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A more resistant material against microorganisms is created to restore cultural heritage
Credit: University of Cordoba Solar radiation, rain, humidity and extreme temperatures. Cultural heritage is exposed to an array of external...
How to accelerate solar adoption for the underserved
Berkeley Lab study finds certain policies and business models can lead to more equitable distribution of solar installationsCredit: Google Streetview...
Drug screening at far higher throughput
Processes are accelerated by a factor of 10,000 -- European Research Council funds KIT re-searchers and partners involved in the...
Wound-healing biomaterials activate immune system for stronger skin
New hydrogel triggers adaptive immune system, leading to improved tissue repairCredit: Tatiana Segura Lab, Duke University DURHAM, N.C. - Researchers...
New method developed by Lithuanian scientists can reach 90% accuracy in detecting melanoma
A patented computer-aided diagnostic system developed by Lithuanian scientists proved to be more than 90% accurate in detecting malignancy in...
Tiny device enables new record in super-fast quantum light detection
Researchers have developed a tiny device that paves the way for higher performance quantum computers and quantum communications, making them...
Lignin instead of vanadium
Scientists at Mainz University work on sustainable alternatives to metal materials in large power storage systemsCredit: photo/©: Eric Lichtenscheidt Researchers...
Oil-eating worms provide valuable assistance in soil remediation
Bionanotechnology Lab of Kazan Federal University works on adapting nematodes to consuming oil wasteCredit: Kazan Federal University Bionanotechnology Lab of...
Water predictions: Telling when a nanolithography mold will break through droplets
Scientists formulate a novel strategy to predict the lifetime of nanolithography molds through changes in the contact angle of water...
Keep the data coming
Credit: © 2020 KAUST A pre-emptive memory management system developed by KAUST researchers can speed up data-intensive simulations by 2.5...
Plant inspired: Printing self-folding paper structures for future mechatronics
Scientists develop a simple method that mimics plant motion to get paper to 'fold itself' after printingCredit: Hiroki Shigemune in...
Terminator salvation? New machine learning program to accelerate clean energy generation
From 'The Terminator' to 'The Matrix', Hollywood has taught us to be wary of artificial intelligence. But rather than sealing...
Scientists snap molecular building blocks of brain computing
Credit: TAO Changlu Synapses are specialized devices where learning and memory occur. The efficient transmission of synaptic signals relies on...
Tough, strong and heat-endure: Bioinspired material to oust plastics
Credit: GUAN Qingfang Modern life relies closely on plastics, even though the petroleum-based production creates serious environmental challenges. The industry...
Coating plastics by porous nanofilm
Credit: Tohoku University A research team has developed a new method for creating metal-organic framework (MOF) thin films that can...
Significant psychological toll from New Zealand COVID-19 lockdown
Credit: University of Otago Research has confirmed the nationwide Alert Level 4 COVID-19 lockdown had a significant toll on New...
Study compares racial disparities in unilateral versus bilateral knee replacement
Credit: Hospital for Special Surgery Disparities in unilateral knee replacement surgery have been well-documented, with lower utilization and higher complication...
Intellia doses first patient in CRISPR/Cas9 clinical trial of NTLA-2001 for ATTR
NTLA-2001: First single-course therapy that potentially halts and reverses ATTR progressionCredit: Intellia Therapeutics CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 9, 2020 -- Intellia...
Bringing drugs to the brain with nanoparticles to treat neurodegenerative diseases
Nanoparticles could cross the blood-brain barrier to deliver drugs to the brainCredit: Jean-Michel Rabanel Researchers from the Institut national de...
Lev Manovich’s ‘Cultural Analytics’ is leading the way to understanding digital culture
New book looks at intersection of data science & media studies, presenting concepts and methods for computational analysis of cultural...