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107217 Astrophysics team lights the way for more accurate model of the universe

Scientists demonstrated the first use of a method called self-calibration to remove contamination from gravitational lensing signals. The results should lead to more accurate cosmological models of the universe. 2020-10-19 16:49:44 [anonymous]
107216 Patients who had more severe COVID-19 may be the best donors for convalescent plasma therapy

Sex, age, and severity of disease may be useful in identifying COVID-19 survivors who are likely to have high levels of antibodies that can protect against the disease. 2020-10-19 16:49:42 [anonymous]
107215 Fear and anxiety share same bases in brain

A recent report provides new evidence that fear and anxiety reflect overlapping brain circuits. The findings run counter to popular scientific accounts, highlighting the need for a major theoretical reckoning. 2020-10-19 16:49:39 [anonymous]
107214 Scientists find medieval plague outbreaks picked up speed over 300 years

Researchers who analyzed thousands of documents covering a 300-year span of plague outbreaks in London, England, have estimated that the disease spread four times faster in the 17th century than it had in the 14th century. 2020-10-19 15:59:26 [anonymous]
107213 Restoration of retinal and visual function following gene therapy

A breakthrough study results in the restoration of retinal and visual functions of mice models suffering from inherited retinal disease. 2020-10-19 15:59:22 [anonymous]
107212 Management of a popular game fish, the smallmouth bass

For recreational fishing enthusiasts, the thrill of snagging their next catch comes with discovering what's hooked on the end of the line. In many freshwater streams and rivers -- across the central and eastern parts of the U.S. -- anglers are often catching a popular freshwater game fish: the s... 2020-10-19 15:59:20 [anonymous]
107211 Immune protein orchestrates daily rhythm of squid-bacteria symbiotic relationship

New research has revealed that, in the mutually beneficial relationship between with the Hawaiian bobtail squid and the luminescent bacterium, Vibrio fischeri, an immune protein called 'macrophage migration inhibitory factor' is the maestro of daily rhythms. 2020-10-19 15:59:18 [anonymous]
107210 Glimpse deep into Earth's crust finds heat source that may stabilize continents

Rocks from the Rio Grande continental rift have provided a rare snapshot of active geology deep inside Earth's crust, revealing new evidence for how continents remain stable over billions of years, according to a team of scientists. 2020-10-19 15:57:59 [anonymous]
107209 A trillion turns of light nets terahertz polarized bytes

Nanophotonics researchers have demonstrated a novel technique for modulating light at terahertz frequencies with plasmonic metasurfaces. 2020-10-19 14:55:55 [anonymous]
107208 Cheaters don't always win: Species that work together do better

The sign of a healthy personal relationship is one that is equally mutual - where you get out just as much as you put in. Nature has its own version of a healthy relationship. A team of researchers investigated these interactions, known as mutualisms, and why they are so critical for healthy environ... 2020-10-19 14:55:51 [anonymous]
107207 Tiny beetles a bellwether of ecological disruption by climate change

New research shows that as species across the world adjust where they live in response to climate change, they will come into competition with other species that could hamper their ability to keep up with the pace of this change. 2020-10-19 14:55:49 [anonymous]
107206 CRISPR-induced immune diversification in host-virus populations

Just like humans, microbes have equipped themselves with tools to recognize and defend themselves against viral invaders. In a continual evolutionary battle between virus and host, CRISPR-Cas act as a major driving force of strain diversity in host-virus systems. 2020-10-19 14:55:46 [anonymous]
107205 Material found in house paint may spur technology revolution

The development of a new method to make non-volatile computer memory may have unlocked a problem that has been holding back machine learning and has the potential to revolutionize technologies like voice recognition, image processing and autonomous driving. 2020-10-19 14:55:44 [anonymous]
107204 With deep learning algorithms, standard CT technology produces spectral images

Engineers have demonstrated how a deep learning algorithm can be applied to a conventional computerized tomography (CT) scan in order to produce images that would typically require a higher level of imaging technology known as dual-energy CT. 2020-10-19 13:37:00 [anonymous]
107203 Immune activation in the liver illuminated with new glycan-tagging strategy

A signaling system implicated in liver fibrosis and immune activation is better understood thanks to this creative chemical fishing lure. 2020-10-19 13:36:58 [anonymous]
107202 Research network aims to improve learning outcomes for students underrepresented in STEM

