306 articles from TUESDAY 3.3.2020
Chest CT findings in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pneumonia
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- 20/3/3 23:53
New research on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is a multi-center study (n=101) of the relationship between chest CT findings and the clinical conditions of COVID-19 pneumonia -- which determined that most patients with the disease have ground-glass opacities (GGO) (86.1%) or mixed GGO and consolidation (64.4%) and vascular enlargement in the lesion (71.3%). CT involvement score can help evaluate...
The brains of shrimps and insects are more alike than we thought
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- 20/3/3 23:53
Crustaceans share a brain structure known to be crucial for learning and memory in insects, a research team discovered.
Improved CRISPR gene drive solves problems of old tech
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- 20/3/3 23:53
Gene drives use genetic engineering to create a desired mutation in a few individuals that then spreads via mating throughout a population in fewer than 10 generations.
Previous coronavirus daily briefing updates, Feb. 27-29
Current daily briefings on the coronavirus can be found here. Scroll below to read previous reports, listed in eastern time.Seattle and King County health officials announced three new presumptive positive cases of coronavirus COVID-19, which included the person who died.Two of the new cases are associated with the Life Care nursing facility, a long-term care facility, according to Dr. Jeffery...
New York's second coronavirus case — a 50-year-old male attorney — works at a law firm near Grand Central Terminal. Here's what we've learned about the patient.
Business Insider confirmed the identity of the patient, a married father of 4 with a child who attends SAR, a private Jewish school in the...
'It was such a panic': A woman's hangover triggered hysteria about coronavirus aboard her flight to Heathrow Airport
Once back in the UK, Julia Walentin and her friend were quarantined for 14 days. They passed time by ordering "room service — with Corona to...
Murder inquiries to be halted if coronavirus hits police numbers
Up to one-fifth of UK workforce could be off sick at peak of epidemic, government warnsPolice investigations into some homicides would be halted and 999 response times extended under contingency plans to help forces cope with a severe coronavirus outbreak, the Guardian has learned.As the number of confirmed UK cases reached 51, the government warned that up to a fifth of the workforce could be off...
Design of inorganic materials for brain-like computing
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- 20/3/3 21:57
Ever wish your computer could think like you do or perhaps even understand you? That future may not be now, but it's one step closer, thanks to scientists and engineers and their recent discovery of a materials-based mimic for the neural signals responsible for transmitting information within the human brain.
Can't sleep? Prebiotics could help
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- 20/3/3 21:56
New research shows that animals on a prebiotic diet sleep better and are buffered from the physiological impacts of stress. The undigestible dietary compounds, found in fibrous foods and some dairy products, serve as nourishment for beneficial bacteria and influence metabolites that, in turn, impact the brain.
Jellyfish help us understand timing of egg production
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- 20/3/3 21:56
In animals, releasing eggs in a timely manner is vital to maximize the chances of successful fertilization. However, how this process evolved and is controlled in different species is poorly understood. A new regulator of egg release has been identified in jellyfish. The finding sheds light on how the complex hormonal control of sexual reproduction in animals evolved.
'It felt like we were in a bad dream:' Tennessee man shares terrifying story of brush with Nashville tornado
James Duncan, 27, had just eased into bed late on Monday night when a smartphone notification from AccuWeather alerted him and his girlfriend, Britni, of a life-threatening tornado that was fast approaching.This vital information was the first warning that they received about the confirmed tornado that was tracking toward their location in Germantown, located just north of downtown Nashville,...
Honeywell unveils plan for 'most powerful' quantum computer
US manufacturing and technology group Honeywell said Tuesday it will bring to market "the world's most powerful quantum computer" aimed at tackling complex scientific and business challenges.
Tornadoes tear though Tennessee, 22 dead
Tornadoes ripped through Tennessee early Tuesday, claiming at least 22 lives as they destroyed buildings and toppled power lines, hours before the southern US state began voting in Super Tuesday primaries.
Researchers clarify how cells defend themselves from viruses
A protein known to help cells defend against infection also regulates the form and function of mitochondria, according to a new paper in Nature Communications.
