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A Dirt-Cheap Solution? Common Clay Materials May Help Curb Methane Emissions

With special treatment, minerals called zeolites — commonly found in cat litter — can efficiently remove the greenhouse gas from the air, researchers report.

Astronomers Find Evidence for a Second Supermoon Beyond Our Solar System

Astronomer David Kipping and his Cool Worlds Lab at Columbia find an exomoon signal in archival data, hinting at the possibility of more exomoon discoveries to come.

Inhaled Antibiotics Could Help Reduce Antimicrobial Resistance

Using inhaled antibiotics to treat lower respiratory tract infections could help reduce antimicrobial resistance, according to researchers from the Universities of Bristol and Bath.

When Should Someone Trust An AI Assistant’s Predictions?

Researchers have created a method to help workers collaborate with artificial intelligence systems.

Study: ‘Bionic Pancreas’ Improves Type 1 Diabetes Control

Users of the investigational device spent 11% more time in the target blood-glucose range than control-group members.

Gift Cards from Politicized Brands Dampen Recipients’ Gratitude

A recent study suggests that shoppers might want to consider a brand's political orientation when buying a present for someone else.

People Were Hesitant Rather Than Opposed to the Covid-19 Vaccine, Study Finds

A study that explored the attitudes of vaccine hesitant adults in the UK towards uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine found that participants were hesitant rather than opposed to the vaccine.

Deep Economic Divide Found Even Among Employed During Covid‑19

An exploratory study with implications for the growing gig-economy indicates there were only two kinds of workers during COVID‑19: the haves and the have‑nots.

Awake Patients Can Have Kidney Stones Moved, Blasted

Ultrasound can be used to move, reposition or break up kidney stones, all while the patient is awake, a new study finds.

Vaginal Immune System May Hint At Prime Vaccine Timing

Cells in the body called cytokines talk to each other and tell other immune cells “there’s an infection here” or “no worries, everything’s fine.”

Promotion Doesn’t Add Up to Gender Equity at Leading Accounting Firms

Often instead of making partner, women in public accounting firms appear to be sidelined into less prestigious, less powerful director positions, a study has found.

Like Tiny Drill Sergeants, Neurons Identified in Spinal Cord Coordinate Our Steps

Walking is the most natural of movements. Without thinking, we put one foot forward and then the next, on and on, propelling us forward. So, if we’re not consciously directing this complex interplay of nerves and muscles, what is?

International Siblings Study Sheds New Light on the Nature of the Genetics of Disease

Genetic studies aim to find regions of the genome that associate with diseases or other outcomes.

That Moment When You’re Nodding Off Is A Sweet Spot For Creativity

A new study finds people are more creative after waking from the earliest stage of sleep, especially when they are guided to dream about a particular topic.

Using Reflections To See The World From New Points Of View

A new computer vision system turns any shiny object into a camera of sorts, enabling an observer to see around corners or beyond obstructions.

Eco-Friendly Credentials Not Benefiting Hotels Financially, Study Says

Many travelers say they would prefer to stay at eco-friendly hotels, but lodging facilities don’t benefit financially from acquiring certification for green business practices, new research shows.

With New Funding, ICAP Expands Research on the Impact of COVID-19 on Older Adults

Building on a survey which revealed important effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on older New Yorkers, ICAP at Columbia University will conduct a second round of interviews among the participants to learn more about the impact of this crisis on their ongoing health and wellbeing.

U. of Virginia study: Archaeal horizontal gene transfer similar to that of bacteria

Horizontal gene transfer is the movement of genetic material by means other than the transmission of DNA from parent to offspring. It can occur in both single and multicelled organisms, but has been most closely studied in bacteria, where there are three known ways that it can occur, transformation, conjugation and transduction.

Consumers Pay More by Misunderstanding Cumulative Discounts

When it comes to evaluating the cumulative savings of discounts over time, people often choose the least financially beneficial option and miss out on potential savings, according to research from the WSU Carson College of Business and the University of Kentucky’s Gatton College of Business and Economics.