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By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer Children grow faster during the school year than during the summer period, show scientists. In contrast to the strong seasonality of vertical growth, there is little seasonality in increase in body weight over time. Slower vertical growth affects the BMI and contributes to the “obesogenicity” of the summer period. It has been long recognized that in Western countries, children are more likely to become overweight or obese over the summer....

Existing fire blanket technology can protect an isolated building from a short wildfire attack, but technological advancements are needed for severe situations; Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering Existing blanket technology can protect an isolated building from a short wildfire attack, but technological advancements are needed for severe situations — by Tania Fitzgeorge-Balfour, Frontiers science writer Wrapping a building in a fire-protective blanket is a viable way of protecting it against wildfires, finds the first study to scientifically assesses this method of defense....

New series of virtual seminars for researchers, students, and practitioners in the field of neuroergonomics and its applications. The editorial board of our new journal, Frontiers in Neuroergonomics, is pleased to present a series of virtual seminars taking place over the coming months. These seminars are aimed at researchers, students, and practitioners in the field of neuroergonomics and its applications. Interested members of the public are also welcome. Hosted by the International Neuroergonomics Conference (September 11-15, 2021), the first webinar on October 27 will introduce the journal’s mission and scope, its sections, and the editorial board....

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine Library has formed an institutional membership agreement for open access publishing with Frontiers. To qualify for funding to cover some or all of the publishing costs, affiliated corresponding authors are required to contact the Medical Library to obtain a PO number to be preapproved prior to submitting their manuscript to any Frontiers journal. Articles may also benefit from a 2.5% membership discount....

Oil palm is alternatively seen as a gift from god or a crime against humanity – according to science, it is neither; Frontiers in Forests and Global Change Oil palm is alternatively seen as a gift from god or a crime against humanity; according to science, it is neither — by Norwegian University of Life Sciences Oil palm is neither the devil’s work, nor a godsend to humanity. Its effects on its surroundings largely depend on case-specific circumstances....

Frontiers in Physiology is proud to announce the launch of its new section: Red Blood Cell Physiology It is the fundamental work of red blood cell researchers to delve into the science behind some of the most serious and common diseases we encounter today, including cancer, malaria and blood disorders such as anemia, a condition over 1.5 billion people suffer from. In 2017 two experts in red blood cell research, Professor Lars Kaestner of Saarland University and Professor Anna Bogdanova of the University of Zurich organized a Research Topic in Frontiers in Physiology, ‘The red cell life-cycle from erythropoiesis to clearance’....

By Colm Gorey, Frontiers science writer Reforestation efforts using a monoculture of a fast-growing tree species, while effective, significantly impact the soil water content of humid, tropical regions and threatens global freshwater supplies. Scientists have now found that the transpiration rate and transpiration-related trait values are up to 10 times greater in the fast-growing species than nearby, dominant slow-growing species. The team has proposed a three-step method for ensuring reforestation efforts in tropical regions don’t harm the surrounding soil water content....

University of Barcelona has formed an institutional membership agreement for open access publishing with Frontiers. This institutional agreement means that eligible University of Barcelona researchers may benefit from a 10% partnership discount when publishing in any Frontiers journal. The CRAI of the University of Barcelona supports its researchers in making their research more widely available. This agreement will further encourage University of Barcelona researchers to publish open access, increasing the volume of research openly available....

We are delighted to announce that Frontiers and the Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) have formed an open access publishing agreement. Under the terms of the Austria Open Access Publishing Framework Agreement, the Graz University of Technology (Technische Universität Graz) will cover article processing charges for eligible authors in any of the Frontiers journals. Eligible authors are corresponding authors of a given article who meet the funding criteria of the TU Graz....

IACAPAP President Prof. Bruno Falissardat discusses the most pressing concerns for researchers and clinicians in the psychiatry field IACAPAP President Prof. Bruno Falissard discusses the most pressing concerns for researchers and clinicians in the child and adolescent psychiatry field The International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions (IACAPAP) advocates for the mental health and development of children and adolescents through policy, practice and research — a mission that was clear at its recent 23rd Congress....

