Month: February 2021

Credit: College of Engineering, Wayne State University DETROIT - Children have been less impacted by COVID-19 caused by the severe ...

Researchers from NUS create ‘whirling’ nano-structures in anti-ferromagnets

Credit: R. Shetty, K. Jani, H.Jani. Today's digital world generates vast amounts of data every second. Hence, there is a ...

New research to enhance air filtering in ambulances

Credit: Cranfield University Cranfield University is working with Q-Flo, Cambridge University and NHS England to record experimental airflow data from ...

New discovery sheds light on human history of symbols

A recent discovery by archeologists has uncovered evidence of what may be the earliest-known use of symbolsCredit: Marion Prévost While ...

Exercise caution after working out in virtual reality

Credit: Moritz Mentges Virtual 'exergaming' has become a popular way to exercise - especially among younger people - since the ...

Researchers identify “rescue” mechanism that helps cells survive malfunctioning split

Credit: Masashi Yukawa & Takashi Toda, Hiroshima University Cells replicate their genetic material and divide into two identical clones, perpetuating ...

Toshiba’s new algorithms quickly deliver highly accurate solutions to complex problems

Breaks the limitations of classical mechanics by introducing a quasi-quantum effect; expected to accelerate complex problem-solving in finance, pharmaceuticals and ...

Nickel phosphide nanoparticle catalyst is the full package

Osaka University researchers report an air-stable, reusable, non-noble metal catalyst for the environmentally friendly hydrogenation of glucose to sorbitol with ...

Bone treatment startup raises $5.5 M in Series A financing

Novosteo Inc. will use funding to advance development of NOV004 for the treatment of bone fractures, other bone diseases and ...

Deadly white-nose syndrome changed genes in surviving bats

Study has big implications for management of bat populationsCredit: Sarah Gignoux-Wolfsohn Scientists have found genetic differences between bats killed by ...

Hidden world just below the surface

Ocean surface slicks are pelagic nurseries for diverse fishesCredit: Credit: Larval photos: Jonathan Whitney (NOAA Fisheries), Slick photo: Joey Lecky ...

Scientists discover ocean ‘surface slicks’ are nurseries for diverse fishes

Credit: Larval photos: Jonathan Whitney (NOAA Fisheries), Slick photo: Joey Lecky (NOAA Fisheries). The open ocean is a harsh place ...

Aarhus University, Denmark, heads large-scale joint Arctic efforts in the Danish Realm

DKK 37 million grant to a targeted effort to unravel the importance of the ongoing climate change in the ArcticCredit: ...

Dishing up 3D printed food, one tasty printout at a time

Singapore researchers develop new method for 'printing' fresh vegetables, leading to tastier, more nutritious food for patients with swallowing difficultiesCredit: ...

Kangaroo overgrazing could be jeopardising land conservation, study finds

The native species has reached numbers that are contributing to drier soil and less vegetation - and may be more ...

Inside the battery in 3D: Powerful X-rays watch solid state batteries charging and discharging

Credit: Matthew McDowell, Georgia Tech Despite worldwide use of lithium batteries, the exact dynamics of their operation has remained elusive. ...

Poll shows inequality in older adults’ ability to isolate a COVID-positive person at home

Access to safe indoor and outdoor spaces vary by race/ethnicity and incomeCredit: University of Michigan One of the most important ...

Dynamic 3D printing process features a light-driven twist

Light provides freedom to control each layer and improves precision and speedCredit: Northwestern University The speed of light has come ...

RUDN University mathematicians developed new approach to 5g base stations operation

Credit: RUDN University Mathematicians from RUDN University suggested and tested a new method to assess the productivity of fifth-generation (5G) ...

Hypoxia, a feature inside solid cancer tumors, reprograms methylation of ribosomal RNAs