Chemistry
Skipping tiny stones into a quantum whirlpool
Researchers have observed the vortices that form in superfluid helium by blasting silicon nanoparticles at them using laser ablation. The...
Illinois astronomers help capture first image of Milky Way’s black hole
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — A team of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers led by physics professor Charles Gammie is part of...
Illinois Tech Political Science Professor Matthew Shapiro named Fulbright Scholar
CHICAGO, May 10, 2022—Illinois Institute of Technology Professor of Political Science Matthew A. Shapiro has been awarded a Fulbright United States Scholar...
New research in JNCCN encourages harnessing health technology to help cancer patients quit smoking
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — New research in the May 2022 issue of JNCCN—Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network finds...
Higher wheat yields and protein content on the horizon
A team of international researchers has discovered a way to produce higher quality wheat. The scientists from the University of...
10-minute meditation could help reduce Brexit polarization
In a new study, a brief, audio-guided, befriending-themed meditation reduced affective polarization between people on the “Remain” versus “Leave” sides...
Prototype ventilator, open to all and potentially suitable for adults and kids, could cost as little as USD $1500
Prototype ventilator, open to all and potentially suitable for adults and kids, could cost as little as USD $1500Credit: LaChance...
Cooling speeds up electrons in bacterial nanowires
The ground beneath our feet and under the ocean floor is an electrically-charged grid, the product of bacteria “exhaling” excess...
Structure of ‘gliding bird’ plant protein could lead to better crops
Biologist Xinnian Dong says her “best Christmas gift ever” arrived in the form of a phone call. The call was from her...
Exploring the ocean’s thin skin
The uppermost layer of the oceans is a very special but as yet little explored part of the planet. Less...
Online retail images reveal skin tone discrepancies
ITHACA, N.Y. -- When Lee Humphreys ’99 noticed that models for a retail company – one known for its diversity –...
New research to understand how the brain handles optical illusions and makes predictions
By Rachel Tompa, Ph.D. / Allen InstituteCredit: Allen Institute / Erik Dinnel By Rachel Tompa, Ph.D. / Allen Institute What’s going on...
New research finds that preference for remaining is key to successful immigration
New research finds that policies granting permanent residency to immigrants conditional on acquiring host country skills - like language -...
A nontoxic glue for plywood – from glucose, citric acid
The go-to materials for building home furniture, décor and floors are composite wood products that come in large sheets. But...
Banana spots can help tackle food waste – study finds
Banana peels hold the key to reducing tonnes of food waste. A new study released in Physical Biology reveals how the browning of this...
Machine learning framework IDs targets for improving catalysts
UPTON, NY—Chemists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory have developed a new machine-learning (ML) framework that can...
NASA mission finds Tonga volcanic eruption effects reached space
When the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha‘apai volcano erupted on Jan. 15, 2022, it sent atmospheric shock waves, sonic booms, and tsunami...
History professor’s book examines racism in Russia
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Russia, under President Vladimir Putin’s administration, is perhaps the most dangerous country for racial violence in the...
Henry Ford Health first in Michigan to offer robotic high-intensity focused ultrasound for prostate cancer
DETROIT (May 10, 2022) – Henry Ford Health is the first in Michigan to offer Robotic High Intensity Focused Ultrasound...
Study reveals most effective anti-vaping messages for teens
CHAPEL HILL, NC — Effective anti-vaping advertisements geared to teens have the greatest impact when they emphasize the adverse consequences...
