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Astronomy & Space news
 | Researchers decipher the history of supermassive black holes in the early universeAstrophysicists at Western University have found evidence for the direct formation of black holes that do not need to emerge from a star remnant. The production of black holes in the early universe, formed in this manner, may provide scientists with an explanation for the presence of extremely massive black holes at a very early stage in the history of our universe. |
 | NASA will fly a drone to Titan to search for lifeFor its next mission in our solar system, NASA plans to fly a drone copter to Saturn's largest moon Titan in search of the building blocks of life, the space agency said Thursday. |
 | Restored Mission Control comes alive 50 years after ApolloGone is the haze of cigarette, cigar and pipe smoke. Gone are the coffee, soda and pizza stains. With only a few exceptions, NASA's Apollo-era Mission Control has been restored to the way it looked 50 years ago when two men landed on the moon. |
 | SuperCam instrument integrated on NASA's Mars 2020 roverThe French/American SuperCam instrument has been delivered early June to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and has been integrated this week on NASA's Mars 2020 rover. The French space agency, CNES, together with university institutes in France, developed the multi-purpose camera to remotely analyze minerals, chemistry, sounds, and test for compounds associated with life, together with the Los Alamos National Laboratory (US). The announcement of the integration was made during the annual meeting of the European Astronomical Society (EWASS2019) in Lyon, that takes place 24-28 June. |
 | Gaia's asteroid discoveriesAnimated view of more than 14 000 asteroids in our Solar System from the catalogue in the second data release of ESA's Gaia satellite, published in 2018. |
 | When CubeSats meet an asteroidSA's Hera mission for planetary defense, being designed to survey the smallest asteroid ever explored, is really three spacecraft in one. The main mothership will carry two briefcase-sized CubeSats, which will touch down on the target body. A French team has been investigating what might happen at that initial instant of alien contact. |
 | How we closed in on the location of a fast radio burst in a galaxy far, far awayAstronomers have spent the past dozen years hunting for fast radio bursts (FRBs) – flashes of radio waves that come from outer space and last just milliseconds. And after a dozen years of work we still don't know exactly what causes them, only that it must be something very powerful, as they've clearly travelled a long way (billions of light-years). |
 | NASA to land first woman on the moon. 'It would be out of this world.'From 1969 to 1972, six NASA missions named for the Greek god Apollo successfully landed 12 men on the surface of the moon; Neil, "Buzz," two men named Alan, two men named Charles, Edgar, David, James, John, Jack and Eugene. |
 | NASA needs your help: Do you know how to grow plants in space?Do you know how to maintain a family-sized garden without unlimited soil, natural sunlight and Earth's gravity? If the answer is yes, then call NASA. |
SpaceX launch puts UMass Lowell research into orbitAn Air Force satellite launched into orbit this week via SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket carries an instrument built by UMass Lowell researchers to conduct experiments in space. | |
Technology news
 | A bite acquisition framework for robot-assisted feeding systemsAccording to a survey released by the U.S. Census Bureau, around 12.3 million Americans require assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) or instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), one of which is feeding. Robots could be of great help to people affected by severe disabilities, allowing them to eat meals and complete other daily tasks without reliance on constant assistance from other human beings. |
 | Researchers validate optimum composites structure created with additive manufacturingAdditive manufacturing built an early following with 3-D printers using polymers to create a solid object from a Computer-Aided Design model. The materials used were neat polymers—perfect for a rapid prototype, but not commonly used as structural materials. |
 | Identification technology swings to focus on heartbeatA laser from a distance can identify people by their heartbeat. The Pentagon has the technology in a new device, which was developed for the Pentagon after US Special Forces requested it. The prototype can pick up on a unique cardiac signature from 200 meters (219 yards) away, even through clothes, said MIT Technology Review. |
 | Smart materials provide real-time insight into wearers' emotionsSmart wearable technology that changes colour, heats up, squeezes or vibrates as your emotions are heightened has the potential to help people with affective disorders better control their feelings. |
 | What can Wikipedia tell us about human interaction?EPFL researchers have studied the dynamics of network structures using one of the world's most-visited websites: Wikipedia. In addition to a better understanding of online networks, their work brings exciting insights into human social behavior and collective memory. |
 | Benin leaps into 21st century with new national mapThe last time that cartographers mapped Benin, Elvis Presley had just released "Jailhouse Rock," the Soviets had launched Sputnik—and the country was still a colony named French Dahomey. |
