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Diving Into the Painful Truth: Brown University’s Surprising Belly Flop Study

Brown University — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 22:21:01 +0000

Experiments by a Brown-led research team investigated belly flop mechanics and found surprising insights about air-to-water impacts that could be useful for marine engineering applications....

Life on Venus? Tectonic Clues Point to a Habitable Past

Brown University — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 23:40:30 +0000

Simulations produced by a Brown-led research team offer evidence that Venus once had plate tectonics — a finding that opens the door for the possibility...

A New Phase of Matter – Researchers Detail How Disorder Alters Quantum Spin Liquids

Brown University — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 04:48:45 +0000

A study led by Brown University scientists begins to address a longstanding question in condensed matter physics on whether disorder mimics or destroys the quantum...

Opioid Treatment Strategies Shift As Researchers Advocate for Higher Buprenorphine Dosages

Brown University — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 13:48:28 +0000

A new study led by Brown University researchers suggests a need to reevaluate opioid addiction treatment recommendations in the era of fentanyl. New research reveals...

Melting Mysteries on Mars: Gullies May Have Formed by Recent Periods of Liquid Meltwater

Brown University — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 16:49:01 +0000

In a new study, scientists how gullies on the slopes of Martian craters could have formed by on-and-off periods of meltwater from ice on and...

COVID-19 Vaccine Showdown: Moderna Takes the Edge Over Pfizer-BioNTech for Seniors

Brown University — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 18:36:51 +0000

A study of older U.S. adults led by researchers at Brown University found that the risk of negative effects of both mRNA vaccines is exceptionally...

New Study: Vitamin D Could Ease Psoriasis Severity

American Society for Nutrition — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 03:36:54 +0000

New research indicates that the consumption of vitamin D-rich foods or the use of supplements could be beneficial for those dealing with psoriasis. Over eight...

2D Electronics Breakthrough: Researchers Resolve Long-Standing Roadblock by Observing Spin Structure in “Magic-Angle” Graphene

Brown University — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 14:05:56 +0000

A group of scientists, headed by researchers from Brown University, have discovered a solution to a longstanding obstacle in the realm of two-dimensional electronics, by...

Unexpected Dietary Habits of Elephants: Surprising Variation in Meals, Similar to Humans

Brown University — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 04:50:17 +0000

A detailed analysis of the dietary habits of elephants showed surprising variation from meal to meal, which could have important ramifications for wildlife protection and...

Pregnancy Exposure to “Forever Chemicals” May Fuel Childhood Obesity

Brown University — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 21:16:55 +0000

A federally funded study led by researchers at Brown University showed links between prenatal exposure to PFAS substances and slightly higher BMI in children. The...

A Toast to Science: Researchers Unveil the Mystery Behind Champagne’s Elegant Bubbles

Brown University — Tue, 23 May 2023 21:35:59 +0000

Fluid mechanics researchers found that surfactants give the celebratory drink its stable and signature straight rise of bubbles. Researchers from Brown University and the University...

Pioneering Experimental Method Unlocks Spin Structure Secrets in 2D Materials

Brown University — Tue, 16 May 2023 18:45:37 +0000

By observing spin structure in “magic-angle” graphene, a team of scientists led by Brown University researchers has found a workaround for a long-standing roadblock in...

Revolutionary Brain Tumor Treatment Discovered in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Brown University — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 13:56:18 +0000

Researchers found that a derivative of the natural compound indirubin offers a new approach to treating glioblastoma in mice, which will inform future research in...

Saving Money and Improving Lives: The Benefits of Non-Drug Interventions for Alzheimer’s Care

Brown University — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 05:53:14 +0000

A Brown-led research team utilized computer modeling to demonstrate that, in comparison to conventional care, four interventions for dementia care resulted in cost savings of up...

Previously Undetectable: Releases of Deep-Sea Methane Happen More Often Than Expected

Brown University — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 09:10:14 +0000

New findings reveal that deep-sea methane deposits are converting into gas at a higher rate than previously observed and that a specific group of fossilized...

How Machine Learning Could Predict Rare Disastrous Events – Like Earthquakes or Pandemics

Brown University — Sat, 28 Jan 2023 02:07:11 +0000

Scientists can use a combination of advanced machine learning and sequential sampling techniques to predict extreme events without the need for large data sets, according...

MIT Discovery Could Unlock a Safer and Lighter Lithium Battery

David Chandler, Massachusetts Institute of Technology — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 23:54:55 +0000

Solid-state lithium batteries are impacted by the growth of branchlike metallic filaments. A recent study delves into the formation of these filaments and provides a...

Why Kids Are “Smarter”: Study Reveals Explanation for Faster Learning

Cell Press — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 15:22:08 +0000

If you’ve ever thought your children in elementary school were “smarter” than you, or at least quicker at taking up new skills and knowledge, new...

Scientists Discover New Permanent Changes Caused by Giving Birth

New York University — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:50:38 +0000

A study of primates reveals permanent changes in bone composition after birth and breastfeeding. Reproduction permanently alters females’ bones in ways not previously known, a...

Against Common Belief – Invasive Species Are Often Beneficial

Brown University — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 17:47:41 +0000

A Brown University biologist calls for a more balanced view of invasive species. Invasive species, also known as non-native species, have become much more well-known...

New Molecule Destroys Alzheimer’s-Causing Amyloid Tangles

University of California - Los Angeles — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 13:08:32 +0000

A molecule found in green tea helped UCLA biochemists in the discovery of multiple molecules capable of destroying tau fibers. University of California, Los Angeles...

High Fish Consumption Has Been Linked to a Greater Likelihood of Developing Cancer

Springer Nature — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 16:30:49 +0000

A study finds that high fish consumption is associated with an increased risk of melanoma. According to a large study of US adults published in...

Why Do Humans Sleep? Scientists Find Clues for Solving This Age-Old Mystery

Massachusetts General Hospital — Sun, 17 Jul 2022 23:46:25 +0000

New insights into brain activity when sleeping may help in the creation of tools for those suffering from neurologic disease or damage Why do humans...

This Key Protein Is Essential for Brain Cell Longevity and Growth

Rutgers University — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 12:44:46 +0000

According to a Rutgers University study, the cell receptor protein also stimulates the growth of brain cancer stem cells Stem cells are the body’s raw...