber pilots on Day of Remembrance
On Day of Remembrance, Nasa remembers the fourth person to exceed speed of sound, a World War II pilot of a bomber fighter plane and a naval aviator who flew 48 combat missions in supersonic jet interceptor plane F-4s over Vietnam.
Making simulated cosmic dust—in the microwave
Cosmic dust is the key to the chemical evolution of stars, planets, and life itself, but its composition is not well understood, and we can't currently collect samples for analysis. A few examples have ...
NASA’s newest space observatory could sniff exoplanet atmospheres for signs of life
Over the course of our existence, humanity has struggled to definitively answer the question: “Are we alone?” Is Earth the only planet in the vast cosmic sea that contains life? As our technology becomes more advanced, we get closer and closer to the answer. Our solar system contains a multitude of worlds, planetary bodies ranging […]
Earlier screening for colon cancer may catch cases earlier
Analysis revealed higher than suspected rates of un-diagnosed cancers in those under age 50, when colonoscopies are recommended.
49 Interesting Facts and Stories About the Human Brain
Modern neuroscience and cognitive sciences have made great strides in understanding the effect our brains have on our everyday function. With that comes a wealth of knowledge and facts that you probably don't know about the brain.
Small birthweight can cause breathlessness in later life, finds study
A new study finds that babies born small for their gestational age are not so fit when it comes to their heart and lungs capacity.
Volcanic earthquakes, magmatic activity in Taal Volcano – Phivolcs
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) continues to monitor activities of the Taal Volcano after recording several volcanic earthquakes which signify magmatic activity.
New Photos Reveal Sun's Turbulent Surface in 'Unprecedented' Detail
These new photos reveal the sun's turbulent surface in 'unprecedented' detail
Star quality: telescope captures Sun in greatest detail ever
A huge telescope has produced pictures of the Sun's surface, revealing boiling plasma cells the size of Texas
Exploring strangeness and the primordial Universe
Physicists believe that in the Universe's first ten microseconds free quarks and gluons filled all of spacetime, forming a new phase of matter named 'quark-gluon plasma' (QGP). Experimental and theoretical ...
Some wasps have evolved to recognize and remember faces
A team of researchers at Cornell University recently published a new paper titled “Evolutionary dynamics of recent selection on cognitive abilities.” But that’s a mouthful that ki…
Why Coronavirus Seems to Be Striking More Adults Than Kids
Expert theories on why the coronavirus known as 2019-nCoV seems to be infecting more kids than adults, according to early data out of Wuhan.
Estuarine and coastal environments play a crucial role in microplastic concentrations
Every year, about 8 million metric tons of plastic are put into the world's oceans. Of particular concern are microplastics, materials found in the marine environment that occur in sizes below five millimeters ...
Wreckage of ship tied to Bermuda Triangle found off Florida
Scientists have found the wreckage of a cargo steamship that became associated with the Bermuda Triangle when it disappeared in 1925 off the Atlantic Coast of Florida. The 250-foot (76-meters) SS Cotopaxi was sailing from Charleston, South Carolina, to Havana when it disappeared along with its 32-person crew. But a…
NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope Mission Comes to End After 16 Years in Space
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope's mission has come to an end after 16 years of studying the universe, the US space agency said on Friday.
Onions and garlic may Protect against breast cancer
Scientists advise eating more onions and garlic | THE INDEPENDENT | New research examines the consumption of onion and garlic among women and suggests that the vegetables can significantly reduce the risk of breast cancer. Onions and garlic are part of the allium genus, along with leeks, chives, and hundreds of other species. Rich in …
More than 75K in Wuhan may have coronavirus, analysis suggests
New estimates based on modeling research dwarf official counts, suggesting that some of those sickened may be asymptomatic or will not seek medical attention.
Terrifying 'bone-crushing' reptile related to modern crocodiles that feasted on dinosaur carcasses 230 million years ago is unearthed in Brazil
Named Dynamosuchus collisensis the creature found in Brazil had a long snout and tail, huge jaws and large, blade like teeth adapted to eating meat - although it was likely a scavenger.
New Study Says Lower Age of First Colonoscopy
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force -- which sets federal screening standards -- still recommends a starting age of 50 for people at average risk.
'How first influenza infection determines lifelong immunity decoded'
The first type of flu virus that people are exposed to in early childhood determines their ability to fight the infectious disease for the rest of their lives, according to a study which may lead to new understanding of how the human immune system fights influenza.
Inouye Solar Telescope takes most detailed images of the sun to date
The first images taken by the National Science Foundation's (NSF) latest solar telescope show the cell-like structures "the size of Texas" that cover the sun's surface.
Robotic submarine snaps first-ever images at foundation of notorious Antarctic glacier
During an unprecedented scientific campaign on an Antarctic glacier notorious for contributions to sea-level, researchers took first-ever images at the glacier's foundations on the ocean floor. The area ...
Mummies of ancient Egyptian priests found with thousands of afterlife 'servants'
Researchers from Egypt’s antiquities ministry discovered the mummies, which are believed to date back to at least 332 BC
Medical Experts Claim Wuhan Virus May Be Transmitted Through Your Eyes Or By Touch Alone
As the Wuhan virus continues to weigh heavy on everyone's minds, the general answer to preventing yourself from being exposed and possibly infected with the disease is by wearing masks, as it is commonly understood that the mask acts as a barrier between you and any infectious particles that people…
PH Red Cross provides tips against 2019-nCoV
After the Department of Health confirmed the first case of 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in the country, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Friday advised the public not to leave their houses without protective gears.
