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Cyanobacteria can grow under a N2-CO2-rich low-pressure atmosphere with only water and nutrients from Mars dust: Frontiers in Microbiology New method for growing cyanobacteria under Mars-like conditions By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer Astrobiologists from the Center of Applied Space Technology (ZARM) at the University of Bremen show for the first time that a N2/CO2-rich low-pressure atmosphere, water, and nutrients from Mars-like dust are sufficient for Cyanobacterium-Based Life-Support Systems, making it easier for future astronauts to produce food and other resources....

What are the factors that affect women from diverse backgrounds progressing in STEM fields? Learning more about the factors that affect women from diverse backgrounds progressing in STEM fields can be used to increase female progression. — By Conn Hastings Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have developed recommendations to improve female progression in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) courses. Their study surveyed women in two-year courses, and found that self-belief in their abilities in mathematics and science and their interaction with others about transferring to four-year STEM courses are important factors in their intention to transfer....

26 Frontiers editors are featured in a Thomson Reuters report of the world’s most highly-cited and influential authors. Thomson Reuters recently launched Highly Cited Researchers, a list of over 3,000 influential researchers who have published the greatest number of highly cited papers in 21 scientific fields between 2002-2012. Congratulations to the following Frontiers editors who are featured in the list! Carlos M. Duarte, The University of Western Australia, Australia Field Chief Editor, Frontiers in Marine Science Speciality Chief Editor, Global Change and the Future Ocean...

Frontiers in Blockchain offers $10,000 Best Paper Prize for research article submissions to the journal The prize, presented in collaboration with the Yun Family and affiliate entities, will be awarded to the most outstanding research published across all sections within Frontiers in Blockchain Frontiers in Blockchain aims to facilitate research in blockchain technologies and applications by publishing peer-reviewed developments and perspectives both from academia and industry together on an Open Access platform....

Media coverage of research published in Frontiers. How similar are the gestures of apes and human infants? More than you might suspect, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Psychology. Kristen Gillespie-Lynch and Patricia M. Greenfield, authors of a study published in Frontiers in Psychology, analyzed video footage of a female chimpanzee, a female bonobo and a female human infant to compare different types of gestures during communicative development....

As the temperature rises this summer, we have gathered our top article collections on how heat effects us and the planet. With collective views of over 1 million, researchers were fired up by topics spanning from plant heat stress and weather extremes in the urban environment to marine heatwaves and human heat acclimation. Wild fires 16 articles | 104,000 views Addressing our current understanding of wildland fires, with a specific focus on engineering approaches to mitigate the harmful effects of fires...

Frontiers in Toxicology has launched with five new sections Toxins enter our body through a myriad of ways, from ingestion and inhalation, from our food and air, to the injection of medicines, and the natural absorption on our skin. Understanding the thin line between what is safe and what is toxic for our bodies is crucial and is more complex than one might believe. For example as of 2018 the European REACH program had recorded above 21,500 chemicals in use on the European market....

Immune tolerance maintained by cooperative interactions between T cells and antigen presenting cells shapes a diverse TCR repertoire Katharine Best, Benny Chain* and Chris Watkins A microbial feed additive abates intestinal inflammation in Atlantic salmon Ghana Vasanth, Viswanath Kiron*, Amod Kulkarni, Dalia Dahle, Jep Lokesh and Yoichiro Kitani Differential expression of microRNAs in thymic epithelial cells from Trypanosoma cruzi acutely-infected mice: putative role in thymic atrophy Leandra Linhares-Lacerda*, Cintia Cristina Palu, Marcelo Ribeiro-Alves, Bruno Diaz Paredes, Alexandre Morrot, Maria Rosa Garcia-Silva, Alfonso Cayota and Wilson Savino...

Researchers at the Smithsonian Institute have proposed a ‘demographic safe space’ for Asian elephants, to improve conservation of these and other large, slow-breeding animals; Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution Researchers at the Smithsonian Institute have proposed a ‘demographic safe space’ for Asian elephants, to improve conservation of these and other large, slow-breeding animals — by Matthew Prior, Frontiers science writer Conservation decisions based on population counts may fail to protect large, slow-breeding animals from irrevocable decline, according to new research coinciding with Endangered Species Day....

New research, published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience makes the case against fixed starting times, i.e. a fixed one-size-fits-all daily routine. New research, published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience makes the case against fixed starting times, i.e. a fixed one-size-fits-all approach for students and employees. The timing of our days is usually a fairly settled routine that is practical for everybody. Modern life has been made more efficient and effective because of these routines....

