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Researchers Lift the Veil on Stubborn Probiotic

New North Carolina State University research shows progress in gathering information on an important – yet difficult to characterize – human gut bacterium called Bifidobacterium, which is used in many probiotics that help maintain healthy microbiomes.

Diversity Training: One Size Does Not Fit All

What explains persistent racial disparities in policing, despite police departments’ repeated investments in bias-training programs?

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Want More Generous Children? Show Them Awe-inspiring Art

Concert halls, movie theaters, and museums are home to a kaleidoscope of art forms, but one thing they all have in common is the potential to inspire feelings of awe.

AI Researchers Tackle Longstanding ‘Data Heterogeneity’ Problem for Federated Learning

Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a new approach to federated learning that allows them to develop accurate artificial intelligence (AI) models more quickly and accurately.

Inhalable COVID-19 Vaccine Shows Promise in Rodent Model

Researchers have created an inhalable COVID-19 vaccine that is shelf stable at room temperature for up to three months, targets the lungs specifically and effectively, and allows for self-administration via an inhaler.

Birds Overwintering On Arable Land Experience Fastest Northward Shifts With Climate Change

According to a new Finnish study, birds overwintering on arable land experienced fastest northward shifts due to climate change compared with birds of the same species overwintering in urban and forest habitats.

Researchers Measured People's Walking Speeds. Who Can Get To The Nearest Store On Foot In 15 Minutes?

The share of walking in cities should increase, but challenges remain. A recent study by the Digital Geography Lab group reveals what effect age, winter conditions and the service network have on the 15-minute city.

Dog Breeds Differ From Each Other In Their Cognitive Traits

A study conducted at the University of Helsinki, Finland set out to determine how 13 dog breeds performed in various cognitive tests. With a sample size of over 1,000 dogs, the researchers found several breed differences in traits such as social cognition, problem-solving ability, and inhibitory control.

Important Step Towards Accurate Use Of Stem Cell-Based Disease Models

Induced pluripotent stem cells offer great therapeutic potential and are a valuable tool for understanding how different diseases develop. New research shows that such stem cell lines should be regularly screened for genetic mutations to ensure the accuracy of the disease models.

Membrane Shaping By A Large Bioenergetic Complex For Functional Specialization

Organisms have developed unique and highly optimal strategies to cater for their energetic needs. Recent study found a unique tubular structure that serves the specialized functional requirements of a certain mitochondria.

A New Mechanism Identified For How Plant Hormones Promote Wood Formation

Researchers at the University of Helsinki have discovered a mechanism that allows plants to regulate the ratio of produced wood (i.e. xylem) and phloem. Both tissues are formed by the vascular cambium. The discovery is important for understanding the factors that regulate tree growth.

Augmented Reality Headset Enables Users To See Hidden Objects

The device could help workers locate objects for fulfilling e-commerce orders or identify parts for assembling products.

Study: Carbon-Neutral Pavements Are Possible By 2050, But Rapid Policy And Industry Action Are Needed

Analyses show stakeholders of all levels must get involved in decarbonizing pavements to reach climate goals.

A Hidden Viral World Within Us: What Is The Impact On Our Health?

Upon infection, many viruses can remain permanently in the human body and may shape our health in ways not yet fully understood. New observations add a new chapter to the human microbiome, providing a blueprint of the organs in which these viruses persist.

Understanding Inflorescence Architecture In Woodland Strawberry Provides Tools For Crop Improvement

Researchers from the University of Helsinki, in collaboration with their Canadian colleagues, have demonstrated how strawberry inflorescence development is dictated by the small growing points, called meristems. This research provides tools for plant breeding based on genetic information.

Robots As Rescuers Are Not Allowed To Make Mistakes

Do we want robots to save as many people as possible or the one who most deserves to be saved?

Black Women’s Childhood Symptoms of Disordered Eating Predict Symptoms in Adulthood

Disordered eating can influence a person’s health and well-being throughout their lifetime.

Novel Possibility To Stop Dementia Progression?

Research led by the University of Helsinki has succeeded in showing how the accumulation of a harmful protein causing memory disorders, among other things, is blocked by a so-called PREP inhibitor.

How To Pull Carbon Dioxide Out Of Seawater

A new method for removing the greenhouse gas from the ocean could be far more efficient than existing systems for removing it from the air.