Thursday 19 May 2022 8:57am University of Otago researchers have discovered molecules in the blood that could assist with early detection of Alzheimer’s disease. The research, published in the journ

When conjuring up images of when dinosaurs ruled the planet we often think of hot and humid landscapes in a world very different from our own. However, the new TV series Prehistoric Planet, narrated b

Oestrogen treatment associated with reduced COVID deaths A new study led by the University of Southampton indicates that receiving hormone replacement therapy within six months of a recorded diagnosi

A new method for detecting deepfake imagery using novel synthesised images created in a unique way has been shown to demonstrably improve the algorithms designed to spot deepfake images and video, acc

Key Points Question Are certain clinician attitudes and characteristics associated with unnecessary antibiotic prescribing for asymptomatic bacteriuria? Findings In this survey study of 551 primary

1.1k SHARES Share Tweet A recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, by Nature, reveals a technique applied with mathematical modeling that could detect the presence of neurodegenerati

New Haven, Conn. — Throughout history, mass gatherings such as collective rituals, ceremonies, and pilgrimages have created intense social bonds and feelings of unity in human societies. But Yale psyc

Despite that previous studies have investigated mind wandering using task-switching paradigms, the association between the tendency to mind wander and cognitive flexibility remains largely unexplored.

The raw material for evolution is much more abundant in wild animals than we previously believed, according to new research from The Australian National University (ANU). Darwinian evolution is the p

Key Points Question Is spending on cancer care associated with lower cancer mortality rates? Findings In this cross-sectional study of 22 high-income countries, national cancer care expenditures in

Long before they enter a classroom, people learn to identify commonplace objects like a “dog” and a “chair” just by encountering them in everyday life, with no intent to learn about what they are. A

Finding a new target for future antidepressant development For the 280 million people suffering from depression globally, relief cannot come fast enough. Monoaminergic antidepressants, including sele

Published in the journal of Personality and Individual Differences, researchers were interested in investigating the associations of dispositional optimism and pessimism with cognitive abilities in ad

This showed that he shared "genetic markers" - or recognisable reference points in his genetic code - with other individuals who lived in Italy during the Roman Imperial age. But he also had a group o

Scientists have revised a fundamental law “foundational” to fusion energy research that could allow for more hydrogen fuel in reactors, and potentially help obtain more energy from fusion than previou

Firearms are now the leading cause of death for children and adolescents 0-19 years of age, with a staggering 83 percent increase in youth firearm fatalities over the past decade, according to a comme

Many parents feel guilty when their children play video games for hours on end. Some even worry it could make their children less clever. And, indeed, that’s a topic scientists have clashed over for y

About 30 massive, intricate computer networks serve the scientists who stand at the forefront of climate change research. Each network runs a software program comprised of millions of lines of code. T

From pit vipers to funnel web spiders, living creatures continue to prove a rich source of medicines with life-saving potential, but some are more forthcoming than others with their powerful compounds

Study finds virtual meetings inhibit creative idea generation 75% of US employees in a 2021 survey reported a preference for working remotely at least one day per week, how does it affect innovation?

The loss of smell and taste with a COVID-19 infection during the delta surge was a prevalent symptom and wasn’t prevented by vaccination, new research suggests. The small Ohio State University study

Researchers have shown that children’s level of intelligence may be reliant on how long their mothers breastfeed. The association between breastfeeding and higher scores for some cognitive markers was

Abstract Introduction Suicide by firearm is a major public health problem in many countries. But, studies that investigated the mortality of suicide by firearm on a global scale are still limited. The

An analysis of fossilised faeces found near Stonehenge suggests the people who built the monument ate raw cattle organs and shared the leftovers with their dogs Fossilised human faeces from Durringto

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Published in the journal of Personality and Individual Differences, new research has examined the relationship between mother’s emotion regulation difficulties, their use of emotion regulation strateg

Synthesis of iron oxide nanoflowers Iron oxide nanoflowers (Nfs) were synthesized by reduction of hydrate iron salts in a 1:1 v/v mixture of N-methyldiethanolamine (NMDEA) and diethylene glycol (DEG)

Use of electronic cigarettes costs the United States $15 billion annually in health care expenditures — more than $2,000 per person a year — according to a study by researchers at the UC San Francisco

Many plastics that are labelled as biodegradable are only compostable under industrial conditions, but scientists at the University of Bath have now found a way to make plastics break down using only

Water scarcity is a major problem for much of the world’s population, but with the right equipment drinking water can be wrung out of thin air. Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have no

Physicists in the Netherlands have shown for the first time that quantum information can be reliably teleported between network nodes that are not directly connected to each other. According to the re

Roads always seem to be in need of repair, but changing up the recipe could help them last longer. Researchers in Australia have now shown yet another advantage of adding rubber from old tires to asph

In a study published today in BMC Medicine, researchers at the Medical Research Council (MRC) Epidemiology Unit show that – assuming a causal link – 11% of cases of coronary heart disease could be pre

Abramowitz, A. I. & Webster, S. W. ‘Negative partisanship’ explains everything. Politico https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2017/09/05/negative-partisanship-explains-everything-215534/ (5 Septemb

Vitamin D deficiency is a growing health issue, but very few foods are rich in the nutrient. To help combat the problem, scientists have now used CRISPR gene editing to fortify tomatoes with vitamin D

Ten years ago, a new technology called CRISPR-CAS9, made it possible for scientists to change the genetic code of living organisms. As revolutionary as it was, the tool had its limitations. Like the f