Bridging light and electrons
When light goes through a material, it often behaves in unpredictable ways. This phenomenon is the subject of an entire field of study called “nonlinear...
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KAUST scientists unveil blueprint for affordable solar cells to power Saudi Arabia and beyond
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia, Month Day, Year – Scientists at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have unveiled a roadmap for bringing perovskite/silicon tandem...
Professor Yasmine Belkaid takes office as President of the Institut Pasteur
The Institut Pasteur is pleased to announce that Professor Yasmine Belkaid took office as its new President on January 2, 2024. Her appointment, approved by...
Thermal vision shows endangered numbats feel the heat of warming climate
Curtin University research using thermal imaging of numbats in Western Australia has found that during hot weather the endangered animals are limited to as little...
City of Hope research reveals an immune cell that can attack cancer
Credit: City of Hope Journal Cell Method of Research Experimental study Subject of Research Cells Article Title Therapeutic application of human type 2 innate lymphoid...
Exploring dimethylsulfoniopropionate production by freshwater phytoplankton in lake Baikal
Phytoplankton or microalgae found in the ocean are often known to produce a sulfur-containing chemical called dimethylsulfoniopropionate (DMSP). This organic molecule breaks down to release...
KAIST develops an artificial muscle device that produces force 34 times its weight
Soft robots, medical devices, and wearable devices have permeated our daily lives. KAIST researchers have developed a fluid switch using ionic polymer artificial muscles that...
Oldest known fossilized skin is 21 million years older than previous examples
Researchers have identified a 3D fragment of fossilized skin that is at least 21 million years than previously described skin fossils. The skin, which belonged...
Wellcome Sanger Institute: Cancer drug discovery accelerated as hundreds of overlooked targets prioritised
A new, systematic analysis of cancer cells identifies 370 candidate priority drug targets across 27 cancer types, including breast, lung and ovarian cancers.Credit: Antonio Garcia...
First direct imaging of small noble gas clusters at room temperature
For the first time, scientists have succeeded in the stabilisation and direct imaging of small clusters of noble gas atoms at room temperature. This achievement...
A noninvasive method for assessing muscular health in an aging population
As global life expectancies rise, the World Health Organization projects that by 2050, the global population aged 60 years and older will double to 2.1...
CD4+ T cell patterns linked to autoimmune disorders
Osaka, Japan – Much like ripples on the water can betray powerful currents below the surface, small changes in our bodies can sometimes be an...
Toxic algae blooms: Study assesses potential health hazards to humans
Florida’s 156-mile-long Indian River Lagoon (IRL) borders five different counties and has five inlets that connect the lagoon with the Atlantic Ocean. In recent years,...
Researchers discover potential microbiome links to skin aging
The effects of aging and external factors like UV exposure on skin are well documented. As people age or spend more time in the sun,...
Challenging the traditional views on how the brain processes movement and sensation
The brain is widely considered the most complex organ in the human body. The intricate mechanisms through which it processes sensory information and how this...
