Nickel phosphide nanoparticle catalyst is the full package
Osaka University researchers report an air-stable, reusable, non-noble metal catalyst for the environmentally friendly hydrogenation of glucose to sorbitol with ...
Bone treatment startup raises $5.5 M in Series A financing
Novosteo Inc. will use funding to advance development of NOV004 for the treatment of bone fractures, other bone diseases and ...
Deadly white-nose syndrome changed genes in surviving bats
Study has big implications for management of bat populationsCredit: Sarah Gignoux-Wolfsohn Scientists have found genetic differences between bats killed by ...
Hidden world just below the surface
Ocean surface slicks are pelagic nurseries for diverse fishesCredit: Credit: Larval photos: Jonathan Whitney (NOAA Fisheries), Slick photo: Joey Lecky ...
Scientists discover ocean ‘surface slicks’ are nurseries for diverse fishes
Credit: Larval photos: Jonathan Whitney (NOAA Fisheries), Slick photo: Joey Lecky (NOAA Fisheries). The open ocean is a harsh place ...
Aarhus University, Denmark, heads large-scale joint Arctic efforts in the Danish Realm
DKK 37 million grant to a targeted effort to unravel the importance of the ongoing climate change in the ArcticCredit: ...
Dishing up 3D printed food, one tasty printout at a time
Singapore researchers develop new method for 'printing' fresh vegetables, leading to tastier, more nutritious food for patients with swallowing difficultiesCredit: ...
Kangaroo overgrazing could be jeopardising land conservation, study finds
The native species has reached numbers that are contributing to drier soil and less vegetation - and may be more ...
Inside the battery in 3D: Powerful X-rays watch solid state batteries charging and discharging
Credit: Matthew McDowell, Georgia Tech Despite worldwide use of lithium batteries, the exact dynamics of their operation has remained elusive. ...
Poll shows inequality in older adults’ ability to isolate a COVID-positive person at home
Access to safe indoor and outdoor spaces vary by race/ethnicity and incomeCredit: University of Michigan One of the most important ...
Dynamic 3D printing process features a light-driven twist
Light provides freedom to control each layer and improves precision and speedCredit: Northwestern University The speed of light has come ...
RUDN University mathematicians developed new approach to 5g base stations operation
Credit: RUDN University Mathematicians from RUDN University suggested and tested a new method to assess the productivity of fifth-generation (5G) ...
Hypoxia, a feature inside solid cancer tumors, reprograms methylation of ribosomal RNAs
Altered epigenetic marks on ribosomal RNAs appear to create a pool of specialized ribosomes that can differentially regulate translation of ...
New book uncovers cross-dressing in 18th century British lit
Credit: UW Oshkosh Sapphic Crossings, a new book by the Women's and Gender Studies program director at the University of ...
SPARKZ licenses ORNL technology to speed up rechargeable battery production
Credit: ORNL/U.S. Dept. of Energy Energy storage startup SPARKZ Inc. has exclusively licensed a battery cycling technology from the Department ...
New piezoelectric material remains effective to high temperatures
Credit: Elizabeth Flores-Gomez Murray, Penn State Piezoelectric materials hold great promise as sensors and as energy harvesters but are normally ...
Women at higher-risk of fatal, nightime cardiac arrest
Novel research from the Smidt Heart Institute suggests clinicians should be cautious when prescribing certain medications to high-risk, female patientsCredit: ...
Study reveals neurons responsible for rapidly stopping behaviors, actions
First-ever study in people describes 'stop signal neurons' in patients with Parkinson's diseaseCredit: Cedars-Sinai LOS ANGELES (Feb. 3, 2021) -- ...
New parasite discovered on grapevines in Yunnan province, China
Credit: Xianqi Hu (CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) New parasite discovered on grapevines in Yunnan province, China: root-knot nematode species might ...
13-year analysis sheds new light on wheat crop disease patterns in Ethiopia
Findings may reflect influence of genetically resistant varieties; could help reduce risk of crop failure and famineCredit: Dave Hodson (CC ...