Scientists harness flower “super power” to pave the way for new drug treatments
Scientists at the University of Bath have used nature as inspiration in developing a new tool that will help researchers develop new pharmaceutical treatments in...
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LSU Health Shreveport chooses Digital Science to support research discovery and integrity
Digital Science, a technology company serving stakeholders across the research ecosystem, is pleased to announce that Louisiana State University Health Shreveport (LSUHS) has chosen Dimensions...
Study: hair care product chemicals can linger in the air in surprising amounts
The average morning routine for many Americans includes inhaling several milligrams of chemicals that may be harmful to their health, Purdue University researchers have found.Credit:...
Alzheimer’s research: New study uncovers previously unknown processes in fat metabolism
New insights into the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease could unlock novel therapeutic approaches and help to prevent the disease. A study led by Professors Marcus...
New method identifies bacteria more easily
Far too many antibiotics are used around the world. As a result, bacteria are becoming resistant.Credit: Marie-Laure Olivier, PoreLab, NTNU Far too many antibiotics are...
A laboratory test demonstrates that applying silicon to olive leaves promotes their growth
A DAUCO team finds that silicon is a potential means of promoting plant growth, probably by favoring the absorption of nutrients such as potassiumCredit: University...
Toward a sustainable EV battery supply chain globally
Decarbonization of the global economy will require the production of a large number of batteries for electric vehicles (EVs). However, these batteries require energy and...
IOP Publishing launches Sustainability Science and Technology – a new interdisciplinary OA journal aimed at fostering a sustainable future
IOP Publishing (IOPP) is launching Sustainability Science and Technology, an interdisciplinary, open access journal dedicated to advancing sustainability through cutting-edge research in science, technology, and...
Macaque trials offer hope in pneumonia vaccine development
Osaka, Japan – The global impact of the coronavirus pandemic has ignited a renewed focus on emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan...
Vectorial adaptive optics: correcting both polarization and phase
Adaptive optics (AO) is a technique used for real-time correction of phase aberrations by employing feedback to adjust the optical system. Polarization aberrations represent another...
Virginia Tech scientist discovers potential brain link between stress, emotional eating
If you’ve had a near miss accident in your car or suffered the intimidation of a menacing person, you’ve probably felt it — a psychological...
Giant sea salt aerosols play major role in Hawai‘i’s coastal clouds, rain
Despite their tiny sizes, aerosols, such as sea salt, dust, and ash, play a giant role in shaping weather and climate. These particles scatter light,...
Next generation semiconductors: Diamond device shows highest breakdown voltage
Credit: The Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign To reach the world’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2050, there must be...
Revolutionizing cancer treatment through programmable bacteria
What if a single one-dollar dose could cure cancer?Credit: Texas A&M Engineering What if a single one-dollar dose could cure cancer? A multi-university team of...
Hundreds of PPPL students and scientists present findings at annual APS-DPP conference in Denver
More than 120 staff and 80 students and interns from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) attended the American Physical Society’s...
