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Study shows all work and no play makes for dull living

Washington DC | September 15, 2023 12:44:22 PM IST

A study, conducted in three nations and directed by Dr. Paul Hanel of the Department of Psychology, has revealed that persons who valued performance above enjoyment were less satisfied the next day. ... read..

Earth's electrons may be forming water on Moon: Study

Washington | September 14, 2023 10:44:27 PM IST

A team of researchers discovered that high energy electrons in Earth's plasma sheet are contributing to weathering processes on the Moon's surface and that the electrons may have aided in the formation of water on the lunar surface. ... read..

Wild bees' development, health are hampered by lack of maternal care: Study

Washington | September 14, 2023 9:45:01 PM IST

According to researchers, most wild bees are solitary, but one tiny species of carpenter bees meticulously cares for and raises their offspring, which results in significant benefits to the developing bee's microbiome, development, and health. ... read..

Early childhood malnutrition sets stage for poor growth: Study

Washington | September 14, 2023 8:44:56 PM IST

The researchers found that malnutrition affects growth in the first two years of life, highlighting a devastating reality for millions of children in the Global South, particularly Asia. ... read..

People who put achievement ahead of enjoyment are less happy: Study

Washington | September 14, 2023 8:44:51 PM IST

Researchers discovered that people who prioritised achievement over enjoyment were less happy the next day. ... read..

DNA breakthrough detects genetic diversity of invasive fish: Research

New York | September 14, 2023 6:45:46 PM IST

Ecologists have proven that the genetic material that species shed into their environments can reveal not only the presence of the species but also a wide range of information about the genetics of whole populations information that may assist scientist ... read..

Wolves, dogs appear to remember where people hid food: Research

Washington DC | September 14, 2023 6:45:42 PM IST

In a research involving many wolves and dogs, both animals did better at finding hidden food if they had previously watched the food being hidden by a person, implying that they remembered where the food was and did not rely simply on scent to discover it ... read..

Cleaning products emit hundreds of hazardous chemicals: Study

Washington DC | September 14, 2023 6:44:53 PM IST

A peer-reviewed study conducted by Environmental Working Group experts discovered disturbing details regarding the potential health dangers of common household cleaning products. ... read..

Pollination by multiple bee species improves cherry harvest: Research

Washington DC | September 14, 2023 5:45:54 PM IST

Trees should be pollinated by both honey bees and mason bees for the best cherry harvest. A recent study performed by a University of Gothenburg professor demonstrates yet another advantage of biodiversity. ... read..

Some spiders may transfer mercury contamination to land animals: Study

Washington DC | September 13, 2023 11:46:24 PM IST

Many spiders sit patiently in their webs, waiting for prey to come to them. Arachnids that live near lakes and rivers eat aquatic insects like dragonflies. However, if these insects live in mercury-contaminated streams, the metal can be passed on to the s ... read..

Researchersdiscoverwhy,whenSahara Desert was green

Washington DC | September 13, 2023 10:44:19 PM IST

A major study has given new insight into North African humid periods that have occurred during the last 800,000 years, explaining why the Sahara Desert has been green at times. ... read..

Study finds how pneumococcal vaccines associated with fewer severe infections among children with sickle cell disease

Washington | September 12, 2023 11:45:37 PM IST

According to recent studies, the prevalence of invasive pneumococcal infection (IPD) in children with sickle cell disease (SCD) has dramatically decreased after the introduction of the pneumococcal conjugate vaccines PCV7 and PCV13. ... read..

Surfactants may cause toxic chemicals in aerosols to last longer in air: Study

Birmingham | September 12, 2023 11:45:34 PM IST

Hazardous chemicals often seen in aerosols, such as those produced during cooking and cleaning, can be 'protected' in 3D structures made by surfactants, allowing them to stay longer in the air, according to research led by the University of Birmingham. ... read..

Plant-based food alternatives might help inshift to global sustainability: Study

Washington DC | September 12, 2023 9:45:31 PM IST

According to new research, replacing 50 per cent of meat and milk products with plant-based alternatives by 2050 can reduce agriculture and land use-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 31 per cent while also halting the deterioration of forest and n ... read..

River water quality declining worldwide as a result of climate change

Utrecht | September 12, 2023 8:44:21 PM IST

Our ability to manage water is severely threatened by climate change, more droughts, and more frequent rainstorms. Water quality as well as availability are under threat. ... read..

