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Effect of temperature on fast transmission of COVID-19 in low per capita GDP Asian countries
Abstract An abrupt outbreak of COVID-19 caused enormous global concerns. Although all countries around the world are severely affected, developing Asian countries faced more difficulties due to their low per capita GDP. The temperature was considered a leading variable in spreading viral diseases, including COVID-19. The present study aimed to assess the relationship between temperature…
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Higher Tomato Consumption Linked to Lower Blood Pressure
Tomatoes are among the top foods recommended by the American Heart Association (AHA) to help manage high blood pressure, specifically because they are rich in potassium, which is known to ease hypertension. Now, a new scientific paper further lends further support to the power of the tomato when it comes to heart health. In the…
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Willow Springs and Crest Pointe to host Holiday Samba Fitness event
Willow Springs and Crest Pointe Rehabilitation & Healthcare Centers are hosting a free Holiday Samba Fitness event on Thursday, Dec. 7, 12 to 1 p.m. at Greenbriar 1’s Clubhouse. Those intersted in attending are asked to RSVP by telephone or text to Beth at 732-503-3508. Greenbriar 1 Clubhouse is located at 1 Darley Circle, Brick,…
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Aldine ISD’s Carter Academy Wins Best Visual and Performing Arts Award
On Thursday, Nov. 9, Aldine ISD’s Carter Academy was awarded the Best Visual and Performing Arts Award presented by Magnet Schools of the Mid-South (MSMS) at the conference held in Garland. The MSMS-held conference awarded various magnet schools in Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas, on their ability to implement programs into their…
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Microbiologists at COP28 push for a seat at the climate-policy table
The archaeon Methanosarcina barkeri produces methane in the guts of cattle.Credit: Dennis Kunkel Microscopy/Science Photo Library Gaunt polar bears. Bleached coral reefs. Shrinking ice floes. Climate scientists and others often use emotionally impactful images such as these to illustrate the effects of global warming. Microbiologists have more difficulty getting people to care about climate effects…
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At W&M’s Institute for Integrative Conservation, student research helps tackle biodiversity challenges
All life on Earth relies on the complex interactions that occur within ecosystems. Thus, preserving biodiversity is essential for human wellbeing. With current extinction levels orders of magnitude higher than natural rates, this is a daunting mission, but William & Mary’s Institute for Integrative Conservation has a unique, collaborative approach to advance biodiversity conservation: the…
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Infant Nutritional Premix Market to Reach US$ 438.6 Million at 6.1% CAGR by 2033: Fact.MR Report
Rockville, Nov. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As per Fact.MR, a provider of market research and competitive intelligence, the global Infant Nutritional Premix Market is likely to reach a US valuation of $438.6 Mn by 2033 while progressing at a CAGR of 6.1%. Infant nutritional premixes are customized blends of essential nutrients added to baby…
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This penguin survives on 4-second microsleeps — thousands of times a day
A chinstrap penguin sleeps on a beach in Antarctica.Credit: Mathias Rhode/Alamy Dozing off while reading a book or working at a computer is a familiar experience to many of us. Birds are also known to engage in these ‘microsleeps’ — but one species seems to have mastered the art of the brief slumber. Chinstrap penguins…
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Both people living in the COVID-19 epicenter and those who have recently left are at a higher risk of loneliness
Abstract There is little empirical data on the heightened risk of loneliness among individuals residing in the COVID-19 epicenter or those who have recently left. This study compared the risk of loneliness in individuals residing in Wuhan, the COVID-19 epicenter in China, and those who had recently left during the initial outbreak period to those…
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Cryovacuum setup for optical studies of astrophysical ice
Abstract This paper presents a cryovacuum setup for the study of substances under near-space conditions. The setup makes it possible to study the infrared spectra, refractive index, and density of substances that are condensed from the vapor phase onto a cooled substrate in the temperature range from 11 to 300 K. At the same time, it…