California’s blue oak woodlands are threatened by hotter and more frequent extreme droughts due to climate change: Frontiers in Climate By K.E.D. Coan, science writer California’s old-growth blue oak woodlands are dying off, shows a recent study by the open access publisher Frontiers. The authors use a new approach to show that heat, drought and wildfires are all contributing to the loss and deterioration of these native ecosystems. The study focuses on the extreme drought between 2012 and 2016, but suggests that these conditions will become more frequent in the future....

To celebrate the publication of 50,000 peer-reviewed articles in Frontiers, we take a peek at the Top 10 most-cited Original Research articles in Engineering, Health and Science. We also included the Latest Original Research articles in Humanities and Social Sciences, to honour our youngest program. As we see our journals grow in scope and content, we are excited to celebrate the publication of 50,000 peer-reviewed articles in Frontiers! Here, we take a peek at the Top 10 most-cited Original Research articles in Engineering, Health and Science....

Radiation-Induced Reprogramming of Pre-Senescent Mammary Epithelial Cells Enriches Putative CD44+/CD24−/low Stem Cell Phenotype Xuefeng Gao*, Brock J. Sishc*, Christopher B. Nelson, Philip Hahnfeldt, Susan M. Bailey and Lynn Hlatky 13C MRS and LC–MS Flux Analysis of Tumor Intermediary Metabolism Alexander A. Shestov*, Seung-Cheol Lee, Kavindra Nath, Lili Guo, David S. Nelson, Jeffrey C. Roman, Dennis B. Leeper, Mariusz A. Wasik, Ian A. Blair and Jerry D. Glickson* Hypoxia on the Expression of Hepatoma Upregulated Protein in Prostate Cancer Cells Ingrid Espinoza, Marcelo J....

Prior research has suggested that the watery depths below the Antarctic ice shelves are too cold and nutrient poor to sustain much life. But a new study from British Antarctic Survey reveals the discovery of a colony of sponges and other animals attached to a boulder on the sea floor – challenging researchers’ understanding about the existence of life in extreme environments. By K.E.D Coan, science writer/British Antarctic Survey Far underneath the ice shelves of the Antarctic, there’s more life than expected, finds a recent study in the journal Frontiers in Marine Science....

Update: From 2020 a 10% discount applies. For more details see the newer blog post As part of a trial agreement until the end of 2019, University of Arizona-affiliated corresponding authors will benefit from a 7.5% discount on APCs when publishing in any of Frontiers’ open access journals, irrespective of what fund covers the APC. The 7.5% discount will apply from 12 July 2019 to 31 December 2019 (reference date is the article acceptance date)....

How are “chills” from music reflected in brain activity? Frontiers in Neuroscience By Maryam Clark, science writer Neuroscientists use EEG as a novel technique to map activity in the reward system of the brain in people who experience pleasurable “chills” from listening to music. This study yields new insights into how organic chills are produced, and why they may occur. We all know that moment when we’re in the car, at a concert or even sitting on our sofa and one of our favorite songs is played....

‘Rubber hand illusion’ could help people overcome OCD condition without stressful exposure therapy: Frontiers in Human Neuroscience — by University of Cambridge Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) affects as many as one in 50 people worldwide. One of the most common types of the condition, affecting almost a half of OCD patients, is characterised by severe contamination fears – even from touching something as commonplace as a door knob – leading to excessive washing behaviour....

By Fabienne Eckert, Frontiers Science Writer Nitrate supplementation in conjunction with Sprint Interval Training in low oxygen conditions could enhance sport performance a study has found. Researchers from the University of Leuven in Belgium carried out a study with twenty-seven moderately trained participants. These were given nitrate supplements ahead of Sprint Interval Training (SIT), which took the form of short but intense cycling sessions three times a week. Nitrate is commonly found in diets rich in leafy green foods, like spinach and is important for the functioning of the human body, especially during exercising....

Under the terms of the Sweden Open Access Publishing Framework Agreement, Karlstad University (Karlstads universitet) will receive a 10% discount on Article Processing Charges for eligible authors in any of the Frontiers journals. Eligible authors are corresponding authors of a given article who meet the funding criteria of Karlstad University. To submit your article under this institutional agreement, it is recommended you submit with an email domain affiliated to your institution....

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