Chemistry
Perceived debt manageability linked to mental health struggles in UK during pandemic
In a study of UK adults, those who reported more serious problems managing their debt had higher rates of anxiety...
Newly formed craters located on mars by UMD geologist and NASA InSight team
An international team of researchers with NASA’s InSight mission located four new craters created by impacts on the surface of Mars. Using...
Now you don’t have to wait for smoke to know where fires are likely to occur
Credit: ARS-USDA BURNS, OREGON, September 21, 2022—Scientists with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and the...
Brookhaven’s Brandenburg named 2022 Blavatnik Regional Awards finalist
UPTON, NY —James (Daniel) Brandenburg, a Goldhaber Distinguished Fellow uncovering clues about the makeup of visible matter at the U.S....
How to tell if that plastic bottle or bag has recycled material in it
To encourage more recycling, the U.K. taxes single-use plastic products containing less than 30% recycled material. But aside from a...
Durable platform makes sustainable fuel from seawater
Seawater could be the perfect stockfeed for sustainable fuel: it is renewable, abundant, economic and contains exactly the right ingredients...
Rare human gene variant in ADHD, autism exposes fundamental sex differences
The prevalence, age of onset, and clinical symptoms for virtually all neuropsychiatric disorders differ between men and women. Among the...
New research shows children exposed to natural disasters in the womb have higher rates of developmental psychopathology in a sex-specific manner
New York, September 21, 2022 – New data from the longitudinal Stress in Pregnancy Study (SIP Study) have identified earlier...
Chemical cocktail in skin summons disease-spreading mosquitoes
Mosquitoes that spread Zika, dengue and yellow fever are guided toward their victims by a scent from human skin. The...
Fiber-optic sensing probe: Quasi-3D plasmonic structures on fiber tips
Miniaturized sensors mounted upon optical fibers are widely recognized as an important future solution to instant and point-of-care medical diagnosis...
The cutting edge: ONR sponsors technology experimentation at Camp Lejeune
ARLINGTON, Va.—As an expeditionary force, Marines often fight in isolated, austere environments requiring re-supply and logistical support over long distances.Credit:...
Statin use not justified for healthy people with high cholesterol
TAMPA, Fla. (Sept. 20, 2022) – About 40 million adults in the United States regularly take statins to lower their...
Fundamental research improves understanding of new optical materials
Research into the synthesis of new materials could lead to more sustainable and environmentally friendly items such as solar panels...
Drumming in woodpeckers is neurologically similar to singing in songbirds
Researchers led by Matthew Fuxjager at Brown University, U.S. and Eric Schuppe at Wake Forest University, U.S. have found regions...
Gel treats gum disease by fighting inflammation
A topical gel that blocks the receptor for a metabolic byproduct called succinate treats gum disease by suppressing inflammation and...
The legal framework for restructuring distressed companies in Asia needs local adaptation
A well-functioning corporate insolvency law that allows economically viable companies to restructure is critical for financial markets, especially in times...
SwRI’s Dr. William Bottke named AGU fellow
SwRI’s Dr. William Bottke named AGU Fellow Planetary scientist is among small percentage of AGU members to be honored https://www.swri.org/press-release/swri-dr-william-bottke-named-agu-fellow...
Plant breeding: Using “invisible” chromosomes to pass on packages of positive traits
The ideal crop plant is tasty and high-yielding while also being resistant to diseases and pests. But if the relevant...
Silicon nanopillars for quantum communication
“Silicon and single-photon sources in the telecommunication field have long been the missing link in speeding up the development of...
Updated climate models clouded by scientific biases, researchers find
Clouds can cool or warm the planet’s surface, a radiative effect that contributes significantly to the global energy budget and...
