Complex systems are found across a diverse array of situations in nature: from human societies to groups of interacting quantum particles. Dr Alberto Robledo shows how his results may lead to new discoveries about many areas of nature where complex systems can be found. Read more in Research Outreach Read the original research: doi.org/10.31349/SuplRevMexFis.1.4.32...
In the 21st century, we sit in the driver’s seat to determine the technosphere and ecosphere we inhabit, in turn reshaping what it is to be human today. Stefan Brunnhuber, the head of an initiative of the World academy of Art and Science, aims to answer this pivotal question in relation to species losses, pandemics and global heating on the one side, and disruptive new technologies, namely AI and BIG DATA, on the other. Visit the World academy of Art and Science website: worldacademy.org Read th...
The bricks, steel and glass of modern architecture may seem brand new, but all came from somewhere. For the sake of sustainability, we can plan ahead for what comes next for those materials and their shared space. Dr Lara Katscher from Werner Sober Green Technologies discusses building projects at the forefront of engineering which put architecture and design at the heart of climate research. Read more at wernersobek.com
Tsallis entropy aims to extend traditional statistical mechanics, but some physicists believe the theory is incompatible with the fundamental principles of thermodynamics. Dr Alberto Robledo, however, shows for the first time how Tsallis entropy can explain natural phenomena that turn out to be surprisingly linked to the transitions from regular to chaotic behaviours, a result that has eluded researchers so far. His discovery could lead to a deeper understanding of how thermodynamic systems beha...
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, or IPF, is a progressive lung disease with genetic and environmental causes, affecting 5 million people globally. Although pollutants have long been linked to a range of lung diseases, no conclusive evidence regarding their link to IPF has been sought thus far. The research of Dr. Eun Joo Kim, a post-doctorate researcher at The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, defines the role of cilia in lung repair following injury, and details how cilia related ge...
The idea of Wellbeing can mean many different things, covering elements of mental, emotional, physical, social and societal functions. Whatever your definition, it's worth looking after. So, how can you do that exactly? In todays episode, we hear from Dr Dianne Wepa, Associate Professor at Charles Darwin University in Australia, and Prof Haaken Strand of the Charles Darwin University Faculty of Health. They discuss what is meant by wellbeing in different cultures, and when facing different chall...
In a post-pandemic world, governments around the world are looking to get ahead of whatever the next threat to public health might be. However, the traditional pace of vaccine development could seem very slow to outsider compared to the COVID-19 vaccine. One of the herpes family of viruses, CMV has likely infected billions of people just since the 1970s. The work of Dr Matthew Reeves of University College London could provide a valuable step forwards for CMV management, vaccine research, and vir...
Traumatic injuries or cancer resection can result in large soft tissue loss which can lead to severe functional impairments, including difficulties with mobility and performing daily activities Dr. Siba Haykal from the University Health Network and the Toronto General Hospital, Canada specialises in tissue-engineered techniques for tracheal reconstruction of breast and head and neck. Check out the team’s website and publications for more....
The effective training of upcoming scientists and researchers requires collaboration with practitioners, clinicians, and patients and a holistic overview. Vivek Kumar, Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, USA, works at the interface of biomolecular engineering, materials science, and synthetic peptide chemistry. Read more in Research Features Read more on the lab's website: Kumarlab...
Despite breast cancer being the most common cancer in women worldwide, in Bosnia and Herzegovina there is no accurate data on breast cancer patients, nor any centralised guidelines. Dr Lejla Hadžikadić-Gušić, a breast surgical oncologist, took on the task of creating the first multidisciplinary guidelines for the management of breast cancer in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Read more in Research Outreach Read the original research: doi:10.17305/bjbms.2022.7504...
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to one of the most public incidences of a phenomenon known as sloppy science, or slodderwetenschap in Dutch. Professor Michael Lissack, from the College of Design and Innovation at Tongji University in China, and Brenden Meagher from non-profit Jhpiego explain the concept of slodderwetenschap and advise how good research design and rigorous interrogation can work together to prevent sloppy science. Read more in Research Outreach Read the original research: doi.org/1...
In this years Movember discussion, Dr Christine Wekerle from McMaster University joins us again to discuss mens mental health, masculinity, and family well being. This episode features discussions of domestic abuse, sexual violence and suicidal ideation, among other topics. Listener discretion is advised. Read Dr Wekerles original research : https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1269347 Find more about the JoyPop app here Listen to her past interviews here and here...
The usual method of sterilisation used in Scotland is to block the tubes with small clips so eggs and sperm cannot meet to start a pregnancy. Sterilisation is a safe procedure, but all operations have risks which you should be aware of before making a decision. Read the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare guideline: FSRH Clinical Guideline Read more via: Female sterilisation | NHS inform...
Despite its prevalence and seriousness, snakebite envenoming remains a neglected tropical disease (NTD). Dr Amy Marriott and Dr Stuart Ainsworth from the Centre for Snakebite Research and Interventions at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, UK, are addressing vital issues in regulations and testing. Read more in Research Features Read the original research: doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0008579...
Making small changes to our domestic habits can make a big difference to global energy use and resource consumption. Dr Lotta Schencking and Professor Rainer Stamminger examine different dishwashing behaviours around the world and identify best practice tips for both manual dishwashing and washing dishes in an electric dishwasher. Read more in Research Outreach Read the original research: doi.org/10.1515/tsd-2022-2423...
Current imaging options to assess the responses of liver cancer patients to treatment suffer from blurry resolution, making it hard to develop radiotherapy plans. Eye90 Microspheres, developed by ABK Biomedical , enables superior CT-based dosimetry , allowing for more more accurate dose estimates for treatment planning. This work was awarded the Best Paper of the Year in the journal EJNMMI, and is being further assess in the Route90 Study. Read the original research: https://doi.org/10.1186/s406...
