Chemistry
Scientists reveal reversible super-glue inspired by snail mucus
Snails secrete a mucous that acts like super-glue, allowing them to adhere to rough surfaces like rocks. Inspired by this...
Three quarters of Americans concerned about burnout among healthcare professionals
National survey also finds 80% believe burnout diminishes quality of care BETHESDA, M.D. (June 17, 2019) - Nearly three-quarters (74%)...
UCF is part of NASA Cassini mission that reveals new details about Saturn’s rings
Researchers are offering glimpses into the nature and composition of Saturn's legendary rings by using data from some of the...
Meteors help Martian clouds form
How did the Red Planet get all of its clouds? CU Boulder researchers may have discovered the secret: just add...
‘Self-healing’ polymer brings perovskite solar tech closer to market
Solar cell coating minimizes leakage of pollutantsCredit: OIST A protective layer of epoxy resin helps prevent the leakage of pollutants...
Researchers from IKBFU study nanoparticles synthesized by method of electric explosion
Credit: Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University Physicists from the Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University conduct a study on nanomaterials that...
Robotic fish to replace animal testing
Scientists are developing alternative methods for assessing the fish-friendliness of hydroelectric power plantsCredit: Jana Dünnhaupt The artificial fish surrogates should...
A new 2D magnet draws future devices closer
We are all familiar with the image of electrons zipping around an atom's nucleus and forming chemical bonds in molecules...
Tuning into the LCDs of tomorrow: Exploring the novel IGZO-11 semiconductor
Scientists synthesize IGZO-semiconductor that can improve the speed, resolution, and size of flat-panel displays In 1985, Noboru Kimizuka of the...
VINO’s O2Amp Oxy-Iso glasses ineffective at curing colour-blindness
Credit: University of Granada The study is part of a wider project being conducted at the Department of Optics of...
Science snapshots: New nitrides, artificial photosynthesis, and TMDC semiconductors
Credit: Wenhao Sun/Berkeley Lab Groundbreaking Study Maps Out Paths to New Nitride Materials Formed by elements combining with nitrogen, nitrides...
Stem cells reprogrammed into neurons could reveal drugs harmful to pregnancy
A tool for probing genetic and molecular underpinnings of drug-induced neurodevelopmental disordersCredit: Soham Chanda/Colorado State University Pregnant women are often...
Gold for iron nanocubes
Credit: Anu Vallinkoski A recent study revealed that by decorating iron nanocubes with gold the functionality of nanoparticles can be...
Story tips from the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, June 17, 2019
Credit: Genevieve Martin/Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US Dept. of Energy Buildings--Pushing the envelope An online tool developed by researchers at...
Vest helps athletes keep their cool
A new cooling vest for sports athletes may ensure everyone can compete safely in sweltering summer conditions such as the...
Bulgarian Pharmaceutical Scientific Society’s journal moves to high-tech ARPHA platform
The established Pharmacia demonstrates a complete makeover in its new issue after signing with scientific publisher and technology provider Pensoft...
A new tool makes it possible to adapt treatment for patients with cardiogenic shock
Credit: © CRG 2019. All rights reserved. Cardiogenic shock is a possible complication of serious heart attack involving an associated...
Drones for early detection of forest fires
The UC3M's researchers coordinating the scientific part of the project, Fernando GarcÃa y Abdulla al-Kaff, from the Department of Systems...
Immune system can slow degenerative eye disease, NIH-led mouse study shows
Complement system appears to be double-edged sword depending on the eye diseaseCredit: Wai Wong, M.D., Ph.D. A new study shows...
Innovative technique uses sensory nanoparticles to detect disease
Building on new insights about nanoparticles, investigators develop a test for early detection of diseases, including different types of cancerCredit:...
