Science & Technology
Low-cost medicine effective in treating high blood pressure for some
Medical researchers found that chlorthalidone was effective in lowering blood pressure in individuals with advanced kidney disease.
Moderate amounts of caffeine not linked to maternal health risks
Consuming a low amount of caffeine during pregnancy could help to reduce gestational diabetes risk, according to researchers.
Singing, being male, and being an adult tend to produce more respiratory aerosols, study finds
A new study measured respiratory particles produced from people singing or playing instruments. Is singing worse than talking when it comes to how many particles are being emitted? Yes, according to the study. And the louder one talks or sings, the wor…
Competing quantum interactions enable single molecules to stand up
Nanoscale machinery has many uses, including drug delivery, single-atom transistor technology, or memory storage. However, the machinery must be assembled at the nanoscale which is a considerable challenge for researchers.
Researchers recreate deep-Earth conditions to see how iron copes with extreme stress
New observations of the atomic structure of iron reveal it undergoes ‘twinning’ under extreme stress and pressure.
PFAS exposure, high-fat diet drive prostate cells’ metabolism into pro-cancer state
A high-fat diet synergizes with exposure to PFAS to change the metabolism of benign and malignant prostate cells, according to a new study in mice.
AI helps design the perfect chickpea
A massive international research effort has led to development of a genetic model for the ‘ultimate’ chickpea, with the potential to lift crop yields by up to 12 per cent.
ESR-STM on single molecules and molecule-based structures
Researchers extend single-atom electron spin resonance with STM from atoms to molecules, opening the power of synthetic chemistry to engineer their quantum states.
Conflicting health information compromises attention and emotional responses
The 24-hour news cycle and social media bombardment often resulting in conflicting messages about health issues might be making it harder than ever for people to make critical decisions, according to a new study.