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In materials scientist Steven Wilson’s lab at the University of California, Santa Barbara, researchers study the physics behind unusual states of matter while designing materials that can support properties useful for future quantum technologies. In a study published in natural materialsWilson’s team describes a new way to create unconventional magnetic states by exploiting a phenomenon known as frustration of long-range order in materials. These states may eventually be relevant to quantum technology. Wilson emphasized that the research focuses on basic science rather than direct applications. “This is fundamental science that aims to address fundamental questions. It aims to investigate what…

This work is desmog and exxonno news. ExxonKnews is a reporting project of the Climate Integrity Center.. Scott Eustis is doing everything he can to keep Louisiana alive. The veteran wetlands and fisheries researcher and lifelong resident says he’s certain what caused the damage to the state’s delicate wetlands and drowned coastline: the oil drilling that employed his grandfather decades ago. “My grandfather worked for these companies,” Eustis said. “If he were still alive, he would say straight up: ‘They owe us the land.'” For a century, oil companies have dredged canals through coastal wetlands, cut open swamps to access…

Strong state pollution standards help clean the air and protect the public from harmful car and truck pollution. this week, Nurses Alliance for a Healthy Environment launched campaign They highlighted the endangerment study and the devastating impact of rolling back greenhouse gas emissions standards for vehicles, and called on state leaders to step up and take action. As one of the most trusted messengers in public health, the voices of nurses are critical to raising awareness about the dangers of rescinding endangerment findings. Research shows that they are on the verge of extinctionwas issued in 2009 following the Supreme Court’s…

People with high levels of narcissism are more likely to lash out using certain types of passive-aggressive behaviors when they feel ignored or excluded by others. Recent research published in psychology journal It turns out that these people tend to retaliate against social exclusion by indirectly provoking peer criticism. These results reveal how covert hostility operates in everyday social and professional relationships. Psychologists define narcissism as a personality trait characterized by intense focus on oneself, belief in personal superiority, and a constant desire for approval. It exists on a spectrum, meaning that most people have some level of narcissistic traits,…

Elevated lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) is an independent genetically determined risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), and its levels above 50 mg/dL affect 20–30% of the world’s population. Despite its therapeutic limitations, interest in Lp(a) is increasing due to its prognostic value and the emergence of targeted therapies. However, with the increase in guideline-based Lp(a) testing, clinicians’ responses to elevated concentrations remain unclear, especially in the absence of guideline-based treatment indications. In a new study and presentation at the American College of Cardiology, researchers found that elevated Lp(a) was associated with earlier and more frequent initiation of preventive drug therapy. These…

With Kerendia’s new Phase 3 victory, Bayer is one step closer to bringing this powerful drug to a wider range of chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. Kelendia, also known as Filenone, met criteria in Bayer’s late-stage FIND-CKD study in nondiabetic adults with CKD, enabling the study to meet its primary endpoint, the company announced Monday. In this trial, Bayer’s drug helped patients chart a statistically significant and clinically meaningful reduction in renal function decline compared to placebo, as measured by the slope of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), which is used as a surrogate endpoint for clinical renal outcomes and…

Bread has been a staple food for thousands of years, and sourdough is experiencing a resurgence in popularity. Many people appreciate its natural ingredients, nutritional benefits, and unique flavor. However, the biological process behind sourdough fermentation remains surprisingly complex. What exactly happens during this fermentation, and how does wheat fiber affect the final quality of the bread? These questions guided Victor González Alonso’s doctoral research at the Vrije Universiteit Bruxelles (VUB) to study how a particular wheat fiber called arabinoxylan acts during sourdough fermentation. “Wheat accounts for the majority of calories and fiber consumed in Europe, and arabinoxylan plays an…

Get the health information and medications you need every weekday with STAT’s free newsletter Morning Rounds. Sign up here. good morning. Did you see the Oscars? We’ll send you tips on trending information and trending health news. (email protected) Transforming organ transplantation When you imagine what an organ transplant is like, you probably picture a medical worker holding onto an igloo cooler, fresh from a helicopter. People of a certain generation may perhaps imagine the classic scene from One Tree Hill, where one of those workers trips and Dan’s heart slides across the hospital floor and is eaten by the…

Although mummification has fascinated historians and scientists for centuries, many details about how ancient Egyptians preserved their dead remain unknown. A new study has found that the distinct musty odor of mummified bodies contains valuable clues about how these elaborate burial rituals were carried out. A study led by chemists at the University of Bristol has found that the odor associated with mummies is not simply a result of aging or decomposition. Instead, it reflects the complex mix of substances used during embalming, as well as the preservation fabrics and materials wrapped around the corpse. Taken together, these remaining chemical…

When inflamed areas of the intestine form scar tissue, the space within the intestinal lumen becomes smaller and more restricted, causing symptoms of intestinal obstruction. Currently, there are no drug treatments available for this complication. As fibrosis worsens, surgery eventually becomes the only option. Researchers have found that the greatest accumulation of scar tissue occurs in the submucosa (the layer of tissue beneath the lining of the intestine). This indicates that the submucosa may be the starting point where scarring begins. The inflammation that characterizes Crohn’s disease causes clusters or aggregates of immune cells to form in the submucosa. Using…