Fatty liver linked to survival in E. coli infection
Scientists at UC San Francisco (UCSF) have developed a new way of looking at sex-biased diseases that is rooted in evolutionary biology......»»
Daylight saving time linked to lost worker productivity
As much of the world prepares to turn clocks back an hour this fall, new research from the University of Oregon finds the annual spring forward to daylight saving time affects worker productivity more than previously thought......»»
Soybean domestication linked to higher mesophyll conductance for increased photosynthesis
In a new study conducted by the Realizing Increased Photosynthetic Efficiency (RIPE) project, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign looked back in time at soybean growth and discovered that modern plants have increased mesophyll.....»»
Coral exudates, not algae, linked to bacterial growth that threaten reefs
A study led by the University of Bremen suggests that on algae-dominated coral reefs, it is not the algae but the corals themselves that may contribute to the growth of harmful bacteria. This discovery suggests that a disturbance in the natural compo.....»»
From fish to clean water, the ocean matters—how to quantify the benefits
Nature protection, conservation and restoration is "not a trivial matter but key to human survival," according to scientists quoted in a 2005 UN report. To demonstrate this, they developed the concept of "ecosystem services"—the benefits that peopl.....»»
The best reality shows streaming on Netflix right now (November 2024)
Get your adrenaline going with Hyperdrive or marvel at a survival competition in Alone, two of the best reality shows on Netflix streaming right now......»»
McDonald’s E. coli outbreak grows by 50% in 3 days as lawsuits mount
The CDC believes the risk is now low, but cases could continue to rise. Twenty-six more cases have been identified in a multistate E. coli O157:H7 outbreak linked to McDonald's Qu.....»»
Study shows weak external electric fields may protect crops from infection
Research from Dr. Giovanni Sena's group in the Department of Life Sciences highlights an intriguing method to help protect plants from pathogen attacks using weak electric fields......»»
Warming lakes and rivers may spread fish pathogens
Michigan's rivers and lakes were once cold enough that fish were protected from some infection-causing parasites. As the Great Lakes ecosystem warms, a Michigan State University researcher is investigating new pathogens that may become relevant to th.....»»
Nanomedicine advances deliver precise antibiotic doses to fight infections and drug resistance
Researchers from the University of Waterloo have developed a new technology that can hold an entire course of antibiotics in one tiny dose and deliver on demand just the right amount of medication that a particular patient needs to fight an infection.....»»
An Indian village became Amur falcons" biggest protectors—how conservationists can harness the power of persuasion
Wildlife conservation is an exercise in human persuasion. It may seem counterintuitive that we hold the keys to the survival of wildlife, but 98% of all threatened species are threatened exclusively by human activities such as pollution, invasive spe.....»»
Tiny airborne particles within air pollution could be a silent killer
Long-term high ultrafine particle concentrations in New York state neighborhoods are linked to higher numbers of deaths. That is the key finding of our new research, published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials......»»
10 best movies starring only one actor, ranked
Movies with only one actor depict intense personal journeys that often examine isolation and survival in unique environments, from Cast Away to Moon......»»
Airbnb rentals linked to increased crime rates in London neighborhoods, finds study
Rising numbers of houses and flats listed as short-term lets on Airbnb are associated with higher rates of crimes such as burglaries and street robberies right across London, according to the most detailed study of its kind......»»
Marri trees are a lifeline for many native bee species in a biodiversity hotspot
New Curtin University-led research has revealed that Marri trees are critical to the survival of more than 80 species of native bee in Western Australia's South West region, which is one of the world's most biologically rich but threatened biodiversi.....»»
McDonald"s Quarter Pounders linked to E. Coli outbreak leaves 1 dead: See case map
McDonald"s Quarter Pounders linked to E. Coli outbreak leaves 1 dead: See case map.....»»
McDonald’s deadly Quarter Pounder E. coli outbreak is likely bigger than we know
The size and span of the outbreak is likely larger than currently known. One person is dead and 48 others across 10 states have been sickened in an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak that a.....»»
Risk of cardiovascular disease linked to long-term exposure to arsenic in community water supplies
Long term exposure to arsenic in water may increase cardiovascular disease and especially heart disease risk even at exposure levels below the federal regulatory limit (10µg/L) according to a study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Hea.....»»
Deadly E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald"s Quarter Pounders sickens 49 people in 10 states
Deadly E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald"s Quarter Pounders sickens 49 people in 10 states.....»»
Ten hospitalized, one dead in E. Coli infections linked to McDonald"s quarter pounder, says CDC
Ten hospitalized, one dead in E. Coli infections linked to McDonald"s quarter pounder, says CDC.....»»
Study suggests frogs and toads will face new risks as water habitats dry up due to global warming
A small international team has found that anurans such as frogs and toads will be facing increased risks to their survival in the coming years due to water habitats drying up as a result of global warming......»»