A research team at the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Toyohashi University of Technology has developed…
Intraseasonal Variations of Nonmigrating Tides Observed Near the Mesopause
Abstract: Nonmigrating tides excited in the tropical troposphere by latent heat release from deep convection are…
Abundance of information narrows our collective attention span
The negative effects of social media and a hectic news cycle on our attention span has…
Turning silenced cancer genes back into fighters
Working with human colon cancer cells and mice, researchers led by experts at the Johns Hopkins…
Staying in a hotel during travel to tropical regions is associated with contracting drug-resistant bacteria
Staying in a hotel or private accommodation is associated with contracting and carrying home drug-resistant bacteria…
National handwashing campaign reduces incidence of Staphylococcus aureus infection in Australia’s hospitals
Since its implementation in 2009, the National Australian Hand Hygiene Initiative (NHHI) has seen significant, sustained…
Low hand hygiene compliance in ICUs
Healthcare workers on intensive care units (ICUs) are regularly missing opportunities to clean their hands during…
Applying hand rub with three steps for 15 seconds as effective at reducing bacteria as WHO-recommended 6 steps for 30 seconds
A shortened 15-second application time and a simpler three-step technique for use of alcohol-based hand rub…
Cancers ‘change spots’ to avoid immunotherapy
Cancers can make themselves harder for new immunotherapies to see by 'changing their spots' -- and…
Auction bids decline with intensity of competition
People bid less in auctions that have more bidders, new research suggests.