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Disparities in life expectancy found at census-tract level
Life expectancy in the U.S. varies widely when analyzed at the census-tract level, and the method may provide a more detailed picture of health disparities in the U.S. than other widely used analyses...
Bioenergy research discovery paves way to production of new hydrocarbon
Fatty acids, the compounds that give a diet rich in leafy greens and fish its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, are now also heralded for their versatility as raw materials in...
Japanese film star, singer Haruma Miura dead at 30
Japanese actor and musician Haruma Miura has died at age 30.
4 dying Canadians wait to hear if they'll be allowed to try magic mushrooms for their anguish
It's been about three months since four dying Canadians filed applications with the federal government asking for the right to try magic mushrooms to treat the psychological distress that comes...
Melamine mediates formation of polythymine duplexes
Interactions of free melamine and polythymine tune the formation of DNA nanostructures
Helping students (re)think of themselves as scientists
Understanding science identity and expanding the definition of a scientist to make chemistry more empathetic and equitable
Study reveals intricate details about Huntington's disease protein
The research focuses on axonal transport -- the way in which vital materials travel along pathways called axons inside nerve cells, or neurons. Scientists found that HTT sometimes journeys along these...
Baleen whales have changed their distribution in the Western North Atlantic
Researchers using passive acoustic recordings of whale calls to track their movements have found that four of the six baleen whale species found in the western North Atlantic Ocean --...
Pine beetles successful no matter how far they roam -- with devastating effects
Whether they travel only a few meters or tens of kilometers to a new host tree, female pine beetles use different strategies to find success -- with major negative consequences...
Pioneering method reveals dynamic structure in HIV
The method reveals that the lattice, which forms the major structural component of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), is dynamic. The discovery of a diffusing lattice made from Gag and...
When power is toxic: Dominance reduces influence in groups
A new study finds that groups led by subordinate males outperform those led by dominant and aggressive males.
Genetics could help protect coral reefs from global warming
The research provides more evidence that genetic-sequencing can reveal evolutionary differences in reef-building corals that one day could help scientists identify which strains could adapt to warmer seas.
COVID-19: Colombia and Japan report record single-day increases
Colombia and Japan have reported record single-day increases in COVID-19 cases.
Timing key in understanding plant microbiomes
Researchers have made a key advance in understanding how timing impacts the way microorganisms colonize plants, a step that could provide farmers an important tool to boost agricultural production.
Beautyberry leaf extract restores drug's power to fight 'superbug'
Laboratory experiments showed that the plant compound works in combination with oxacillin to knock down the resistance to the drug of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA.
Weaving Indigenous knowledge with scientific research: a balanced approach
Insights from bicultural research can enhance practical applications from a palaeotsunami database to land-use decisions, according to a new review.
Marine drifters: Interdisciplinary study explores plankton diversity
Researchers have combined mathematical models, marine science, and metagenomics to answer a decades-old question - why are there so many species in the ocean?
Simple twist of DNA determines fate of placenta
The development of the mammalian placenta depends upon an unusual twist that separates DNA's classic double helix into a single-stranded form.
Growth rate of common trilobites
If you've ever held a trilobite fossil, seen one in a classroom, or walked by one in a store, chances are it was Elrathia kingii, one of the most common...
Precision trial highlights need for new approach to treating genomically complex cancers
A pioneering lung cancer study has highlighted important factors that will need to be considered in the next wave of precision medicine studies particularly in treating genomically complicated cancers.
Scientists find faster way to count animal sperm using DNA
Researchers at the University of New Hampshire have identified a quicker and less expensive way to count sperm in lobsters that could help scientists looking at any animal better understand...
Ecuadorian hummingbirds chirp ultrasonic songs of seduction
Perched on a flowering shrub on a windy Andean mountainside, the tiny Ecuadorian Hillstar hummingbird chirps songs of seduction that only another bird of its kind can hear.
Enhanced water repellent surfaces discovered in nature
Through the investigation of insect surfaces, researchers have detailed a previously unidentified nanostructure that can be used to engineer stronger, more resilient water repellent coatings.
Research underscores importance of global surveillance of plant pathogens
First spotted in the United States in 2014, bacterial leaf streak of corn is an emerging disease of corn that has now spread to ten states, including the top three...
Baleen whales have changed their distribution in the Western North Atlantic
Researchers have been using passive acoustic recordings of whale calls to track their movements. They have found that four of the six baleen whale species found in the western North...
Released Siamese crocodile found nesting in the wild
A Siamese crocodile that was released into the wild in 2018 has been recorded nesting in Cambodia's Cardamom Mountains. The female crocodile was identified by her tail scute markings as...
Scientists count all the tiny snails in the Arctic
Shell-bearing microgastropods are snails whose size is less than five millimeters. They represent one of the least studied groups of metazoan living organisms in the oceans. Ivan Nekhaev is a...
Video: Engineered surfaces help researchers move bubbles underwater
Novel method for manipulating bubbles could enhance electrochemical reactions or wastewater treatment