Light and sound waves reveal negative pressure
As a physical quantity pressure is encountered in various fields: atmospheric pressure in meteorology, blood pressure in medicine, or even in everyday life with pressure...
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Experts in Saudi Arabia urge action as fragility fractures projected to rise
A new report ‘Solutions for Fracture Prevention in Saudi Arabia’ has been authored by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) Capture the Fracture® programme in collaboration...
Despite being properly treated and highly diluted, wastewater still impacts on the river ecosystem
Wastewater treatment plants have considerably improved water quality around the world since the quantity of pollutants reaching aquatic ecosystems has been significantly reduced, as a...
Topological insulator catalysts for high-yield room-temperature synthesis of organoureas
Synthetic fertilizers, one the most important developments in modern agriculture, have enabled many countries to secure a stable food supply. Among them, organic ureas (or...
Team reviews photocatalysis for methane conversion to high-value products
A research team has published a review paper summarizing the recent progress in methane conversion using photocatalysis. Photocatalysis, the process of using light to accelerate...
People with long COVID have distinct hormonal and immune differences from those without this condition
Long COVID patients have clear differences in immune and hormone function from patients without the condition, according to a new study led by the Icahn...
Iron-based molecular switch improves reaction yield by modulating zeolite catalyst acidity
A molecular switch, or molecule that changes in response to varying environmental stimuli, has successfully modified the acidity of a zeolite catalyst to improve the...
Flat-faced dogs may seem more helpless and infant-like to owners
Flat-faced or brachycephalic dogs breeds such as English and French bulldogs may be likely to display ‘helpless’ traits by looking at humans more often than...
Specially appointed Professor Katsumi Ida to receive the Chandrasekhar Award
Research is being conducted around the world to confine high-temperature plasma in a magnetic field to realize nuclear fusion power generation. The most important issue...
SwRI, UTSA collaborate to measure the felt heat on San Antonio’s West Side
SAN ANTONIO — Sept. 25, 2023 —Southwest Research Institute and The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) are collaborating to study the “felt heat”...
New study sheds light on the impact of in-stream video advertising on ad information encoding
The effects of in-stream video advertising on ad information encoding have long remained a mystery. A recent study, led by Professor Sung-Phil Kim and his research...
Rivers contain hidden sinks and sources of microplastics
Significant quantities of microplastic particles are being trapped in riverbed sediments or carried through the air along major river systems, a new study has shown.Credit:...
Loma Linda University researchers find contaminated water in fast-food soda fountains
Loma Linda University (LLU) researchers found microbial contamination in common sources of drinking water in the Eastern Coachella Valley, including soda fountains at fast-food restaurants....
Uncovering novel mechanisms of endocytosis and intracellular trafficking
Endocytosis is an important cellular process through which cells internalize substances such as water and nutrients. These substances are first transported as cargo to the...
Global study provides new insights into barriers to effective cardiovascular rehabilitation for women and why women are less likely to participate
Philadelphia, September 25, 2023 – Cardiovascular rehabilitation (CR) improves health outcomes and well-being and can reduce death and re-hospitalization rates by 20%. However, programs are...
