Previous smallpox vaccine provides immunity to mpox
Vaccines against smallpox given until the mid-1970s offer continuing cross-reactive immunity to mpox (previously known as monkeypox), researchers report.
Researchers find new mechanism for sodium salt detoxification in plants
A team of researchers has found a mechanism in thale cress (Arabidopsis thaliana) which enables plants to provide protection against salt stress for their...
Are we truly ‘inattentionally blind’? New study revisits ‘invisible gorilla’ experiment for new insights
We are quite good at spotting unexpected objects while focused on another activity if they are moving fast, reveals a new study. The findings...
Researchers build bee robot that can twist
A robotic bee that can fly fully in all directions has been developed. With four wings made out of carbon fiber and mylar as...
Humans are unique but not exceptional species of mammal
Humans appear to resemble mammals that live in monogamous partnerships and to some extent, those classified as cooperative breeders, where breeding individuals have to...
Researchers examine cooling power plants with brackish groundwater
Nontraditional water sources can be deployed to help cope with climate-induced water risks and tackle the increasing water demand for decarbonization of fossil fuel-fired...
In 2050, over 800 million people globally estimated to be living with back pain
Study estimates there will be over 800 million cases of low back pain in 2050, a 36 percent increase from 2020. With an aging...
Skin patch shows promise for toddlers with peanut allergy
A global phase 3 clinical trial found that a year-long immunotherapy through a skin patch safely desensitized toddlers with peanut allergy, lowering the risk...
Electronic noses sniff out volatile organic compounds
Tracing volatile organic compounds is important for public safety and all 'smell' related issues. To this end, researchers introduce a fluid mechanics-based chamber design...
Coastal ecosystems are a net greenhouse gas sink, new research shows
A new greenhouse gas budget shows coastal ecosystems globally are a net greenhouse gas sink for carbon dioxide (CO2) but emissions of methane (CH4)...