Chemistry
Original kilogram replaced — new International System of Units (SI) entered into force
Credit: IKZ In addition to Ampere, Kelvin, Mol and Co., the kilogram also is now defined by a natural constant....
Re-designing hydrogenases
Hydrogenases are enzymes that catalyze hydrogen activation. There are three types of hydrogenases in nature, all containing iron and some...
Inhibition of protein phosphorylation promotes optic nerve regeneration after injury
Novel approach to the development of treatments for optic neuropathiesCredit: Ohshima Laboratory, Waseda University A new study by Professor Toshio...
Bentham’s latest book explores new frontiers in bio-inspired design
This book is edited by Ulisses Targino Bezerra, published on April, 16, 2019 Nature has provided opportunities for scientists to...
Water formation on the Moon demonstrated by UH Manoa scientists
Credit: University of Hawaii at Manoa For the first time, a cross-disciplinary study has shown chemical, physical, and material evidence...
Scientists use molecular tethers, chemical ‘light sabers’ for tissue engineering
Credit: Dennis Wise/University of Washington Tissue engineering could transform medicine. Instead of waiting for our bodies to regrow or repair...
Exercise: Psych patients’ new primary prescription
Credit: David Tomasi BURLINGTON, VT -- When it comes to inpatient treatment of a range of mental health and mood...
3-million-year-old fossilized mouse reveals evolutionary secrets of color
Credit: The University of Manchester The evolutionary use of colour for mammal's survival in the wild is evident from, red...
In a first, researchers identify reddish coloring in an ancient fossil
X-rays reveal an extinct mouse was dressed in brown to reddish fur on its back and sides and had a...
McMaster researchers create a better way to transport life-saving vaccines
New method can get anti-viral vaccines safely and cheaply to previously inaccessible populationsCredit: JD Howell, McMaster University HAMILTON, May 21,...
Study supports effectiveness of new fast-acting antidepressant, esketamine nasal spray
New research supports the effectiveness and safety of esketamine nasal spray in treating depression in people who have not responded...
Why are gels elastic?
New research shows how clustered particles determine elasticity of some gelsCredit: Photo courtesy of Eric Furst | Illustration by Joy...
Researchers develop new lens manufacturing technique
Credit: WSU PULLMAN, Wash. - Researchers from Washington State University and Ohio State University have developed a low-cost, easy way...
Superconductor’s magnetic persona unmasked
Iron selenide revealed as 'garden-variety iron-based superconductor'Credit: Jeff Fitlow/Rice University In the pantheon of unconventional superconductors, iron selenide is a...
New measurement device: Carbon dioxide as geothermometer
Researchers quantify rare CO2 variants using laser spectroscopyCredit: Figure: I. Prokhorov For the first time it is possible to measure,...
New method simplifies the search for protein receptor complexes, speeding drug development
Credit: Troye Fox For a drug to intervene in cells or entire organs that are not behaving normally it must...
Researchers link new protein to Parkinson’s
Biochemistry shows how the protein MITOL kicks off Parkin activity Researchers at Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Sciences are reporting...
Fiber-based imaging spectrometer captures record amounts of data
Compact device could one day be used aboard unmanned aircraft for farming and environmental applications WASHINGTON -- Researchers have developed...
Cement as a climate killer: Using industrial waste to produce carbon neutral alternatives
Credit: Herbert Pöllmann / MLU Producing cement takes a big toll on our climate: Around eight per cent of annual...
Echolocation: Making the best of sparse information
New findings reported by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet (LMU) in Munich researchers challenge a generally accepted model of echolocation in bats. They demonstrate...