IN THE LAB
Human Activities Are Changing Forest Structure
Research from China shows that increasing anthropogenic activities are altering the density of forests in protected areas and intact forest landscapes globally.
AI Can’t Match Human Originality In Fashion Design
AI could help designers in their creative process by taking care of repetitive tasks, allowing more time for them to engage in complex and original thinking.
Husbands Do Fewer Family Tasks When Wives Work From Home
Studies in China and South Korea suggest that cultural gender differences continue to influence how heterosexual couples experience work-from-home.
Tracking Cannabinoids Abuse
A research team from Singapore has developed a urine test to detect the abuse of synthetic cannabinoids in the country.
Drinking Coffee Might Reduce Diabetes Risk Post Pregnancy
More studies are needed to confirm whether coffee can benefit Asian women who had gestational diabetes.
Discovering Drugs Through Big Data
Wuhan University researchers develop FingerDTA: an algorithm to predict drug-target binding affinities.
High-Protein Diets Could Help Prevent Post-Diet Weight Regain
Researchers have discovered eating a high-protein diet after a restrictive diet could help prevent weight regain by supressing the presence of gut bacteria responsible for fat absorption.
COVID-19’s Shadow On Suicides
Researchers have found that COVID-19 pandemic led to an increase in suicide rates in Japan, particularly among young working women.
Bacteria Inside Nematodes Could Lead To Better TB Treatment
Researchers have extracted a chemical compound, evybactin, from bacteria living inside nematode, that successfully targets TB causing bacteria.
