Infant immune systems found to have unique and effective responses to SARS-CoV-2

Credit: Cell (2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.08.044 Research led by the University of Tübingen, Germany, along with partners at Stanford University, Emory University and the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, U.S., has…

Estonia’s next satellite, largely built by undergrad students, to fly aboard Vega VV23

ESTCube-2 being carried into vibration testing. The CubeSat was tested against harsh launch vibrations at Stoneridge Electronics in Estonia. More specifically, the satellite undergoes a Quasi-Static Load, Sine and Random…

Electrifying construction sites outside built-up areas in Norway

Energy and electricity needed to power the various machines in operation on the site. Credit: Norwegian University of Science and Technology The building and construction sector currently accounts for approximately…

Global tax on jet fuel proposed by EU climate nominee

Wopke Hoekstra argues a tax on jet fuel could raise revenue for a planned loss and damage fund, but experts warn that won’t be easy The man in line for…

Physicists realize fractionalization without a magnetic field

Personality Disorders Linked to Increased Risk of Fatty Liver Disease

Summary: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), the most prevalent cause of chronic liver disease in affluent societies, is intrinsically linked with personality disorders. The research uncovers a tri-fold higher likelihood…

In noisy environs, pied tamarins are using smell more often to communicate

Native to the Brazilian Amazon, pied tamarins have always used vocal calls to communicate. But noise pollution from car traffic and other human activity are forcing some tamarins to complement…

New Medicare Advantage plans tailor offerings to Asian Americans, Latinos and LGBTQ+

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain As Medicare Advantage continues to gain popularity among seniors, three Southern California companies are pioneering new types of plans that target cultural and ethnic communities with…

US TV provider given first-ever space debris fine

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain US authorities have issued a “breakthrough” first-ever fine over space debris, officials said Monday, slapping a $150,000 penalty on a TV company that failed to properly…

Malta to replace struggling national airline

Air Malta will operate its last flight on March 30, 2024. Malta will shut down its loss-making national carrier, Air Malta, next year and replace it with a new government-owned…