Abstract Magnetic anastomosis substantially shortens the duration of vascular anastomosis. We aimed to apply magnetic anastomosis technology (MAT) to donor liver implantations in pig orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT). Twenty healthy adult pigs were randomly divided into donors and recipients, and major vascular anastomosis was performed using MAT during OLT. Recipient liver and kidney function was…

Glyphosate is widely used in agriculture to eliminate weeds.Credit: Jean-Francois Monier/AFP via Getty After months of wrangling, the European Commission says it has decided to renew the license for the weedkiller compound glyphosate, approving its use in European Union countries for ten more years. Following the decision yesterday, the Commission released a statement saying that,…

Abstract In the construction industry, concrete is the most utilized building material. It is produced from different natural resources such as sand and gravel, as well as cement. The production of concrete is causing harm to the environment, yet its use became a necessity. To solve this humongous environmental challenge, many researchers devoted a considerable…

Newswise — Norwegian-American entrepreneur and philanthropist, Fred Kavli, often spoke of his family home and credited its pristine surroundings as sparking his interest in science. In a conversation with long-time friend, actor and writer, Alan Alda, Fred Kavli talked about nature, science, innovation, and philanthropy. “In those days, I used to ski across the vast white…

Keeping Warm Is About Physics  Even if the chance of snow is remote in most parts of North Carolina, the temperature is dropping. And that means it’s time for the daily self-quiz in front of the closet: “What should I wear to stay warm?”  Your first thought of grabbing the heaviest coat might be fine…

Abstract Urban lakes provide multiple benefits to society while influencing life quality. Moreover, lakes and their microbiomes are sentinels of anthropogenic impact and can be used for natural resource management and planning. Here, we release original metagenomic data from several well-characterized and anthropogenically impacted eutrophic lakes in the vicinity of Stockholm (Sweden). Our goal was…

A Sepia bandensis cuttlefish displaying ‘wave’ patterns. The patterns’ function is unknown.Credit: Tessa Montague Washington DC Cuttlefish are masters of disguise: in milliseconds, they can drastically alter their skin pattern to blend in with their surroundings, a feat made all the more puzzling by their apparent colour-blindness. Now, new findings and tools are allowing researchers…

It was when he got a job at the Ontario Science Centre as a “Host” that Anthony Morgan really fell in love with science (Photograph courtesy of CBC) When Anthony Morgan was in high school, he didn’t particularly like science. Morgan, who is currently pursuing a PhD in molecular science at Toronto Metropolitan University, always…

The following is a statement released by the project partners: “We are thrilled to receive this award from NFWF for our partnership on San Juan River water sharing. This funding will help pay for the water orders provided through our lease agreement that are designed to benefit threatened and endangered fish and increase water security…

Dear Friends, You know, there really is no place like the Platte. The annual migration of sandhill and whooping cranes – not to mention geese, ducks, and butterflies – has put the Platte River on the world’s map, especially in recent years.  People hungry for a connection to nature can find it here every spring.…