Researchers find combination of cancer inhibitors in slowing tumour growth

Hiroshima | September 12, 2023 8:44:06 PM IST

In individuals with specific malignancies, including as head and neck squamous cell carcinoma and lung adenocarcinoma, a combination of inhibitors has been shown to reduce tumour growth and prevent relapse. Their findings encourage the creation of novel t ... read..

Contamination residues still found in park built on former municipal incinerator sites: Study

Washington | September 12, 2023 4:44:06 PM IST

Many cities in the United States and Canada burnt their rubbish and waste in municipal incinerators during much of the last century. ... read..

New super-fast flood model has potential to save lives: Study

Melbourne | September 12, 2023 2:43:46 PM IST

Researchers found a new model that has the potential to significantly improve emergency response by lowering flood forecasting time from hours to days and allowing flood behaviour to be reliably anticipated at super-fast speeds as an event unfolds. ... read..

Study finds link between exercise-induced hormone irisin, Alzheimers disease

Massachusetts | September 11, 2023 9:43:57 PM IST

The first 3D human cell culture models of Alzheimer's disease (AD) that exhibit the two main symptoms of the diseasethe formation of amyloid beta deposits followed by tau tangleswere created previously. Researchers are now using their model to examine ... read..

Researchers develop technique for bladder transplantation in humans

Pennsylvania | September 11, 2023 8:43:50 PM IST

A series of pre-clinical studies provide important first steps in developing techniques of robotic bladder transplantation in humans. ... read..

Exhaled breath offers hope for the early detection of malignant pleural mesothelioma

Colorado | September 11, 2023 7:44:00 PM IST

Identifying and analyzing volatile organic compounds in exhaled breath of patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma showed promise as a screening method for MPM. ... read..

Scientists detect sea star hybridization in North Atlantic Ocean

New York | September 11, 2023 4:45:33 PM IST

In the chilly waters of the North Atlantic Ocean, scientists have long speculated that two kinds of sea starscommonly known as starfishfound along the rocky coastlines of Europe and North America may have interbred. ... read..

'Brainless' robot can overcome difficult challenges: Study

Washington | September 11, 2023 4:45:29 PM IST

Researchers who developed a soft robot that could navigate simple mazes without human or computer guidance have now expanded on their work to develop a 'brainless' soft robot capable of navigating more complicated and dynamic surroundings. ... read..

Sorghum bran is more potent than whole grain: Study

Washington | September 11, 2023 3:46:15 PM IST

Researchers discovered that sorghum bran contains significantly more important amino acids and minerals than whole grain or dehulled sorghum flour. ... read..

Researchers take step towards reliably processing quantum information

Washington | September 11, 2023 3:46:07 PM IST

Researchers have found the most robust way for controlling individual qubits made of the chemical element barium using laser light. The capacity to manipulate a qubit reliably is a significant step towards realising future functioning quantum computers. ... read..

Researchers develop new test to detect early stages of tooth decay at home

Washington DC | September 10, 2023 5:44:04 PM IST

A novel product developed by researchers at the University of Cincinnati can alert consumers to the early stages of tooth decay brought on by conditions like gingivitis and periodontitis. ... read..

Study highlights feasibility, optimization of ammonia-based power generation for carbon neutrality

Ulsan | September 10, 2023 3:44:43 PM IST

Due to its intrinsic carbon-free nature, ammonia is emerging as a possible energy source for achieving carbon neutrality. ... read..

Study finds microscopic imaging devices may gather data on material structure

Washington DC | September 10, 2023 12:46:33 PM IST

Researchers have created a technique that uses machine learning with a human in the loop to automatically recognise and measure a material's microstructure from microscopic photographs. ... read..

Study shows how microdevices can be used to treat brain cancer

Massachusetts | September 10, 2023 11:45:58 AM IST

The innovative device, which is the size and shape of a grain of rice, can perform hundreds of studies at the same time to examine the impact of novel treatments on some of the most difficult-to-treat brain tumours. ... read..

Study highlights significance of grasses in preventing climate change

Washington DC | September 10, 2023 11:45:39 AM IST

Initiatives to halt risky trends have been prompted by the growing effects of global warming, frequently by planting trees to absorb and store carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. ... read..

