Chemistry
Extraterrestrial stone brings first supernova clues to Earth
New chemistry ‘forensics’ indicate that the stone named Hypatia from the Egyptian desert could be the first tangible evidence found...
Potentially dangerous synthetic cooling agents are used at high levels in E-cigarettes and refillable vaping liquids
Session: A25, Tobacco and THC Health Science Date and Time: 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. PST, Sunday, May 15, 2022 Location: ...
Researchers develop 3D-printed shape memory alloy with superior superelasticity
Laser powder bed fusion, a 3D-printing technique, offers potential in the manufacturing industry, particularly when fabricating nickel-titanium shape memory alloys...
Demographics, not bias, best predict traffic stops
When it comes to predicting how often Black drivers will be stopped by traffic police versus how often white drivers...
UCF developing a scam screener to help protect the elderly
UCF researchers are developing a tool for primary care providers that could help them protect senior citizens from scammers who...
Going gentle on mechanical quantum systems
When thinking about quantum mechanical systems, single photons and well-isolated ions and atoms may spring to mind, or electrons spreading...
Understanding the genomic modifications in transgenic papaya
The transgenic papaya “SunUp” was developed in the 1990s and was widely publicized because of its ability to resist the...
The role of variability: From playing tennis to learning language
Variability is crucially important for learning new skills. Consider learning how to serve in tennis. Should you always practice serving...
Algae reveal clues about climate changes over millions of years
Organisms adjust their cell walls according to environmental conditions such as temperature. Some adaptations involve changes in lipids which may...
Adopting low-carbon energy can reduce racial disparities in air pollution
Switching to low carbon fuels for transportation, cooking, heating, power generation and other needs would help fight climate change and...
Sea ice can control Antarctic ice sheet stability, new research finds
Despite the rapid melting of ice in many parts of Antarctica during the second half of the 20th century, researchers...
First image of the beastly black hole at the heart of our galaxy
As astronomers look out at the distant cosmos, it’s only natural that they would also look inward, to the center...
New nanomechanical oscillators with record-low loss
The vibrational modes of nanomechanical resonators are analogous to different notes of a guitar string and have similar properties such...
AJR publishes best practices for Iodinated Contrast Media shortage
Leesburg, VA, May 13, 2022—According to ARRS’ American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), to ensure that patients with emergent or life-threatening...
Ultrathin fuel cell uses the body’s own sugar to generate electricity
Glucose is the sugar we absorb from the foods we eat. It is the fuel that powers every cell in...
The future of desalination?
Water scarcity is a growing problem around the world. Desalination of seawater is an established method to produce drinkable water...
Poll shows impact of menopause and other health issues on older women’s sex lives
Despite stereotypes to the contrary, many older women have active sex lives into their 70s, a new poll shows. But...
Georgia Tech researchers develop wireless implantable vascular monitoring system
Vascular diseases are public enemy number one: the leading killers worldwide, accounting for nearly a third of all human deaths...
Breakthrough tech enables seizure localization in minutes
Fresh techniques to aid seizure diagnosis and surgical planning stand to benefit millions of epilepsy patients, but the path to...
Research suggests specialized brain imaging can unveil mysteries of Alzheimer’s disease, other disorders
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, one of the major causes of dependency and disability in older...
