West Coast seabird study shows how they might one day share the air with wind turbines
One day, wind turbines may float off the coasts of California and southern Oregon, providing clean, renewable energy to millions of homes. But before construction can start, researchers are studying how to minimize the potential wind farms' impact on.....»»
Study demonstrates that a process that turns off DNA transcription can, paradoxically, also turn it on
Researchers led by Kannosuke Yabe, Asuka Kamio, and Soichi Inagaki of the University of Tokyo have discovered that in thale cresses histone H3 lysine-9 (H3K9) methylation, conventionally thought to be a mark of turning off gene transcription, can als.....»»
Microrobot-packed pill shows promise for treating inflammatory bowel disease in mice
Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a pill that releases microscopic robots, or microrobots, into the colon to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The experimental treatment, given orally, has shown success in mice......»»
Researchers capture detailed picture of electron acceleration in one shot
Adjusting experimental methods achieved the first "single-shot" diagnosis of electron acceleration through a laser wakefield accelerator along a curved trajectory, according to a recent study led by University of Michigan researchers. The findings ar.....»»
Observing flows at a liquid-liquid-solid intersection
Most of us are familiar with the classic example of a liquid-gas moving contact line on a solid surface: a raindrop, sheared by the wind, creeps along a glass windscreen. The contact line's movements depend on the interplay between viscous and surfac.....»»
Early warning systems and plans to avert disasters due to extreme rainfall are still flawed, study shows
The constant rise in temperatures and increasing frequency of extreme weather events, especially rainstorms, requires Brazilian towns and cities to develop contingency plans that include efficient monitoring, rapid response, and an efficient local ea.....»»
Wolves reintroduced to Isle Royale temporarily affect other carnivores, humans have influence as well
In a rare opportunity to study carnivores before and after wolves were reintroduced to their ranges, researchers from the University of Wisconsin–Madison found that the effects of wolves on Isle Royale have been only temporary. And even in the leas.....»»
Math makes finding bat roosts much easier, our research shows
Finding bats is hard. They are small, fast and they primarily fly at night......»»
Dead Rising is getting the remaster treatment with a redesigned Frank West
Frank West is returning to where it all began in Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, a remaster of the series' first zombie action game......»»
Lemur communication shows how humans evolved to create music
A type of lemur which communicates in rhythmic song shows how humans have evolved to create music, according to researchers at The University of Warwick......»»
Study provides insights into the use of decodable texts in early reading instruction
For young children, taking the first step towards reading can feel like an uphill task. This is because a child might find it easy to recognize individual letters but combining them into sentences can be overwhelming in the beginning. Moreover, the p.....»»
High-speed internet linked to more farms offering agritourism
The availability and adoption of high-speed broadband appears to boost the number of farms offering agritourism activities, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers. Their findings, the researchers said, bolster the argument for expandi.....»»
New research shows that improving mobile internet service can reduce digital inequality
New research shows removing data caps to cell phone usage may not only reduce digital inequality but might increase education data consumption by disadvantaged populations......»»
Involving workers essential to ensure industrial policies serve the public interest in Brazil
Involving workers and others in society is essential to ensure Brazilian industrial policies serve the country's development goals and the public interest, a new study shows......»»
Some landfill "burps" contain airborne PFAS, study finds
Many municipal landfills "burp" gas from decomposing organic matter rather than letting it build up. And burps from buried waste containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) can release these "forever chemicals" into the air, say researchers.....»»
Study identifies biting flies as reservoirs of bacteria that cause bovine mastitis on dairy farms
Bovine mastitis, which affects cows, leads to reduced milk production and can be fatal if left untreated. The USDA National Animal Health Monitoring System has reported cases in 99.7% of all dairy operations in the U.S., making it the most prevalent.....»»
Saudi women"s quest for change enabled them earn citizenship rights
Saudi women have obtained their citizenship rights through their own struggle and there is little truth in the widely held idea in the West that their role in the fight for their freedom has been negligible......»»
National park wild boar contain five-times more toxic PFAS than humans allowed to eat, study finds
Wild boar in a European national park have been found to contain levels of toxic PFAS "forever chemicals" nearly five-times higher than is allowed to be sold in meat for human consumption under EU law, according to a new study......»»
3D thymic-like hydrogels for T-cell differentiation
A study published in GEN Biotechnology describes the establishment of the first hydrogel-based platform for producing T-cells from hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells. Researchers engineered biomaterials integrated with key thymic components to d.....»»
New global study unveils city-region networks, highlights role of intermediate cities
Rural livelihoods are quite intertwined with urban centers, with mid-sized cities playing an extraordinary role in providing required services, including for food security, agricultural livelihoods and viable rural development, according to a new stu.....»»
Study finds most young people have at some point inflicted offline or online violence on their partners
The PSIDES research group of the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) is dedicated to researching online dating violence in young couples. The aim is to gain a better understanding of this recent phenomenon so that appropriate prevention strate.....»»