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A team led by Georgia Tech researchers has discovered unexpectedly familiar behavior in the antiferroelectric material known as zirconium dioxide, or zirconia. They show that as the microstructure of the material is reduced in size, it behaves similarly to much better understood materials known as ferroelectrics. The findings were recently published in the journal Advanced Electronic Materials.

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In what is believed to be one of the largest studies of its kind, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers have shown that antibody levels against SARS-CoV-2 (the COVID-19 virus) stay more durable — that is, remain higher over an extended period of time — in people who were infected by the virus and then received protection from two doses of messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine compared with those who only got immunized.

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pesquisadores da Mayo Clinic relatam que enfermeiros nos Estados Unidos têm mais pensamentos suicidas do que outros trabalhadores em geral e que esses profissionais são menos propensos a contar a alguém sobre isso. Essas conclusões foram publicadas no American Journal of Nursing.

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Los investigadores de Mayo Clinic informan que en Estados Unidos, los enfermeros piensan más en el suicidio que otros empleados generales y que quienes tienen pensamientos suicidas son menos proclives a mencionarlo a otras personas. Los resultados se publican en la Revista Americana de Enfermería.

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For a second time, the University of California, Irvine has achieved a rare platinum rating through the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System, maintaining its status as one of the environmentally outstanding universities in the world.

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A new study reveals how sperm change their swimming patterns to navigate to the egg, shifting from a symmetrical motion that moves the sperm in a straight path to an asymmetrical one that promotes more circular swimming.

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Young adults who do not use tobacco products report higher intentions of using Puff Bar, a leading e-cigarette brand that has a “tobacco-free nicotine” claim, than products with the regular claim of containing nicotine, according to a Rutgers study.

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A clearer understanding of how a type of brain cell known as astrocytes function and can be emulated in the physics of hardware devices, may result in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning that autonomously self-repairs and consumes much less energy than the technologies currently do, according to a team of Penn State researchers.

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Recruiting Trends 2021-2022, the nation’s largest annual employer survey, released its results on the hiring market for recent college graduates.

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Three studies found that a group of chemicals found in many plastic products are harmful to women who are pregnant and to couples planning a pregnancy – yet the products are often not on the list of things to be avoided.

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Three University of California San Diego faculty (Terry Hwa, Benjamin Grinstein and Suckjoon Jun) have been recognized by national physics associations for their achievements.

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A growing number of hospitals have implemented patient blood management programs to reduce unnecessary blood transfusions and costs. A study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings finds that such a program can not only substantially reduce transfusion use, but also reduce length of hospital stays and in-hospital adverse outcomes.

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Warning labels on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) and menu labeling requirements for chain restaurants could be a cost-effective policy leverage to prevent weight gain and reduce medical expenses, but their impact is expected to fade over time, finds a new study from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis.

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A process for making hybrid organic-inorganic materials (photoresists) sensitive to extreme-ultraviolet (EUV) light is one of two technologies that won the 2021 National Labs Accelerator Pitch Event. This technology—developed at the Center for Functional Nanomaterials (CFN), a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science User Facility at Brookhaven National Laboratory—could be used for next-generation semiconductor manufacturing by EUV lithography.

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The University of Illinois Chicago received $446 million in sponsored funding during the 2021 fiscal year, setting a record for research awards.  The total amount represents an 8.6% increase over fiscal year 2020, with funding supporting over 3,500 research projects that move research to practical application.

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Fight Colorectal Cancer Hosts Gut-Friendly Cooking Event Alongside Best-Selling Cookbook Author and Former Food Director at Real Simple.

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ORNL story tips: Predicting water quality, stronger & ‘stretchier’ alloys, RAPID reinforcement and mountainous water towers

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According to the latest Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM) North American Annual Licensing Survey, the University Health Network (UHN) ranks as the #1 research commercialization institution in Canada for the second year running according to gross licensing revenue from the research it has commercialized.

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Climate change may affect the production of maize (corn) and wheat by 2030 if current trends continue, according to a new international study.

