Science & Technology
Women’s heart attacks are often missed: This gene may help explain why
Newly identified genes may help explain why women experience different heart disease symptoms than men do, which often leads to misdiagnosing serious problems.
Arecibo observatory scientists help unravel surprise asteroid mystery
Specifications from an asteroid that made headline news in 2019 because it appeared to come out of nowhere and was traveling fast has just been published.
Study identifies unique underlying molecular factors driving melanoma development
A new study reveals important molecular information that could help scientists develop more effective treatment and prevention strategies for a difficult-to-treat form of melanoma skin cancer.
Methods from weather forecasting can be adapted to assess risk of COVID-19 exposure
Engineers can adapt weather forecasting models to give individuals a personalized assessment of their risk of exposure to COVID-19 or other diseases.
Climate change could lead to a dramatic temperature-linked decrease in essential omega-3 fatty acids, according to new study
The effects of global climate change already are resulting in the loss of sea ice, accelerated sea level rise, and longer and more intense heat waves, among other threats. Now, a survey of planktonic lipids in the global ocean predicts a temperature-li…
Proactive approaches needed to enable ecosystems to adapt to climate change
As the need to address climate change becomes increasingly urgent so too does the concurrent need for proactive stewardship of the Earth’s rapidly changing biosphere, according to new research.