Credit: PixaobayResearchers examined information from over 150,000 adults in 29 countries spanning the period from 2001 to 2022. The findings revealed a significant occurrence of mental health disorders, indicating that 50 percent of the population would experience at least one disorder by the time they reach the age of 75.A global research collaboration, led...
Credit: PixaobayResearchers from Duke University's biomedical engineering department have showcased a novel approach that significantly enhances the performance of machine learning models in the search for new molecular therapeutics, even when utilizing only a small portion of the available data. By employing an algorithm that actively detects gaps in datasets, the accuracy of the...
A Perseid meteor in the same frame as the galaxy M31. Credit: PixaobayThe Perseid meteor shower is set to peak on the night of 12-13 August this year, promising an exciting spectacle for skywatchers. This meteor shower is most visible from the northern hemisphere, and under perfect conditions with clear skies, observers might be...
The findings set the stage for further research that could inform employers’ initiatives to boost worker effort. Credit: PixaobayAccording to a study analyzing over 5,000 individuals, working in teams was found to be connected to a higher likelihood of women and white men putting in extra effort at work.However, the relationship between job...
Eventos disruptivos de geração solar, chamados rampas, mudarão significativamente no futuro. Credit: PixaobayThe stability of grid-connected solar power systems in Australia's renewable energy transition should take into account the potential impact of climate change, which may affect their future performance.Modeling conducted by researchers at UNSW Sydney indicates that disruptive solar generation events, known as...
A recent study indicates that probiotics may improve cognitive function and potentially prevent age-related cognitive decline by modulating the gut microbiome. Particularly in individuals with mild cognitive impairment, shifts in gut microbiome composition, such as decreases in the abundance of Prevotella bacteria, correlated with improved cognitive scores. Credit: PixaobayRecent research highlights the gut's crucial role in...
Credit: PixaobayToxic cyanobacteria, commonly referred to as blue-green algae, can pose dangers to both humans and wildlife when their numbers increase significantly in lakes or rivers. Fortunately, a recently created sponge shows promise in effectively managing and controlling these harmful algal blooms.Persulfate-Based OxidantsPreviously, Jiangfang Yu and Lin Tang, scientists from China's Hunan University, conducted...
Credit: PixaobayThe possibility exists that swine flu could undergo evolution and resurface in humans. However, by implementing measures to control its transmission among individuals in close contact with pigs, we can effectively avert such a scenario.The first instance of swine flu (H1N1pdm09) in humans was documented in 2009, marking 14 years since its initial...
Credit: PixaobayWhat occurs in the brain during tickling? Back in 1999, researchers discovered that rats emit vocalizations similar to humans when tickled. The question arises: do they laugh or react aggressively due to irritation?At the neurobiological level, studies have successfully identified brain regions responsible for fear, reward, sensory processing, and cognition, but the understanding...
Credit: PixaobayThe possibility of using kangaroo tissue for knee reconstruction is nearing reality, as human trials are scheduled to begin in 2024."I've consistently maintained that kangaroos represent nature's most exceptional athletes," states Dr. Nick Hartnell, an orthopedic surgeon and one of the study's authors. "These creatures truly stand out with their remarkable abilities, capable...
