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Heavy Metals Can Trace History of Galaxies
January 09, 2020
New observations based on nine heavy metals will help researchers understand how events like binary neutron star mergers have affected the chemical composition and evolution of our own Milky Way Galaxy and other galaxies. read more
Tea Drinkers Live Longer
January 09, 2020
Drinking tea at least three times a week is linked with a longer and healthier life, according to a new study. read more
Smartphone-based UTI Test Can Speed Diagnosis, Cater to Developing Nations
January 10, 2020
Smartphones are ubiquitous in today’s world. So much so that scientists have actively incorporated them into their research. Now, biological engineers have developed a test that can quickly diagnose urinary tract infections (UTIs) using a normal smartphone camera. read more
Hundreds of Novel Viruses Discovered in Insects
January 10, 2020
In order to identify new viral diseases quickly and prevent possible epidemics, scientists are targeting their search at viruses in animals. In a current study, they have now discovered hundreds of novel viruses in insects. read more
Low-fat Diet Linked to Lower Testosterone Levels in Men
January 10, 2020
Certain diets, specifically a low-fat diet, may be associated with a small but significant reduction in testosterone, suggests a new study. read more
Study Boosts Credibility of Columbus' Cannibal Claims
January 10, 2020
Christopher Columbus' accounts of the Caribbean include descriptions of fierce raiders who cannibalized men- stories long dismissed as myths. But a new study suggests Columbus may have been telling the truth. read more
Chemists Find New Way to Break Down Old Tires into Material for New Ones
January 13, 2020
A team of chemists has discovered an innovative way to break down and dissolve the rubber used in automobile tires, a process which could lead to new recycling methods that have so far proven to be expensive, difficult and largely inefficient. read more
Bacteria Shredding Tech to Fight Drug-resistant Superbugs
January 13, 2020
Researchers have used liquid metals to develop new bacteria-destroying technology that could be the answer to the deadly problem of antibiotic resistance. read more
Global Diets are Converging, With Benefits and Problems
January 13, 2020
International food supply patterns are supporting healthier diets in parts of the world, but causing underweight and obesity elsewhere. They are also having important effects on environmental sustainability. read more
A Replacement for Exercise?
January 13, 2020
Researchers studying a class of naturally occurring protein called Sestrin have found that it can mimic many of exercise's effects in flies and mice. read more
Study: Better Treatments to Remove PCPs from Wastewater
January 14, 2020
A new study of seven wastewater treatment plants across the Eastern United States revealed mixed results with currently used methods to remove medicines and other personal care products (PCPs). read more
Large Study of Genetic Differences Reveals New Targets for Diseases
January 14, 2020
A large, multicenter study compared the genomic data of more than 100,000 people of European ancestry and discovered how relatively rare, albeit recurrent, genetic variations can influence a variety of common diseases. read more
School Indoor Air Quality Cannot be Reliably Assessed Based on Pupils' Symptoms
January 14, 2020
In school buildings with indoor air quality related problems, such as moisture damage, temperature problems or poor ventilation, pupils experience slightly more symptoms than in buildings in which conditions are stated to be good based on expert evaluation. read more
Center Cuts Cancer Diagnosis Waiting Time from 84 to 6 Days
January 14, 2020
A rapid diagnosis center has cut waiting times for patients with non-specific symptoms who may have cancer from 84 to 6 days, and costs less than current usual care if used at more than 80 percent of capacity. read more
Dinosaurs Suffered from Cancer, Too
January 15, 2020
A team of researchers has reinforced the idea that sauropods, the largest dinosaurs that lived on Earth with characteristic long necks, were prone to develop bone diseases, such as cancers. read more