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Copper catalyst distinguishing two different carbonyl compounds — synthesis of 1,2-diols
Credit: Kanazawa University 1,2-Diols*1) are common scaffolds in many pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and natural products. The most direct method of synthesis...
Dingoes should remain a distinct species in Australia
20 leading researchers have confirmed in a new study that the dingo is actually a unique, Australian species in its...
The cancer-causing contaminant in everyday food
And what can be done about itCredit: World Scientific Acrylamide is described as 'extremely hazardous' and 'probably carcinogenic to humans'....
The secret behind maximum plant height: water!
Credit: YE Qing Physiological coordination between plant height and xylem hydraulic traits is aligned with habitat water availability across Earth's...
Creating more potent cancer therapy using ‘theranostics’
The therapy plus diagnostics -- theranostics -- a City of Hope scientist and his peers developed has the potential to...
Overcoming cardiovascular disease with a magnetically-steerable guidewire microrobot
Credit: ©DGIST DGIST research team succeeded in developing a microrobot that can reach the accurate location of cardiovascular disease such...
A new technology developed to detect and analyze colorless and transparent biomaterials
Credit: © DGIST DGIST announced on Wednesday, February 20 that Professor Jae Eun Jang's team in the Department of Information...
Weather-responsive intersections could ease traffic congestion
Cities could ease congestion and improve safety during snowstorms by tweaking the timing of traffic lights to take road conditions...
Discovering the next generation of catalysts
Energy The use of solar and wind energy must be doubled to meet the world's demand for clean energy over...
SDSU study looks to limit secondhand smoke in homes with children
A San Diego State University study found some parents who smoke at home can be nudged outdoors with a combination...
A silver lining like no other
Self-sterilizing microneedles revolutionizing vaccination and drug deliveryCredit: University of South Australia Vaccinations are the world's frontline defence against infectious diseases...
Life-threatening birth complication rate increasing across US racial, ethnic groups
NIH-funded analysis suggests need for more research to identify causes WHAT: Racial and ethnic disparities in severe maternal morbidity--life-threatening maternal...
NEHI recommends action on adoption of next generation therapies in Massachusetts
Credit: NEHI March 5, 2019, BOSTON--NEHI (The Network for Excellence in Health Innovation) released a white paper today recommending that...
FAU receives $3 million grant for dementia prevention initiative
Credit: Alex Dolce, Florida Atlantic University By 2050 about 16 million Americans and 60 million people worldwide will be affected...
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