Researchers have developed a human cell ‘membrane on a chip’ that allows continuous monitoring of how drugs and infectious agents interact with our cells, and may soon be used to test potential drug candidates for COVID-19.
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Walking Along Blue Spaces Such as Beaches or Lakes Benefits Mental Health
Short, frequent walks in blue spaces —areas that prominently feature water, such as beaches, lakes, rivers or fountains—may have a positive effect on people’s well-being and mood, according to a new study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a centre supported by the ”la Caixa” Foundation.
White Dwarfs Reveal New Insights Into the Origin of Carbon in the Universe
A new analysis of white dwarf stars supports their role as a key source of carbon, an element crucial to all life, in the Milky Way and other galaxies.
Heatwave Trends Accelerate Worldwide
In nearly every part of the world heatwaves have been increasing in frequency and duration, a new study led by UNSW climate scientists shows.
First Direct Evidence of Ocean Mixing Across the Gulf Stream
New research provides the first direct evidence for the Gulf Stream blender effect, identifying a new mechanism of mixing water across the swift-moving current.
NASA Finds Wind Shear Battering Tropical Storm Edouard
The latest tropical storm in the Atlantic Ocean formed one day ago and was already being battered by wind shear.