Meringue-like material could make aircraft as quiet as a hairdryer
Extremely low-density graphene-based aerogel 'meringue' can improve passenger comfort and reduce noise up to 80% An incredibly light new material that can reduce aircraft engine...
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Surprising spider hair discovery may inspire stronger adhesives
Engineers impressed by the functional great diversity of hairs on spider legs Just how do spiders walk straight up -- and even upside-down across --...
Sacred natural sites protect biodiversity in Iran
Research team from the Universities of Kassel, Göttingen and Kurdistan investigate this form of local nature conservation How much do traditional practices contribute to the...
New analysis discusses role of managed retreat as a climate change response
Researchers analyze benefits of considering retreat as a proactive option in the face of climate change MIAMI--In a new analysis on managed retreat--the climate adaptation...
Sorghum, a close relative of corn, tested for disease resistance on Pennsylvania farms
With sorghum poised to become an important crop grown by Pennsylvania farmers, Penn State researchers, in a new study, tested more than 150 germplasm lines...
Controlling brain states with a ray of light
The brain presents different states depending on the communication between billions of neurons, and this network is the basis of all our perceptions, memories, and...
For the first time, researchers visualize metabolic process at the single-cell level
Understanding cellular metabolism - how a cell uses energy- could be key to treating a wide array of diseases, including vascular diseases and cancer. While...
Tailored laser fields reveal properties of transparent crystals
Research team led by the University of Göttingen investigates surface magnetisation The surface of a material often has properties that are very different from the...
Printable Purdue biosensor simultaneously records, makes images of tissues and organs
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Surgeons may soon be able to localize critical regions in tissues and organs during a surgical operation thanks to a new,...
Incidents of serious parasitic disease on the rise in Alberta, Canada
The province is now the North American hotspot for a rare, potentially fatal disease, say researchers A rare parasitic infection imported from Europe continues to...
Reduced-dose gadobutrol vs standard-dose gadoterate for contrast-enhanced brain MRI
A 25% reduced gadobutrol dose demonstrated non-inferior efficacy versus 100%-standard dose of gadoterate for contrast-enhanced brain MRI, particularly in patients undergoing multiple contrast-enhanced examinations Leesburg,...
Trojan horses & tunneling nanotubes: Ebola research at Texas Biomed gets NIH funding boost
Two new grants support research exploring how Ebola virus spreads in the body with implication for targeted viral treatments SAN ANTONIO (June 17, 2021) -...
Immune system protein may defend against deadly intestinal disease in babies
Findings may lead to new therapies for necrotizing enterocolitis The intestinal disease necrotizing enterocolitis is a leading cause of death among premature infants born in...
Quaise Inc. drilling technology could allow geothermal to power the world
Work reported at World Geothermal Congress includes model showing economic feasibility That was the takeaway from a paper presented by Matt Houde of Quaise at...
Depression, tau deposits seen in subset of middle-aged persons
Framingham Heart Study analysis finds association in APOE ε4 allele carriers SAN ANTONIO (June 17, 2021) -- Middle-aged people with depressive symptoms who carry a...
