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Recent research published in Affective Disorders Journal This suggests that children and young people with chronic illnesses are at increased risk of depression. This study provides evidence that physical health problems tend to be stronger predictors of depression in young people than social disadvantage or relationship problems. These findings demonstrate the need to incorporate mental health screening into the standard of care for young people. Tony Hsin Tan, a professor of educational psychology at the University of South Florida, conducted the new study to better understand the different life circumstances that contribute to depression in young people. He wanted to…
IIt was frigid on the deck of the Alankai, and Captain Luca Massari made sure we all didn’t wear contact lenses before descending into Antarctic waters. He warns that there is a risk that the lenses will harden on your eyes. Massari himself is well prepared for his surroundings. He wears thick goggles that make him look like an Olympic ski jumper.Massari is a burly, heavily tattooed veteran of Sea Shepherd, an environmental group that campaigns against ocean development. His deck team is preparing to launch a small boat with Massari at the helm. The eight of us are wearing…
A team of astronomers led by the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard University and Smithsonian University has achieved the first success in using galactic archeology to uncover the past of galaxies beyond the Milky Way. This method examines the detailed chemical features of the Universe to reveal how galaxies form and evolve over time. The study was published today. natural astronomyintroduces a new method to study how distant galaxies develop, establishing an emerging field known as “extragalactic archaeology.” “This is the first time chemical archeology techniques have been used in such detail outside of our galaxy,” said lead author Lisa…
Researchers at the University of Georgia have identified and formally described two previously unrecognized species of black bass, known as Bertram bass and Altamaha bass, in a recently published study. Although this species has only recently been officially classified, it has been observed before. Ecologist Bud Freeman first met Micropterus pupuginow called Bertram’s Bass, dates back to the 1980s. A couple visiting the Broad River showed him an unusual fish they had caught and kept in a cooler. Freeman immediately realized it was something different and offered them $5 to pick it up. They refused, saying, “No, we’re going to…
Researchers at the University of St Andrews have recorded sperm whales butting heads against each other, capturing the behavior on video and providing the first formal description of it. The discovery confirms the stories of 19th-century sailors who reported that whales used their heads to ram and push objects, sometimes sinking ships. These dramatic encounters later inspired Herman Melville’s classic novel Moby Dick. The researchers used drone technology to record the sperm whale’s head-on collision while also observing the social behavior of its surroundings. This footage was collected during fieldwork in the Azores and Balearic Islands from 2020 to 2022…
Pitcon, the nation’s premier annual conference and exhibition for experimental science, is celebrating its 77th annualth The annual Pitcon, held March 7-11, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas, was a huge success. Thousands of academic and industry leaders in analytical chemistry and spectroscopy gathered at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center for a week of unparalleled scientific programming and a vibrant exhibit floor. Image credit: Pitcon Hundreds of exhibitors flocked to the show floor to showcase the latest innovations in equipment, sample preparation and laboratory software. Dozens of new instruments have been launched by some of the most powerful companies in…
Researchers at Tokyo Metropolitan University have uncovered the real reason why liquid is expelled from bubbles, solving a long-standing scientific mystery. Traditional physical models have consistently overestimated how high a bubble must be before liquid begins to leak. By looking closely at the bubble’s behavior, the researchers discovered that the key factor was not simply the movement of liquid through the fixed structure, but the pressure required to rearrange the bubble itself. This finding highlights how important dynamic processes are when studying soft materials. Anyone who has ever sprayed foam on a surface has noticed that water droplets form and…
AnalytiChem, a manufacturer of specialty laboratory equipment, reagents, and consumables, has launched a new addition to its portfolio of high-quality Redipor® microbiological preparation media. The new Redipor Legionella Agar Plate Series offers a range of ready-to-use selective media options. They are created to support an ISO 11731-compliant Legionella culture workflow, allowing enumeration of Legionella bacteria that cause Legionnaires’ disease. Bacteria as colony forming units (CFU) for regulatory reporting. Redipor® Legionella Agar Plate Series – Specifically designed to support the detection and enumeration of Legionella bacteria in water samples. Image credit: AnalytiChem AnalytiChem’s new Redipor Legionella media range covers the complete…
SLAS (Laboratory Automation and Screening Association) introduced 12 companies selected for the Innovation AveNEW program at the SLAS Europe 2026 conference and exhibition, to be held May 19-21 in Vienna, Austria. Innovation AveNEW is a start-up program established by the Association to support start-up companies in the life sciences discovery and technology fields and connect them with the international scientific community. Innovation AveNEW provides a unique platform for attendees to introduce new companies, products or services within a specially designated area of the exhibition floor, where they can interact directly with purchasing influencers and decision makers from over 40 countries.…
The Hatteras Island coastal nourishment project, just north of Groin near the lighthouse’s original location, is shown in a screenshot from the March 10 Dare County video update. First in the series Significant consequential events are currently underway in North Carolina that could change the management of the state’s increasingly degraded Atlantic coast. The state Coastal Resources Commission’s scientific committee is finalizing its analysis of coastal erosion control structures, and a report is expected to be submitted to the commission in June. The 10-person advisory committee’s study is intended to inform policymakers of options, but some fear or hope it…