We could have a problem with our roads: The researchers discovered that sunlight and rain could turn certain compounds in the asphalt into potentially dangerous hydrocarbons, threatening the environment and the people who use these routes. In particular, it is the binder (also called asphalt cement) that is the problem. …
Read More »Brain scans show why our mind’s eye sees the world so differently from everyday vision
Researchers have discovered a neural overlap between humans and machines that helps explain why what we see in our mind’s eye is different from the information our real eyes process when we observe something in reality. With the help of an fMRI scanner and artificial neural network, an AI engine …
Read More »Your blood type may affect the risk of COVID-19, but it is not any type of protection, experts say.
A handful of initial studies have found that people with O blood type may have a slight advantage during this pandemic. Research published over the weekend found that patients with type O were less likely to test positive for COVID-19 than patients with type A, B, or AB blood. An …
Read More »Scientists say heart abnormalities found in COVID-19 patients indicate scans are vital
According to a major new study, more than half of coronavirus patients who received a heart scanner in hospitals demonstrated “abnormalities” in their heart function. It adds to the growing evidence that COVID-19 causes unusually excessive blood clotting, which can damage organs throughout the body. New research based on data …
Read More »COVID-19 Vaccine Advances to Final Stage as Positive Results Are Published
US biotech firm Moderna said Tuesday it would enter the final stage of human testing for its COVID-19 vaccine on July 27, after promising results were published in an influential magazine. The Phase 3 trial will recruit 30,000 participants in the US, half to receive the vaccine at dose levels …
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