Swarms of miniature robots clean up microplastics and microbes, simultaneously (video)
When old food packaging, discarded children’s toys and other mismanaged plastic waste break down into microplastics, they become even harder ...
An AI leap into chemical synthesis
Chemistry, with its intricate processes and vast potential for innovation, has always been a challenge for automation. Traditional computational tools, ...
Study: Pressure to be “perfect” causing burnout for parents, mental health concerns for their children
COLUMBUS, OHIO – Is the status of “perfect parent” attainable?Credit: The Ohio State University College of Nursing COLUMBUS, OHIO – ...
Mobile teams bring COVID-19 vaccines to rural villages in Sierra Leone
URBANA, Ill. – COVID-19 vaccination rates remain low in many African countries, often because providing access to vaccines is difficult ...
Two Brookhaven lab scientists named AAAS Fellows
UPTON, N.Y. — The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has recognized two staff scientists from the U.S. ...
The big lesson from past pandemics? Avoid panic-buying, says new Concordia research
COVID-19 upended almost every aspect of daily life, including consumer and retailer behaviour. However, it was not the first pandemic ...
LyoWave licenses Purdue freeze-drying innovations, enters collaboration with Millrock Technology
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — LyoWave Inc., a high-tech startup, is commercializing innovative microwave heating technologies developed at Purdue University that improve ...
Exploring lysosomal biology: current approaches and methods
Lysosomes are critical for cellular degradation, characterized by their acidic pH and array of hydrolytic enzymes. They degrade materials through ...
How a ‘conductor’ makes sense of chaos in early mouse embryos
Early embryonic development is tumultuous. It involves a rapid sequence of events, including cell division, differentiation, and lots of compartments ...
Neuroscientist from Göttingen receives prestigious research grant
Neuroscientist Ayuno Nakahashi has been awarded a three-year fellowship from the Human Frontier Science Program, making her one of only ...
Decoding development: mRNA’s role in embryo formation
A new study at Hebrew University reveals insights into mRNA regulation during embryonic development. The study combines single-cell RNA-Seq and ...
Enabling rapid screening of poly(2-oxazoline)-based nanomedicine through divergent synthesis; towards alternative mRNA-vaccines
A collaboration between Leiden University (Assistant Prof. Joachim F. R. Van Guyse) and the Innovation Center for NanoMedicine (iCONM; Center ...
In Brazil, 76% of deforestation in three Amazonian states occurred in a planned agricultural development zone
The Brazilian government is discussing the creation of an “agricultural development zone” at the confluence of three states in the ...
Seeking medical insights in the physics of mucus
WASHINGTON, May 7, 2024 – As much as we might not want to think about it, mucus is everywhere in ...
Asthma education is key to reducing deaths worldwide, say respiratory health associations
NEW YORK, NY - May 7, 2024 – On World Asthma Day 2024 the message is clear: "Asthma Education Empowers." ...
60% of women with disabilities view cannabis as a ‘harmless’ drug
A growing number of states and territories in the United States have legalized medical and recreational cannabis use. As such, ...
Years after his death, late scientist’s work could yield new cancer treatments
Some of the final work of a late University of Virginia School of Medicine scientist has opened the door for ...
A smart neckband for tracking dietary intake
A smart neckband allows wearers to monitor their dietary intake. Automatically monitoring food and fluid intake can be useful when ...
Hidden citations in physics
In the scientific literature, a citation acts as a mechanism to signal prior knowledge, enhance credibility, and protect against plagiarism. ...
Gut bacteria metabolite shows promise of fighting inflammatory bowel disease
Gut microbiota or the population of microbial inhabitants in the intestine, plays a key role in digestion and maintenance of ...
