Sudden Spin-Down Event Illuminates Magnetar Mystery
A recent publication in the journal Nature Astronomy is offering new insights into magnetars, whose characteristics are still not well understood. A magnetar is a…
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mRNA Vaccines Offer One-Two Punch To Combat Malaria – Could Help Save Millions of Lives
Research shows new mRNA vaccine technology could help researchers save millions of lives, prevent illness, and make progress toward the elimination of this ancient disease….
Why Comorbidities Persist: HIV Infection Leaves a “Memory” in Cells
New research reveals why comorbidities persist in people living with HIV, despite suppressing the virus through treatment. People living with HIV often suffer from chronic…
“Meat Made Us Human” Evolutionary Narrative Starts To Unravel
New study calls into question the importance of meat-eating in shaping our evolution. Quintessential human traits such as large brains first appear in Homo erectus…
Industrial Chemicals – Linked to a Long List of Serious Health Problems – Detected in US Fast Foods
Phthalates and other plasticizers found in cheeseburgers, chicken burritos, and other popular foods purchased at fast-food restaurants. Chicken nuggets, burritos, and other popular items consumers…
Novel Nanophotonic Analog Processor Developed for High Performance Computing
Analog photonic solutions offer unique opportunities to address complex computational tasks with unprecedented performance in terms of energy dissipation and speeds, overcoming current limitations of…
Homophobic Statements Trigger Elevated Stress in Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual People – Can Contribute to Health Problems
New research provides strongest evidence to date that the stress of discrimination causes physiological changes that can contribute to health problems for lesbian, gay and…
“Battlefield Map” Reveals Malicious COVID-19 Content Exploits Pathways Between Platforms To Thrive Online
New research demonstrates how stopping the spread of harmful content will require inter-platform action. Malicious COVID-19 online content — including racist content, disinformation, and misinformation…
National Survey of Frontline Health Care Workers During COVID-19 Pandemic Finds Fear, Unsafe Working Conditions
Report by the George Washington University offers a snapshot of health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic and recommendations to prepare for the future. A…
Norovirus Clusters Known to Cause Stomach Flu Are Resistant to Environmental Stresses and UV Disinfection
New study suggests need to reconsider current disinfection, sanitation and hygiene practices. Clusters of a virus known to cause stomach flu are resistant to detergent…
Aspirin Is “Huge Win” for Those Looking to Reduce Risk From Some of the Most Devastating Effects of COVID-19
Researchers from the George Washington University found that aspirin may have lung-protective effects and reduce the need for mechanical ventilation, ICU admission and in-hospital mortality…
Breaking the Power and Speed Limit of Lasers: New Fast, Powerful Compact Laser Invented
Researchers invent a novel vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser, the workhorses of datacenters and optical sensors. Summary Researchers at the George Washington University have developed a new…
New Evidence That an Ancient Earthquake Caused the Destruction of Canaanite Palace at Tel Kabri
Flourishing Canaanite palatial site suddenly abandoned 3,700 years ago; new evidence points to earthquake as probable culprit. A team of Israeli and American researchers funded…
Breaking the Size and Speed Limit of Modulators for Next Generation Internet and Communication Networks
Researchers developed and demonstrated for the first time a silicon-based electro-optical modulator that is smaller, as fast as and more efficient than state-of-the-art technologies. By…
Processed Foods Highly Correlated With Obesity Epidemic – Need to “Use Food as Medicine”
As food consumed in the U.S. becomes more and more processed, obesity may become more prevalent. Through reviewing overall trends in food, George Washington University…