 | Apple's star designer Jony Ive to set up own firmApple's longtime design chief Jony Ive, who played a key role in the development of the iPhone and other iconic products, is leaving the tech giant to set up his own firm, Apple said Thursday. |
 | Google endorses 'international tax deal' for multinationalsGoogle said Thursday it supports a global agreement on taxation that could allocate more taxes from multinationals to jurisdictions outside their home countries. |
 | Faster, cleaner, less expensive method of dry cleaningThe most commonly used chemical in the dry cleaning industry is a solvent called perchloroethylene, or PERC. The Environmental Protection Agency has classified the chemical as a likely carcinogen, and the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has linked acute exposure to it as causing dizziness, blurred vision and loss of coordination. |
 | Criminal cybersquattersCybersquatting was rife in the early days of the World Web of the 1990s. An individual would register a domain name that was perhaps associated with an organisation or company and even a trademarked term. The cybersquatter might then use the domain for their own purposes whatever they might be or endeavour to sell the domain to the organisation. At first, it was unclear whether cybersquatting was illegal. Laws were tightened, domain registrars would take a dim view of such activity and commonly the domain would be handed over to what would appear to be the more legitimate owner. However, there are blurred lines when it comes to generic terms rather than company names or trademarks. |
 | Is the lean start-up method really universally applicable?After Eric Ries' publication of The Lean Startup in 2011, the underlying method quickly spread among entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship educators, incubators, accelerators, and large corporations. The lean startup (LSU) method has since become one of the cornerstones of entrepreneurship education in business schools around the world. |
 | Libra: Facebook's cryptocurrency will not help the billions of people currently excluded from banksWhen Facebook unveiled its new digital currency libra, it explicitly said the initiative was intended to address the problems faced by the world's unbanked: the 1.7 billion people without a bank account. As well as facing inconvenience, these people generally pay over the odds for financial services like bank transfers or overdrafts. |
 | Facebook's digital currency may flourish in the analog worldEuropeans and Americans have their Visa and Mastercards. For everyone else, here comes ... Libra? |
 | Design chief departure adds to uncertainty at AppleThe departure of chief designer Jony Ive adds to uncertainty at Apple as the California tech giant shifts into new segments like services and streaming media amid a slowdown in sales of the hugely profitable iPhone. |
 | Report: Apple to shift assembly of Mac Pro from US to ChinaApple will manufacture its new Mac Pro computer in China, shifting away from a U.S. assembly line it had been using for that product in recent years, according to a report published Friday. |
Original 'Star Wars' creators lift lid on special effects challengesRemember the scene when Luke Skywalker failed his first attempt to blow up the Death Star? Or when C3PO chased him up the stairs of his Tatooine desert home? | |
 | 'DeepNude' app to 'undress' women shut down after furorThe creators of an application allowing users to virtually "undress" women using artificial intelligence have shut it down after a social media uproar over its potential for abuse. |
 | Volkswagen sets modest starting price for truck flotationGerman car giant Volkswagen said Thursday it would set a starting price of 27 euros ($31) per share when it floats truck division Traton, at the low end of its previous ambitions. |
 | Boeing shares hit as FAA finds new 737 MAX issueShares of Boeing tumbled Thursday, a day after US regulators identified a new issue in the Boeing 737 MAX that will likely slow the plane's return to service following two deadly crashes. |
 | Learning from a circular economy pioneerBack in the 1990s, 60 percent of waste went to landfill in the Swedish city of Lund. Today it's less than 2 percent, and the region is a pioneer of the burgeoning circular economy. |
 | VW trucks division Traton coasts on stock market launchGerman auto giant Volkswagen offered part of its heavy trucks division Traton on the stock market Friday as it looks to raise fresh capital, in what could be the first step towards reshaping the sprawling 12-brand group. |
 | Tesla says Shanghai car fire caused by failed battery moduleTesla says a fire in one of its cars in Shanghai was caused by the failure of a single battery module and investigators found no defects in the car's systems. |
 | Italy fines Facebook over Cambridge Analytica caseItaly's data protection watchdog slammed Facebook Friday with a fine of one million euros ($1.1 million) for violating privacy laws over the Cambridge Analytica scandal. |
University of Chicago Medical Center's data sharing with Google puts patient privacy at risk, lawsuit allegesAbout two years ago, the University of Chicago Medical Center touted a new, ambitious partnership with tech giant Google, one aimed at finding patterns in patients' medical records that might help predict medical issues. | |
Medicine & Health news
 | Brain cells that curb overeating found diminished activity in mice on a high-fat dietA team of researchers from the U.S., Sweden and the U.K. has found that certain brain cells involved in curbing overeating in mice became less active after the mice were fed a high-fat diet. In their paper published in the journal Science, the group describes their experiments with over-feeding test mice and what they learned. Stephanie Borgland, with the University of Calgary, has published a Perspective piece in the same journal issue outlining the work done by the team. |
