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Inorganic perovskite absorbers for use in thin-film solar cells
Credit: J. Marquez-Prieto/HZB Teams all over the world are working intensively on the development of perovskite solar cells. The focus...
Major findings help understand bacteria’s ‘superglue’
Understanding these superglue proteins could help in the battle against antibiotic resistanceCredit: La Trobe University The discovery, published today in...
DNA folds into a smart nanocapsule for drug delivery
Credit: Linko, Shen , Ijas/Aalto University New study of University of Jyvaskyla and Aalto University shows that nanostructures constructed of...
Decoupled graphene thanks to potassium bromide
Credit: Department of Physics, University of Basel The use of potassium bromide in the production of graphene on a copper...
New studies examine teen vaping association with sexual risk behavior and drug usage
BALTIMORE - Electronic vapor product (EVP) usage among U.S. high school students is associated with a higher likelihood of engagement...
Researchers to help develop next-generation hybrid and electric vehicles
With $1.5 million award, University of Arkansas researchers will help advance the Energy Department's goal of increasing demand for electric...
Novel method developed by HKBU scholars could help produce purer, safer drugs
Credit: HKBU Physics and Chemistry scholars from Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) have invented a new method which could speed...
New technique could pave the way for simple color tuning of LED bulbs
International collaboration demonstrates the possibility of tuning the color of a GaN LED by changing the time sequence at which...
Fondren Foundation commits $15 million to Houston Methodist to pioneer treatments
Contribution to provide essential support for digestive and immunologic disordersCredit: Houston Methodist The Fondren Foundation has made a $15 million...
How to purify water with graphene
Credit: © NUST MISIS Scientists from the National University of Science and Technology "MISIS" together with their colleagues from Derzhavin...
Study links gene to sleep problems in autism
Credit: Photo by Cori Kogan, Washington State University Health Sciences Spokane SPOKANE, Wash. - Up to 80 percent of children...
Drexel University spinal cord injury researcher Dr. Michael Lane receives award from ASNTR
ASNTR's Molly and Bernard Sanberg Memorial Award recognizes outstanding research in brain repair Tampa, Fla. (April 29, 2019) - At...
More intensive blood pressure therapy helps patients with type 2 diabetes regardless of cardiovascular risk
DALLAS, April 29, 2019 -- People with type 2 diabetes who received intensive treatment to keep their blood pressure levels...
Food system improvements could make it easier to eat healthier
American Heart Association Scientific Advisory DALLAS, April 29, 2019 -- A science advisory from the American Heart Association describes system-wide...
Squid skin inspires creation of next-generation space blanket
UCI engineers develop material with heat regulation propertiesCredit: Steve Zylius / UCI Irvine, Calif., April 29, 2019 - Drawing design...
USC Norris launches study to increase diversity among clinical trial participants
New 3-year IMPACT study focuses on reducing financial barriers to clinical trial enrollment for low-income and racial and ethnic minority...
Graphene sponge helps lithium sulphur batteries reach new potential
Credit: Yen Strandqvist/Chalmers University of Technology To meet the demands of an electric future, new battery technologies will be essential....
Journal of Advanced Manufacturing and Processing publishes its first issue
Quarterly online publication explores new and efficient manufacturing technologies The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) and its publishing partner...
Study shows a quarter of patients have never had their BMI recorded by their GP
New research presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Glasgow, Scotland (28 April - 1 May) reveals...
Pregnant women who were overweight children are at increased risk of developing hypertensive disorders
A study of nearly 50,000 women in Denmark, presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity in in Glasgow, Scotland...
