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Discovering a new mechanism of vestibular neuritis
Prof. Sun-Uk Lee of the Department of Neurology and Prof. Euyhyun Park of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology from Korea University’s Anam Hospital...
Unique framework of tin bimetal organic compound facilitates stable lithium-ion storage
Battery capacity is one of the primary bottlenecks in efficient renewable energy storage and significant reductions in carbon emissions. As...
Increasing levels of “hype” language in grant applications and publications
Tsukuba, Japan—The success of scientific endeavors often depends on support from public research grants. Successful applicants increasingly describe their proposed...
Novel chemical recycling system for vinyl polymers of cyclic styrene derivatives
Chemical recycling of widely used vinyl polymers (VPs) is one of the key technologies required for realizing a sustainable society....
Quantum particles can’t separate from their properties, after all
The quantum Cheshire cat effect draws its name from the fictional Cheshire Cat in the Alice in Wonderland story. That...
Protecting newborns: Research lays the groundwork for a lifesaving vaccine
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. -- Researchers from Binghamton University, State University of New York are unraveling the workings of Group B Strep...
Improved cellular recycling could benefit patients with neurodegenerative conditions
For the first time, a research team at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) has uncovered a way to potentially...
Stranger than friction: A force initiating life
As the potter works the spinning wheel, the friction between their hands and the soft clay helps them shape it...
EBRAINS research infrastructure secures €38 million in funding for new phase of digital neuroscience
The European Commission has accepted the EBRAINS 2.0 proposal submitted in response to the INFRASERV call, granting €38 million for...
Severe MS predicted using machine learning
A combination of only 11 proteins can predict long-term disability outcomes in multiple sclerosis (MS) for different individuals. The identified...
A chemical reaction key to various industries just got greener
Osaka, Japan – From alleviating your allergy symptoms to optimizing herbicide performance, alkylamines are molecules that have many uses. Unfortunately,...
Ultrasensitive molecular sensing with synthesize complex-frequencey waves
Sensors are essential tools for detecting and analyzing trace molecules in a variety of fields, including environmental monitoring, food safety,...
Scripps Research scientists give new insight into a molecular target of alcohol
LA JOLLA, CA— Ethanol—the compound found in alcoholic beverages—interferes with the normal functioning of a long list of biological molecules,...
Coastal populations set to age sharply in the face of climate migration, FSU researcher finds
As climate change fuels sea level rise, younger people will migrate inland, leaving aging coastal populations — and a host...
£30M study paves the way for new treatments for people with cirrhosis
The most extensive clinical study into liver cirrhosis ever conducted worldwide has been announced by Newcastle University, University of Edinburgh...
Robotic rehab aims to help stroke patients regain hand dexterity
Every year, about 800,000 new stroke cases are reported in the United States, often causing patients problems with both neurological...
Origami-inspired robotic plants grow with their environment
How do you deploy an environmental sensor to collect climate change readings over a prolonged period on an uninhabited island...
Nutrition needs drive bee appetites
FORT COLLINS, Colo., Jan. 8, 2024 — What’s all the buzz about? Most garden enthusiasts know that certain flowers can attract...
Bottled water can contain hundreds of thousands of previously uncounted tiny plastic bits, study finds
In recent years, there has been rising concern that tiny particles known as microplastics are showing up basically everywhere on...
UC Study: Thirdhand smoke may harm children
It’s long been established that secondhand smoke is a detriment to health and linked to cancer.Credit: Andrew Higley/UC Marketing +...
