The gene’s-eye view of evolution
New book reviews the history of the gene's-eye view of evolution by describing current disagreements and conceptual debates, and highlighting its value in contemporary evolutionary...
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Sandia designs better batteries for grid-scale energy storage
New molten sodium batteries operate at lower temperatures using low-cost materialsCredit: Photo by Randy Montoya/Sandia National Laboratories ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories...
New scoring system for assessing wound healing
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, July 21, 2021-- Evaluating the efficacy of novel therapies requires the ability to monitor wound progression...
A new model of coral reef health
Using data collected on the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation's Global Reef Expedition, scientists identify which natural and anthropogenic factors are most likely to...
Study innovates in gluten-free formulations, creating more palatable and nutritious bread
Study at the Federal University of São Paulo developed a recipe combining chickpea flour and psyllium, a plant-derived soluble fiber. The product is nourishing and...
Researchers discover nucleotide sequence responsible for effectively fighting pathologies
HSE researchers uncover the fundamental mechanisms behind the maturation of microRNA moleculesCredit: Nersisyan S. et al. Researchers from HSE University have discovered nucleotide sequences characteristic...
Wearable brain-machine interface turns intentions into actions
New system based on user's motor-imagery could control wheelchair, robotic arm, or other devicesCredit: Georgia Tech A new wearable brain-machine interface (BMI) system could improve...
Chromosomes separation under focus
A UNIGE team has identified important regulatory mechanisms of the protein responsible for chromosome separation during cell division.Credit: © UNIGE During cell division, chromosomes are...
Traditional Japanese food may hold building blocks of COVID-19 treatments
Credit: Part of Figure is adopted from Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications Volume 570, 17 September 2021, Pages 21-25. © 2021 The Authors. Published by...
“Magic-angle” trilayer graphene may be a rare, magnet-proof superconductor
New findings might help inform the design of more powerful MRI machines or robust quantum computers.Credit: Courtesy of Pablo Jarillo-Herrero, Yuan Cao, Jeong Min Park,...
The weather forecast for Venus
Space-based infrared imaging reveals the nighttime weather on VenusCredit: © 2021 JAXA/Imamura et al. Little is known about the weather at night on Venus as...
Scientists offered using methanol in power generation for electric cars
Technology is economical, safe, environmentally friendly, and energy-efficientCredit: UrFU / Ilya Safarov Professors at Ural Federal University (UrFU, Russia) Sergey Shcheklein and Aleksey Dubinin have...
Zero-dimensional molecular sieve membranes enhance gas separation selectivity
Credit: DICP Classical molecular sieve membranes, with 3D microparticles and 2D nanosheets as primary building blocks, are promising in chemical separation. Separation within such membranes...
The test bench for oil workers has been developed at Samara Polytech
It is designed to simulate asphalt-resin-paraffin depositsCredit: @SamaraPolytech Today, the oil industry is faced with the problem of asphalt-resin-paraffin deposits on the inner surface of...
Real-time stress detection devices could help fight alcohol relapses
Credit: Clara Hill, Washington State University Wearable devices can detect people's stress, according to new Washington State University research, opening potential new interventions for people...
