Science & Technology

Researchers have developed and validated a deep learning algorithm that can identify and outline (‘segment’) a non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) tumor on a computed tomography (CT) scan within seconds. The research also demonstrates that radiation onc…

Scientists conducted a survey of 530 graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, faculty and staff at U.S. academic institutions to examine their motivations and barriers to participation in science outreach. The study found scientists and academic instit…

Every Dane who died from COVID-19 in 2020 lost an average of 13 healthy years of life, according to new figures that show the burden of the disease.

Researchers have identified biological markers in triple negative breast cancer that are associated with resistance to chemotherapy treatment.

Two doses of psilocybin, a compound found in psychedelic mushrooms, reduces heavy drinking by 83 percent on average among heavy drinkers when combined with psychotherapy, a new study shows.

Research in mice illuminates the molecular mechanisms that underlie spatial mapping in the brain. Scientists found that a gene called Fos plays a key role in helping the brain use specialized navigation cells to form and maintain spatial maps.

T cells used in immunotherapy treatments can get exhausted by the task of fighting cancer cells or get shutdown as they enter tumors. Using a CRISPR-based edit on these cells’ genomes, researchers have rendered the therapeutic cells more resilient. The…

Researchers have developed a new method for assessing the impacts of ozone-destroying substances that threaten the recovery of the ozone layer.

Scientists investigating the remains of an old wooden ship off the cold, windy coast of far southern Argentina say it almost certainly is the Dolphin, a globe-trotting whaling ship from Warren, R.I., lost in 1859. Archaeologists have spent years resear…

Plant-based milk alternatives are an attractive option for people with allergies or intolerances, or who prefer a dairy-free diet. However, because some essential minerals are required to be on the Nutrition Facts label only under certain circumstances…

From ice cream to lattes, vanilla is one of the most popular spices in the world. It’s also one of the most labor-intensive to produce, and shortcuts lead to a less tasty product. Today, scientists report a profile of 20 key chemicals found in vanilla …

From life-like faces to elaborate nature scenes, tattoos are a true art form. But the inks are unregulated in the U.S. Their chemical composition is a mystery, which means potential side effects are largely unknown. Now, scientists are shedding light o…

Researchers have developed a new gene therapy approach that shows promise for treating the dry form of Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) — a progressive eye disease that affects up to 10% of adults over 65 years of age and is a leading cause of s…

An international team of astronomers has discovered an exoplanet that could be completely covered in water.

Our own immune system can become the enemy when mechanisms that are actually protective get out of control. In ANCA-associated vasculitis, excessive inflammatory reactions lead to pulmonary hemorrhages that can be fatal if left untreated. Researchers h…

Researchers have found that gut bacteria in mice co-evolve with their hosts.

A new analysis of a beaver anklebone fossil found in Montana suggests the evolution of semi-aquatic beavers may have occurred at least 7 million years earlier than previously thought, and happened in North America rather than Eurasia.

If autonomous vehicles are ever going to achieve widespread adoption, we need to know they are capable of navigating complex traffic situations, such as merging into heavy traffic when lanes disappear on a highway. To that end, researchers have develop…

Researchers are developing a coronavirus vaccine designed to be less sensitive to mutations and equipped for future strains. The vaccine showed promising results in mice in a newly published study, and the researchers now hope to be able to take it to …

Researchers have conducted a landmark survey to identify and stratify antimicrobial stewardship programs into four different groups — a first step toward studying the effectiveness of these models to best enhance patient care and reduce the rise of an…