 | Going the distance: Brain cells for 3-D vision discoveredIn stunning images captured under the microscope for the first time, the neurons were found in praying mantises. The work is published in Nature Communications today. |
 | Study eyes how human brain 'sees' worldIt is plain to see that the world moves pretty fast—but the human brain moves even faster to see. |
 | Study shows the brain replays non-spatial, sequential tasks during rest periodsA pair of researchers, one with the Max Planck Institute for Human Development, the other Princeton University, has found evidence that indicates that part of the human brain replays non-spatial, sequential tasks during rest periods. In their paper published in the journal Science, Nicolas Schuck and Yael Niv describe experiments they carried out with human volunteers and what they learned. |
 | Researchers reveal how protein mutation is involved in rare brain development disorderRearing its head in infancy, Christianson Syndrome is a rare disorder whose symptoms include intellectual disability, seizures and difficulty standing or walking. Although it is becoming increasingly diagnosed, with little being known about the neural mechanism behind the disease, therapeutic options for patients remain limited. |
 | Study connects low social engagement to amyloid levels and cognitive declineSocial relationships are essential to aging well; research has shown an association between lack of social engagement and increased risk of dementia. A new study by investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital found that higher brain amyloid-β in combination with lower social engagement in elderly men and women was associated with greater cognitive decline over three years. The results of the study were published last month in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. |
 | Scientists find thirdhand smoke affects cells in humansThirdhand smoke can damage epithelial cells in the respiratory system by stressing cells and causing them to fight for survival, a research team led by scientists at the University of California, Riverside, has found. The finding could assist physicians treating patients exposed to thirdhand smoke. |
 | Teens who can describe negative emotions can stave off depressionTeenagers who can describe their negative emotions in precise and nuanced ways are better protected against depression than their peers who can't. That's the conclusion of a new study about negative emotion differentiation, or NED—the ability to make fine-grained distinctions between negative emotions and apply precise labels— published in the journal Emotion. |
Menstrual symptoms linked to nearly nine days of lost productivity through presenteeism every yearMenstrual period symptoms may be linked to nearly nine days of lost productivity every year through presenteeism, suggests the largest study of its kind, published in the online journal BMJ Open. | |
 | Seven-country study reveals viruses as new leading cause of global childhood pneumoniaRespiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and other viruses now appear to be the main causes of severe childhood pneumonia in low- and middle-income countries, highlighting the need for vaccines against these pathogens, according to a study from a consortium of scientists from around the world, led by a team at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. |
 | Using artificial intelligence to deliver personalized radiation therapyNew Cleveland Clinic-led research shows that artificial intelligence (AI) can use medical scans and health records to personalize the dose of radiation therapy used to treat cancer patients. |
 | Two-in-one drug combining Herceptin with chemotherapy keeps women's breast cancers at bayGuiding chemotherapy to a tumour by attaching it to the antibody-based target drug Herceptin (trastuzumab) is effective at treating women with breast cancer who have no other treatment options, a new clinical trial shows. |
 | Pink noise boosts deep sleep in mild cognitive impairment patientsGentle sound stimulation played during specific times during deep sleep enhanced deep or slow-wave sleep for people with mild cognitive impairment, who are at risk for Alzheimer's disease. |
 | Mexico City Policy linked to 40% increase in abortions in sub-Saharan African countries reliant on US foreign aidThe most comprehensive study to measure the impact of the Mexico City policy between 1995 and 2014 finds that abortion rates rose substantially among women in sub-Saharan African countries with high exposure to the policy relative to countries less exposed. In addition, the use of modern contraception declined and pregnancies increased. This pattern of more frequent abortions and lower contraceptive use was reversed after the policy was rescinded, suggesting a causal effect, according to an observational study published in The Lancet Global Health. |
Despite the ACA, millions of Americans with cardiovascular disease still can't get needed careCardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for Americans, yet millions with CVD or cardiovascular risk factors (CVRF) still can't access the care they need, even years after the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). | |
 | Researchers study hip fracture probability on women in late lifeNew University of Minnesota Medical School research evaluates the impact of multimorbidity on the probability of hip fractures. |
