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Medical Xpress / Canada is getting old—and that's our biggest advantage for 2067
Canada will cross the threshold into a "superaged" society this year, with at least 1 in 5 people older than 65.
Medical Xpress / Gene discovery could help prevent stroke in young people
UVA Health stroke researchers have identified a distinct and temporary pattern of gene behavior during cervical artery dissections, a leading cause of stroke in young people. These unusual gene changes may help explain the ...
Phys.org / Study investigates stress, coping among adult siblings of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Assistant professor of practice, psychology and human development, and VKC member Jessika Boles, Ph.D., and colleagues have published results of a research study detailing the complex lived experiences of adult siblings of ...
Medical Xpress / Researchers develop robotic surgical cameras that mimic the human eye
What do laparoscopic surgery and robotic lunar construction have in common? Plenty, as it turns out, for Shuai Li, Ph.D., associate professor in the University of Florida's Department of Civil & Coastal Engineering.
Phys.org / First-of-a-kind laser spring opens up new avenues for plasma control
When a high-intensity laser interacts with plasma, the charged particles typically oscillate back and forth like waves on the ocean. But what if the laser itself could twist like a whirlpool? Researchers have now demonstrated ...
Phys.org / Graphene can hold multiple states of superconductivity, a new study finds
The ordinary graphite in pencil lead is proving to be surprisingly multifaceted at the microscale. In a study published in the journal Nature, MIT researchers report that a certain microscopic structure found in natural graphite ...
Medical Xpress / Study links sleep apnea with poor memory and greater dementia risk burden in midlife
Better identification and management of sleep apnea and associated vascular risk factors in midlife may provide an important opportunity to support long-term brain health, according to new research from Monash University.
Medical Xpress / Genetic test ranks risk for Black people hoping to donate a kidney
New evidence supports genetic testing of prospective Black kidney donors to see if they face elevated risks for low kidney function—a factor that could compound health issues if they donate.
Phys.org / Plutonium compound unlocks rare topological quantum behavior with potential nuclear science applications
Plutonium is one of the most complex elements in the periodic table. First synthesized and isolated in 1940 by scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, plutonium has been studied closely for more than eight decades. ...
Phys.org / How guaranteed income can support working families facing economic hardship
An innovative partnership between George Mason University, Fairfax County and the United Way is shedding light on how guaranteed income can support working families facing economic hardship.
Phys.org / Stop the sting! Fire ant control tips
Fire ants are a common nuisance across much of the United States, known for their painful stings and unsightly dirt mounds in lawns and outdoor spaces. However, for individuals who are allergic, these pests can cause potentially ...
Phys.org / Rare inner ear cells point to regenerative hearing treatments
A study by a team of researchers from the Gray Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at Tel Aviv University offers new hope to millions of people with irreversible hearing loss. The researchers identified a unique biological ...
