Science & Technology
New portal improves forecasts of devastating storms in West Africa
Storms in the Sahel region, which can reach over 100km in size, have become more extreme since the 1980s due to global warming, with more intense rainfall. An online portal will enable forecasters in West Africa to provide communities with earlier and …
Brain circuit responsible for cocaine withdrawal-induced anxiety and relapse-related behavior
New research finds that drug withdrawal-induced anxiety and reinstatement of drug seeking behaviors are controlled by a single pathway in the brain and centered around dopamine cells.
How alcohol cravings get stronger after drinking during withdrawal
A new finding in an animal study could eventually lead to improved treatments to minimize cravings in people with alcohol use disorder.
Diet type can increase potentially harmful gas in the gut
Scientists looked at colonic hydrogen sulfide — a toxic gas in the body that smells like rotten eggs — production in people in response to animal- and plant-based diet interventions.
Study of ancient predators sheds light on how humans did — or didn’t — find food
A new analysis of the remains of ancient predators reveals new information about how prehistoric humans did — or didn’t — find their food.
Study develops framework for forecasting contribution of snowpack to flood risk during winter storms
A new study provides a framework for a snowpack decision support tool that could help water managers prepare for potential flooding during rain-on-snow events, using hourly data from existing snow monitoring stations.
Experiments measure freezing point of extraterrestrial oceans to aid search for life
A planetary scientist worked with engineers to measure the physical limits for a liquid when salty water is at very high pressure. The results suggest where to look for extraterrestrial life in the ice-covered oceans of Jupiter’s moon Europa and Saturn…
Physicists develop ideal testing conditions of solar cells for space applications
Researchers have described the optimal conditions for testing perovskite solar cells for space.
Fluorescent probe for bad cooking oil in the portable platform
A research team develops a fluorescent molecular sensor for detecting bad cooking oils. The novel technology enables anyone to easily measure the cooked time for all kinds of cooking oils.
B12 deficiency harms young children’s development, and the food relief we provide isn’t good enough
Vitamin B12 deficiency in infants leads to poor motor development and anemia, according to a new study . B12 deficiency is an enormous, yet overlooked problem, and the food relief currently suppied is not helping. According to the researchers, the prob…
In poplars, two plant hormones boost each other in defense against pathogenic fungi
In contrast to previous assumptions, the defense hormones salicylic acid and jasmonic acid do not always suppress each other in regulating plant chemical defenses against pests and pathogens. In trees, the interplay of both hormones can actually increa…
Student satisfaction in flipped classroom is built on guidance, pedagogy, and a safe atmosphere
Students are satisfied with flipped classroom when they have systematic guidance on the teaching approach in use, comprehensive understanding of both the content being taught and the discipline more generally, and a safe learning atmosphere conducive t…