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How A Japanese Herbal Medicine Protects The Gut Against Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Zhengzheng Shi and colleagues at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) in Japan report the effects of a common herbal remedy on colitis, one of two conditions that comprise inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Discovering How Heavy Elements Were Made By Measuring Masses Of Short-Lived, Nuclear-Rich Nuclei

An ultrafast method for measuring the masses of short-lived nuclei sheds light on how heavy elements are created

Applying Quantum Speed Limits To Macroscopic Systems

Speed limits for quantum phenomena have been extended to macro-sized objects

A New Way To Assess Radiation Damage In Reactors

Engineers designed a tool that enables faster measurements of the condition of some nuclear reactor components, potentially extending their lifetimes.

Riddle Solved: Why Was Roman Concrete So Durable?

An unexpected ancient manufacturing strategy may hold the key to designing concrete that lasts for millennia.

Scientists Discover A New Way Of Sharing Genetic Information In A Common Ocean Microbe

Prochlorococcus, the world’s most abundant photosynthetic organism, reveals a gene-transfer mechanism that may be key to its abundance and diversity.

Subtle Biases In AI Can Influence Emergency Decisions

But the harm from a discriminatory AI system can be minimized if the advice it delivers is properly framed, an MIT team has shown.

Microparticles Could Help Prevent Vitamin A Deficiency

Fortifying foods with new polymer particles containing vitamin A could promote better vision and health for millions of people.

Not All Covid-19 Lockdowns Improved Air Quality in World Cities

Contrary to what one might expect, air quality did not improve during mild covid-19 lockdowns in all cities. In fact, the emission of harmful gasses from transport has in some places increased, even during stringent covid-19 lockdowns, research from the University of Copenhagen shows.

Molecules Found In Mucus Could Prevent Cholera Infection

Harnessing these protective molecules may offer a new way to treat the disease, which spreads through contaminated water.

Computational System Streamlines The Design Of Fluidic Devices

This computational tool can generate an optimal design for a complex fluidic device such as a combustion engine or a hydraulic pump.

Parents’ Weight Status Plays a Key Role in Whether or Not Their Children Become Overweight and Obese

In Denmark, more and more people suffer from overweight and obesity. A new study suggests that children with parents with obesity begin to develop overweight and obesity at earlier ages than children with parents with normal-weight. This may result in an increase in serious diseases.

High Temperatures Exacerbated by Climate Change Made 2022 Northern Hemisphere Droughts More Likely

Western Central Europe, North America, China, and other parts of the Northern Hemisphere faced water shortages, extreme heat, and soil moisture drought conditions throughout the summer of 2022.

Large Language Models Help Decipher Clinical Notes

Researchers used a powerful deep-learning model to extract important data from electronic health records that could assist with personalized medicine.

Parkinson’s Patients Have Increased Risk of Cavities and Tooth Extraction

We typically associate Parkinson’s disease with symptoms such as tremors, impaired balance, and joint stiffness. But with the diagnosis also come various oral health issues, new research reveals.

Busy GPUS: Sampling And Pipelining Method Speeds Up Deep Learning On Large Graphs

New technique significantly reduces training and inference time on extensive datasets to keep pace with fast-moving data in finance, social networks, and fraud detection in cryptocurrency.

Astronomers Witness The Explosive End Of A Dying Star

The Young Supernova Experiment transient survey observed a red supergiant during its final 130 days leading up to a supernova explosion

Climate Action Planning Misses Equity Opportunities In Many California Cities

A new study led by UC Santa Cruz found that most California cities still have a long way to go in addressing equity as part of their climate action plans, and researchers identified common pitfalls that may be holding back progress on these efforts.

Equity Gaps In COVID-19 Deaths Closed For Some Racial And Ethnic Groups, Widened For Others During Vaccine Rollout In California

A team of public health researchers from UC Santa Cruz, Stanford University, and UC San Francisco published new research showing how racial and ethnic disparities in COVID-19 deaths across California changed as the rollout process for vaccines began.

Genome Of Extinct Steller’s Sea Cow Reveals Surprising Link To Human Skin Disease

Analysis of ancient DNA from sea cow bones finds genes that may have played a role in adaptation to cold marine environment and yields evidence of a long population decline