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A special elemental magic
Kyoto scientists announce a 'nuclear' periodic tableCredit: Kyoto University/Yoshiteru Maeno/Kouichi Hagino Kyoto, Japan -- A staple in every science classroom...
Using artificial intelligence to detect COVID-19 in X-rays
Students at Cranfield University have designed computer models that can identify COVID-19 in X-raysCredit: Cranfield University Students at Cranfield University...
Volcanic eruptions reduce global rainfall
Credit: Seung-Ki Min (POSTECH) Climate change is occurring all over the globe as 1°C increase in Earth's temperature has led...
Extraction of skin interstitial fluid using microneedle patches
Researchers at the Terasaki Institute enhance tool for extraction of samples used in monitoring patient healthCredit: Khademhosseini lab (LOS ANGELES)...
A new method for predicting the evolution of melanoma emerges
The study was conducted by the Evolutionary Human Biology Group of the UPV/EHUCredit: UPV/EHU. Melanoma is a malignant tumour resulting...
Pregnancy reprograms breast cells, reducing cancer risk
Credit: Chen Chen An early age of pregnancy (25 years and younger) is known to reduce the overall risk of...
First map of proinsulin’s ‘social network’ reveals new drug target for type 2 diabetes
Study reveals previously unknown protein that helps proinsulin fold and opens new avenues for diabetes researchCredit: Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical...
Studying the development of ovarian cancer with organoids
Credit: Kadi Lõhmussaar, ©Hubrecht Institute Researchers from the group of Hans Clevers at the Hubrecht Institute have modeled the development...
What do ants and light rays have in common when they pass through lenses?
Credit: Choi J, Lim H, Song W., Cho H., Kim HY, Lee SI, Jablonski PG.[(b, c, e, f are adapted...
NASA catches the extra-tropical ending of Mangga
Credit: NASA/NRL By Sunday, May 24, Tropical Cyclone Mangga had already transitioned to an extra-tropical storm and was affecting the...
Designing a flexible material to protect buildings, military personnel
University of Missouri engineers said their material has both civilian and military applicationsCredit: University of Missouri Shake, rattle and roll....
Stand up to Cancer hails FDA approval of olaparib for advanced prostate cancer
Ruling is the 8th FDA approval supported by SU2C researchCredit: Stand Up To Cancer New York - May 26, 2020...
Countering COVID-19 impacts on children from low-income households
Credit: Credit: M.E. Newman, Johns Hopkins Medicine, using public domain images The COVID-19 pandemic has magnified the social, educational and...
Researchers discover key player in hepatitis A virus infection
The UNC School of Medicine lab of Stanley M. Lemon, MD, and colleagues used CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing to pinpoint a...
Battling disease with ultraviolet light
Architectural engineering faculty receive seed funds to study optical radiation disinfectionCredit: Department of Architectural Engineering, Penn State Now and in...
Renewable energy advance
UD researchers report new method for characterizing materials that might eventually help store energyCredit: Photo by Jon Cox and courtesy...
Return of the Blob: Surprise link found to edge turbulence in fusion plasma
Credit: Photo courtesy of Physics of Plasmas. Composition by Elle Starkman/Office of Communications. Blobs can wreak havoc in plasma required...
Beware of false negatives in diagnostic testing of COVID-19
Credit: Keith Weller/Johns Hopkins Medicine One of the most commonly used diagnostic tools, particularly during this pandemic, is the reverse...
Flow-through electrodes make hydrogen 50 times faster
Experiments find the sweet spot for surface area and bubbles to store energyCredit: Wiley Lab, Duke University DURHAM, N.C. --...
Urge to merge: Understanding how cells fuse
New research from UT Southwestern may help those with rare muscle diseasesCredit: UTSW DALLAS - May 25, 2020 - Scientists have known...
