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Deforestation taking a heavy toll on international bird haven
Credit: Pablo Negret An analysis has found deforestation is severely affecting forest bird species in Colombia, home to the greatest...
How bacterial traffic jams lead to antibiotic-resistant, multilayer biofilms
New insight on the physical interactions that take place between swarming bacteria when exposed to antibiotics could lead to novel...
Project investigates remote control of enzymes using light
The study showed that not only the composition of the material but also its geometry influenced the effect of the...
Biosensing with whispering-gallery mode lasers
Credit: by Nikita Toropov, Gema Cabello, Mariana P. Serrano, Rithvik R. Gutha, MatÃas Rafti, Frank Vollmer Label-free optical sensors based...
Combination therapy may provide significant protection against lethal influenza
Targeting a receptor involved in exaggerated immune response to influenza infection improves survival in animal models, investigators report in The...
Brain disease research reveals differences between sexes
Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease impact men and women differently, affecting cure, treatmentCredit: Callie Weber WASHINGTON, March 16, 2021 -- Men...
Second COVID-19 wave in Europe less lethal than first wave
Applied mathematics methods used to study mortality rates of multiple waves of COVID-19Credit: Nick James, Max Menzies, and Peter Radchenko...
A new type of recyclable: Finding new uses for established drugs
Credit: Department of Molecular Cytogenetics,TMDU Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) uncover potential novel therapeutic strategies for oral...
SwRI researcher theorizes worlds with underground oceans support, conceal life
Layers of ice and rock obviate the need for "habitable zone" and shield life against threatsCredit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Southwest Research Institute SAN...
FSU researchers enhance quantum machine learning algorithms
Credit: (FAMU-FSU College of Engineering/Mark Wallheisier A Florida State University professor's research could help quantum computing fulfill its promise as...
HKUST researchers unlock the micro-molecular physiochemical mechanism of dental plaque formation
Paving way for new preventive measures for tooth decayCredit: HKUST An inter-disciplinary team of researchers led by Prof. Qian Peiyuan,...
Militarization negatively influences green growth
This was concluded by economists who studied the indicators of 21 OECD countries from 1980 to 2016Credit: UrFU / Ilya...
Demonstration of the universal quantum error correcting code with superconducting qubits
Credit: @Science China Press Universal fault-tolerant quantum computing relies on the implementation of quantum error correction. An essential milestone is...
Keeping it cool: New approach to thermal protection in outdoor wearable electronics
Scientists develop a radiative cooler that keeps wearable devices cool even under direct sunlightCredit: Ketut Subiyanto at Pexels Wearable electronic...
URI researchers develop new test for coronavirus, launch clinical trial
Non-invasive saliva test increases access, is accurate, simple and cost-effectiveCredit: (URI photo/Patrick Luce) KINGSTON, R.I. - March 16, 2021 -...
Researchers granted patent for converter topology that improves EV charging
Patented technology will help make a more efficient, cost-effective AC-DC converterCredit: Mckinsey Watteyne News Release -- Mar. 15, 2021 --...
Genetic discovery gives insight into causes of eye disease
A genetic defect could hold the key to preventing or delaying the onset of a debilitating eye disease that can...
Machine learning can identify cancerous cells by their acidity
Using a special dye, cells are colored according to their pH, and a machine learning algorithm can detect changes in...
Quadruple fusion imaging via transparent ultrasound transducer
Credit: POSTECH A quadruple fusion optical and ultrasound imaging system has been developed that allows diagnosis of eye conditions or...
The bald truth – altered cell divisions cause hair thinning
Credit: Department of Stem Cell Biology,TMDU Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) identify a novel mechanism underlying hair...
