127 articles from FRIDAY 6.5.2022
Emissions tied to the international trade of agricultural goods are rising
Earth system scientists at the University of California, Irvine and other institutions have drawn the clearest line yet connecting consumers of agricultural produce in wealthier countries in Asia, Europe and North America with a growth in greenhouse gas emissions in less-developed nations, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere.
Nature helps mental health, research says—but only for rich, white people?
New research shows that a rapidly-growing environmental science field—which measures nature's effects on human well-being—has a diversity problem that threatens its ability to make universal scientific claims.
Studies on nature’s mental health benefits show ‘massive’ western bias
Research focuses on rich, white populations, while indigenous peoples may have different views of natureSpending time in the great outdoors is good for your mental health, according to a growing body of research. For example, getting out and about in forests and parks has been shown to increase happiness and alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety. But are the benefits universal?A review...
Giant New Mexico fire rages as drought-hit US West braces for summer
Firefighters struggled Friday to contain a giant blaze that has been burning for more than a month in New Mexico, raising fears for the summer ahead in the drought-hit western United States.
Remote work doesn't negatively affect productivity, study suggests
A research team from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health found that employee and company resiliency may be enhanced through the opportunity for employees to work remotely during natural disasters and other events that cause workplace displacement.
World's ocean is losing its memory under global warming
Using future projections from the latest generation of Earth System Models, a recent study published in Science Advances found that most of the world's ocean is steadily losing its year-to-year memory under global warming.
Join astronomers under the stars to appreciate the magnificence of our universe
Bob McDonald's blog: May 7 is the unofficial holiday Astronomy Day, and stargazers around the world will be marking the day with public...
Targeting molecular pathway that causes pulmonary arterial hypertension
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- 22/5/6 21:14
Researchers describe the underlying signaling pathway that results in pulmonary arterial hypertension and a novel monoclonal antibody therapy that blocks the abnormal blood vessel formation characterizing the disease.
Does presenting credibility labels of journalistic sources affect news consumption? New study finds limited effects
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- 22/5/6 21:14
Labeling the credibility of information sources does not shift the consumption of news away from low-quality sources or reduce belief in widely circulated inaccurate claims among average internet users, but providing an indicator of sources' quality may improve the news diet quality of the heaviest consumers of misinformation.
World's ocean is losing its 'memory' under global warming
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- 22/5/6 21:14
Using future projections from the latest generation of Earth System Models, a recent study found that most of the world's ocean is steadily losing its year-to-year memory under global warming.
Meet the Canadian researcher determined to take the animals out of lab testing
A growing number of scientists are calling for an end to the "gold standard" of animal research, because not only is it unethical, it's also no longer the best way to get results, thanks to technological advances that can replicate human biology in a petri...
The forest as a shelter for insects in warmer climates?
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- 22/5/6 21:14
Insect diversity is declining in Bavaria. Land use is a major driver, but the impact of climate change is still unknown. A study has now investigated in more detail how both factors interact in driving insect diversity and what can be done to conserve it.
Operating rooms are the climate change contributor no one's talking about
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- 22/5/6 21:14
The health care industry accounts for about 8.5% of all greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, and surgery is one of hospitals' biggest culprits in this space. Two surgeons-in-training give some solutions to combat this problem.
Retinal cell map could advance precise therapies for blinding diseases
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- 22/5/6 21:14
Researchers have identified distinct differences among the cells comprising a tissue in the retina that is vital to human visual perception. The scientists discovered five subpopulations of retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) -- a layer of tissue that nourishes and supports the retina's light-sensing photoreceptors. Using artificial intelligence, the researchers analyzed images of RPE at single-cell...
Candy-coated pills could prevent pharmaceutical fraud
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- 22/5/6 21:14
A colorful candy nonpareil coating gives pills a unique pattern that can be stored by the manufacturer in a database. Consumers could upload a smartphone photograph of a pill and if its CandyCode matches one in the database, the consumer could be confident that the pill is genuine. If not, it is potentially fraudulent.
More Cosmic Saber-Rattling From Russia’s Space Boss
The Russian invasion of Ukraine continues to extend its reach—not just around the world, but into space. For that we have Dmitry Rogozin—an intemperate man in what demands to be a temperate business—to blame. Much of the world came to know Rogozin, the head of the Russian space agency Roscosmos, back in 2014, when he was deputy prime minister, and Russia had launched its first...
Minerals can be key to healing damaged tissue
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- 22/5/6 20:11
Every species, from bacteria to humans, is capable of regeneration. Regeneration is mediated by the molecular processes that regulate gene expression to control tissue renewal, restoration and growth.
Historic graffiti made by soldiers sheds light on Africa maritime heritage, study shows
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- 22/5/6 20:11
Historic graffiti of ships carved in an African fort were drawn by soldiers on guard duty watching the sea, experts believe.
Coaching program reduces burnout among resident physicians
- ScienceDaily
- 22/5/6 20:11
A coaching program aimed at decreasing burnout among female resident physicians significantly reduced emotional exhaustion and imposter syndrome while increasing self-compassion over a six month period.
Flip-flop genome
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- 22/5/6 20:11
Researchers found that inversions in the human genome form more commonly than previously thought, which impacts our understanding of certain genetic diseases.
Powerful family of two-dimensional materials discovered
- ScienceDaily
- 22/5/6 20:11
A team has developed a new family of two-dimensional materials that researchers say has great potential for many applications such as batteries and supercapacitors, catalysis, sensors and electronics.
Saving the Mekong delta from 'drowning'
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- 22/5/6 20:11
Southeast Asia's most productive agricultural region and home to 17 million people could be mostly underwater within a lifetime. Saving the Mekong River Delta requires urgent, concerted action among countries in the region to lessen the impact of upstream dams and better manage water and sediments within the delta, according to an international team of researchers who outline solutions to the...