Using high-speed video and schlieren imaging, a research engineer has created videos that show how air flows through masks with…
Computer model can predict how COVID-19 spreads in cities
A study of how 98 million Americans move around each day suggests that most infections occur at ‘superspreader’ sites, and…
Loneliness highest in the 20s and lowest in the 60s
Seeking to develop effective interventions, researchers examined the psychological and environmental factors that lead to patterns of loneliness in different…
‘Goldilocks’ neonatal immune response may protect against autism
New research shows that the lowest risk for autism spectrum disorder is associated with mid-levels of an immune marker measured…
Study identifies new ‘hidden’ gene in COVID-19 virus
Researchers have discovered a new ‘hidden’ gene in SARS-CoV-2 — the virus that causes COVID-19 — that may have contributed…
Lack of positivity bias can predict relapse in bipolar disorder
Relapse in people with bipolar disorder can be predicted accurately by their tendency towards having pessimistic beliefs, according to a…
Exoskeletons can reduce strain also in health care
Wearable exoskeletons are increasingly being used in physically demanding jobs to support good ergonomics and augment muscular strength. In ground-breaking…
Ibuprofen vs. Acetaminophen for Pain and Fever in Infants
Both drugs appear to be effective for relief of fever and pain in children under 2, though ibuprofen may offer…
Ibuprofen vs. Acetaminophen for Pain and Fever in Infants
Both drugs appear to be effective for relief of fever and pain in children under 2, though ibuprofen may offer…
High temperatures threaten the survival of insects
Insects have difficulties handling the higher temperatures brought on by climate change, and might risk overheating. The ability to reproduce…