A new form of carbon
Not graphene: researchers in Germany and Finland discover new type of atomically thin carbon materialCredit: University of Marburg, Aalto University Carbon exists in various forms....
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Earth’s vegetation is changing faster today than it has over the last 18,000 years
Credit: Jack Williams. MADISON - A global survey of fossil pollen has discovered that the planet's vegetation is changing at least as quickly today as...
Worrying about your heart increases risk for mental health disorders
Heart-focused anxiety a significant predictor of depressionCredit: University of Houston For coffee drinkers, a common scenario might involve drinking an extra cup only to end...
New biosensor developed to aid early diagnosis of breast cancer
It is an easy-to-use, low-cost prototype of a nanoporous device, and provides results in less than an hourCredit: UPV A team of Spanish researchers have...
Older adults with functional impairments linked to prescription drug use/misuse
Study finds adults age 50 and older with functional impairments at higher risk of medical cannabis use, as well as prescription opioid and tranquilizer/sedative use...
Hubble tracks down fast radio bursts to galaxies’ spiral arms
Credit: SCIENCE: NASA, ESA, Alexandra Mannings (UC Santa Cruz), Wen-fai Fong (Northwestern) IMAGE PROCESSING: Alyssa Pagan (STScI) Astronomers using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope have traced...
Multi-story buildings made of wood sell for 9% more than other construction in Helsinki
Study shows for first time that wood construction is economically feasibleCredit: Hans Koistinen/Metsä Wood Building more homes and buildings with wood has been on the...
Clearing the air: A reduction-based solution to nitrogen pollution with a novel catalyst
A new iron catalyst helps preferentially reduce nitric oxide to hydroxylamine, opening doors to pollution control and clean energy.Credit: Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology...
NCI-designated cancer centers call for action to get HPV vaccination back on track
The COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted delivery of key health services for children and adolescents, including HPV vaccination for cancer prevention.Credit: National Cancer Institute Today, doctors...
Springer Nature supports SDGs with a publication on the impact of climate change in Africa
The African Handbook of Climate Change Adaptation will be open access; immediately available to all to build on knowledgeCredit: Springer International Publishing Springer Nature has...
The viruses in our genes: When activated, they damage brain development
Credit: Helmholtz Zentrum München / Michelle Vincendeau Since our ancestors infected themselves with retroviruses millions of years ago, we have carried elements of these viruses...
Out of thick air: Transforming CO2 into light-emitting carbon
Breakthrough by uOttawa researchers sees creation of light-emitting solid carbon from CO2 gasCredit: University of Ottawa, OSA Optica A team of researchers at the University...
High risk of conflict between humans and elephants and lions
Credit: Enrico Di Minin Elephants and lions are iconic species that help raise substantial funds for conservation. However, they also pose significant threats to people,...
Airborne radar reveals groundwater beneath glacier
Credit: NASA, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Melting glaciers and polar ice sheets are among the dominant sources of sea-level rise, yet until now, the...
Understanding light-activated proteins in order to improve them
Credit: Centre for Protein Diagnostics (PRODI) Today, proteins that can be controlled with light are a widely used tool in research to specifically switch certain...