Study reveals how trees influence cloud formation

Washington DC | September 9, 2023 11:14:45 PM IST

Researchers at PSI have identified sesquiterpenes - gaseous hydrocarbons generated by plants - as a crucial contributor in cloud formation as part of the multinational CLOUD project at the nuclear research facility CERN. This discovery could help to reduc ... read..

Recent development paves path for a new kindof quantum communication: Research

Washington DC | September 9, 2023 6:15:37 PM IST

A new type of random number generator for encryption developed at Linkping University in Sweden can make sharing safer, more inexpensive, and less harmful to the environment. ... read..

Researchers suggest Musashi-2 controls skeletal muscle composition

Tokyo | September 9, 2023 5:13:55 PM IST

Musashi-2 (Msi2) is a major player in the control of skeletal muscle metabolism and mass, according to research from Tokyo Metropolitan University. They observed lower muscle mass in mice that had the Msi2 gene knocked out due to a lack of type 2a muscul ... read..

Study gives more insight into head, neck cancer patients resistance to chemotherapy

Washington | September 9, 2023 4:15:49 PM IST

Two new genes have been discovered by Queen Mary University of London researchers that render people with head and neck cancer resistant to chemotherapy. Cancer cells that were previously resistant to chemotherapy can now respond to it by silencing one o ... read..

Study sheds more light on 'Atlantification' of Arctic Ocean

Washington DC | September 9, 2023 12:14:46 PM IST

Researchers have discovered the source of the Arctic Ocean's sea ice decline. The findings indicate that stronger declines in sea ice will occur when an atmospheric feature known as the Arctic dipole reverses itself in its recurring cycle. ... read..

Poor water quality has negative impact on socially vulnerable communities: Study

Washington DC | September 9, 2023 12:14:42 PM IST

A recent analysis of the links between poor drinking water quality and social vulnerability in the United States, published in IOP Publishing's journal Environmental Research Letters, reveals that these violations disproportionately damage the most vulner ... read..

Study sheds more light on early pancreatic cells' behaviour

Washington | September 9, 2023 12:14:15 PM IST

Different cells in our pancreas perform critical functions in blood sugar regulation. The gene neurogenin 3 (NEUROG3) is discovered in pancreatic cells and its mutant version may induce diabetes. ... read..

People with lung conditions face more risks from climate change: Study

Washington DC | September 9, 2023 11:15:45 AM IST

People with lung problems such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) face even larger risks from climate change, according to research. ... read..

Researchers find how fiber from crustaceans, insects, mushrooms promote digestion

Washington | September 9, 2023 8:14:35 AM IST

A crunchy critter's digestion begins with the noisy grinding of its tough protective covering - the exoskeleton. According to a new study in mice conducted by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, the hard cover may be beneficial to metab ... read..

Study suggests energy-efficient method of capturing and transforming CO2

Cambridge | September 9, 2023 12:17:00 AM IST

In the fight to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions, MIT scientists are turning to carbon-capture technology to decarbonize the most intractable industrial emitters. ... read..

Study reveals how bright-light treatment improves sleep in stressed mice

Washington DC | September 8, 2023 8:17:02 PM IST

Sleep disturbance is linked to chronic stress. In their current study, Lu Huang and colleagues uncover the brain circuit behind this behaviour and explain how bright-light treatment may combat it. The study was carried out in mice at Jinan University in C ... read..

Researchers discover how specialized T cells in brain slow progression of Alzheimers disease

Washington | September 8, 2023 2:14:13 PM IST

Alzheimer's disease, a neurological disorder characterised with progressive cognitive decline, including memory loss, affects up to 5.8 million Americans today. Protein aggregates, made up of beta-amyloid or other proteins, occur in the brains of Alzheim ... read..

Beaver activity boosts methane greenhouse gas emissions: Study

Washington DC | September 8, 2023 2:14:03 PM IST

The climate-driven migration of beavers into the Arctic tundra is releasing more methane, a greenhouse gas, into the atmosphere. ... read..

Climate change may permanently alter mountain forests: Study

Washington DC | September 8, 2023 12:17:11 PM IST

Future forests may be unrecognisable as a result of the climate crisis. Trees that presently make up European woodlands may no longer be visible or they may have shifted several hundred metres uphill. ... read..

Researchers aims to develop new way to treat ischemic stroke

Washington | September 8, 2023 9:15:50 AM IST

The University of Tennessee Health Science Centre is conducting research to find a novel technique to treat ischemic stroke, which is the top cause of mortality in people globally. ... read..

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