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Efficient satellite downlink with a Ka band dual circular polarization transmitter
Low earth orbit (LEO) satellites are being increasingly used for environmental monitoring of the earth, as well for logistic purposes,...
Solving the solar energy storage problem with rechargeable batteries that can convert and store energy at once
As the climate crisis looms, scientists are racing to find solutions to common clean energy problems, including solar energy storage....
No kickee, no workee, so with a lack of mechanical boost, wetter does not mean better
Since the technological revolution, we live faster than ever before, use much more items in everyday life than we need....
NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spots rocket impact site on moon
Astronomers discovered a rocket body heading toward a lunar collision late last year. Impact occurred March 4, with NASA's Lunar...
Study explores when nursing home chains should customize or standardize
TAMPA, Fla. (June 24, 2022) – A new study by a University of South Florida researcher found important revelations that...
How intimate partner violence affects custody decisions
URBANA, Ill. – Intimate partner violence (IPV) can have significant implications for the wellbeing of mothers and children during separation...
Turtles and tortoises challenge evolutionary theories of aging
Even though humans live longer lives compared to their historical counterparts, we cannot escape the inevitability of aging and death....
Climate change affects the likelihood of armed conflict
Climate change influences the likelihood and duration of armed conflicts in Africa. This is the result of a study carried...
New deep learning model helps the automated screening of common eye disorders
A new deep learning (DL) model that can identify disease-related features from images of eyes has been unveiled by a...
The octopus’ brain and the human brain share the same “jumping genes”
The octopus is an exceptional organism with an extremely complex brain and cognitive abilities that are unique among invertebrates. So...
The yin and yang of empathy
Kyoto, Japan -- Humans have evolved as social animals. From childhood, we are taught the benefits of forging ties and...
Females itch less than males
Japan -- Among the many reasons men may have for envying women -- at least when it comes to bad...
Call for Armed Forces personnel to share stories of transition to healthcare careers
To coincide with Armed Forces Day 2022 (Saturday 25 June), Leicester health professionals have launched a major new research project...
New recommendations for prenatal care delivery
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists partnered with the University of Michigan to convene a panel of maternity care...
Cities of the future may be built with algae-grown limestone
Global cement production accounts for 7% of annual greenhouse gas emissions in large part through the burning of quarried limestone....
Population bottlenecks that reduced genetic diversity were common throughout human history
Human populations have waxed and waned over the millennia, with some cultures exploding and migrating to new areas or new...
Polluted land can be planted with flowers and tobacco
Zinnia (popular ornamental flowers) and tobacco adapt to copper in the soil. They accumulate heavy metal in the roots and...
Smart implants to monitor healing
Spinal fusion—fusing two vertebrae together—can treat a wide variety of spinal disorders. Often, surgeons will use a cage to provide...
COVID’s Catch-22: The paradox of masking and disease
Much research has been done on the effectiveness of masks to mitigate the spread of infectious diseases. However, standard infection...
Many human genomes shaped by past events that caused sharp dips in the population
The genomes of many human populations show evidence of founder events, which occur when a small number of initial members...
