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Phys.org / Three new kings uncovered, and a new understanding of the Assyrian King List
For approximately a century, researchers studying the Assyrian Empire's history have relied on the Assyrian King List (AKL) as the definitive record of Assyrian monarchs and their chronology, especially for later periods ...
Medical Xpress / The lightbulb moment behind a potential antiviral breakthrough
An unexpected observation by a University of Queensland researcher could lead to a new treatment for deadly infectious diseases including COVID‑19, pneumonia in infants and children, or viral infections caused by Ebola and ...
Medical Xpress / Few young adults receive palliative care as part of advanced cancer treatment
Few young adults receive palliative care (PC) as part of treatment for stage 4 solid tumors or poor-prognosis high-grade brain tumors, according to a research letter published online July 23 in JAMA Network Open.
Phys.org / Simulating multiple financial risks at once can better predict resilience against future shocks
Could the 2008 financial crisis strike again? How would today's banks react? One way for government regulators to findout is to stress-test large financial institutions: analyze how their balance sheets would weather possible ...
Phys.org / International team evaluates anoxic marine basins as potential sites for carbon sequestration
Could taking plant biomass and burying it in the deep, anoxic parts of the ocean be a workable large-scale strategy for carbon sequestration? The concept has intrigued scientists for years, and now a recent international ...
Phys.org / Global hotspots where drought poses the greatest threat to crop production mapped
As temperature and precipitation fluctuations continue to influence crop production worldwide, it is important to understand where crops are most vulnerable to these environmental stressors.
Tech Xplore / Researchers reveal how 'ductile' tunnel supports deform under simulated squeezing-ground pressure
When mountain tunnels are constructed in weak ground or under high ground pressure, the surrounding ground may deform significantly inward into the tunnel, a phenomenon known as squeezing ground. Under such conditions, conventional ...
Medical Xpress / First-of-its-kind study reveals how sleep strengthens memory and how epilepsy can disrupt the process
Researchers at Kennedy Krieger Institute and Johns Hopkins Medicine have discovered that memory consolidation during sleep depends on coordinated activity among three brain regions, and disruptions to this activity can impair ...
Medical Xpress / Children, teens have higher psychological burden of atopic dermatitis
The psychological burden of atopic dermatitis (AD) seems strongest in children and adolescents, according to a review published online July 6 in Frontiers in Public Health.
Medical Xpress / Two decades of Medicare payment cuts associated with growing barriers to patient care
A new study from the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute found that persistent declines in Medicare physician reimbursement are associated with widening disparities in access to care, with patients in rural communities, ...
Medical Xpress / Impaired functioning of the brain's clearance system could be involved in various neurodegenerative diseases
A study conducted by the University of Barcelona provides new evidence on the role of the glymphatic system, which clears waste from the brain, in neurodegenerative diseases. The study shows that patients with conditions ...
Medical Xpress / New imaging method measures corneal mechanics at nine locations simultaneously
Researchers at the International Centre for Translational Eye Research (ICTER) have developed a prototype imaging system that can simultaneously track the cornea's mechanical response at nine locations. The technology marks ...
