Scientists have identified a protein that plays a pivotal role in the action of several emerging cancer therapies. The researchers say the discovery will likely aid efforts to fine-tune the use of immunotherapies against several challenging cancers.
Many substances change their properties when they are cooled below a certain critical temperature. Such a phase transition occurs, for example, when water freezes. However, in certain metals there are phase transitions that do not exist in the macrocosm. They arise because of the special laws of quantum mechanics that apply in the realm of nature's smallest building blocks. It is thought that the concept of electrons as carriers of quantized electric charge no longer applies near these exotic phase transitions. Читать дальше...
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Engineers have designed a new, shape-shifting display that can fit on a card table and allows users to draw 3D designs and more.
A 40-year-old Indian-origin man, extradited from Canada to the United States, has pleaded guilty to smuggling Indians to the US between March 2020 to March 2021, officials here said.
Researchers have uncovered why some intestinal worm infections become chronic in animal models, which could eventually lead to human vaccines and improved treatments. Parasitic worms, also called helminths, usually infect the host by living in the gut. About a quarter of the world population is afflicted with helminth infections.
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Scientists analyzed data from more than 150,000 adults across 29 countries between 2001 and 2022 with results demonstrating the high prevalence of mental health disorders, with 50 per cent of the population developing at least one disorder by the age of 75.
In the 50s and 60s, the US dreamed up ways to bring nuclear tech into everyday life — like building dams with bombs or growing radioactive crops.
The dry summer of 2018 hit Swedish forests hard -- and hardest affected were the managed secondary forests.
At about its halfway point, the record-breaking hot and extreme summer of 2023 is both unprecedented and unsurprising. Killer heat. Deadly floods. Smoke from wildfires that chokes. Scientists say they've been talking about this for a long time but the really hot seawater worries them. And there’s no relief in sight. Forecasters predict a hotter than normal August and September. Records are being demolished. People are dying. Scientists say it's mostly climate change with a bit of El Nino. After a... Читать дальше...
Jasprit Bumrah, welcome back to world cricket: Fans give roaring reception
Bringing protons up to speed with strong laser pulses -- this still young concept promises many advantages over conventional accelerators. For instance, it seems possible to build much more compact facilities. Prototypes to date, however, in which laser pulses are fired at ultra-thin metal foils, show weaknesses -- especially in the frequency with which they can accelerate protons. An international working group has tested a new technique: In this approach, frozen hydrogen acts as a 'target' for the laser pulses.
At about summer’s halfway point, the record-breaking heat and weather extremes are both unprecedented and unsurprising, hellish yet boring in…
MONDAY, July 31, 2023 -- Scientists have struggled for decades to come up with something that can successfully treat Alzheimer's disease, with new drugs now showing their ability to clear the amyloid plaques that are a hallmark of the memory-robbing...
How did the Corona pandemic and the measures taken to get it under control affect the quality of life and mental health of men and women?
An analysis of data from seven studies involving more than 19,000 adults in the United States, Korea and Japan found a clear association between increases in systolic (top-number) blood pressure and the number of alcoholic beverages consumed daily.
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The Fire TV Stick 4K Max is on sale once again for its all-time low price of $24.99 ($30 off) at Best Buy and Target. It’s one of the best streaming devices you can buy, especially if you prefer one that can neatly hide behind your TV and has excellent support for voice controls. Its Fire TV operating system highlights Prime Video content a lot, and it does have some ads, but its speedy performance and Wi-Fi 6 speeds at this low price are a worthwhile tradeoff. Читать дальше...
Eosiniphilic esophagitis occurs more frequently in children and can prevent food from being swallowed, potentially leading to malnutrition, weight loss and poor growth. A new study has identified the pathway that causes the chronic immune system disease and a novel treatment strategy.
A mental health charity based in Sandwell has announced it is joining a cost of living support programme being delivered in the borough.
Researchers investigating brain activity in older people say the coordination between neuronal activity and the brain's oxygenation is altered. Non-invasive recording of the function of these neurovascular units in living humans has never been done before, but has now been achieved by using several measurement techniques coupled with novel analysis methods. The results promise a relatively simple and non-invasive method for assessing the state of the brain in healthy aging, and in neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease.
An unusual discovery is now being developed as an on-demand cooling solution for high-flying military electronics.
The cycling community has lost a bright star. Magnus White died on July 29 during a "training accident" in Colorado, USA Cycling confirmed, writing on its Instagram page that White was "struck by...
Rivers carry vital nutrients and trace metals into the ocean. These elements carry characteristic isotopic signatures that geologists can use to identify where the water in the ocean comes from. As part of the international project, which aims to map trace metals in the global ocean using such signatures, researchers studied the waters of the Amazon estuary. In doing so, they have discovered that the hitherto ignored Pará river system has a major influence on the composition of the water masses there.
[New Era] The Khomas Netball League dazzled fans over the weekend with a spectacular showcase of talent and fierce competition at the Patrick Iyambo Netball Courts. The league resumed its second leg with exhilarating action in the Super 10, first and second divisions, leaving spectators in admiration.