Science
Yield-boosting stay-green gene identified from 118-year-old experiment in corn
Credit: Lauren D. Quinn, University of Illinois URBANA, Ill. - A corn gene identified from a 118-year-old experiment at the...
The best of both worlds: how to solve real problems on modern quantum computers
Credit: Argonne National Laboratory In recent years, quantum devices have become available that enable researchers -- for the first time...
New superomniphobic glass soars high on butterfly wings using machine learning
Pitt engineers develop new superclear, supertransparent, stain-resistant, anti-fogging nanostructured glass based on butterfly wing PITTSBURGH (July 11, 2019) -- Glass...
MMV Project of the Year award for Dundee researchers
'Project of the Year 2018' for discovery work on potential new drugs for malariaCredit: University of Dundee Researchers from the...
Award-winning study provides framework for assessing historic wrought iron structures
NYU Professor Debra Laefer's paper explicated terrestrial laser scanning techniques and modeling that determined the fate of Ireland's Guinness BridgeCredit:...
NASA takes potential tropical cyclone 2’s temperature
Credit: NASA JPL/Heidar Thrastarson NASA's Aqua satellite passed over the Gulf of Mexico and took the temperature of Potential Tropical...
New Pitt bioengineering in psychiatry training program receives ~$1.1M from NIH T32
Credit: University of Pitttsburgh PITTSBURGH (July 11, 2019) ... The University of Pittsburgh Departments of Bioengineering and Psychiatry received a...
Designed for space travel, new device can collect, analyze liquid as it passes by planets
Credit: The University of Texas at Arlington A chemist at The University of Texas at Arlington has engineered a device...
30 shades of steel: Scientists develop ‘cheat sheet’ for the creation of new steels
Credit: ©NUST MISIS Researchers from the National University of Science and Technology "MISIS" developed a database that will help create...
An ‘EpiPen’ for spinal cord injuries
ANN ARBOR--An injection of nanoparticles can prevent the body's immune system from overreacting to trauma, potentially preventing some spinal cord...
A crystal clear step closer to commerical solar cells
A synthetic approach developed by KAUST researchers generates homogeneous and defect-free crystals that could fast-track the commercialization of perovskite solar...
The Digital Revolution: Opportunities and challenges for sustainable development
The Digital Revolution, a term often used to describe broad technological change, has entered the public discourse globally and it...
New sensor could shake up earthquake response efforts
Berkeley Lab technology could reduce time needed to declare buildings affected by earthquakes safe and soundCredit: Diana Swantek/Berkeley Lab Last...
New developments with Chinese satellites over the past decade
Credit: National Satellite Meteorological Center of the China Meteorological Administration To date, 17 Chinese self-developed FengYun (FY) meteorological satellites have...
Study explores how social movements can use virtual worlds
Online virtual worlds can help social movements raise awareness and create safe spaces for their members, according to a new...
New data on ctDNA as a biomarker for detecting cancer progression presented at ASCO
HERCULES, Calif. - July 11, 2019 - Scientists presented more than 30 abstracts featuring Bio-Rad's Droplet Digital PCR (ddPCR) technology...
Will your future computer be made using bacteria?
Credit: Delft University of Technology photo / Benjamin Lehner In order to create new and more efficient computers, medical devices,...
BASF is collaborating with Riffyn on white biotechnology R&D
Next-generation global data platform to advance development of bio-based solutions and fermentation processesCredit: BASF SE RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, July...
Study contributes to the production of flexible electronic devices
Research conducted by Brazilian and Italian scientists ordered the structure of polythiophene to enhance the optical and electronic properties of...
Satellites analyzing developing gulf potential Tropical Cyclone Two
Credit: Credit: NOAA/NRL A massive complex of thunderstorms over the southeastern United States slid into the northeastern Gulf of Mexico...