Jellyfish help understand the timing of egg production
In animals, releasing eggs in a timely manner is vital to maximize the chances of successful fertilization.
The US could face shortages of crucial medicines like antibiotics and a heart drug because of the coronavirus. Here's what you need to know.
Already, the US Food and Drug Administration reported a shortage of one drug, stemming from the outbreak, though it didn't name the...
Team sheds new light on design of inorganic materials for brain-like computing
Ever wish your computer could think like you do or perhaps even understand you?
NJIT researchers ready follow-up investigation bound for International Space Station
NJIT researchers will look to continue a successful string of space-bound studies at the International Space Station (ISS) when a new payload of experimental samples launches to the station with the SpaceX CRS-20 commercial cargo resupply mission.
'Optical tweezers' help in quest for better cancer treatments
Stem cells involved in replenishing human tissues and blood depend on an enzyme known as telomerase to continue working throughout our lives. When telomerase malfunctions, it can lead to both cancer and premature aging conditions. Roughly 90% of cancer cells require inappropriate telomerase activity to survive.
Health experts warn coronavirus could be the 'Hurricane Sandy of epidemics'
South Korean soldiers wearing protective gear walk to spray disinfectant as a precaution against the new coronavirus in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, March 3, 2020. China's coronavirus caseload continued to wane Tuesday even as the epidemic took a firmer hold beyond Asia. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man) Infectious disease experts working on the coronavirus, or COVID-19, warn that the outbreak could...
Atomic-scale imaging reveals secret to thin film strength
An international team of scientists and engineers, led by University of Minnesota Associate Professor K. Andre Mkhoyan and Professor Emeritus Michael Tsapatsis (currently, a Bloomberg Distinguished Professor at Johns Hopkins University), have made a discovery that could further advance the use of ultra-thin zeolite nanosheets, which are used as specialized molecular filters. The discovery could...
NASA maps show the effect of a quarantine on air pollution
"This is the first time I have seen such a dramatic drop-off over such a wide area for a specific event," said NASA air quality researcher Fei Liu. She made that statement after NASA's Earth Observatory released maps showing a dramatic drop in air pollution in the Wuhan region. Industrial output in the region would have already been down significantly due to the Lunar New Year....
A Sarasota Military Academy cadet and his mother have been quarantined over contact with a coronavirus patient just days after Vice President Mike Pence visited the Florida school
The student's mother came in contact with a patient who tested positive for COVID-19, but the pair isn't presenting any symptoms, the school...
Coral Reefs in Turks and Caicos Islands resist global bleaching event
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- 20/3/3 20:02
A study that relied on citizen scientists to monitor the health of corals on Turks and Caicos Islands in the Caribbean from 2012 to 2018 found that 35 key coral species remained resilient during a 2014-17 global coral-bleaching event that harmed coral reefs around the world. Even corals that experienced bleaching quickly recovered, the researchers found. Some corals appeared healthier in 2017 than...
Scientists shed light on mystery of dark matter
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- 20/3/3 20:02
Nuclear physicists are putting forward a new candidate for dark matter -- a particle they recently discovered called the d-star hexaquark.
The catch to putting warning labels on fake news
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- 20/3/3 20:02
A new study finds disclaimers on some false news stories make people more readily believe other false stories.
For anxious spouses, a baby may be a rival
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- 20/3/3 20:02
A new child can spark feelings of jealousy in a person who already fears being abandoned by his or her partner, research suggests. A new study found that partners who showed signs of relationship anxiety before the birth of their first child were more likely to be jealous of the child after it was born.
Molecule found in oranges could reduce obesity and prevent heart disease and diabetes
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- 20/3/3 20:01
Researchers are studying a molecule found in sweet oranges and tangerines called nobiletin, which they have shown to drastically reduce obesity and reverse its negative side-effects. But why it works remains a mystery.
Imaging technique reveals 3D forces exerted by tiny cell clusters
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- 20/3/3 20:01
A new technique for mapping the forces that clusters of cells exert on their surroundings could be useful for studying everything from tissue development to cancer metastasis.
