June 2020

Research

Elite gamers share mental toughness with top athletes, study finds

Date: June 11, 2020 Source 1: Queensland University of Technology Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: In one of the first studies to investigate mental toughness and stress and coping in high performing esports athletes, researchers have found similarities to traditional elite athletes. High performing esports professionals may require the same mental stamina it takes to be […]

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First confirmation of new theory by metamaterial

Date: June 10, 2020 Source 1: University of Würzburg Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: Physicists have experimentally demonstrated a novel effect for the first time by exploiting topological metamaterials. Topological metamaterials are applied as a novel platform to explore and study extraordinary effects. Instead of using natural materials, researchers artificially arrange the constituents of a topological

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New identification of genetic basis of COVID-19 susceptibility will aid treatment

Date: June 6, 2020 Source 1: European Society of Human Genetics Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: Italian researchers have been able to identify the genetic basis of susceptibility to Covid-19 infection, and also to the possibility of contracting a more severe form of the disease. This has important implications for treatment and drug development. The clinical

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