Planetary Science Astronomers Take A Closer Look At The Atmosphere Of Lava Planet K2-141b (Planetary Science) 1 Nov 20201 Nov 2020 Lava planets are a class of rocky exoplanets that orbit so close to their star that parts of their surface are molten. Indeed, dayside temperatures can be hot enough to…
Biology Study Identifies More Genes That Are Likely Behind Psoriasis And Eczema (Biology) 1 Nov 2020 A new study identified 17 new genes that could be targeted for treatment of psoriasis and eczema, two common hereditary skin diseases with no cure. Nail displaying the characteristic pitting…
Biology How Do Some Frogs ‘Rebound’ After Disease While Others Perish? (Biology) 1 Nov 2020 A new study shows how some species survive infectious disease epidemics, and how we can use this knowledge to assist and direct wildlife management. Wildlife diseases are a major cause…
Engineering Super Asphalt Lasts Longer (Civil / Engineering) 1 Nov 2020 Asphalt concrete is a great material for road surfacing purposes but it’s not always the most sustainable of options. Sandra Erkens, professor of Pavement Engineering Practice, is looking for ways…
Earth Science Mega-droughts Are Tipped To Increase, Thanks To Climate Change (Earth Science) 1 Nov 2020 Mega-droughts – droughts that last two decades or longer – are tipped to increase thanks to climate change, according to University of Queensland-led research. ©University Of Queensland UQ’s Professor Hamish…
Psychology Narcissists Are Drawn To Leadership Theories (Psychology) 1 Nov 2020 The more narcissistic the leader, the higher their interest in leadership theories, according to University of Queensland research. ©University of Queensland UQ School of Psychology researchers examined the extent to…
Biology Glowing Mice “PKAchu” Shine Light On Night Vision (Biology) 1 Nov 2020 Publishing in PNAS, biologists at Kyoto University report on a previously unknown mechanism in the retina that will perhaps lead to a better understanding of how our eyes see at…
