A new study out in the Clinical Infectious Diseases journal demonstrates how quickly COVID-19 can spread through a household, and provides insight into how and why communities of color have suffered disproportionately from the pandemic. Chappel Hill, NC, August 26, 2021.- The observational study, conducted between April and October ofContinuar Leyendo
Pollution of soils with highly toxic arsenic is a worldwide problem generating substantial risks to human health and the environment. Montreal, August 25, 2021.- In Canada, over 7000 sites contaminated with metals such as arsenic are considered ‘highly concerning’ by the government, with some past and recent mining operations andContinuar Leyendo
Scientists have taken the clearest picture yet of electronic particles that make up a mysterious magnetic state called quantum spin liquid (QSL). Berkeley, August 25, 2021.- The achievement could facilitate the development of superfast quantum computers and energy-efficient superconductors. The scientists are the first to capture an image of howContinuar Leyendo
ESA safeguards Europe’s guaranteed access to space through its Future Launchers Preparatory Programme, FLPP. París, August 25, 2021.- FLPP oversees system studies and research activities to foster new and disruptive technologies which have the potential to reduce cost, improve performance, improve reliability, or on their ability to fulfil the specificContinuar Leyendo
Tiny iron nanoparticles unlike any found naturally on Earth are nearly everywhere on the Moon — and scientists are trying to understand why. A new study led by Northern Arizona University doctoral candidate Christian J. Tai Udovicic, in collaboration with associate professor Christopher Edwards, both of NAU’s Department of AstronomyContinuar Leyendo
A new study shows that disappearing sea ice is a significant element of the food web supporting female walruses and their dependent young in the Arctic’s Chukchi Sea. Researchers were able to trace biomarkers that are unique to algae growing within sea ice to connect marine mammals with a foodContinuar Leyendo
When was the last time you had your blood pressure checked? High blood pressure affects 1.13 billion people around the globe and in 2019, it accounted for 10.8 million deaths. Worldwide, it’s the leading risk factor for mortality. More than a third of the Australian population over the age ofContinuar Leyendo
Since the early days of the COVID pandemic, scientists have aggressively pursued the secrets of the mechanisms that allow severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) to enter and infect healthy human cells. San Diego, August 20, 2021.- Early in the pandemic, University of California San Diego’s Rommie Amaro, aContinuar Leyendo
New research from Florida State University and Rice University is providing a better estimate of the amount of carbon in the Earth’s outer core, and the work suggests the core could be the planet’s largest reservoir of that element. Tallahassee, FL,. August 20, 2021.- The research, published in the journalContinuar Leyendo
Eating a hot dog could cost you 36 minutes of healthy life, while choosing to eat a serving of nuts instead could help you gain 26 minutes of extra healthy life, according to a University of Michigan study. Ann Arbour, August 19, 2021.- The study, published in the journal NatureContinuar Leyendo
