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Probiotics or prebiotics? Exploring the complex world of ‘gut’ health
University of Missouri researchers develop a noninvasive way for identifying the major functions of the gastrointestinal tract.Credit: Illustration is courtesy...
PNNL technology strengthens grid, earns national awards
Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer grants three national awards to PNNL technology teamsCredit: (Photo by Andrea Starr | Pacific...
Global warming found to be culprit for flood risk in Peruvian Andes, other glacial lakes
Credit: Stuart-Smith et al./Nature Geoscience As the planet warms, glaciers are retreating and causing changes in the world's mountain water...
Story of COVID’s mental health impact – a thread
Researchers have analysed 94 million tweets to track COVID-19's effect on mental health.Credit: Edar from Pixabay (cc) Twitter has long...
Researchers receive $1.5 million+ from DARPA
Credit: courtesy photo The capabilities and reach of 5G are expanding, but with new capabilities come new security challenges. Four...
Wayne State research team developing AI model to aid in early detection of SARS-CoV2 in children
Credit: College of Engineering, Wayne State University DETROIT - Children have been less impacted by COVID-19 caused by the severe...
Researchers from NUS create ‘whirling’ nano-structures in anti-ferromagnets
Credit: R. Shetty, K. Jani, H.Jani. Today's digital world generates vast amounts of data every second. Hence, there is a...
New research to enhance air filtering in ambulances
Credit: Cranfield University Cranfield University is working with Q-Flo, Cambridge University and NHS England to record experimental airflow data from...
New discovery sheds light on human history of symbols
A recent discovery by archeologists has uncovered evidence of what may be the earliest-known use of symbolsCredit: Marion Prévost While...
Exercise caution after working out in virtual reality
Credit: Moritz Mentges Virtual 'exergaming' has become a popular way to exercise - especially among younger people - since the...
Researchers identify “rescue” mechanism that helps cells survive malfunctioning split
Credit: Masashi Yukawa & Takashi Toda, Hiroshima University Cells replicate their genetic material and divide into two identical clones, perpetuating...
Toshiba’s new algorithms quickly deliver highly accurate solutions to complex problems
Breaks the limitations of classical mechanics by introducing a quasi-quantum effect; expected to accelerate complex problem-solving in finance, pharmaceuticals and...
Nickel phosphide nanoparticle catalyst is the full package
Osaka University researchers report an air-stable, reusable, non-noble metal catalyst for the environmentally friendly hydrogenation of glucose to sorbitol with...
Bone treatment startup raises $5.5 M in Series A financing
Novosteo Inc. will use funding to advance development of NOV004 for the treatment of bone fractures, other bone diseases and...
Deadly white-nose syndrome changed genes in surviving bats
Study has big implications for management of bat populationsCredit: Sarah Gignoux-Wolfsohn Scientists have found genetic differences between bats killed by...
Hidden world just below the surface
Ocean surface slicks are pelagic nurseries for diverse fishesCredit: Credit: Larval photos: Jonathan Whitney (NOAA Fisheries), Slick photo: Joey Lecky...
Scientists discover ocean ‘surface slicks’ are nurseries for diverse fishes
Credit: Larval photos: Jonathan Whitney (NOAA Fisheries), Slick photo: Joey Lecky (NOAA Fisheries). The open ocean is a harsh place...
Aarhus University, Denmark, heads large-scale joint Arctic efforts in the Danish Realm
DKK 37 million grant to a targeted effort to unravel the importance of the ongoing climate change in the ArcticCredit:...
Dishing up 3D printed food, one tasty printout at a time
Singapore researchers develop new method for 'printing' fresh vegetables, leading to tastier, more nutritious food for patients with swallowing difficultiesCredit:...
Kangaroo overgrazing could be jeopardising land conservation, study finds
The native species has reached numbers that are contributing to drier soil and less vegetation - and may be more...
