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April 22, 2026

DIY gravitational waves with ‘BlackHoles@Home’

Effort led by West Virginia University researchers seeks to recruit public to advance computational research on gravitational waves emerging from...

‘Superbugs’ found on many hospital patients’ hands and what they touch most often

Hospitals have put a lot of effort into encouraging good hand hygiene among their staff, but new findings suggest a...

Unexpected properties uncovered in recently discovered superconductor

Layered bismuth chalcogenide superconductor shows electronic 'nematicity'Credit: Tokyo Metropolitan University Tokyo, Japan - Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have found...

Characterization of ‘hidden’ dioxins from informal e-waste processing

Investigation of the complex mixture of chlorinated, brominated and mixed halogenated dibenzofurans and diphenyl ethers released from open e-waste burning...

Growth hormone acts to prevent weight loss

A Brazilian study shows that, like leptin, growth hormone contributes directly to energy conservation when the body loses weight. Researchers...

Stem Cell trial for osteoarthritis patients reduces pain, improves quality of life

DURHAM, N.C. (PRWEB) April 09, 2019 -- Stem cells collected from the patient's own bone marrow holds great interest as...

ICU patients with non-brain-related injuries may suffer undetected cognitive dysfunction

A new study led by Western University and Lawson Health Research Institute has found that most patients entering hospital intensive...

Novo Biosciences achieves major milestones in moving trodusquemine into clinical trials

Regenerative medicine drug candidate has potential applications in heart disease and Duchenne muscular dystrophyCredit: Novo Biosciences BAR HARBOR, MAINE -...

DOE’s Science Graduate Student Research Program selects 70 students to pursue research at DOE labs

The Department of Energy's (DOE's) Office of Science has selected 70 graduate students from across the nation for its 2018...

Starvation study shows bacteria’s survival skills

Credit: Jessica Mark Welch and Gary Borisy, PNAS.1522149113 A larger genetic inventory may help explain how certain dangerous bacteria can...

Genetic variant linked to cucumber fruit length

The discovery of a fruit length modulator has implications for cucumber breedingCredit: Yiqun Weng The cucumber is among the top...

New method inverts the self-assembly of liquid crystals

Credit: University of Luxembourg In liquid crystals, molecules automatically arrange themselves in an ordered fashion. Researchers from the University of...

Tiny light-up barcodes identify molecules by their twinkling

Tags made of flashing DNA let researchers tease apart dozens of molecules at onceCredit: Shalin Shah, Duke University DURHAM, N.C....

Quantum simulation more stable than expected

Quantum localization bounds Trotter errors in digital quantum simulationCredit: IQOQI Innsbruck/Harald Ritsch Quantum computers promise to solve certain computational problems...

We now know how insects and bacteria control ice

Proteins help organisms form or inhibit ice crystals Contrary to what you may have been taught, water doesn't always freeze...

Artificial intelligence singles out neurons faster than a human can

Deep-learning algorithm maps active neurons as accurately as humans in a fraction of the time.Credit: Yiyang Gong, Duke University DURHAM,...

BU scientists find electrostimulation can improve working memory in people

As memories fade, can we supercharge them back to life?Credit: Cydney Scott for Boston University In a groundbreaking study published...

Electric vehicle adoption improves air quality and climate outlook

Ozone pollution reduced even when electricity is produced by combustion sources EVANSTON, Ill.-- If you have ever wondered how much...

Want to learn a new skill? Take some short breaks

NIH study suggests our brains may use short rest periods to strengthen memoriesCredit: Courtesy of Cohen lab, NIH/NINDS. In a...

App predicts risk of developing hernia following abdominal surgery