32 articles from WEDNESDAY 7.8.2019
Parts of Alaska Have No Sea Ice For the First Time Ever As Temperatures in the Region Hit Record Highs
Alaska has seen the lowest levels of sea ice ever this summer as record temperatures and wildfires hit the region with some areas completely ice free — an event which has never occurred so early in the year and has ramifications for the arctic climate and the Earth as a whole.
Compared to all other recorded years of research, this August has the lowest levels of arctic sea ice ever,...
Gluten response in celiac patients could lead to diagnostic test
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- 19/8/7 20:44
Distinct markers in the blood of people with celiac disease have been detected within a few hours of gluten being consumed. The findings address a longstanding mystery about what drives the adverse reaction to gluten in celiac disease and could lead to a world-first blood test for diagnosing the disease. A potential blood-based test would be a vast improvement on the current approach which...
Internet can be valuable tool for people with undiagnosed rare disorders
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- 19/8/7 20:44
The internet can serve as a pathway to diagnosis and care for people who suspect they have a rare condition that has not been identified by their physicians, according to a new study.
New data indicate rise in opioid use for migraine treatment
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- 19/8/7 20:43
An increasing number of Americans are using opioids to treat their migraine headaches, despite the fact that opioids are not the recommended first-line therapy for migraine in most cases.
How NASA Will Protect Astronauts From Space Radiation at the Moon
Portal origin URL: How NASA Will Protect Astronauts From Space Radiation at the MoonPortal origin nid: 450034Published: Wednesday, August 7, 2019 - 14:30Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: Space radiation is a critical factor for astronaut safety as they venture to the Moon. NASA is exploring a variety of techniques and technology to mitigate different...
Routine hits playing football cause damage to the brain
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- 19/8/7 20:22
New research indicates that concussions aren't the sole cause of damage to the brain in contact sports. A study of college football players found that typical hits sustained from playing just one season cause structural changes to the brain.
Fast-food availability near commute route linked to BMI
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- 19/8/7 20:22
In a study of commuting workers, the number of different types of food stores available near residences and commute routes -- but not near workplaces -- had a significant association with body mass index (BMI).
New intra-nasal imaging to study airways in patients with cystic fibrosis
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- 19/8/7 20:22
Researchers describe minimally invasive new tool for viewing differences in the nasal airways of cystic fibrosis patients in vivo at a cellular level.
Depleted seamounts near Hawaii recovering after decades of federal protection
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- 19/8/7 20:22
After years of federally mandated protection, scientists see signs that this once ecologically fertile area known as the Hawaiian-Emperor Seamount Chain is making a comeback.
Designing a light-trapping, color-converting crystal
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- 19/8/7 20:22
A recipe for creating a microscopic crystal structure that can hold 2 wavelengths of light at once is a step toward faster telecommunications and quantum computers.
A marine microbe could play increasingly important role in regulating climate
- ScienceDaily
- 19/8/7 20:22
Marine microbes with a special metabolism are ubiquitous and could play an important role in how Earth regulates climate.
Permian lizard-like animal suffered from a bone condition similar to Paget's disease
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- 19/8/7 20:22
A lizard-like animal that lived 289 million years ago suffered from a bone condition similar to Paget's disease, according to a new study.
Fast-food outlets on commuter routes may fuel obesity crisis
US study finds link between number of restaurants and higher BMIFast-food outlets along commuter routes could be contributing to the obesity crisis, research suggests.A study by a US academic found that a greater density of fast-food outlets on commuter routes is linked to higher body mass index (BMI) scores among those travelling along them. Continue...
Opioid use and misuse 3 months after ED visit for acute pain
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- 19/8/7 19:47
Opioid use at the three-month follow-up in emergency department patients discharged with an opioid prescription for acute pain is relatively low and not necessarily synonymous with opioid misuse.
Bermuda's baitfish populations
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- 19/8/7 19:19
A new study used DNA markers to characterize the genetic diversity of Bermuda's baitfish populations. The island's baitfish were shown to exist in highly mixed populations of up to six different species indicating that individual fish from multiple locations around the island contribute to a single gene pool.
New synthesis method opens up possibilities for organic electronics
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- 19/8/7 19:19
Scientists have modified a previous synthesis method to create a new semiconducting polymer with remarkable properties which could be used in organic electronic devices such as thin film transistors.
Forgotten immune cells protective in mouse model of multiple sclerosis
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- 19/8/7 19:19
A seldom-studied class of immune cells may reduce the friendly fire that drives autoimmune disease, according to a new study. Stimulating these protective cells could lead to new therapies for diseases in which the immune system attacks the body's own tissues, such as multiple sclerosis and celiac disease.
Groundwater resources in Africa resilient to climate change
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- 19/8/7 19:19
Groundwater - a vital source of water for drinking and irrigation across sub-Saharan Africa - is resilient to climate variability and change, according to a new study.
A rocky relationship: A history of Earth's continents breaking up and getting back together
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- 19/8/7 19:19
A new study of rocks that formed billions of years ago lends fresh insight into how Earth's plate tectonics, or the movement of large pieces of Earth's outer shell, evolved over the planet's 4.56-billion-year history.
Key proteins for the repair of nerve fibers identified
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- 19/8/7 19:19
Scientists have identified a group of proteins that help to regenerate damaged nerve cells.
Scientists reveal key insights into emerging water purification technology
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- 19/8/7 19:19
While it holds promise, membrane distillation doesn't work perfectly. A key challenge is designing membranes to purify water efficiently while ensuring zero contamination of the clean water. In new experiments, engineers offer fundamental insight into why certain membrane designs work better than others.
Body found in search for scientist in Greece
Natalie Christopher, 35, was last seen on Monday going for a run on the island of Ikaria.
Scientists discover fossils of parrot that could have been as big as 3-year-old child
Scientists have discovered the fossils of what may be the biggest parrot that ever lived — possibly as tall as a three-year-old child and weighing about twice as much as an average house...