New molecular auto-control system to avoid an excessive brown adipose tissue activity
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Ultra-long-working-distance spectroscopy with 3D-printed aspherical microlenses
Credit: Aleksander Bogucki, ?ukasz Zinkiewicz, Magdalena Grzeszczyk, Wojciech Pacuski, Karol Nogajewski, Tomasz Kazimierczuk, Aleksander Rodek, Jan Suffczy?ski, Kenji ?by Watanabe, ...
2D oxide flakes pick up surprise electrical properties
Rice University lab detects piezoelectric effects in nanosheets due to defectsCredit: Ajayan Research Group/Rice University HOUSTON - (May 7, 2020) ...
Stirling projects to safeguard wellbeing of carers during pandemic
Credit: University of Stirling Three University of Stirling projects will play a key role in safeguarding carers and support workers ...
Quantum jump tipping the balance
Measuring tiny differences in mass between different quantum states provides new insights into heavy atomsCredit: MPI for Nuclear Physics A ...
Young Scientist prize for Lancaster physicist
Credit: Lancaster University Lancaster University's Dr Samuli Autti has been awarded a Young Scientist Prize 2020 by the International Union ...
University of Houston researcher developing device to treat babies with blood disorders
Adapting microfluidic technology to enable leukapheresis increases access to cell-based therapiesCredit: University of Houston With severe blood disorders, such as ...
A radar for plastic: High-resolution map of 1 kilometre grids to track plastic emissions in seas
Scientists in Japan develop a new method to track plastic emissions from land to seaCredit: Tokyo University of Science Plastic ...
Plasma electrons can be used to produce metallic films
Credit: Magnus Johansson/Linköping University Computers, mobile phones and all other electronic devices contain thousands of transistors, linked together by thin ...
Cardiac Imaging Company Genetesis adds TDK Ventures as strategic investor
Strategic investments round out $9.2M Series B financingCredit: Genetesis, Inc. MASON, OH, May 7th, 2020-- Genetesis Inc, a medical technology ...
New simple method for measuring the state of lithium-ion batteries
Mainz-based researchers present new technique for measuring the charge state, defects, and capacity losses of rechargeable batteries using atomic magnetometryCredit: ...
Accurate 3D imaging of sperm cells moving at top speed could improve IVF treatments
New Tel Aviv University technology allows clinicians to identify and select better-quality sperm, potentially increasing chances of pregnancy and a ...
A closer look at superconductors
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Coronavirus drugs: Where are we, and what’s next? (video)
Credit: The American Chemical Society WASHINGTON, May 7, 2020 -- Antiviral drugs could help us fight the new coronavirus, but ...
High color purity 3D printing
Credit: ICFO Selective powder sintering for 3D printing has recently become an increasingly affordable solution for manufacturing made-to-order elements of ...
Highly efficient hydrogen gas production using sunlight, water and hematite
Credit: Kobe University A research group led by Associate Professor TACHIKAWA Takashi of Kobe University's Molecular Photoscience Research Center has ...
New invisibility concept and miniaturization of photonic circuits using ultrafast laser
Credit: Jerome Lapointe, Jean-Philippe Bérubé, Yannick Ledemi, Albert Dupont, Vincent Fortin, Younes Messaddeq, and Réal Vallée From compact biosensors and ...
Newcastle experts join global study into COVID-19 loss of smell
Credit: Newcastle University, UK People who have recently experienced loss of smell are being urged to participate in a survey ...
A new biomarker for the aging brain
Credit: RIKEN Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research (BDR) in Japan have identified changes in the aging ...
Killing ‘sleeper cells’ may enhance breast cancer therapy
Credit: Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, Australia The anti-cancer medicine venetoclax could improve the current therapy for estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) ...
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