 | Medically unnecessary ambulance rides soar after ACA expansionBy 2016, two years into the expansion of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), 17.6 million previously uninsured people around the U.S. had gained health insurance coverage. But with the expansion, researchers at the University of Colorado Denver and the University of Kentucky found that ambulance dispatches for minor injuries like abrasions, minor burns and muscle sprains rose by a staggering 37% in New York City. |
 | Opioids study shows high-risk counties across the country, suggests local solutionsDozens of counties in the Midwest and South are at the highest risk for opioid deaths in the United States, say University of Michigan researchers. |
 | Study confirms the positive effect of yoga on prison inmatesA new study strengthens previous results on the positive effect of yoga on prison inmates. In this study, inmates' character maturity across several dimensions increased after 10 weeks of yoga. Those who participated in yoga classes reported an increased sense of responsibility, self-acceptance and control of their behaviors. |
 | Kidney disease linked to increased risk of fallingKidney disease causes middle-aged people to be as susceptible to falling as older adults, say researchers from Ball State University. |
 | Multiple sclerosis: Endogenous retrovirus HERV-W key to nerve tissue damageEarly disease stages of multiple sclerosis (MS) are primarily characterized by immune cell infiltration of the central nervous system (CNS). This causes inflammation that damages the myelin sheaths that insulate nerves, which are established by specialized glial cells of the CNS called oligodendrocytes. These structures protect, nourish and stabilize the axons that transmit electrical signals between neurons. |
 | Low-income, less educated women least likely to access infertility careDespite similar rates of infertility among all socioeconomic groups, white women, women with higher education levels, and women with higher incomes are at least twice as likely to seek treatment as other groups of women, new research suggests. |
 | Eye specialist warns parents about dangers of Nerf gunsA University of Alberta ophthalmologist wants safety rules put in place for Nerf toys, after a patient was shot in the eye and nearly lost her vision. |
 | Why lead is dangerous, and the damage it doesEverything is a toxin, or has the potential to be, in the field of toxicology. In the 1500s, Swiss physician Paracelsus, the father of toxicology, coined his famous dictum: "What is there that is not poison? All things are poison and nothing is without poison. Solely the dose determines that a thing is not a poison." |
 | Game theory shows why disease stigmatization may not make sense in modern societyAlthough stigmatizing people suffering from an infectious disease may have been adapted for pre-historic humans, now it could cause more harm than good, according to a team of Penn State researchers. |
 | Researchers find correlation between vaping cannabis and other tobacco useResearchers at UNC School of Medicine found almost one in ten North Carolina adolescents reported ever vaping cannabis or marijuana. The researchers also found strong associations between the use of certain types of tobacco products and the use of e-cigarette devices to vape cannabis. The paper, published in BMJ Open, analyzed results from the 2017 North Carolina Youth Tobacco Survey, which surveyed more than 2,800 high school students. |
 | Exercise may improve a woman's chances of becoming pregnantExercise may improve a woman's chances of becoming pregnant, a University of Queensland study has found. |
 | Ending needless chemotherapy for breast cancerA diagnostic test developed at The University of Queensland might soon determine if a breast cancer patient requires chemotherapy or would receive no benefit from this grueling treatment. |
 | Preventive drugs press pause on frailty in older AustraliansOlder Australians are being cautioned to consult their doctor before stopping the use of preventive medicines in a bid to reduce frailty and adverse health outcomes among older people. |
 | Technology allows researchers to see patients' real-time pain while in the clinicMany patients, especially those who are anesthetized or emotionally challenged, cannot communicate precisely about their pain. |
 | No tumor is an islandFor decades tumors have been viewed as 'other'—malignant, unruly growths that are distinctly separate from the ordered physiological system within which they live. This view has shaped our approach to treat cancer: cut it out if it's small enough, zap it with radiotherapy, or attack it with ever-more-precisely targeted drugs. |
 | Mini 'magic' MRI scanner could diagnose footballer knee injuries more accuratelyResearchers at Imperial College London have developed a prototype mini MRI scanner that fits around a patient's leg. |
 | Less than 40 percent of all U.S. adults have ever had HIV testing(HealthDay)—The percentage of U.S. adults undergoing HIV testing nationwide is less than 40 percent, according to a study published online June 27 in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. |
 | Medtronic recalls some insulin pumps as FDA warns they could be hacked(HealthDay)—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday that some high-tech insulin pumps made by Medtronic are being recalled for potential cybersecurity risks that could leave them vulnerable to hacking. |
