Addressing global energy needs with ideal electrocatalysts
Researchers from the University of Tartu and the University of Copenhagen have proposed the theoretical description of an ideal electrocatalysis process, which, if implemented, could...
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Better prostate cancer care for highly educated
Men with advanced degrees and higher income are more likely to receive certain care and treatment for prostate cancer. Their risk of dying from the...
Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation catalyzes healthcare revolution with launch of four cutting-edge startups
LOS ANGELES – (3/26/24) - In a landmark move for biomedical progress, the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI) today unveiled the launch of four pioneering...
Faux reefs for coastal protection
Engineers have designed a modular artificial reef that can dissipate wave energy far better than natural coral reefs, according to a study. Sixty percent of...
Treatment for blindness-causing retinal detachment using viscous seaweed
It’s taboo to consume seaweed soup before exams in Korea since it can lead to failing the exam. The belief is rooted in the idea...
Crackdown on illicit drugs detects rise in ‘designer’ drug substitutes
As authorities crack down on illicit drugs, University of South Australia experts have issued an alert on the use of the synthetic stimulant pentylone, as...
New surfactant could improve lung treatments for premature babies
Scientists have developed a new lung surfactant that is produced synthetically rather than relying on the use of animal tissues. With further development, the formulation...
International, multidisciplinary collaborations key to bringing superhot, clean geothermal energy to the world
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—Tapping into the heat below our feet as a form of renewable, clean energy has been attracting greater attention as the world moves toward...
Open call: Vilcek Foundation to award $150,000 in prizes to immigrant scientists in 2025
The Vilcek Foundation has announced an open call for applications for the 2025 Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise in Science. Three prizes of $50,000 each...
ASU Regents Professor inducted into 2024 class of AIMBE College of Fellows
The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) has announced the induction of Regents Professor Petra Fromme, director of the Biodesign Center for Applied Structural Discovery at...
Novel electrochemical sensor detects dangerous bacteria
Each year, bacterial infections claim several million lives worldwide. That is why detecting harmful microorganisms is crucial – not only in the diagnosis of diseases...
Seeing the forest for the trees: Species diversity is directly correlated with productivity in eastern U.S. forests
When scientists and policymakers make tough calls on which areas to prioritize for conservation, biodiversity is often their top consideration. Environments with more diversity support...
How wild is the Bengal cat genome?
By Sarah Sharman, PhD Credit: Anthony Hutcherson By Sarah Sharman, PhD If you’re wondering who holds the title of domestic cat royalty, look no further than...
Elusive 3D printed nanoparticles could lead to new shapeshifting materials
In nanomaterials, shape is destiny. That is, the geometry of the particle in the material defines the physical characteristics of the resulting material.Credit: Image credit:...
WVU study shows treating work like a game drives results
A study from West Virginia University engineers demonstrates people’s completion of monotonous assembly tasks improves when doing those tasks involves playing a game.Credit: WVU Photo/Nathaniel...
