Soil bacteria hormone discovery provides fertile ground for new antibiotics
Mechanism for control of antibiotic production in soil bacteria is visualised for the first time by scientists at University of...
Thanks to machine learning, the future of catalyst research is now!
New study defies conventions and proposes a technology-driven method to identify useful catalyst combinationsCredit: JAIST To date, research in the...
Discoveries at the edge of the periodic table: first ever measurements of einsteinium
Experiments by Berkeley Lab scientists on this highly radioactive element reveal some unexpected propertiesCredit: Marilyn Sargent/Berkeley Lab Since element 99...
UBC study highlights the best style and fabrics for COVID-19 face masks
Credit: UBC In the race to stop the spread of COVID-19, a three-layer cloth mask that fits well can effectively...
Artificial skin brings robots closer to ‘touching’ human lives
Researchers develop low-cost artificial robotic skin with high-performance, vision-guided sensing, opening the doors to large-scale tactile sensing technologyCredit: Courtesy: Prof....
Oncotarget: The goal of geroscience is life extension
Dr. Mikhail V. Blagosklonny from The Roswell Park Cancer Institute said, 'Although we do not know everything about aging, we...
Improving photosynthesis: our best bet to create a food secure world
Credit: Produced by the ARC Centre of Excellence for Translational Photosynthesis and the Australian Academy of Science Australian agriculture plays...
From waste heat to electrical power: A new generation of thermomagnetic generators
Alloy film thickness and footprint influence electrical power -- publication in JouleCredit: Photo: IMT/KIT Use of waste heat contributes largely...
Novel 3D printed stents deliver breakthrough treatment for oesophageal cancer
Credit: UniSA World-first 3D printed oesophageal stents developed by the University of South Australia could revolutionise the delivery of chemotherapy...
At cosmic noon, puffy galaxies make stars for longer
Galaxies with extended disks maintain productivity, research revealsCredit: TNG Collaboration Massive galaxies with extra-large extended "puffy" disks produced stars for...
In vitro study helps explain how Zika virus passes from mother to fetus during pregnancy
New research findings correlate with clinical observations of more fetal abnormalities and other Zika-related health problems in late versus early...
Dynamics of radiocesium in forests after the Fukushima disaster: Concerns and some hope
Scientists compile available data and analyses on the flow of radionuclides to gain a more holistic understandingCredit: Forestry and Forest...
Retrained generic antibodies can recognize SARS-CoV-2
Credit: UIC The SARS-CoV-2, the new coronavirus behind the current pandemic, infects humans by binding its surface-exposed spike proteins to...
First images of muon beams
The quality of muon beams can now be assessed thanks to a new technique that has produced the first known...
Neurons: ‘String of lights’ indicates excitation propagation
Method developed further at the University of Bonn makes it possible to watch nerve cells at workCredit: © Milan Pabst...
New research investigates relationship between health literacy and self-care
Credit: Destinys Agent It is important for patients to understand the information they need for making health decisions, yet studies...
Blink! The link between aerobic fitness and cognition
Researchers from the University of Tsukuba find that spontaneous eye blink activity explains the link between physical activity and cognitive...
On the dot: Novel quantum sensor provides new approach to early diagnosis via imaging
Scientists develop new quantum sensor that allows detection of 'oxidative stress' in organs during MRI scans, opening doors to early...
Digital health divide runs deep in older racial and ethnic minorities
FAU Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing study identifies factors and reasons for disparitiesCredit: Florida Atlantic University The COVID-19 pandemic...
Load-reducing backpack powers electronics by harvesting energy from walking
Credit: Adapted from ACS Nano 2021, DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.0c07498 Hikers, soldiers and school children all know the burden of a heavy...
