Stampede in SoHo leaves grandmother hospitalized for her birthday
Stampede in SoHo leaves grandmother hospitalized for her birthday.....»»
Large thatched roof covers Casa Cova in Mexico by Anonimous
Architecture firm Anonimous took cues from pre-colonial architecture designing Casa Cova, a sprawling beach house made of concrete, parota wood and dried palm leaves. Read more Architecture firm Anonimous took cues from pre-colonial architec.....»»
Abnormal sodium levels in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 predict death or respiratory failure
Hospitalized patients with COVID-19 and abnormal sodium levels in the blood have an increased risk of experiencing respiratory failure or dying, according to a new study......»»
Sea turtle: Sentinels and victims of plastic pollution in the Adriatic Sea
Sea turtles are witnesses and victims of the high level of plastic pollution of the Adriatic Sea. A group of researchers at the University of Bologna analyzed 45 turtles hospitalized at Fondazione Cetacea in Riccione and found plastic debris in their.....»»
The Equity podcast is growing
Equity is celebrating its fourth birthday in a few weeks, and closed 2020 with its biggest quarter to date. To celebrate, and say thank you to our wonderful listeners who tune into us each and every single week, we’re growing upward and outward.....»»
Black biomedical scientists still lag in research funding: Why it matters to all Americans
The statistics tell the story. People of color are more likely to be infected, hospitalized and killed by COVID-19 than white, non-Hispanic people. This grim reality is just one more illustration of an unacceptable truth: Science does not benefit all.....»»
It’s 2021, Do You Know Where Your Silos Are?
When working remotely, it’s tempting to spend our time in a Slack chat with our department, but that leaves us unaware of what’s happening in other departments. Continue reading........»»
Long-term exposure to low levels of air pollution increases risk of heart and lung disease
Analysis of records for more than 63 million Medicare enrollees from 2000 to 2016 finds long-term exposure to air pollution had a significant impact on the number of people hospitalized for cardiac and respiratory conditions. Researchers examined thr.....»»
Asthmatics at no higher risk getting or dying from COVID-19, assessment of studies consisting of 587,000 people shows
A review of 57 studies shows people with asthma had a 14 percent lower risk of getting COVID-19 and were significantly less likely to be hospitalized with the virus......»»
Damage to the heart found in more than half of COVID-19 patients discharged from hospital
Around 50 percent of patients who have been hospitalized with severe COVID-19 and who show raised levels of a protein called troponin have damage to their hearts. The injury was detected by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans at least a month afte.....»»
Study uses CRISPR/Cas9-mediated gene editing to study function of insect salivary enzyme
Like a scene from a horror movie, tomato fruitworm caterpillars silence their food plants' cries for help as they devour their leaves. That is the finding of a multidisciplinary team of researchers, who said the results may yield insights into the ab.....»»
Caged heat: Mesquite bugs battle in a plastic cup—for science!
Two mesquite bugs enter, one mesquite bug leaves. Scientists at the University of Arizona set up their own "Bug Fight Club" in the lab, staging wrestling matches between insects to learn more about defensive structures and th.....»»
Researchers develop high-torque light-powered actuator
If you watch the leaves of a plant long enough, you may see them shift and turn toward the sunlight through the day. It happens slowly, but surely......»»
Plant-based magnetic nanoparticles with antifungal properties
A team of researchers from Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University obtained magnetic nanoparticles using sweet flag (Acorus calamus). Both the roots and the leaves of this plant have antioxidant, antimicrobial, and insecticide properties. The extract.....»»
Disney redundancy: Fox CGI-animation studio behind Ice Age, Rio to shut down
Blue Sky, formed in TRON's '80s wake, leaves behind legacy of billions in cartoon sales. Enlarge / By the end of April, the dedicated Blue Sky Studios team behind the above films will be shuttered by its current owners at Disney. (credit: Blue S.....»»
Dezeen to celebrate 15th birthday with Dezeen 15 festival
Dezeen turns 15 this year! To mark the occasion, we're going to hold a special digital festival from 1 to 19 November. Read more Dezeen turns 15 this year! To mark the occasion, we're going to hold a special digital festival from 1 to 19 Nov.....»»
Analysis: Bezos leaves behind a company that"s created value but has also triggered a national reckoning
In 1997, the year Amazon became a publicly traded company, CEO Jeff Bezos promised investors they would be in for a journey. Amazon would not chase short-term profits, he warned in a letter to shareholders. It would focus "relentlessly" on customers......»»
Class determines vulnerability to catastrophic glacial flooding in northwest Pakistan
A recent study examines the link between power structures and vulnerability to flash floods in Reshun. The vulnerable location of Reshun, a village in Upper Chitral District in the northwest of Pakistan, leaves it exposed to natural disaster hazards......»»
Venus flytraps found to produce magnetic fields
The Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) is a carnivorous plant that encloses its prey using modified leaves as a trap. During this process, electrical signals known as action potentials trigger the closure of the leaf lobes. An interdisciplinary team o.....»»
Why COVID Vaccines Are Likely Safe for Pregnant People
The scantness of available data leaves the decision up to the individual and their doctors, though benefits can outweigh risks in some cases -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
How heatwaves and drought combine to produce the perfect firestorm
Long heatwaves during entrenched drought often trigger fears of bushfire. It's easy to imagine rolling days of hot, dry weather desiccating leaves, bark and twigs, transforming them into a potent fuel......»»