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Bringing the blockchain into the physical world
A kit made from everyday objects is bringing the blockchain into the physical worldCredit: Irni Khairuddin A kit made from...
Unravelling the 3-dimensional genomic structure of male germ cells
Credit: UAB A study led by scientists of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) and the National Centre for Genomic...
Shared e-cargo bikes: boom and barriers in Basel
Sustainable means of mobility are becoming ever more popular. In Switzerland, around 15,000 people have registered with the online platform...
Epic research endeavor reveals cause of deadly digestive disease in children
Scientists from Israel and the US pooled their medical and genetic expertise to uncover the origin of an untreatable gastrointestinal...
Puzzling on a quantum chessboard
A new model could demonstrate quantum supremacy on hardware already available todayCredit: University of Innsbruck The queen problem is a...
Preeclampsia risk may be reduced by a healthy high-fiber diet
Pregnancy outcomes and infant immunity linked to gut bacteriaCredit: Pixabay user:StockSnap A healthy diet rich in fibre is generally recommended,...
Bystander CPR less likely for black kids in poorest neighborhoods
Journal of the American Heart Association Report DALLAS, July 10, 2019 -- African American children living in socioeconomically disadvantaged neighborhoods...
Beat the heat
University of Utah engineers develop chip that converts wasted heat to usable energyCredit: Dan Hixson/University of Utah College of Engineering...
20 overlooked benefits of distributed solar energy
Study outlines advantages of solar on rooftops, other developed areas A study released today provides the most complete list yet...
UCLA-developed terahertz sensors work at room temperature, unlike current technology
Light-sensing system could show distant galaxies in unprecedented detailCredit: UCLA Engineering Researchers at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering have...
Study identifies new potential target in glioblastoma
DNA-binding protein inhibitor ID1 helps maintain cancer stem cells in brain, breast and skin cancer, making tumours resistant to chemotherapy,...
Terahertz technology escapes the cold
The first demonstration of a terahertz quantum cascade laser operating without cryogenic cooling heralds the widespread use of these devices...
NUS scientists discover how to ‘lock’ heat in place using quantum mechanics
Credit: National University of Singapore A ground-breaking study conducted by researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has revealed...
Solar power with a free side of drinking water
Credit: © 2019 Wenbin Wang A multifunctional device that captures the heat shed by photovoltaic solar panels has been developed...
Quantum sensor breakthrough using naturally occurring vibrations in artificial atoms
A team of scientists, led by the University of Bristol, have discovered a new method that could be used to...
Mattresses could emit higher levels of VOCs during sleep
Hundreds of household items, including furniture, paint and electronics, emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which at high levels can pose...
Pet tags link widely used flame retardant to hyperthyroidism in cats
Credit: Adapted from Environmental Science & Technology 2019, DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.9b02226 Feline hyperthyroidism is the most common endocrine-related disease of older...
UTSA professor designs protein blockers to fight obesity and heart disease
Credit: Photo courtesy of UTSA (San Antonio, July 10, 2019) -- Almost four in 10 adult Americans are obese, according...
Nitrogen from biosolids can help urban soils and plant growth
Credit: Odiney Alvarez-Campos The "zero waste" trend could have a friend in the form of biosolids. Biosolids are the materials...
Why sex becomes less satisfying with age
Study examines how intimate relationships, health, and psychological factors affect sexual intimacy and satisfaction in postmenopausal women CLEVELAND, Ohio (July...