Study gets up close with near-death experiences
Those who momentarily shuffled off this mortal coil returned with positive perceptions of what they discovered on the other side—a finding that encourages researchers to dig deeper into the ways people ...
Discovery takes pressure off blood measurements
Researchers at Monash University are on the verge of creating a revolutionary, portable blood pressure monitoring device that can provide data continuously to patients from the comfort of their home.
Efficient cryopreservation of genetically modified rat spermatozoa
Rat spermatozoa are two to four times larger than that of other animal species and are easily damaged by changes in pH, osmotic pressure, and temperature. Because these animals are very frequently used ...
Long noncoding RNA can protect our metabolism against metabolic complications
Unlike what we commonly refer to as 'genes', these phantom genes or 'Long noncoding RNA' (LncRNAs) do not lead to the production of proteins that our cells, and thus our entire bodies are made of.
Researchers create world’s most detailed map of breast cancer risk
An international team identified over 350 DNA 'errors' that increase risk of developing the disease, creating a map of breast cancer risk
Bionic jellyfish? Yes, and they are here to help
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - It may sound more like science fiction than science fact, but researchers have created bionic jellyfish by embedding microelectronics into these ubiquitous marine invertebrates with hopes to deploy them to monitor and explore the world’s oceans.
Scientists Snap Closest-Ever View of the Sun
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Nesting nanotubes to create 1-D van der Waals heterostructures
An international team of researchers has found a new way to create 1-D heterostructures—by nesting nanotubes. In their paper published in the journal Science, the group describes how they nested the ...
Rust offers a cheap way to filter arsenic-poisoned water
When water flows deep underground, it often dissolves inorganic substances from mineral deposits in the earth's crust. In many regions, these deposits contain arsenic, a naturally occurring element that ...
Cellar tours to offer a spookier look at the life of famous doctor Erasmus Darwin - with video
Erasmus Darwin’s historical home n Lichfield is starting to hold monthly cellar tours.
An Ode To Spitzer, NASA's Now-Defunct Space Telescope
Deep space is a harsh, unforgiving place, traversed only by the lonely few. Now, one traveller's decade-spanning journey through the stars is coming to an end. January 31 marks the last day NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope will broadcast science and engineering data to Earth, closing the final curtain on a trip that...
After a stroke, the brain ‘drowns’ in its own fluid
Scientists thought fluid from blood caused swelling in the brain after a stroke, but new research in mice pinpoints a different cause.
Calculating Hawking radiation at the event horizon of a black hole
A RUDN University physicist has developed a formula for calculating Hawking radiation on the event horizon of a black hole, which allows physicists to determine how this radiation would be changed with ...
Rivers are warming at the same rate as the atmosphere
Researchers at EPFL and the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL) have found that the temperature of Swiss rivers is rising steadily. This situation is straining ecosystems ...
Astellas files new application for expanded use of roxadustat in Japan
Astellas has set its sights on extending the use of roxadustat into Japan, for the treatment of anaemia associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD) in non-dialysis patients.
What is coronavirus and how worried should we be?
What are the symptoms caused by the virus from Wuhan in China, how is it transmitted from one person to another, and at what point should you see a doctor?
Investigating dynamics of democratic elections using physics theory
Sometimes, physics theories and constructs can also be used to study seemingly unrelated phenomena, such as social behaviors or dynamics. While human beings are not necessarily similar to specific physical ...
DNA extracted in museum samples can reveal genetic secrets
DNA in preserved museum specimens can allow scientists to explore the history of species and humanities impact on the ecosystem, but samples are typically preserved in formaldehyde which can damage DNA ...
New Nanoparticle Eats Away At Heart Attack Causing Plaques
Researchers created a nanoparticle that targets plaque in cells and eats away at it, reducing the risk of a heart attack.
Hidden hearing loss revealed
Harvard researchers have found two biomarkers that may help explain why a person with normal hearing struggles to follow conversations in noisy environments.
Test to detect novel coronavirus available in New Zealand
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Choice of anesthesia may change metastatic process of breast cancer
A new study led by Stony Brook University Cancer Center researchers to be published in Nature Communications suggests that the choice of anesthesia may change the metastatic process of breast cancer by affecting the cytokine and microenvironment.
Not-so-dirty birds? Not enough evidence to link wild birds to food-borne illness
When food makes people sick, some blame birds because they hang around farms, and their feces can contain E. coli, Salmonella and Campylobacter, three common pathogens that can cause food-borne illness.
Bionic jellyfish? Yes, and they are here to help
WASHINGTON, Jan 31 — It may sound more like science fiction than science fact, but researchers have created bionic jellyfish by embedding microelectronics into these ubiquitous marine invertebrates with hopes to deploy them to monitor and explore the world’s oceans. A small prosthetic enabled...
“Dragging Spacetime” –Neutron Star Orbiting a Massive Object Predicted By Einstein
“After ruling out a range of potential experimental errors, we started to suspect that the interaction between the white dwarf and neutron star was not as simple as had been assumed to date,” concluded Willem van Straten (AUT) about the detection of the effects of Lense-Thirring precession – an effect of relativistic frame-dragging – …
Scientists make alarming discovery under Antarctica’s ‘doomsday glacier’
Scientists have detected unusually warm water underneath Antarctica’s “doomsday glacier.” The team from Georgia Tech was able capture new images and first-of-its-kind data from deep
Astrophysicists Observe Star Dragging Space-Time
Scientists have observed a spinning star dragging space-time along with it, according to a new paper.