New chip poised to enable hand-held microwave imaging
Researchers shrink bulky imaging systems down to millimeter sized chip that could be used to see through walls or detect...
First fully rechargeable carbon dioxide battery with carbon neutrality
UIC researchers develop prototypeCredit: UIC/Jenny Fontaine Lithium-carbon dioxide batteries are attractive energy storage systems because they have a specific energy...
Development of highly sensitive diode, converts microwaves to electricity
Aiming to create sensor networks that do not require dedicated power sourcesCredit: ©Fujitsu Ltd. The Japan Science and Technology Agency...
New function in a protein of plants essential to developing drought-tolerant crops
The BAG4 protein regulates the flow of potassium in occlusive cells, which optimizes the use of water by the plantCredit:...
Obesity epidemic results in NAFLD becoming most common cause of liver disease in Europe
World's leading experts gather in Seville to discuss the fastest growing health epidemic in Europe now affecting 1 in 4...
Technique can image individual proteins within synapses
Rapid imaging method could help reveal how conditions such as autism affect brain cellsCredit: Syuan-Ming Guo and Li Li CAMBRIDGE,...
Teens share stories to deter other students from using tobacco
Credit: UTHealth An innovative strategy called Teens Against Tobacco Use showed promise as an effective strategy to deter tobacco use...
Investigational drug with immunotherapy may provide new therapeutic opportunity for patients previously treated for kidney and lung cancer
Pegilodecakin with pembrolizumab and nivolumab shown to be safe in Phase 1B studyCredit: MD Anderson Cancer Center HOUSTON -- Pegilodecakin,...
ISSF releases new non-entangling and biodegradable FADs guide
Updated best-practices illustrated manual offers practical, science-based guidance on building biodegradable FADsCredit: ISSF The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) has...
A mouse or an elephant: what species fights infection more effectively?
Hamilton College researcher reveals body size shapes mammal immune defensesCredit: Cynthia J. Downs What species is better at fighting an...
Powerful new synthetic vaccines to combat epidemics
New vaccine technology delivers potent results for ChikungunyaCredit: University of Bristol A new type of vaccine that can be stored...
Unravelling the mystery of how one gene contributes to Parkinson’s, Crohn’s and leprosy
Research on LRRK2 gene in mice could lead to new treatments, preventionCredit: The Ottawa Hospital Researchers have struggled for years...
NASA finds Tropical Storm Karen bringing heavy rain to Puerto Rico
Credit: Credit: NASA/NRL Tropical Storm Karen has crossed over Puerto Rico and into the western Atlantic Ocean. Early on Sept....
NASA-NOAA satellite sees Hurricane Lorenzo strengthening
Credit: Credit: NASA/NRL Dropping cloud top temperatures from NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite indicated Hurricane Lorenzo was getting stronger in the...
AI helps scientists predict depression outcomes
Studies show brain activity patterns influence effect of antidepressantsCredit: UTSW DALLAS - Sept. 25, 2019 - The psychiatry field has...
Organization for Tropical Studies and UConn to support tropical studies in Africa
Credit: Organization for Tropical Studies In partnership with the Organization for Tropical Studies, UConn will support a study abroad semester...
NASA visualization shows a black hole’s warped world
Credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center/Jeremy Schnittman This new visualization of a black hole illustrates how its gravity distorts our...
Adult fly intestine could help understand intestinal regeneration
Credit: University of Bristol Intestinal epithelial cells (IECs) are exposed to diverse types of environmental stresses such as bacteria and...
NASA-NOAA satellite finds Jerry now a post-tropical storm
Credit: NASA/NOAA/NRL NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite passed over Jerry and provided forecasters with a view of its structure that helped...
Nanotechnology improves chemotherapy delivery
Credit: Photo by Derrick Turner EAST LANSING, Mich. - Michigan State University scientists have invented a new way to monitor...
