From nata de coco to computer screens: Cellulose gets a chance to shine
Researchers at Osaka University meticulously measured the optical birefringence of highly aligned cellulose nanofibers, paving the way for sharper television,...
Engineering researcher uses network science to understand how materials work
Credit: Courtesy of Florida State University TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Network science is how mathematicians and software designers construct complicated social...
Growing a cerebral tract in a microscale brain model
Tokyo - It takes a lot of connections to create human intelligence. Brain function depends on contacts between multiple regions...
Timing of steroid shots before rotator cuff surgery affects infection risk
April 18, 2019 - For patients undergoing arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff, previous steroid injections into the...
How to break up with a dentist: New dental technology which doubles the life of seals
Credit: © NUST MISIS Scientists from NUST MISIS have presented innovative antibacterial compositions for materials used in permanent dental fillings...
Could computer games help farmers adapt to climate change?
Scientists from Sweden and Finland say gaming presents both challenges and benefits for communicating climate change methods to farmers Web-based...
Female medical students report higher rates of feeling intimidated in surgical attachments
New research led by RCSI identifies challenges in increasing numbers of female surgeons Thursday, 18 April 2019 -- A greater...
Nature: When lightning strikes — the LOFAR radio telescope is watching closely
Lightning still is a poorly understood phenomenon -- LOFAR radio telescope measures so far unknown structures and discharge processes --...
Light and peptides: New method diversifies natural building blocks of life
Credit: J. Waser/EPFL Discovering new biological targets is a critical part of our ongoing battle against diseases. Over the years,...
Management and outcomes of aortic dissection in pregnancy with Marfan Syndrome
This article by Dr. Ayman El-Menyarand et al. is published in Current Vascular Pharmacology, 2019 Hemodynamic adaptations taking place during...
Tiny, fast, accurate technology on the radar
Credit: © 2019 KAUST Radar technology has been used for decades in aviation, defense and speed-camera technology. Now, a team...
Turning an old enemy into a helpful friend
Half our genome is basically foreign, derived from viruses. Obviously, the invasion of such foreign elements can deregulate critical biological...
Kidney transplant patients need even better aftercare!
Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), and dialysis patients especially, have a significantly higher cardiovascular morbidity and mortality than healthy...
New fiber-shaped supercapacitor for wearable electronics
Credit: ©Science China Press Fiber electrodes, as the key part of fiber-shaped supercapacitors for wearable electronics, are widely explored on...
MicroRNA-like RNAs contribute to the lifestyle transition of Arthrobotrys oligospora
Credit: ©Science China Press Fungi are the most common cause of diseases in crops and other plants, and pose major...
A hole in one for holographic display
Tiny pinholes in a thin film could pave the way for more widespread applications for 3D holographic displaysCredit: KAIST Researchers...
Living room conservation: Gaming & virtual reality for insect and ecosystem conservation
Players explore and search for butterflies using knowledge gained through gameplayCredit: Alban Delamarre Gaming and virtual reality (VR) could bridge...
Omega-3 expert supports new research that shows omega-6 is good for you
New Circulation study shows those who consume the most omega-6 are less likely to develop CVD There has been a...
Lasers make magnets behave like fluids
For years, researchers have pursued a strange phenomenon: When you hit an ultra-thin magnet with a laser, it suddenly de-magnetizes....
New concept for novel fire extinguisher in space
Vacuum Extinguish Method (VEM): A fire extinguisher in space environmentsCredit: COPYRIGHT (C) TOYOHASHI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. A...
