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Phys.org / Levitating molten metal on ISS could refine ultra-strong metallic glass
The research team led by materials scientist Ralf Busch from Saarland University is preparing for its first science-in-space mission. If everything goes to plan, from 31 August the researchers will spend one week remotely ...
Phys.org / Why isn't the accounting profession more diverse? Research points to the real levers of change
For the past few decades, universities, employers and professional organizations worldwide have invested in mentoring programs, scholarships and student support initiatives to diversify careers such as professional accounting. ...
Medical Xpress / Transparency for global health aid: 60% of disease burden draws just 2.5% of targeted funds, analysis reveals
To what extent does the allocation of aid for combating disease correspond to disease burden? LMU researchers have developed a machine-learning pipeline that helps uncover relative discrepancies in aid distribution.
Medical Xpress / Iron transfusion before heart surgery reduces complications and boosts recovery, clinical trial finds
Giving intravenous iron to patients with anemia before heart surgery reduces the need for a red blood cell transfusion, finds a clinical trial published by The BMJ today. Intravenous iron also saved approximately 44 units ...
Medical Xpress / Most AI medical devices cleared for use were not tested on patient outcomes
A new analysis shows that, of 1,357 artificial intelligence (AI)-based medical devices authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in patient care, only three had been tested on whether they actually ...
Medical Xpress / In Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, inflammation blocks its own healing
Why does inflammation persist in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, even as the body is trying to bring it under control? Researchers in Kiel and the United States have identified a mechanism that offers a surprising ...
Medical Xpress / Traumatic memories are often fragmented. A psychologist explains how and why that happens
When survivors of trauma recount their experiences, they are often questioned because of how they relay their stories. They may have problems remembering what happened, or their memories may be jumbled or even contradictory. ...
Medical Xpress / Epilepsy drug taken by dad not associated with disorders in baby
Use of the antiseizure drug valproate by fathers before conception is not associated with neurodevelopmental disorders like autism or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in their children, according to a new study ...
Medical Xpress / Teens say TikTok food content shapes what they want to eat, but parents can help them navigate its influence
A recent study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior found that adolescents reported that TikTok food content prompted a desire to eat or try foods, while acknowledging that parents could play a protective role ...
Phys.org / Soft vibrations reveal warning signs before granular crystals yield
Sand, powders, and other collections of visible-sized grains are found throughout daily life, from food and pharmaceuticals to soils and industrial materials. When grains of similar size are arranged regularly, they can form ...
Medical Xpress / Lung disease more common with ulcerative colitis than Crohn's disease
Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is more often associated with ulcerative colitis (UC) than Crohn's disease (CD), according to a study published online July 24 in Crohn's & Colitis 360.
Phys.org / Light-driven proteins in artificial membranes—a new method for biohybrid systems
Light-driven membrane proteins are key components in biohybrid systems because they can convert light energy into ion gradients, enabling energy conversion or sensory applications. While their integration into natural lipid ...
