A key mechanism that controls human heart development discovered
In humans, a specialized mRNA translation circuit predetermines the competence for heart formation at an early stage of embryonic development, a research team at the...
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A paper-based sensor to detect pesticides in food quickly and cheaply
Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil have developed a kraft paper-based electrochemical sensor that can detect traces of pesticides in fruit...
Study reveals that bats experience hearing loss in old age
Many mammals suffer hearing loss in old age, but bats were thought to be immune to this phenomenon because of the importance of hearing for...
European Union’s ban on tattoo ink: breaking down the chemistry (video)
WASHINGTON, March 30, 2023 — A ban by the European Union on a number of pigments used in tattoo inks has sparked a conversation around...
Structure of ‘oil-eating’ enzyme opens door to bioengineered catalysts
UPTON, NY—Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory have produced the first atomic-level structure of an enzyme that selectively cuts carbon-hydrogen bonds—the...
Inaugural HKU President’s Forum on Science and Society
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) will host the inaugural President's Forum on April 3 (Monday) at Loke Yew Hall, HKU. This year's theme is...
Stressed plants emit airborne sounds that can be detected from over a meter away
What does a stressed plant sound like? A bit like bubble-wrap being popped. Researchers in Israel report in the journal Cell on March 30 that...
Surprise finding shows that neutrophils can be key antitumor weapons
White blood cells called neutrophils have an unappreciated role in eradicating solid tumors, according to a surprise discovery from a team led by Weill Cornell...
Shining light on the mechanics of embryo development
SummaryCredit: Joana Gomes Campos de Carvalho/EMBL Summary Scientists have come up with a new method to study the mechanical properties of developing embryos with unprecedented...
Pusan National University researchers build a numerical algorithm to study continuous ice-breaking
Global warming has put a significant strain on resources, and hence, economic opportunities, military considerations, and trade. The development of Arctic shipping routes is necessary...
Recycling of batteries: 70% of lithium recovered
Recovering up to 70 percent of lithium from battery waste without corrosive chemicals, high temperatures, and prior sorting of materials being required: This is achieved...
Exploiting dark autoionizing states for enhancing the extreme ultraviolet laser power
Exploiting dark autoionizing states for enhancing the extreme ultraviolet laser power Credit: INRS Exploiting dark autoionizing states for enhancing the extreme ultraviolet laser power A...
Removing cancer-causing heavy metals from wastewater with photocatalysts
Toxic heavy metals found in wastewater have health and safety ramifications for communities affected by pollution. Hexavalent chromium is a dangerous, cancer-causing byproduct of industrial...
Iridium-based catalysts look set to boost efficiency of green hydrogen production
Hydrogen production powered by wind and solar energy is still too expensive if it is to play a role in the clean transition via energy...
Prestigious EU support to save species
The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded a prestigious Advanced Grant of EUR 2.5 million ($2.6 million) over 5 years to Professor Bernt-Erik Sæther at...
