How to control friction in topological insulators
Credit: Image: University of Basel, Departement of Physics Topological insulators are innovative materials that conduct electricity on the surface, but...
Researchers map the evolutionary history of oaks
Credit: The Morton Arboretum How oaks are related has long posed a challenge to scientists. Dr. Andrew Hipp, senior scientist...
Microbleeds may worsen outcome after head injury
NIH study examines effects of blood vessel damage following brain injuryCredit: Image courtesy of Latour Lab/NINDS. Using advanced imaging, researchers...
New brain research could change how concussions are treated
Credit: Mitra lab/CSHL, 2019 Traumatic brain injuries (TBI), including concussions, can be caused by anything from sports injuries to battlefield...
New design strategy can help improve layered superconducting materials
Modified multi-layered bismuth superconductor for higher critical temperaturesCredit: Tokyo Metropolitan University Tokyo, Japan - Scientists from Tokyo Metropolitan University have...
Drug reverses signs of liver disease in people living with HIV
Tesamorelin prevented progression to liver fibrosis in NIH studyCredit: Dr. David Kleiner, NCI Researchers at the National Institutes of Health...
Antibody-based eye drops show promise for treating dry eye disease
Researchers identify new class therapy for common conditionCredit: Photo: Sandeep Jain, et al Researchers at the University of Illinois at...
Black holes stunt growth of dwarf galaxies
UC Riverside astronomers find large-scale winds associated with active black holes in small galaxies suppress star formationCredit: HST/NASA/ESA. RIVERSIDE, Calif....
How preprocessing methods affect the conversion efficiency of biomass energy production
Credit: College of ACES, University of Illinois URBANA, Ill. ¬- Research on energy production from biomass usually focuses on the...
Contextual engineering improves success of projects in non-industrial societies
Credit: College of ACES, University of Illinois URBANA, Ill. - Humanitarian engineering projects often focus on bringing western technologies to...
SLAS Discovery releases special issue
'Membrane proteins: New approaches to probes, technologies and drug design' now availableCredit: David James Group Oak Brook, IL - October's...
Nanoscale manipulation of light leads to exciting new advancement
UNM researchers find decreasing the density of nanoparticles in ordered arrays produces exceptional field enhancementsCredit: University of New Mexico Department...
‘Electroadhesive’ stamp picks up and puts down microscopic structures
New technique could enable assembly of circuit boards and displays with more minute componentsCredit: Sanha Kim and John Hart If...
Studying the ethics of ancient DNA
An international team seeks to integrate diverse voices, experiences and expertise into the scientific practices of ancient DNA research and...
A saving grace underground: WVU engineers utilize robots to improve mine safety
Credit: Paige Nesbit/West Virginia University Injuries and deaths caused by roof collapses and falling debris, common culprits for underground mine...
Expanding the use of AI through the Internet of Things
Improving neural networks to create next-generation devicesCredit: Photo illustration by Joy Smoker and Chengmo Yan If you have a smart...
Six degrees of nuclear separation
Credit: Argonne National Laboratory Argonne scientists look to 3D printing to ease separation anxiety, which paves the way to recycle more nuclear...
International consortium with CeMM PI Joanna Loizou receives ERC Synergy Grant
Credit: Steve P. Jackson, Joanna Loizou and Jacob Corn ERC Synergy Grants are intended to enable a minimum of two...
Shaping nanoparticles for improved quantum information technology
Credit: Argonne National Laboratory Particles that are mere nanometers in size are at the forefront of scientific research today. They...
The impact of human-caused noise pollution on birds
Researchers explore the value of continent-wide analysesCredit: Photo by Martin Harrison/courtesy Cornell Lab of Ornithology Anthropogenic noise pollution (ANP) is...
