A Bay Area wetlands ecosystem that was expected to serve as a carbon sink is emitting surprisingly high levels of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. The study suggests factors governing carbon cycles in these habitats are even more complex than we thought. A Bay Area wetlands ecosystem that was expected to serve as a carbon …
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Researchers have revealed that hydroxyurea significantly reduces infections in children with sickle cell anemia. Their findings enhance strong evidence of hydroxyurea’s effectiveness and could ultimately reduce death in children in Africa, the continent most burdened by the disease. Researchers have revealed that hydroxyurea significantly reduces infections in children with sickle cell anemia. Their findings enhance …
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Five cases of Alzheimer’s disease are believed to have arisen as a result of medical treatments decades earlier, reports a team researchers. Five cases of Alzheimer’s disease are believed to have arisen as a result of medical treatments decades earlier, reports a team researchers. Five cases of Alzheimer’s disease are believed to have arisen as a …
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Scientists have employed novel statistical methods to reveal the extent of biodiversity loss in Singapore over the past two centuries. The study paints the most accurate picture to date of the ecological impact of deforestation and urban development in the tropical city-state. From a comprehensive dataset, the study estimated that Singapore has lost 37 per …
Engaging in music throughout your life is associated with better brain health in older age, according to a new study. Scientists working on PROTECT, an online study open to people aged 40 and over, reviewed data from more than a thousand adults over the age of 40 to see the effect of playing a musical …
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An optometry researcher is warning that the use of low-level red-light therapy as a method to control nearsightedness may cause injury to the retina, especially in children. An optometry researcher is warning that the use of low-level red-light therapy as a method to control nearsightedness may cause injury to the retina, especially in children. An optometry …
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Calcium ions are essential for cells, but can be toxic in higher concentrations. A team of researchers has now designed and prepared a combination drug that kills tumor cells by modulating the calcium influx into the cell. An external calcium source is not necessary because only the calcium ions already present in the tumor tissue …
A research team has for the first time discovered anomalous meter-sized rocks on the lunar surface that are covered in dust and presumably exhibit unique properties — such as magnetic anomalies. These findings help to understand the processes that form and change the lunar crust. A research team has for the first time discovered anomalous …
Two insect-like robots, a mini-bug and a water strider may be the smallest, lightest and fastest fully functional micro-robots ever known to be created. Such miniature robots could someday be used for work in areas such as artificial pollination, search and rescue, environmental monitoring, micro-fabrication or robotic-assisted surgery. Reporting on their work in the proceedings …
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A new paper describes a significant leap forward in assembling polyhedral nanoparticles. The researchers introduce and demonstrate the power of a novel synthetic strategy that expands possibilities in metamaterial design. These are the unusual materials that underpin ‘invisibility cloaks’ and ultrahigh-speed optical computing systems. A new paper describes a significant leap forward in assembling polyhedral …
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