Real-world study details average duration of infectiousness for COVID-19
New research unveils how long infectiousness lasts after natural COVID-19 infection in the community. Researchers conducted detailed daily tests from when people were exposed to SARS-CoV-2 to look at how much infectious virus they were shedding through…
Real-world study details average duration of infectiousness for COVID-19
New research unveils how long infectiousness lasts after natural COVID-19 infection in the community. Researchers conducted detailed daily tests from when people were exposed to SARS-CoV-2 to look at how much infectious virus they were shedding through…
Medieval monks were ‘riddled with parasites’
Research examining traces of parasites in medieval Cambridge residents suggests that monks were almost twice as likely as ordinary townspeople to have intestinal worms — despite monasteries of the period typically having far more sanitary facilities.
Medieval monks were ‘riddled with parasites’
Research examining traces of parasites in medieval Cambridge residents suggests that monks were almost twice as likely as ordinary townspeople to have intestinal worms — despite monasteries of the period typically having far more sanitary facilities.
Researchers examine link between pesticides and thyroid cancer risk in Central California area
In single pollutant models and within a 20-year period, 10 out of 29 reviewed pesticides were associated with thyroid cancer, including several of the most widely used ones in the U.S. These included paraquat dichloride, glyphosate and oxyfluorfen.
Researchers examine link between pesticides and thyroid cancer risk in Central California area
In single pollutant models and within a 20-year period, 10 out of 29 reviewed pesticides were associated with thyroid cancer, including several of the most widely used ones in the U.S. These included paraquat dichloride, glyphosate and oxyfluorfen.
A breakthrough in magnetic materials research could lead to novel ways to manipulate electron flow with much less energy loss
Newly discovered magnetic interactions in the Kagome layered topological magnet TbMn6Sn6 could be the key to customizing how electrons flow through these materials. Scientists have conducted an in-depth investigation of TbMn6Sn6 to better understand th…
Required Reading
This week, award-winning nature photography, reviewing Jared Kushner’s new book, Smithsonian NMAAHC hires a new digital curator, Damien Hirst plans to burn paintings, and more.
Philip Guston’s Haunted Testimonies
Guston became a witness to the 20th century’s darkest and foulest experiences without closing his eyes or turning away, and enabled us to see and reflect upon this brutality.
WHO expert group recommends second COVID-19 booster for vulnerable groups
Countries should consider giving a second COVID-19 vaccine booster to older persons, pregnant women, health workers, people with weaker immune systems and those at higher risk of severe disease, experts appointed by the World Health Organization (WHO) …
Random acts of kindness make a bigger splash than expected
Even though they often enhance happiness, acts of kindness such as giving a friend a ride or bringing food for a sick family member can be somewhat rare because people underestimate how good these actions make recipients feel, according to new research.
Random acts of kindness make a bigger splash than expected
Even though they often enhance happiness, acts of kindness such as giving a friend a ride or bringing food for a sick family member can be somewhat rare because people underestimate how good these actions make recipients feel, according to new research.
Wildfire experts provide guidance for new research directions
A new paper by dozens of wildfire experts across the nation highlights the need for a more strategic and interdisciplinary approach to pursuing wildfire research and protecting vulnerable communities.
To bee or not to bee
Scientists find climate change is linked to the decline of bumblebees in alpine regions of the Rocky Mountains.
Historical rates of enslavement predict modern rates of American gun ownership, study shows
The higher percentage of enslaved people that a U.S. county counted among its residents in 1860, the more guns its residents have in the present, according to a new analysis by researchers exploring why Americans’ feelings about guns differ so much fro…
Report highlights technology advancement and value of wind energy
Wind energy continues to see strong growth, solid performance, and attractive prices in the U.S., according to a recent report.
Risk of volcano catastrophe ‘a roll of the dice’
While funding is pumped into preventing low-probability scenarios such as asteroid collision, the far more likely threat of a large volcanic eruption is close to ignored — despite much that could be done to reduce the risks, say researchers.
Natural substances show promise against coronavirus
Three natural compounds present in foods like green tea, olive oil and red wine are promising candidates for the development of drugs against the coronavirus. In a comprehensive screening of a large library of natural substances at DESY’s X-ray source …