Science/Medical
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UChicago scientists predict new state of matter
By Louise Lerner Three scientists from the University of Chicago have run the numbers, and they believe there may be a…
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Sweat sensor detects stress levels; may find use in space exploration
If someone asked you right now how stressed you are, what would you say? A little? A lot? You do…
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Explained:Why water droplets ‘bounce off the walls’
When a water droplet lands on a surface it can splash, coat the surface cleanly, or in special conditions bounce…
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New compounds thwart multiple viruses, including coronavirus
According to a February 13 report from the World Health Organization, the Wuhan coronavirus has stricken more than 46,000 people…
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European nations scramble to block coronavirus
Vienna – As Italy sees a surge in new coronavirus infections, other countries in Europe have stepped up measures to…
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The Lancet Respiratory Medicine: New therapy could help relieve persistent cough
4-10% of adults worldwide have a chronic cough – a cough lasting more than eight weeks. Phase 2b clinical trial…
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How birds’ love songs can help us understand the human brain
By Matt Wood New research by neuroscientists at the University of Chicago uses the mating songs of birds to show how…
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Lancet Digital Health: Video game-like intervention shows promise in improving attention of children with ADHD
A four-week randomized controlled trial of 348 children aged 8-12 years, published in the journal The Lancet Digital Health, suggests that a…
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Many older adults face new disabilities after hospital stays for serious illnesses
Older adults often face new disabilities after a hospital stays for a serious illness. Among the problems, they may need…
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Fur-friendly ‘wearable for pets’ developed
Researchers at Imperial College London have invented a new health-tracking sensor for pets and people that can monitor vital signs…
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