Watching no more than one hour of TV a day may lower the risk of heart attack, stroke and other blood vessel diseases among people with varying levels of genetic risk for Type 2 diabetes, including high genetic risk, according to new research…
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Scientists develop solar-powered method to convert sewage sludge into green hydrogen and animal feed
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), have developed an innovative solar-powered method to transform sewage sludge — a by-product of wastewater treatment — into green hydrogen for clean energy and…
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‘Doomsday Clock’ and patterns of mortality and mental health in the United States
Results indicate the closer the Doomsday Clock ticks to midnight, the higher the rates are for mortality specific to Alzheimer’s disease, suicide, unintentional injuries, alcohol and substance-related disorders
Since 1947, the Bulletin of the…
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Decoding nanomaterial phase transitions with tiny drums
When water freezes into ice or boils into vapour, its properties change dramatically at specific temperatures. These so-called phase transitions are fundamental to understanding materials. But how do such transitions behave in nanomaterials? In…
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Delhi air pollution worse than expected as water vapor skews figures
New Delhi’s air pollution is more severe than previously estimated with particles absorbing atmospheric water vapour leading to particulate matter levels across the city being underestimated by up to 20%, a new study reveals.
Hygroscopic growth…
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Black holes: not endings, but beginnings? New research could revolutionize our understanding of the universe
New research suggests black holes may transition into ‘white holes’, ejecting matter and potentially even time back into the universe, defying our current understanding of these cosmic giants. The study by the University of Sheffield proposes a…
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Entwined dwarf stars reveal their location thanks to repeated radio bursts
An international team of astronomers led by Dr Iris de Ruiter, now at the University of Sydney, has shown that a white dwarf and a red dwarf star orbiting each other every two hours are emitting radio pulses.
Thanks to follow-up observations…
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Blind to the burn: Misconceptions about skin cancer risk in the US
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States and a significant health issue, with millions of non-melanoma cases and tens of thousands of melanomas diagnosed annually. Furthermore, treating skin cancer costs the U.S. approximately…
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Mosquito pain receptors are less sensitive during extreme heat
Hotter temperatures may render natural insect repellents less effective against mosquitoes, according to a new study.
Researchers found that a pain receptor called TRPA1 becomes less sensitive in mosquitoes when exposed to heat, meaning that the…
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Lighting the way: How activated gold reveals drug movement in the body
Tracking targeted drug delivery is often a challenge due to limitations in the current imaging techniques. A recent study by Tokyo’s Waseda University, reports a breakthrough imaging technique that allows direct and highly sensitive tracking of…
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