 | Kids experiencing food insecurity drink more sugary beverages, eat less fruit in summerWhile children experiencing food insecurity benefit from school-based nutrition assistance programs during the school year, little is known about what foods they consume during the summer when those programs are not available. |
 | New method divides patients with ulcerative colitis in groupsResearchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have found a way of using gene expression conserved across species to divide patients with the inflammatory bowel disease ulcerative colitis into two distinct groups. The findings are published in the journal Nature Communications, and the researchers hope that the method can also be used to subdivide other autoimmune diseases. |
 | Students chowing down tuna in dining halls are unaware of mercury exposure risksA surprising number of students eating in university dining halls have been helping themselves to servings of tuna well beyond the amounts recommended to avoid consuming too much mercury, a toxic heavy metal. |
 | In the drive to decrease low-value care, many don't assess the right impacts on patientsHealth care institutions and providers face mounting pressure to wring more value out of every dollar spent on caring for their patients. |
 | My health: consumers empowered by sharing medical 'selfies'Taking medical 'selfies' and sharing them with a doctor empowers and reassures healthcare consumers, and can improve doctor-patient relationships, a two-part study led by Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in Brisbane, Australia has found. |
 | University researchers find WhatsApp can be good for our healthAcademics at Edge Hill University have found that spending time on social media, specifically WhatsApp, is good for our wellbeing. |
 | When it comes to disease, stem cells are a game-changer, scientists say. This is whyThousands of the world's leading stem cell researchers are convening in Los Angeles this week to discuss the prospects for a future without human disease. |
 | Increase seen in cryptosporidiosis outbreaks from 2007 to 2019(HealthDay)—From 2009 to 2017, there was an increase in the annual number of reported cryptosporidiosis outbreaks in the United States, according to a study published online June 27 in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. |
 | Social media use tied to esteem, cosmetic surgery acceptance(HealthDay)—Users of some social media platforms and photo editing have lower self-esteem and increased acceptance of cosmetic surgery, according to a study published online June 27 in JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery. |
 | Soliris approved to treat neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder(HealthDay)—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Soliris (eculizumab) injection as the first treatment for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), the agency announced Thursday. |
 | Who's helping smokers quit? Probably not their heart doctorSmoking doesn't just wreck the lungs. It's a leading cause of heart disease and stroke, and a new study says most cardiologists aren't doing enough to help patients snuff out their cigarettes. |
 | Most Americans have never had an HIV test: CDC(HealthDay)—Fewer than 4 in 10 Americans have ever heeded federal government recommendations to be tested for HIV, health officials reported Thursday. |
 | Prenatal opioid exposure could bring long-term harm to kids(HealthDay)—Children exposed to opioids in the womb may have heightened risks of long-term mental and physical health issues, a new study suggests. |
 | An improved vaccine for bacterial meningitis and bloodstream infectionsResearchers have now developed a new vaccine, a native outer membrane vesicle (NOMV) vaccine, for meningitis and bloodstream infections caused by "meningococcal group B" bacteria. This will allow younger people to be vaccinated and will address several limitations of the current vaccinations. The research is published this week in mBio, a journal of the American Society for Microbiology. |
 | Low-cost retinal scanner could help prevent blindness worldwideBiomedical engineers at Duke University have developed a low-cost, portable optical coherence tomography (OCT) scanner that promises to bring the vision-saving technology to underserved regions throughout the United States and abroad. |
 | New clinical certification aims to improve heart failure patient outcomes by implementing standardized care treatmentThe new Post-Acute Care Heart Failure Certification offered from the American Heart Association, provides education and resources to skilled nursing facilities to reduce the hospital readmissions for heart failure patients. |
 | Don't make your own sunscreen, physician advisesConcerns about chemicals have led do-it-yourselfers (DIY) to make everything from laundry detergent and soap to deodorant and toothpaste at home using natural ingredients. |
 | How to prevent exercise accidents(HealthDay)—It's great to challenge yourself to keep workouts interesting, but you need to take steps to avoid injury whether you're new to exercise or a seasoned veteran. |
 | Broccoli you are sure to love(HealthDay)—Looking to boost your fiber and vitamin C in one bite? Forget dietary supplements—emerald green broccoli is the answer. |
Reducing the psychological distress of patients diagnosed with a common, incurable disease of the retinaThis week is Macular Week (24-30th June 2019). Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, with around 300 people diagnosed every day. | |