Transportation and Transit Systems is led by Chief Editors Dr. Sakdirat Kaewunruen, Dr. Akira Matsumoto and Prof. Joseph M. Sussman. We are proud to announce the launch of the latest specialty section for Frontiers in Built Environment: Transportation and Transit Systems, led by Chief Editors Dr. Sakdirat Kaewunruen, Dr. Akira Matsumoto and Prof. Joseph M. Sussman. The section will focus on developing research into interdependent transport and urban system technologies with a high societal impact, with an Associate Editorial Board currently composed of the following researchers (more to follow soon):...

The global COVID 19 pandemic proves that building strong, cooperative governance systems that align across borders is key. Discover our new sections on Comparative Governance and Politics of Technology. The global COVID 19 pandemic we have been witnessing in the last few months is the demonstration that building strong, cooperative governance systems that align across borders is vital. Developing an understanding of why nations react the way they do and how they interact with each other will be crucial to overcome the challenges ahead....

Using small amounts of Manuka honey between layers of surgical mesh acts as a natural antibiotic. — by Newcastle University Layering minute amounts of Manuka honey between layers of surgical mesh acts as a natural antibiotic that could prevent infection following an operation, new research has shown. Meshes are used to help promote soft tissue healing inside the body following surgery and are common in operations such as hernia repair....

Large areas of the ocean may have insufficient iron for most fish: Frontiers in Marine Science The available iron supply in large areas of the ocean may be insufficient for most fish. — By The Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) People tend to pay more attention to how much food they are eating, than with how rich their diet is in essential micronutrients like iron. However, if we do not get enough iron, we can become anemic, which leaves us sluggish and can impair growth and development....

Comparative Characterisation Study of a LaBr3(Ce) Scintillation Crystal in Two Surface Wrapping Scenarios: Absorptive and Reflective Saad Aldawood*, Ines Castelhano, Roman Gernhaeuser, Hugh Van der Kolff, Christian Lang, Silvia Liprandi, Rudolf Lutter, Ludwig Maier, Tim Marinsek, Dennis R. Schaart, Katia Parodi and Peter G. Thirolf Radiomic Machine-Learning Classifiers for Prognostic Biomarkers of Head and Neck Cancer Chintan Parmar*, Patrick Grossmann, Derek Rietveld, Michelle M. Rietbergen, Philippe Lambin and Hugo J. W....

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems is delighted to announce the launch of a new section “Sustainable Intensification and Ecosystem Services” Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems is delighted to announce the launch of a new section “Sustainable Intensification and Ecosystem Services” led by Professor Les Firbank. Prof. Firbank is the Chair in Sustainable Agriculture at the University of Leeds and has previously lead the Sustainable Food Production Theme of the new N8 Agri-Food Resilience Programme....

By Prof Carlos Alós-Ferrer The Covid-19 global vaccine roll-out is considered one of the greatest achievements in modern medical history, saving hundreds of thousands of lives. However, it was marred by decisions that saw those most in need of a vaccine in some countries wait too long, while those perceived to be least at risk getting them first. Now, Prof Carlos Alós-Ferrer of the University of Zurich writes about how he and his colleagues’ latest research in Frontiers in Public Health shows that one maths procedure can ensure a fair distribution of scarce vaccines across the globe....

By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer An illusion new to science shows that the pupillary light reflex, which controls the width of the pupil in anticipation of expected changes in light, depends on the perceived environment rather than the physical reality. Have a look at the above image. Do you perceive that the central black hole is expanding, as if you’re moving into a dark environment, or falling into a hole?...

Interview with Rosemary Hopcroft, Specialty Chief Editor of the Evolutionary Sociology and Biosociology section of Frontiers in Sociology — By Radhaika Kapur Ever since the mid-20th century misuse of eugenics theory, there has been great reticence regarding the use of biological data within the social sciences. However, biologically informed research is imperative to fully understand how the individual exists within their social group. It is this viewpoint that Professor Rosemary Hopcroft, Specialty Chief Editor of the Evolutionary Sociology and Biosociology section of Frontiers in Sociology, is working to develop and defend in her research....

Today, we speak with the pharmaceutical biotechnologist Dr Amira Fernández, who explains her ambitions to popularize science, to update education on STEM careers, and to promote reflection by wider society of our health, happiness, and the attitudes to our planet. Author: Madison Wiseman Pharmaceutical biotechnologist Dr Amira Fernández has a passion for disseminating research and the publication of her award-winning book ‘Té con Ciencia’ (2020) cemented her profile as a scientific communicator....