New genetic disorder that causes susceptibility to opportunistic infections

Immunogeneticists have discovered a new genetic disorder that causes immunodeficiency and profound susceptibility to opportunistic infections…

Very bright fireball over Oklahoma, sonic boom reported, U.S.

A very bright fireball was reported over northern Oklahoma at 09:37 UTC on January 20, 2023.…

New 'whipping jet' sprayer controls how aerosols move

Scientists have invented a new ‘whipping jet’ sprayer that allows for greater control over how aerosols…

Unprecedented levels of high-severity fire burn in Sierra Nevada

High-severity wildfire in California’s Sierra Nevada forests has nearly quintupled compared to before Euro-American settlement, rising…

New, more accurate computational tool for long-read RNA sequencing

Researchers have developed a new computational tool that can more accurately discover and quantify RNA molecules…

Finding a new way: Orienteering can train the brain, may help fight cognitive decline

The sport of orienteering, which draws on athleticism, navigational skills and memory, could be useful as…

Vulnerability of red sea urchins to climate change depends on location

A new study of red sea urchins, a commercially valuable species, investigated how different populations respond…

Regulating immunological memory may help immune system fight disease

Scientists have long sought to better understand the human body’s immune responses that occur during various…

Female and male hearts respond differently to stress hormone in mouse study

Female and male hearts respond differently to ‘fight or flight’ stress hormone, according to a new…

Loneliness associated with unhealthful diets and physical inactivity among US college students

College students reporting a higher level of loneliness also reported a higher level of sedentary behavior…