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Lewis Sheats is joining Saint Louis University’s Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business as the new director of the Chaifetz Center for Entrepreneurship.

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The latest monthly Mid-America Business Conditions Index for a nine-state area indicates strong growth for the region, but at a slower pace.

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NYU Langone rheumatologists are presenting their discoveries at the annual American College of Rheumatology conference, November 1 to November 9. The conference will be held virtually.

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A new study provides a novel way of showing that medical research does indeed save lives, starting in the local communities where it is produced.

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The study identified six strategies recovering alcoholics use to negotiate social situations and remain sober.

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At the International Congress of Mathematicians, which will be held in 2022 in St. Petersburg (ICM2022), the Olga Alexandrovna Ladyzhenskaya medal will be awarded for the first time.

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New research addresses the misconception that children are less susceptible to infection with the new coronavirus. According to a recent report in JAMA Pediatrics, children and adults have similar risks of becoming infected with SARS-CoV-2, but a much larger proportion of infected children do not show symptoms of COVID-19. When one household member is infected, there is a 52% chance they will transmit it to at least one other person with whom they live.

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A new University of Rhode Island web platform, “Plastics: Land to Sea,” has been launched as part of an ongoing collaborative initiative to provide the science community with a burgeoning array of data resources and tools designed to inform and support dialogue concerning research focused efforts to start addressing plastics pollution.

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Weight loss after gestational diabetes can prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. Yet finding the most effective way to lose weight and keep it off can be a challenge, especially for mothers with a new baby. Now, new research from the University of South Australia suggests that the popular 5:2 or intermittent fasting diet ¬is just as effective as a conventional energy-restricting diet, enabling women greater choice and flexibility when it comes to weight loss.

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“Veteran Journeys,” film by Dr. Kenneth Wells, professor at UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, Semel Institute, and David Geffen School of Medicine, Receives "Courage Award" at festival in advance of Veterans Day, November 11

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This year marks 100 years since physiologists discovered insulin. The lifesaving drug has given millions of people with diabetes worldwide a second chance at life.

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The 7th annual South Bay Economic Forecast conference at CSU Dominguez Hills explored the economic outlook for the South Bay region, the state of California, and the nation.

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Diabetic retinopathy affects nearly 8 million Americans, and that number is expected to double by 2050, but knowing the risks and symptoms and seeking an early diagnosis and treatment from a retina specialist can preserve sight and virtually eliminate vision loss from the condition, according to the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS).

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During the initial surge of COVID-19 in the United States, pediatric critical care professionals were already experiencing high rates of moral distress as they faced the rapid emergence of complex ethical challenges and the potential impact of COVID-19 on their young patients and their communities.

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ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) announced the recipients of its 2020 and 2021 HEOR Awards and the upcoming Virtual Awards Ceremony to recognize the awardees.

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Eric Zou, an assistant professor in the UO economics department, found that companies and in some cases government agencies will do what they can to help their communities’ air pollution levels meet federal standards, which he documented in a paper published earlier this year: “Unwatched Pollution: The Effect of Intermittent Monitoring on Air Quality.”

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“Announcement of the November 2021 issue of Neurosurgical Focus.”

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Loyola University Medical Center neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurses helped their tiny patients celebrate their first Halloween this morning with handmade costumes. This sweet Halloween tradition started at Loyola more than 35 years ago.

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Salisbury University President Charles Wight has been named among Maryland’s leading higher education influencers. Wight joins 29 other college, university and University System of Maryland administrators, faculty and advocates in the Daily Record’s inaugural “Power 30 Higher Education” compilation.

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Fundamental research conducted at the $90-million research facility will help the nation meet its clean energy goals.

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At the Danforth Center, scientists utilize advanced technology to find solutions to some of the most critical problems facing our world.

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Cowpeas, or black-eyed peas, are an incredibly important staple crop for much of Africa.

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Kotov will accept the honor during the 2021 MRS Fall Meeting, where, at 9:00 am (EST), Thursday, December 2, he will present his lecture, Nanoscale Biomimetics: From Self-Assembled Nanocomposites to Chiral Nanostructures.