 | National cancer control efforts should address the system, not its individual parts, says new reportCurrent cancer control efforts in the United States typically are fragmented and uncoordinated, but taking a systems approach to establish a U.S. National Cancer Control Plan would address the challenge more holistically, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The report recommends a national strategy for cancer control, based on the principles of systems engineering, to coordinate the priorities and actions of multiple stakeholders, improve resource integration, and promote joint accountability. |
 | New tools for programmable modulation of gene expressionBreakthroughs in the science of programmable gene expression inspired DARPA to establish the PReemptive Expression of Protective Alleles and Response Elements (PREPARE) program with the goal of delivering powerful new defenses against public health and national security threats. DARPA has now selected five teams to develop a range of new medical interventions that temporarily and reversibly modulate the expression of protective genes to guard against acute threats from influenza and ionizing radiation, which could be encountered naturally, occupationally, or through a national security event. |
Biology news
 | Controlling deadly malaria without chemicalsScientists have finally found malaria's Achilles' heel, a neurotoxin that isn't harmful to any living thing except Anopheles mosquitoes that spread malaria. |
 | Sea slugs use algae's bacterial 'weapons factory' in three-way symbiotic relationshipDelicate yet voracious, the sea slug Elysia rufescens grazes cow-like on bright green tufts of algae, rooting around to find the choicest bits. |
 | Gene activity database could spare thousands of miceA comprehensive database of gene activity in mice across ten disease models, which could significantly reduce animal use worldwide, has been developed by scientists at the Francis Crick Institute, which gives a full picture of the immune response to different pathogens. |
 | When the dinosaurs died, lichens thrivedWhen an asteroid smacked into the Earth 66 million years ago, it triggered mass extinctions all over the planet. The most famous victims were the dinosaurs, but early birds, insects, and other life forms took a hit too. The collision caused clouds of ash to block the sun and cool the planet's temperature, devastating plant life. But a new study in Scientific Reports shows that while land plants struggled, some kinds of lichens—organisms made of fungi and algae living together—seized the moment and evolved into new forms to take up plants' role in the ecosystem. |
 | Synthetic bacterial memory circuits enable microbial diagnostics for sensing biomolecules in the gutMillions of people take capsules of probiotics with the goal of improving their digestion, but what if those bacteria were also able to detect diseases in the gut and indicate when something is awry? New research from the Wyss Institute at Harvard University and Harvard Medical School (HMS) has created an effective, non-invasive way to quickly identify new bacterial biosensors that can recognize and report the presence of various disease triggers in the gut, helping set the stage for a new frontier of digestive health monitoring and treatment. The paper is published in mSystems. |
 | Analysis of the parietal anatomy of Old World monkeysThe Paleoneurology group at the CENIEH, coordinated by Emiliano Bruner, has just published a paper in the journal American Journal of Primatology on the variations and differences in the parietal lobes of different species of cercopithecids, known as the Old World monkeys. |
 | Biodegradable coating to help achieve food securityAssociate Professor David Leung's biodegradable coating can help achieve food security in an environmentally friendly and consumer-conscious way. |
 | A family of insect new to Britain discovered in the Natural History Museum's Wildlife GardenA new paper published today (28 June) reports a new family of flies has been discovered in the UK for the first time. The Cottony cushion scale parasite fly (Cryptochetum iceryae) is part of the Cryptochetidae family of flies. Specimens were discovered by the Natural History Museum's Senior Curator of Hymenoptera, David Notton, in the museum's wildlife garden, and identified with help from scientists Daniel Whitmore and Barbara Ismay. |
 | What squid neurons and an octopus on ecstasy can teach us about ourselvesCephalopods—the group of animals that includes octopus, squid, and cuttlefish—are well known for their incredible color-changing abilities. But these tentacled weirdos have also played a vital role in our evolving understanding of the human nervous system. |
 | Veterinarian says summer pests, heat and activities pose risks to petsSummer is here and along with the fun days spent outside with your pet comes the itching and scratching from the fleas, ticks and mosquitoes, as well heat-related issues. |
 | Grain-free food may be linked to dog heart disease: health authorityRecent years have seen a surge in grain-free dog and cat foods, as increasing numbers of pet owners cast aside kibble packed with cheap corn, wheat and barley fillers for what they believe is a healthier alternative. |
 | Why you might want to leave those dandelions aloneNothing can threaten a velvety green lawn like vagabond dandelions—but it isn't all bad, says a University of Alberta gardening expert. |
 | S.Africa halts Cape Town octopus fishing after 2 whales dieSouth Africa on Friday halted octopus fishing off Cape Town after two whales died when they became entangled in lines attached to octopus traps, the government said. |
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