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Land management practices to reduce nitrogen load may be affected by climate changes

October 19, 2019 0 Comments Acid Rain, Air Pollution, Computer Modeling, Environmental Issues, Geochemistry, Information Technology, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematics

Nitrogen from agricultural production is a major cause of pollution in the Mississippi River Basin and contributes to large dead zones in the Gulf of Mexico. Illinois and other Midwestern states have set goals to reduce nitrogen load through strategies that include different land management practices. A new study uses computer modeling to estimate how those practices may be affected by potential changes in the climate, such as increased rainfall.

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Atmospheric pressure impacts greenhouse gas emissions from leaky oil and gas wells

October 19, 2019 0 Comments Air Quality, Atmosphere, Energy and the Environment, Environmental Issues, Global Warming, Oil Spills, Pollution, Rainforests

Fluctuations in atmospheric pressure can heavily influence how much natural gas leaks from wells below the ground surface at oil and gas sites, according to new research. However, current monitoring strategies do not take this phenomenon into account, and therefore may be under- or over-estimating the true magnitude of gas emissions.

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Mars once had salt lakes similar to those on Earth

October 19, 2019 0 Comments Asteroids, Comets and Meteors, Astronomy, Mars, NASA, Solar System, Space Exploration, Space Missions, Space Probes

Mars once had salt lakes that are similar to those on Earth and has gone through wet and dry periods.

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Why respiratory infections are more deadly in those with diabetes

October 19, 2019 0 Comments Asthma, Chronic Illness, Diabetes, Diseases and Conditions, Hormone Disorders, Infectious Diseases, Lung Disease, Wounds and Healing

Researchers have demonstrated how diabetes contributes to mortality from MERS-CoV infections, and the finding could shed light on why other respiratory illnesses like the flu or pneumonia might strike those with diabetes more severely.

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Novel nanoprobes show promise for optical monitoring of neural activity

October 19, 2019 0 Comments Biochemistry, Brain-Computer Interfaces, Electronics, Intelligence, Nanotechnology, neuroscience, Optics, Psychology

Researchers have developed ultrasensitive nanoscale optical probes to monitor the bioelectric activity of neurons and other excitable cells. This novel readout technology could enable scientists to study how neural circuits function at an unprecedented scale by monitoring large numbers of individual neurons simultaneously. It could also lead to high-bandwidth brain-machine interfaces with dramatically enhanced precision and functionality.

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Young adults with PTSD may have a higher risk of stroke in middle age

October 19, 2019 0 Comments Caregiving, Disorders and Syndromes, Elder Care, Heart Disease, Mental Health Research, PTSD, Stroke, Stroke Prevention

Young adults who develop PTSD after a traumatic event (e.g., gun violence, sexual assault, military combat or natural disaster) may be more likely to experience a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or major stroke event by middle age. This nationwide study of more than 1.1 million adults showed that PTSD may be a potent risk factor for developing stroke at a young age.

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Wind turbine design and placement can mitigate negative effect on birds

October 19, 2019 0 Comments Bird Flu, Cold and Flu, Disability, Diseases and Conditions, Infectious Diseases, Influenza, Medical Topics

Wind energy is increasingly seen as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels, as it contributes to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. However, the rapid expansion of wind farms has raised concerns about the impact of wind turbines on wildlife. A new study provides comprehensive data on how turbines affect bird populations. The study suggests ways to mitigate negative effects through wind turbine design and placement, recommending taller turbines, shorter blades, and placement away from bird habitats.

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Creatine powers T cells' fight against cancer

October 19, 2019 0 Comments Brain Tumor, Cancer, Colon Cancer, Immune System, Lung Cancer, Lymphoma, Skin Cancer, Stem Cells

The study, conducted in mice, is the first to show that creatine uptake is critical to the anti-tumor activities of killer T cells, the foot soldiers of the immune system.

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Increase health benefits of exercise by working out before breakfast

October 19, 2019 0 Comments Diabetes, Diet and Weight Loss, Diseases and Conditions, Fitness, Men's Health, Obesity, Staying Healthy, Triglycerides

Exercising before eating breakfast burns more fat, improves how the body responds to insulin and lowers people's risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

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Whole genome sequencing could help save pumas from inbreeding

October 19, 2019 0 Comments Biochemistry Research, Biology, Biotechnology, Evolutionary Biology, Genetics, Life Sciences, Nature, Wild Animals

The first complete genetic sequences of individual mountain lions point the way to better conservation strategies for saving threatened populations of the wild animals.