Chemistry
NASA scientists find sun’s history buried in moon’s crust
Credit: Simone Marchi The Sun is why we're here. It's also why Martians or Venusians are not. When the Sun...
RNR ‘switch’ offers hope in battling antibiotic resistant bacteria
ITHACA, N.Y. - New research from Cornell University offers a new pathway for targeting pathogens in the fight against antibiotic...
Colorado enrolls first patient in clinical trial of HDAC inhibitor, OKI-179
Credit: University of Colorado Cancer Center OnKure, Inc. and the University of Colorado Cancer Center today announced enrollment of the...
Researchers identify enzyme that suppresses immune system in breast cancer
Inhibiting this enzyme in mice triggers an immune attack on the tumor DURHAM, N.C. - Immunotherapies have transformed cancer care,...
NASA’s Webb Sunshield undergoes rocket fitting, more testing
Credit: NASA/Chris Gunn NASA's James Webb Space Telescope's spacecraft element, which consists of the observatory's spacecraft bus and the sunshield,...
Dundee lab solves HOIL-1 mystery
The mysterious function of a key protein has been revealed following a breakthrough by University of Dundee scientists The mysterious...
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...