Leptospirosis, a neglected tropical disease caused by spiral-shaped bacteria called Leptospira , is a global health burden. Professor Joseph Vinetz and colleagues at Yale University, USA, and his team’s recent findings mark the crucial beginning for long-awaited pan-leptospirosis vaccine development. Read more in Research Features : doi.org/10.26904/RF-148-4837038797 Read the original research: doi.org/10.3389/fmolb.2022.1092197...
Chronic headaches are extremely debilitating conditions which significantly impact the quality of life. Dr Giorgio Pietramaggiori and Dr Saja Scherer of Global Medical Institute, Switzerland employ minimally invasive treatments such as targeted Botox injections, surgical release of nerves, and fat transfer, which aim to offer relief for people suffering from chronic headaches when pharmacological alternatives fail. Read more in Research Features: doi.org/10.26904/RF-149-5161384107 Read the origi...
There are some things you can do to manage your personal health and the risk of developing cancer in your lifetime. But, wherever you go, you’ll take your DNA with you. Dr Erika Spaeth joins us to discuss those mutations and how they combine into a measurable impact on cancer risk and prognosis. Plus, the development a new model to assess that multi-factoral risk with a greater deal of certainty to concerned patients for what their genetic fortune holds. Read the original research: https://doi.o...
Family dogs are our best friends, but bites can still happen when they feel threatened or afraid. Learning what they don't like and how they communicate this with humans can avoid triggering a reactionary bite. Led by world-renowned veterinarian Dr. Nicholas H. Dodman, Professor Emeritus, Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, USA, Be BiteSmart aims to support families in learning to recognise and respecting a dog’s behaviour to contribute to a safe and loving environment. Read more in Re...
Since industrialisation, agriculture has been heavily dependent on synthetic fertilisers to boost crop growth and yield, resulting in environmental and economic challenges. Dr Francesco Vuolo of Sacco Srl, Italy, is making use of dairy fermentation leftover from manufacturing industries to build a circular, green economy for a more sustainable future. Read more in Research Features Read the original research : https://doi.org/10.3390/land11091544...
One persons mild pain could be debilitating for another. Chronic pain comes with even further complications for diagnosis and treatment, and affects a great many more than you may expect. Dr Lauren Harrison is a pediatric pain psychologist and pain researcher at Stanford University School of Medicine. Her research on user-centered development of interventions for youth with chronic pain focuses on optimizing the development of digital tools when funds and technical knowledge are low. Read the or...
Many universities have kept online classes for some, if not all, of their teaching, but it requires lecturers to keep students attention and engagement. Dr Bei Hong from Singapore Management University’s School of Economics explores how simple games on economics courses can grab students curiosity and facilitate learning in a more engaging and memorable way. Read the original article: https://doi.org/10.4337/aee.2022.01.04...
Today, shopping is increasingly digital, the retailer and customer completely separated, and a customer’s value lies not in their friendly wave as they enter a store, but in the data displayed in their online behaviour. Dr Kimberly Thomas-Francois, Thompson Rivers University, Canada, and Professor Simon Somogyi, University of Guelph, Canada, are scholars of consumer behaviour in the food business and are particularly interested in how technology shapes food retailing – a concept called ‘digital ...
Taking an atomic view of health is means understanding the tiniest scales and interactions of why molecules act one way or the other within a cell. Professor David Punihaole at the University of Vermont leads a research team working with materials and medicines at that molecular scale, combining cutting edge spectroscopic techniques and microscopic views to investigate the fundamental chemistry behind health. Read the original article: https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jpcb.2c04415...
Weight lifting and heavy resistance exercise are good for are good for your general health and muscle function. But what effect do they have on life after cancer? And how does it do anything at all? Dr Jessica Gorzelitz leads a team at the University of Iowa that aims to uncover muscle strengthening epidemiology, and what can be done to improve cancer patients strength throughout the balance of their life. Read the original article: https://doi.org/10.1093/jncimonographs/lgad002...
Crowdfunding is a method for raising funds to support for-profit, social, and cultural initiatives. Sukanya Ayatakshi-Endow specialises in Environmental Economics at Bournemouth University, UK and explores gender and the unconscious bias disadvantages women experience in obtaining access to finance on equity crowdfunding platforms. Read the original research: doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-14395-3_5
Autoimmune and allergic conditions are caused by dysfunctional immune responses that lead to excessive inflammation within the body. Such conditions include rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis and eosinophilic esophagitis. Dr Roly Foulkes, Chief Scientific Officer at Revolo Biotherapeutics in the UK, is working to understand. Read more in Research Features : doi.org/10.26904/RF-148-4836987920 Read the original research: doi.org/10.1111/jcmm.17669...
Hearing loss is a disability that affects over one billion people worldwide, severely impacting wellbeing and quality of life by affecting an individual’s ability to communicate and socialise with others. Professor Brandon Cox and colleagues at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, USA, have concentrated their efforts into understanding the process, mechanisms, and genes involved in hair cell regeneration in mice. Read more in Research Outreach Read the original research: doi.org/10.3...
How does a company's mission and values affect applicants’ willingness to negotiate salary or make compensation demands? Marko Pitesa at Singapore Management University is part of a research team that investigated language and framing around "social impact" in jobs. They find that the intrinsic fulfilment or moral satisfaction of a job as being “For The Greater Good” can hold back salary expectations. Read the original article: https://doi.org/10.1287/orsc.2023.1675...
