Improving photosynthesis: our best bet to create a food secure world
Credit: Produced by the ARC Centre of Excellence for Translational Photosynthesis and the Australian Academy of Science Australian agriculture plays a key role towards providing...
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From waste heat to electrical power: A new generation of thermomagnetic generators
Alloy film thickness and footprint influence electrical power -- publication in JouleCredit: Photo: IMT/KIT Use of waste heat contributes largely to sustainable energy supply. Scientists...
Novel 3D printed stents deliver breakthrough treatment for oesophageal cancer
Credit: UniSA World-first 3D printed oesophageal stents developed by the University of South Australia could revolutionise the delivery of chemotherapy drugs to provide more accurate,...
At cosmic noon, puffy galaxies make stars for longer
Galaxies with extended disks maintain productivity, research revealsCredit: TNG Collaboration Massive galaxies with extra-large extended "puffy" disks produced stars for longer than their more compact...
In vitro study helps explain how Zika virus passes from mother to fetus during pregnancy
New research findings correlate with clinical observations of more fetal abnormalities and other Zika-related health problems in late versus early pregnancyCredit: Photo courtesy of USF...
Dynamics of radiocesium in forests after the Fukushima disaster: Concerns and some hope
Scientists compile available data and analyses on the flow of radionuclides to gain a more holistic understandingCredit: Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute, Japan After...
Retrained generic antibodies can recognize SARS-CoV-2
Credit: UIC The SARS-CoV-2, the new coronavirus behind the current pandemic, infects humans by binding its surface-exposed spike proteins to ACE2 receptors exposed on the...
First images of muon beams
The quality of muon beams can now be assessed thanks to a new technique that has produced the first known images of these high-energy particles.Credit:...
Neurons: ‘String of lights’ indicates excitation propagation
Method developed further at the University of Bonn makes it possible to watch nerve cells at workCredit: © Milan Pabst A type of novel molecular...
New research investigates relationship between health literacy and self-care
Credit: Destinys Agent It is important for patients to understand the information they need for making health decisions, yet studies have shown that a large...
Blink! The link between aerobic fitness and cognition
Researchers from the University of Tsukuba find that spontaneous eye blink activity explains the link between physical activity and cognitive functionCredit: University of Tsukuba Tsukuba,...
On the dot: Novel quantum sensor provides new approach to early diagnosis via imaging
Scientists develop new quantum sensor that allows detection of 'oxidative stress' in organs during MRI scans, opening doors to early diagnosis of serious illnessesCredit: National...
Digital health divide runs deep in older racial and ethnic minorities
FAU Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing study identifies factors and reasons for disparitiesCredit: Florida Atlantic University The COVID-19 pandemic is a great example of...
Load-reducing backpack powers electronics by harvesting energy from walking
Credit: Adapted from ACS Nano 2021, DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.0c07498 Hikers, soldiers and school children all know the burden of a heavy backpack. But now, researchers have...
Standard water treatment technique removes and inactivates an enveloped virus
Credit: Adapted from Environmental Science & Technology 2021, DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.0c07697 Enveloped viruses have been detected in raw sewage and sludge, but scientists still don't fully...
