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Seeing the Invisible: A Novel Gas Imaging System
February 03, 2020
Researchers have developed a novel gas imaging system to simultaneously visualize and measure gases that are released through the skin in real-time. read more
Chemists Unveil the Structure of an Influenza B Protein
February 03, 2020
A team of chemists has discovered the structure of a key influenza protein, a finding that could help researchers design drugs that block the protein and prevent the virus from spreading. read more
New Deep Learning Model Can Accurately ID Sleep Stages
February 03, 2020
A new deep learning model can identify sleep stages as accurately as an experienced physician. read more
‘Sweating’ Soft Robot, Inspired by Mammals, Regulates its Own Temperature
February 04, 2020
Inspired by mammals, a team of engineers has created a soft robot muscle that can regulate its temperature through sweating, or perspiring. read more
How Many Rare Diseases are There, Really?
February 04, 2020
Some diseases are like black swans. They occur so rarely that many physicians never encounter them in their clinical practice, complicating efforts to treat them. read more
Lights out? Fireflies Face Extinction Threats of Habitat Loss, Light Pollution
February 04, 2020
Habitat loss, pesticide use and, surprisingly, artificial light are the three most serious threats endangering fireflies across the globe. read more
Pluto's Icy Heart Makes Winds Blow
February 04, 2020
A "beating heart" of frozen nitrogen controls Pluto's winds and may give rise to features on its surface, according to a new study. read more
Metabolite-monitoring 'Wristwatch' Can Help Prevent Athlete Death
February 05, 2020
The device, which is the size of a wristwatch, monitors and tests a wide range of metabolites in real-time to identify potential health problems. read more
Not All In-home Drinking Water Filters Remove Toxic PFAS
February 05, 2020
The water filter on your refrigerator door, the pitcher-style filter you keep inside the fridge and the whole-house filtration system may not remove all of the drinking water contaminants you're most concerned about. read more
First Comprehensive Survey of Virus DNA Found Within Cancer Cells
February 05, 2020
An international team systematically investigated the DNA found within more than 2,600 tumor samples from patients with 38 different types of cancer. read more
Prehistoric Skeleton Discovered in Southern Mexico
February 05, 2020
A prehistoric human skeleton found on the Yucatán Peninsula in southern Mexico is at least 10,000 years old and most likely dates from the end of the most recent ice age, the late Pleistocene. read more
Fossil-finding Board Game is a Success in College Classrooms
February 06, 2020
A study to collect detailed feedback on the game found that 71 percent of students thought the game helped them learn about fossilization, and 66 percent of students thought the game was fun. read more
Steroids Could Do More Harm Than Good in Treating Coronavirus
February 06, 2020
Steroids should be avoided in the treatment of the current novel coronavirus, experts have advised. Clinicians should still administer the treatment for conditions such as asthma and other inflammatory diseases. read more
Robot Does Superior Job Sampling Blood
February 06, 2020
Scientists created a blood-sampling robot that performed as well or better than people, according to the first human clinical trial of an automated blood drawing and testing device. read more
Got Back Pain? Study Quantifies Benefits of Yoga, Tai Chi
February 06, 2020
Researchers compared and contrasted yoga, tai chi and qigong by examining frequency and duration of these interventions; primary and secondary outcomes; attrition rates and possible adverse events; and results. read more