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Medical Xpress / 'We need to act now': Race to develop Ebola vaccine heats up
Several non-profit organizations announced Monday they are ramping up efforts to rapidly develop a vaccine for the rare strain of Ebola driving a deadly outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Phys.org / Trees and greenery can cool cities by as much as 18°C—but only if they're the right type
Cities around the world are planting more trees to cope with rising urban heat. But our research shows trees alone are often not enough. In some cases, the wrong kind of greening can even make streets feel less comfortable ...
Science X / As climate change redraws rainfall maps, some regions face a far greater flood risk than others
As the climate warms, heavy downpours are covering more ground—but where exactly? A new study puts the big-picture changes in context, and suddenly, it matters what region you live in.
Science X / Why does stress let your brain learn but prevent you from thinking logically?
The human brain is an incredible processor that can take existing knowledge, such as old memories and experiences, and weave it with newly acquired information to help us draw conclusions and make decisions crucial to navigating ...
Medical Xpress / Ebola, hantavirus… how eroding global health cooperation could threaten worse crises ahead
The recent Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks, respectively in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, and on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, remind us that the next health crisis is never far away. They also illustrate ...
Tech Xplore / AI and ultralow-energy lasers enable an ultrafast authentication system
The security of modern communications heavily relies on systems that can rapidly and reliably verify users and the devices they are using. This process, known as authentication, essentially entails confirming that users or ...
Phys.org / Electrical pulses reverse aging in sea squirts, offering clues for extending human longevity
A tiny sea creature might hold the secret to reversing the aging process. When treated with a brief series of electrical pulses, sea squirts experience dramatic and long-lasting health improvements that can significantly ...
Tech Xplore / Wafer-thin silicon with millions of patterns redirects vibrations along predefined paths
Metamaterials—the term may sound esoteric to the layman. In science and engineering, however, this is an interesting field of research that has developed at a highly dynamic pace, particularly since the 1990s.
Phys.org / Drought linked to 46% increase in sexual violence among adolescents in Southern Africa
New research from the University of Oxford provides the first quantitative evidence that drought exposure over the last 12 months is associated with an increased risk of sexual, emotional and physical violence among adolescents ...
Phys.org / Many more US voters support gay candidates, but only if they look and act 'straight,' study finds
The period between 2018 and 2022, sometimes referred to as "the rainbow wave," featured an unprecedented increase in LGBTQ candidates elected to office. Pete Buttigieg's rise from mayor of South Bend, Indiana, to U.S. secretary ...
Medical Xpress / Light movement in pregnancy linked to lower risk of complications
Moving more and sitting less could lower the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Tech Xplore / Dual-mode magnetic elastomer moves on command, vanishes on demand
The rapid expansion of soft robots and smart electronic devices is driving demand for materials that can not only move and adapt, but also complete their missions without leaving behind unwanted traces. As these technologies ...
