Life expectancy declining in many English communities even before COVID-19 pandemic, study finds
A substantial number of English communities experienced a decline in life expectancy from 2010-2019, researchers have found.
‘Selective promiscuity,’ chaperones and the secrets of cellular health
A team of researchers has announced a major new advance in understanding how our genetic information eventually translates into functional proteins — one of the building blocks of human life. The research elucidates how chaperones display ‘selective p…
Direct photons offer glimpse of gluons’ dynamic motion
Scientists seeking to explore the teeming microcosm of quarks and gluons inside protons and neutrons report new data delivered by particles of light. The light particles, or photons, come directly from interactions of a quark in one proton colliding wi…
Personality traits linked to hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease
New research found that changes in the brain associated with Alzheimer’s disease are often visible early on in individuals with personality traits associated with the condition. The study focused on two traits previously linked to the risk of dementia:…
Urban areas more likely to have precipitation-triggered landslides, exposing growing populations to slide hazards
Urban areas may be at greater risk for precipitation-triggered landslides than rural areas, according to a new study that could help improve landslide predictions and hazard and risk assessments. Researchers found that urban landslide hazard was up to …
The Fascinating Contradictions of Paul Thek
Thek rebelled against his early virtuosity, and chafed against the aspects of religion that rejected his gayness, while remaining a devout Catholic.
Maria Guzmán Capron’s Deliciously Tactile Fabric Figures, or “Hot Aliens”
Capron says her creations reflect herself and her immigrant, Latinx community.
Living near oil and gas wells increases air pollution exposure
Researchers found increased concentrations of air pollutants downwind from oil and gas wells in California, likely affecting millions of Californians who live near them.
Attention-based deep neural network increases detection capability in sonar systems
In underwater acoustics, deep learning may improve sonar systems to help detect ships and submarines in distress or in restricted waters. However, noise interference can be a challenge. Researchers now explore an attention-based deep neural network to …
COVID-19-related parenting stress impacted eating habits of children
The incredible stress parents experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic had a negative effect on the eating habits of their children, according to a new study.
Zebrafish could shed light into the mysteries of the human spinal cord and its influence on our body
Researchers believe zebrafish may provide clues to understanding how the human nervous system develops since this fish experiences new movements similarly to how babies do after birth. To understand how our nervous system enables us to move and learn n…
Mindful breathing for pain control: Like Yin and Yang
It’s long been known that meditative mindful breathing helps with various health conditions, including pain.