Mathematics
Breaking ground: Could geometry offer a new explanation for why earthquakes happen?
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — By taking a close look at the geometrical makeup of rocks where earthquakes originate, researchers at Brown...
Iris recognition based on statistically bound spatial domain zero crossing and neural networks
The iris pattern is a crucial biological feature of the human body. Recognizing individuals based on their iris pattern is...
Housing associations can be “change makers” for communities, says whitepaper
Housing associations are being urged to step out of their traditional role to deliver change in deprived areas and help...
New deep brain stimulation algorithm may help personalize Parkinson’s disease treatment
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has shown promise as a treatment for some symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD). However, not all...
Holzer to study dynamics of reaction-diffusion equations on networks & other spatially extended systems
Matt Holzer, Associate Professor, Mathematical Sciences, is set to receive funding from the National Science Foundation for the project: “Dynamics of...
LJI scientists develop new method to match genes to their molecular ‘switches’
LA JOLLA, CA—Scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) have developed a new computational method for linking molecular marks...
PSU secures $1 million grant for high-performance computing cluster across Oregon
Portland State will power up a new high-performance computing cluster that will give researchers at universities and colleges across Oregon...
Understanding the atomic density fluctuations in silica glass
In materials science, particularly in the study of glasses, the intermediate range order (IRO) is one of the most intriguing...
Focus on cities will boost benefits of air pollution action for most vulnerable
Meeting UK air pollution targets by focussing on urban areas will maximise health benefits for the most deprived communities. Meeting...
Mediterranean diet adherence and risk of all-cause mortality in women
About The Study: Higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet was associated with a 23% lower risk of all-cause mortality in this...
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Mothers who receive childcare support from maternal grandparents show more parental warmth, finds NTU Singapore study
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Bee body mass, pathogens and local climate influence heat tolerance
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Researchers record first-ever images and data of a shark experiencing a boat strike
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Warm seawater speeding up melting of ‘Doomsday Glacier,’ scientists warn
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Probiotics during pregnancy shown to help moms and babies