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March science snapshots
COVID genetic mystery, power outage costs, Alzheimer pathology, optical antennasCredit: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases-Rocky Mountain Laboratories, NIH...
Do known drugs help against SARS-coronavirus-2?
Credit: Karin Tilch There are no therapeutics available that have been developed for COVID-19 treatment. Repurposing of already available medication...
Porous crystal guides reaction to transform CO2
Credit: © 2021 KAUST By embedding a silver catalyst inside a porous crystal, KAUST researchers have improved a chemical reaction...
NCI grant enables exploration of cancer-fighting compound isolated from Moroccan fungus
Credit: Kim Ratliff, Augusta University photographer AUGUSTA, Ga. (March 4, 2021) - A compound isolated from a fungus growing on...
Performance of methane conversion solid catalyst is predicted by theoretical calculation
Accelerating search for various materials to achieve a carbon-free societyCredit: Atsushi Ishikawa Japanese researchers have developed a simulation method to...
Advance in ‘optical tweezers’ to boost biomedical research
Credit: Dr Fan Wang Much like the Jedis in Star Wars use 'the force' to control objects from a distance,...
Terahertz waves from electrons oscillating in liquid water
Credit: MBI Ionization of water molecules by light generates free electrons in liquid water. After generation, the so-called solvated electron...
Misinformation, polarization impeding environmental protection efforts
UBCO researchers part of global team working to curb misplaced conservationCredit: UBC Okanagan A group of researchers, spanning six universities...
An ultra-degree-of-freedom structured vector beam
Credit: by Yijie Shen Typically, light emitted from standard lasers has a controllable degree of freedom (DoF) which may be...
Scientists adapt solar energy technology to detect chemical warfare agents & pesticides
Researchers are harnessing next-generation photovoltaics materials to create a fast, accurate testing mechanism for harmful compoundsCredit: Shutterstock In a colourful...
Protein controlling magnesium identified as therapeutic target for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Patients with liver disease have significantly elevated expression of CNNM4 protein, which modulates magnesium in the liverCredit: CIC bioGUNE An...
Limiting invasive species may be a better goal than eliminating them
U of A biologist leads new study on "functional eradication" to curtail numbers of invasive species based on achievable targets...
High-resolution ocean model provides insight into sea turtles’ lost years
Model shows where hatchlings likely travel in the open oceanCredit: Cheryl Harrison An exquisitely detailed global ocean model simulation from...
Research contributes to understanding of hypersonic flow
Study simulated a control surface at the end of a wing used to maneuver an aircraftCredit: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign...
New microcomb could help discover exoplanets and detect diseases
Credit: Photo: Mia Halleröd Palmgren, Collage: Yen Strandqvist /Chalmers Tiny photonic devices could be used to find new exoplanets, monitor...
Purdue Research Foundation partners with IdentifySensors Biologics for COVID-19 technology
Credit: Purdue University/Chris Adam WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - IdentifySensors Biologics, a Purdue University-affiliated technology firm developing a rapid diagnostic platform...
Air pollution fell sharply during lockdown
Traffic significantly underestimated as cause of nitrogen oxide pollution in citiesCredit: University of Innsbruck The far-reaching mobility restrictions at the...
Gender assumptions harm progress on climate adaption and resilience
Credit: Jacqui Lau. Scientists say outdated assumptions around gender continue to hinder effective and fair policymaking and action for climate...
Researchers urge greater awareness of delayed skin reactions to Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
These reactions should not discourage patients from getting the vaccine, say researchers at Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Massachusetts General Hospital BOSTON...
Mobile app helps young adults talk with friends about risky drug, alcohol use
Credit: Photo by L. Brian Stauffer CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- A smartphone app called Harbor, currently under development by researchers at...
