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Malaria: New Knowledge About Naturally Acquired Immunity May Improve Vaccines

IMMUNE SYSTEM When you have become immune to malaria after having contracted the disease, it seems that the body uses a more efficient protection than if you have been vaccinated against the deadly disease. This is shown in a new study from the University of Copenhagen. The researchers believe the new findings may be used to improve existing malaria vaccines.

Perfecting Pitch Perception

Computational modeling shows that both our ears and our environment influence how we hear.

MIT Engineers Produce The World’s Longest Flexible Fiber Battery

The rechargeable battery can be woven and washed, and could provide power for fiber-based electronic devices and sensors.

Could Acid-Neutralizing Life-Forms Make Habitable Pockets In Venus’ Clouds?

A new study shows it’s theoretically possible. The hypothesis could be tested soon with proposed Venus-bound missions.

Researchers Puncture Explanation For Largest Increase Of Biodiversity In Earth's History

NATURAL HISTORY The greatest increase in marine biodiversity on Earth was not due to the explosion of an asteroid, as previously believed. In fact, the explosion caused the development of new animal species to stagnate for a period of time. Instead, the answer as to why marine biodiversity increased suddenly is due to a change in the Earth's climate cycle, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Copenhagen and Museum Mors.

Physicists Observationally Confirm Hawking’s Black Hole Theorem For The First Time

Study offers evidence, based on gravitational waves, to show that the total area of a black hole’s event horizon can never decrease.

Webb Telescope Detects Universe’s Most Distant Organic Molecules

Texas A&M astronomer Justin Spilker and collaborators have found complex organic molecules in a galaxy more than 12 billion light-years away from Earth.

New Face Mask Prototype Can Detect Covid-19 Infection

The sensor technology could also be used to create clothing that detects a variety of pathogens and other threats.

Danish Researcher Involved In Discovery Of New Whale Species Named After Māori Woman

ANIMALS Traditional Māori knowledge helped Western science discover a new beaked whale species washed ashore in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Danish scientist Morten Tange Olsen, who helped carry out the research, hopes the discovery will highlight the lack of scientific knowledge with regards to the basic biology of most beaked whale species.

When More Covid-19 Data Doesn’t Equal More Understanding

Social media users share charts and graphs — often with the same underlying data — to advocate opposing approaches to the pandemic.

“Liquid” Machine-Learning System Adapts To Changing Conditions

The new type of neural network could aid decision making in autonomous driving and medical diagnosis.

A Method To Assess Covid-19 Transmission Risks In Indoor Settings

MIT researchers have developed a publicly available model based on physics and data from past spreading events.

No Pay Gap For Female Zoo Vets, but Children Perceived as Career Hindrance

For female veterinarians who want to specialize in zoological work, a new study on family work and income for diplomates of the American College of Zoological Medicine (ACZM) holds both good and bad news.

Study Finds Distinct Gut Microbiomes in Male and Female Carnivores

A recent study found a dramatic difference between the microbial diversity in guts of female and male American minks (Neovison vison).

Reconstructing Brain Connectivity Using 3D Images

A Texas A&M professor is part of an international research project working to develop a standard framework for fast and accurate automatic neuron reconstruction.

Texas A&M Team Studying Effects Of Crypto Mining On The Texas Power Grid

Total global electricity usage for cryptocurrency assets such as Bitcoin is between 120 and 240 billion kilowatt-hours per year with the U.S. leading.

Could Online Gaming Social Networks Have A Positive Impact On Mental Health?

Researchers from Texas A&M’s School of Public Health analyzed communications and social support on an online gaming site.

Southwest Rural Health Research Center Identifies Key Health Challenges Of Rural America

Mental health, substance use disorders, access to quality health care and economic stability top the list of concerns of rural health stakeholders.

Pour Yourself A Second Cup: Research Shows Coffee Provides Health Benefits

A new review paper by Texas A&M researchers details the protective effects of coffee.