Magnetic whirls in future data storage devices
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- 20/3/3 20:01
Magnetic (anti)skyrmions are microscopically small whirls that are found in special classes of magnetic materials. They could be used to host digital data. A team of scientists has now made the observation that skyrmions and antiskyrmions can coexist bringing about the possibility to expand their capabilities in storage devices.
New DNA origami motor breaks speed record for nano machines
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- 20/3/3 20:01
Through a technique known as DNA origami, scientists have created the fastest, most persistent DNA nano motor yet. New findings provide a blueprint for how to optimize the design of motors at the nanoscale -- hundreds of times smaller than the typical human cell.
Ancient Australian trees face uncertain future under climate change, study finds
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- 20/3/3 20:01
Tasmania's ancient rainforest faces a grim future as a warming climate and the way people used the land have brought significant changes to the island state off mainland Australia's southeastern coast, according to a new study.
Chemists inhibit a critical gear of cell immortality
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- 20/3/3 20:01
Researchers have developed a promising molecular tool that targets and inhibits one of cell immortality's underlying gears: the enzyme telomerase.
Manipulating atoms to make better superconductors
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- 20/3/3 20:01
A new study shows that it is possible to manipulate individual atoms so that they begin working in a collective pattern that has the potential to become superconducting at higher temperatures.
Researchers develop new explanation for destructive earthquake vibrations
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- 20/3/3 20:01
High-frequency vibrations are some of the most damaging ground movements produced by earthquakes, and researchers have a new theory about how they're produced.
Study explores sexual harassment at AADR conferences
The American Association for Dental Research (AADR) released findings of a new research study, "Survey of Dental Researchers' Perceptions of Sexual Harassment at AADR Conferences: 2015-2018" in the Journal of Dental Research (JDR).
Researchers develop new explanation for destructive earthquake vibrations
Earthquakes produce seismic waves with a range of frequencies, from the long, rolling motions that make skyscrapers sway, to the jerky, high-frequency vibrations that cause tremendous damage to houses and other smaller structures. A pair of Brown University geophysicists has a new explanation for how those high-frequency vibrations may be produced.
When superconductivity material science meets nuclear physics
Imagine a wire with a thickness roughly one-hundred thousand times smaller than a human hair and only visible with the world's most powerful microscopes. They can come in many varieties, including semiconductors, insulators and superconductors.
Manipulating atoms to make better superconductors
Scientists have been interested in superconductors—materials that transmit electricity without losing energy—for a long time because of their potential for advancing sustainable energy production. However, major advances have been limited because most materials that conduct electricity have to be very cold, anywhere from -425 to -171 degrees Fahrenheit, before they become superconductors.
New technology helps reduce salt, keep flavor
Eating too much salt can have significant negative health implications, and modern processed food typically contains high levels of salt to improve taste and preservation.
NASA sees ex-tropical cyclone Esther move back into northern territory
NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite provided forecasters with a visible image ex-tropical cyclone Esther's remnant clouds that have now moved over Australia's Northern Territory. The remnants have generated a flood watch including in the Tanami and Central Deserts.
How this garden, with native plants and canoe planters, can help save salmon, orcas
Gardens aren't just for flowers. They can boost the recovery of salmon and orcas, too.
Most California cities refuse to retreat from rising seas—one town wants to show how it's done
Ten miles north of Monterey and a world away from Santa Cruz, Bruce Delgado gazed up a towering sand dune. Careful not to step on the beach buckwheat that protects rare butterflies or the sea lettuce that survives only in stable habitats, he wound his way toward the ocean.
Hope for a new permanent magnet that's cheap and sustainable
Scientists have made a breakthrough in the search for a new, sustainable permanent magnet.
Does your cat have degenerative joint disease?
With an estimated 10-15% of adults over the age of 60 having some degree of osteoarthritis, otherwise known as degenerative joint disease (DJD), many people will be familiar with, or will know someone who suffers from, this painful and debilitating condition. What is not well recognised is that DJD, where the protective cartilage that cushions the end of the bones wears down over time, affects a...