Omicron ‘less severe’ than Delta for children ages 4 and younger, study suggests
New research suggests that the children younger than age 5 who are infected with the COVID-19 Omicron variant have less risk of severe health outcomes than those infected with the Delta variant.
New research shows survival rate improvement for extremely pre-term infants
A study conducted at 19 medical centers from 2013-2018 found that the survival rate of babies born at 22 weeks (30%) and 23 weeks (55.8%) had increased significantly compared to the same study conducted from 2008-2013, in which only 7% of babies born a…
New research shows what it takes to make society change for the better
New research suggests that social change may depend on the relationship between beneficial behaviors and policies. Using an innovative mathematical model, researchers studied a behavior that benefits groups, but does not spread without policy support, …
‘Flash droughts’ coming on faster, global study shows
Just like flash floods, flash droughts come on fast — drying out soil in a matter of days to weeks. These events can wipe out crops and cause huge economic losses. And according to scientists, the speed at which they dry out the landscape has increased.
The future of 5G+ infrastructure could be built tile by tile
5G+ (5G/Beyond 5G) is the fastest-growing segment and the only significant opportunity for investment growth in the wireless network infrastructure market, according to the latest forecast. But currently 5G+ technologies rely on large antenna arrays th…
CRISPR and HIV: New technique in human blood unveils potential paths toward cure
Gene editing used to discover human proteins hijacked by HIV to replicate in blood • By better understanding how the virus replicates, treatments could one day become cures • ‘This new assay is the most faithful representation of what’s happening in th…
Nio Stock Bounces Back: Should You Buy Now or Wait?
Is Nio stock’s jump a dead cat bounce or a golden opportunity?
Why Planet Labs Stock Is Going to the Moon Friday
Investors were thrilled to see Planet ahead of plan in 2021 — but what about the next year?
Why Qualcomm Stock Is Down 6% Today
A well-known analyst firm has lost its enthusiasm for the semiconductor giant.
Monkeys routinely consume fruit containing alcohol, shedding light on our own taste for booze
Scientists analyzed the ethanol content of fruit eaten by spider monkeys in Panama, and found that the fruit regularly contained alcohol: between 1% and 2%. The researchers also collected urine samples, most of which contained secondary metabolites of …
Pandemic’s urgency drove new collaborative approaches worldwide
In a new paper, nearly 130 authors from institutions around the world describe their groundbreaking collaborative work, ‘Defining the risk of SARS-CoV-2 variants on immune protection.’
Are ‘person’ or ‘people’ gender-neutral concepts? New study finds male tilt in analysis of billions of words
The concept of a ‘person’ or ‘people’ is, despite its definition, not gender-neutral when it comes to how we use these terms. In fact, we tend to prioritize men when referring to people in general, shows a new study by a team of psychology and linguist…
Drenching rains to pose greater threat to fire-damaged areas in West
The western US this century is facing a greatly heightened risk of heavy rains inundating areas recently scarred by wildfires, new research warns. Such events can cause significant destruction, including debris flows, mudslides, and flash floods, becau…
Why Tellurian Rose by Double Digits Today
The LNG exporter got a boost from an analyst upgrade amid geopolitical tensions.
Why Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin All Dropped Early on Friday
The European Union may not be as friendly to cryptocurrencies as hoped.
Why AMC Shares Are Down Today
Its recent gold mine investment isn’t going to be a game changer.