Sugar coatings aren’t only for candies; they also help viruses, like the ones that cause COVID-19, hide from their hosts’ immune system. Now, researchers have developed a universal vaccine that targets coronaviruses and the sugars that they use as cover. As demonstrated in animal studies, the…
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Chewing gum can shed microplastics into saliva, pilot study finds
Plastic is everywhere. And many products we use in everyday life, such as cutting boards, clothes and cleaning sponges, can expose people to tiny, micrometer-wide plastic particles called microplastics. Now, chewing gum could be added to the list. In a pilot study, researchers found that chewing…
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VR crime scene tech | ScienceDaily
NJIT’s forensics program made an impression at the 77th Annual American Academy of Forensic Sciences’ Conference in Baltimore’s Convention Center, unveiling new research and innovations that tackled this year’s conference theme, “Technology: A Tool for Transformation or Tyranny?”
NJIT faculty…
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Fedorov presents new Katran drone that destroys targets at sea, on land and in air
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Exercise of any kind boosts brainpower at any age
Whether it’s an early morning jog, or a touch of Tai Chi, groundbreaking research from the University of South Australia shows that any form of exercise can significantly boost brain function and memory across children, adults, and older adults.
In the largest, most comprehensive umbrella review…
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E-scooter crashes mainly caused by reckless driving
Crashes on electric scooters are mostly due to the behaviour of the riders, with one-handed steering and riding in a group being some of the largest risk factors. The researchers are also concerned about riders who deliberately crash or cause dangerous situations when riding, a phenomenon that…
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Biological pathway in the brain could help explain why teenage girls are more depressed than boys
Depression is a mental health condition that affects 280 million people worldwide. It is twice as common in women than men and this pattern starts to develop during adolescence. Researchers have studied the biological processes that drive depression in adults and shown a potential role for the…
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Russian military destroys bakery in Izium
As a result of a Russian attack on the evening of March 24, a bakery was destroyed in Izium, Kharkiv region.
This was reported on television by the head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, Oleh Syniehubov, Ukrinform reports.
“Yesterday there was a…
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Florida to consider relaxing child labour laws to fill vacant jobs
Now that the United States is cracking down on immigration, some low-skill jobs may not be so easy to fill. So the state is debating lifting some child labour laws to involve minors.
Florida’s state’s legislature is debating a bill on Tuesday that would relax child…
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ADHD may be associated with an increased risk of dementia
An adult brain affected by attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity (ADHD) presents modifications similar to those observed in individuals suffering from dementia. These are the findings of a study conducted by the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) and the University of Geneva…
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