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Rice engineers tackle hard-to-map class of materials
HOUSTON – (Dec. 4th, 2023) – The properties that make materials like semiconductors so sought after result from the way...
New theory unites Einstein’s gravity with quantum mechanics
A radical theory that consistently unifies gravity and quantum mechanics while preserving Einstein’s classical concept of spacetime is announced today...
Ohio State survey finds Americans struggle to maintain healthy habits during the holiday season
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Teaching physics from the din of flying discs #Acoustics23
SYDNEY, Dec. 4, 2023 – Disc golf is booming, with record numbers of players turning up each year to partake...
Following in polar bears’ footprints: DNA from snow tracks could help monitor threatened animals
Polar bears are icons of the Arctic, elusive and vulnerable. Detailed monitoring of their populations is crucial for their conservation...
Decoding flavonoid metabolism: a closer look at plant-based diets
In a world where plant-based lifestyles are on the rise, the power of foods such as broccoli, celery, and tofu,...
Needle-free ultrasound vaccine delivery #Acoustics23
SYDNEY, Dec. 4, 2023 – An estimated quarter of adults and two-thirds of children have strong fears around needles, according...
Pathogens use force to breach immune defenses, study finds
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Similar to a burglar breaking a window to get into a house, Indiana University researchers have discovered...
Scientists navigate uncharted waters in fish immunology research
Upon infection or immunization, all jawed vertebrate species generate proteins called antibodies that bind and neutralize pathogens. Strong and long-lasting...
Research shows human behavior guided by fast changes in dopamine levels
What happens in the human brain when we learn from positive and negative experiences? To help answer that question and...
Potential pitfalls when using the Cre-LoxP system in cancer research
“One limitation , the focus of this editorial, is the potential loss of fidelity of Cre recombinase expression especially in...
University of Houston challenges students to solve plastic waste crisis
Plastics are firmly entrenched in today’s world thanks to their cheap, light and versatile nature, but the downside is that...
Auburn University invites aspiring physicists to PhD program information meeting
Auburn University's Department of Physics is hosting a special meeting targeting college students passionate about pursuing a PhD in Physics....
Social media influencers may affect more than voter opinions
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — If Thanksgiving dinner conversations have turned into heated political arguments over the past two decades, social...
When physics meets biology: prion protein orchestrates liquid-liquid phase separation with copper
In a groundbreaking study published in Science Advances, researchers from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and the...
PicoRuler: molecular rulers for high-resolution microscopy
Latest super-resolution microscopy methods now achieve an optical resolution in the range of a few nanometres. This corresponds to a...
Control over friction, from small to large scales
Friction is hard to predict and control, especially since surfaces that come in contact are rarely perfectly flat. New experiments...
New methods for improving water management to develop sustainable cities
Water, as one of the essential natural resources, is vital for the growth of any region. How much water a...
Mass General-developed brain care score (BCS) is a scientifically validated way to assess current health habits and risk to future brain health
BOSTON – Individuals can improve their brain care and reduce their risk of developing brain diseases such as dementia and...
Shedding light on the synthesis of sugars before the origin of life
Pentoses are essential carbohydrates in the metabolism of modern lifeforms, but their availability during early Earth is unclear since these...
