Stuck bridges, buckling roads − extreme heat is wreaking havoc on America’s aging infrastructure
A civil engineer explains why roadways and rails warp and crack in the heat − and points to some innovative ways to keep the US transportation system healthy as long as possible.
Suyun Paul Ham, Associate Professor of Civil Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington •
conversation
Aug. 5, 2024 • ~8 min
Aug. 5, 2024 • ~8 min
New method enables fast, accurate estimates of cardiovascular state to inform blood pressure management
A mathematical method, validated with experimental data, provides a fast, reliable, and minimally invasive way of determining how to treat critical blood pressure changes during surgery or intensive care.
David Orenstein | The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory •
mit
July 30, 2024 • ~7 min
July 30, 2024 • ~7 min
Study across multiple brain regions discerns Alzheimer’s vulnerability and resilience factors
Genomics and lab studies reveal numerous findings, including a key role for Reelin amid neuronal vulnerability, and for choline and antioxidants in sustaining cognition.
David Orenstein | The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory •
mit
July 24, 2024 • ~11 min
July 24, 2024 • ~11 min
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