Wearables take ‘logical’ step toward onboard control
Engineers design fluidic logic into garments to help people with functional limitations perform tasks without electronic assistance.
Microbiologists study giant viruses in climate-endangered Arctic Epishelf Lake
Investigators have produced an assessment of the abundance of the viruses in the Milne Fiord Epishelf Lake near the North Pole.
Researchers visualize alpha-synuclein pathology in living patients with a neurodegenerative disorder
Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the aggregation of alpha-synuclein in the brain. Now, scientists have developed a radioligand that facilitates the imaging of alpha-synuclein aggregates in patients with MSA…
Sharing on social media makes us overconfident in our knowledge, study finds
Sharing news articles with friends and followers on social media can prompt people to think they know more about the articles’ topics than they actually do, according to a new study.
Your Concise Los Angeles Art Guide for September 2022
Your list of must-see, fun, insightful, and very Los Angeles art events this month, including Dan Levenson, Lawrence Weiner, Kaari Upson, Ray Anthony Barrett, and more.
This Brooklyn Art Collective Is Revitalizing the Post-Pandemic Drag Scene
The Collection Bowl is about fundraising as well as supporting drag performers and those behind the scenes who have been impacted by COVID-19.
Peeling Back the Psychological Layers of 1980s Sticker Books
In her solo exhibition Sticker Book, Julie Alpert remains loyal to the elements of craft while reaching for intergenerational connections.
PetTrack lets owners know exactly where their dog is
PetTrack uses a combination of sensors to give the accurate, real-time indoor location of an animal.
Understanding the expanded role of clinical ethicists
The COVID-19 pandemic brought many troubling ethical issues to the frontlines of clinical care, creating significant distress for clinicians, patients, and families. Behind the scenes, clinical ethicists managed those issues to support front-line worke…
Brain bubbles: Researchers describe the dynamics of cavitation in soft porous material
A tiny bubble popping within a liquid seems more fanciful than traumatic. But millions of popping vapor bubbles can cause significant damage to rigid structures like boat propellers or bridge supports. Can you imagine the damage such bubbles could do t…
Beyond neurons: How cells called astrocytes contribute to brain disorders
Star-shaped cells called astrocytes may bear the brunt of the responsibility for exacerbating the symptoms of some neurodevelopmental disorders. Scientists have now identified a molecule produced by astrocytes that interferes with normal neuron develop…
Wildlife hunting motivations vary across Africa and Europe
Wildlife hunting motivations and resulting ecological consequences vary depending on the socio-economic context across Africa and Europe, according to a new study. Despite these shifts, the intensity of hunting varies less than commonly expected across…
How COVID-19 may have reversed gains in maternal and child mortality
Declines in essential health care utilization during the COVID-19 pandemic in low- and lower-middle-income countries devastatingly impact women and children’s health, according to a new study. In some of the world’s poorest countries, the projected cor…
Elemental research: Scientists apply boron to tungsten components in fusion facilities
Scientists at have conducted research showing that a powder dropper can successfully drop boron powder into high-temperature plasma within tokamaks that have parts made of a heat-resistant material known as tungsten.