A recent report lays out gaps in the biology education field and proposes leveraging an existing research coordination network called Equity and Diversity in Undergraduate STEM (EDU-STEM) to tackle them. 2020-10-19 13:36:52 [anonymous]
107201 Scientists map the human proteome

Twenty years after the release of the human genome, the genetic 'blueprint' of human life, an international research team has now mapped the first draft sequence of the human proteome. 2020-10-19 13:36:48 [anonymous]
107200 For toddlers with autism, more intervention hours are not necessarily better

Two prominent early intervention models for toddlers with autism show a very similar impact, whether delivered at 15-hours or 25-hours per week intensities, a study has found. 2020-10-19 13:36:44 [anonymous]
107199 A new approach to artificial intelligence that builds in uncertainty

Artificial intelligence isn't perfect. In fact, it's only as good as the methods and data built into it. Researchers have detailed a new approach to artificial intelligence that builds uncertainty, error, physical laws, expert knowledge and missing data into its calculations and leads ultima... 2020-10-19 12:55:37 [anonymous]
107198 Criteria to predict cytokine storm in COVID-19 patients identified

Researchers have developed and validated predictive criteria for early identification of COVID-19 patients who are developing hyperimmune responses, raising the possibility for early therapeutic intervention. 2020-10-19 12:55:34 [anonymous]
107197 Oldest securely dated evidence for a river flowing through the Thar Desert, Western India

Using luminescence dating of ancient river sediments, a new study presents evidence for river activity at Nal Quarry in the central Thar Desert starting from approx. 173 thousand years ago. These findings represent the oldest directly dated phase of river activity in the region and indicate Stone Ag... 2020-10-19 12:55:24 [anonymous]
107196 An ultrasonic projector for medicine

A chip-based technology that modulates intensive sound pressure profiles with high resolution opens up new possibilities for ultrasound therapy. 2020-10-19 12:55:22 [anonymous]
107195 Biochar helps hold water, saves money

Biochar's benefits for long-term storage of carbon and nitrogen on American farms are clear, but new research shows it can help farmers save money on irrigation as well. 2020-10-19 12:55:19 [anonymous]
107194 New lab test clarifies the potential protective effects of COVID-19 antibodies

Knowing you have developed antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 virus after recovering from COVID-19 doesn't tell you everything about your immunity. Scientists have developed a new lab testing procedure for the detection of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 that gives results more quickly than existin... 2020-10-19 12:55:14 [anonymous]
107193 Driver of the largest mass extinction in the history of the Earth identified

252 million years ago, at the transition from the Permian to the Triassic epoch, most of the life forms existing on Earth became extinct. Using latest analytical methods and detailed model calculations, scientists have now succeeded for the first time to provide a conclusive reconstruction of the ge... 2020-10-19 12:55:12 [anonymous]
107192 A first-of-its-kind catalyst mimics natural processes to break down plastics

A team of scientists has developed a first-of-its-kind catalyst that is able to process polyolefin plastics, types of polymers widely used in things like plastic grocery bags, milk jugs, shampoo bottles, toys, and food containers. 2020-10-19 12:55:05 [anonymous]
107191 Mouthwashes, oral rinses may inactivate human coronaviruses, study finds

Certain oral antiseptics and mouthwashes may have the ability to inactivate human coronaviruses, according to a new study. The results indicate that some of these products might be useful for reducing the viral load, or amount of virus, in the mouth after infection and may help to reduce the spread ... 2020-10-19 12:55:03 [anonymous]
107190 Prebiotic chemistry: In the beginning, there was sugar

Organic molecules formed the basis for the evolution of life. But how could inorganic precursors have given rise to them? Chemists now reports a reaction pathway in which minerals catalyze the formation of sugars in the absence of water. 2020-10-19 12:53:56 [anonymous]
107189 Light pollution alters predator-prey interactions between cougars and mule deer in western US

A new study provides strong evidence that exposure to light pollution alters predator-prey dynamics between mule deer and cougars across the intermountain West, a rapidly growing region where nighttime skyglow is an increasing environmental disturbance. 2020-10-19 11:21:58 [anonymous]
107188 Paper recycling must be powered by renewables to save climate

The study found that greenhouse gas emissions would increase by 2050 if we recycled more paper, as current methods rely on fossil fuels and electricity from the grid. 2020-10-19 11:21:19 [anonymous]

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