Nanorings: New building blocks for chemistry
Sandwich complexes were developed about 70 years ago and have a sandwich-like structure. Two flat aromatic organic rings (the “slices of bread”) are filled with...
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The Access to Advanced Health Institute receives $18 million award to develop a temperature stable, single-dose chikungunya RNA vaccine through a phase 1 clinical trial
The Access to Advanced Health Institute Receives $18 Million Award to Develop a Temperature Stable, Single-Dose Chikungunya RNA Vaccine Through a Phase 1 Clinical TrialCredit:...
Ear today, gone tomorrow? A new discovery in a cause of inner-ear bone loss
Osaka, Japan – Chronic inflammation of the middle ear can cause several problems and complications that can affect a person’s hearing and balance. One such...
Better coaching to promote a person’s growth
CLEVELAND—What if there was a more effective way to coach and inspire your employees? Athletes? Students? Even your kids?Credit: Case Western Reserve University CLEVELAND—What if...
Researchers are using monkey poop to learn how an endangered species chooses its mates
Northern muriquis, which live in the Atlantic forest of Brazil, are one of the most endangered species of monkey in the world. Choosing good mates...
Researchers find drugs that reduce infant death may lead to long-term health issues
HAMILTON, ON (August 2, 2023) – Steroids commonly offered to pregnant people with increased risk of preterm birth may be unnecessary and may leadto long-term...
A more holistic and efficient way of testing PPE
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A team at Sandia National Laboratories has developed a faster and more comprehensive way of testing personal protective equipment, or PPE. The...
Scientists view the “transition state” of a photochemical reaction in real-time
In chemical reactions, molecules proceed during their transformation from reactants into reaction products through a critical geometry. In chemistry, geometry refers to the arrangement of...
Sea urchins are struggling to ‘get a grip’ as climate change alters ecosystems
When driving through a rainstorm, traction is key. If your tires lack sufficient tread, your vehicle will slip and slide and you won’t have the...
When D turns to F, quantum matter is A-plus
HOUSTON – (Aug. 2, 2023) – Rice University physicists have shown that immutable topological states, which are highly sought for quantum computing, can be entangled...
Scientists dig into wildfire predictions, long-term impacts
Wildfires are an ancient force shaping the environment, but they have grown in frequency, range and intensity in response to a changing climate. At the...
Study exposes plight of deported noncitizen veterans
RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- A study examining the effects of deportation on the health and wellbeing of noncitizen veterans who served in the United States military has found...
Interest in bird feeding surged in over 100 countries worldwide during the COVID-19 lockdowns
Interest in local bird feeding appears to have ramped up in countries all over the world during the pandemic lockdowns, even in countries not historically...
Duct tape evidence holds up in court using innovative method from WVU forensic scientists
Duct tape found at crime scenes can provide forensic scientists with important information, but no standardized protocol for analyzing it has ever existed.Credit: WVU Photo/Brian...
Researchers discover a novel pathway that minimizes liver injury during transplantation
UCLA-led research describes the role that a protein called CEACAM1 plays in protecting the liver from injury during the transplantation process, potentially improving transplant outcomes....
