Graphene filter makes carbon capture more efficient and cheaper
Credit: KV Agrawal, EPFL. One of the main culprits of global warming is the vast amount of carbon dioxide pumped ...
Month: February 2021
Repetitive compression of limbs appears to aid recovery from deadly brain bleeds
Credit: Kim Ratliff, Augusta University photographer AUGUSTA, Ga. (Feb. 25, 2021) - Scientists want to know more about how an ...
A new prototype of an intelligent underground robotic system for urban environments
Credit: UC3M This robotic system is composed of two main elements: a surface vehicle with a geo-radar that is used ...
Decrease in peanut allergy among infants after guideline changes
Credit: Christian Hermann Changes to food allergy guidelines has led to a 16 per cent decrease in peanut allergy among ...
Engaging in mobile gambling for social interaction can lead to problem gambling
NUI Galway study finds problem and non-problem gamblers differ in the gratifications they seek from mobile gamblingCredit: NUI Galway NUI ...
Important steps for transforming toxic molecules in air at low temperatures
Credit: S. Dukhovnikov Air pollution from fuel combustion is one of the greatest environmental problems, especially in urban environments. In ...
With a pinch of salt: How reliable are existing studies on microplastics in table salt?
Scientists explain the large variability in reported data on microplastics concentration in edible saltCredit: Incheon National University Just as environmentally ...
Super-resolution RNA imaging in live cells
Innovative method provides new insight into molecular processes involving RNACredit: Heidelberg University/Karlsruhe Institute of Technology Ribonucleic acid (RNA) is key ...
Scientists sniff out how amyloid β contributes to loss of smell in Alzheimer’s disease
New study shows that uneven accumulation of amyloid β is linked to olfactory dysfunction or partial loss of smell, an ...
Cryptic fleshy coat aids larvae in crawling on a moss carpet
"Fleshy lobes" in insect larvae are known as a tool for camouflage but it was found that they can also ...
Ultra-high-resolution X-ray imaging of 3D objects
New flexible X-ray sensor suitable for next-generation medical and industrial applicationsCredit: Ou Xiangyu X-ray imaging is widely used in areas ...
Virtual reality program lessens physical side effects of hemodialysis
Credit: Photo by Becky Ponder, U. of I. School of Social Work CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Hemodialysis patients routinely experience side ...
Belowground biodiversity in motion
Global change alters microbial life in soils - and thereby its ecological functionsCredit: S. Piyaset - AdobeStock Soil microorganisms play ...
Biobattery-powered microneedle patch can deliver drugs and procure testing samples
Credit: Matsuhiko Nishizawa A pain-free, organic and biodegradable drug delivery patch may be on the horizon for home health care ...
Professor developing indoor COVID-19 detector
Gerardine Botte received a grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to work on the project.Credit: Texas Tech University Carbon ...
Showcasing the green construction sites of tomorrow
There hasn't been much focus on green transition of construction sites, but there's a lot to be gained; a number ...
Documenting memories of those with dementia
Project matches students with dementia patients to document memories via digital storytellingCredit: UT Arlington The RRF Foundation for Aging awarded ...
New training program enhances disaster preparedness for healthcare personnel
Credit: Shuji Seto A new comprehensive course incorporating an interdisciplinary approach to disaster preparedness shows promise for better equipping health ...
Study estimates two-thirds of COVID-19 hospitalizations due to four conditions
Model suggests higher risk based on race and age, offers insights to reduce disease impactCredit: Gerald J. and Dorothy R. ...
Health professional societies address critical care clinician burnout
Credit: ATS Feb. 25, 2021 - A new paper published online in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society provides ...
