New family of wheel-like metallic clusters exhibit unique properties
While the wheel does not need to be reinvented, there are benefits to the development of new nano-wheels, according to a multi-institute research team based...
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Treasure hunt in hot springs?
The demand for precious metals and rare earths is expected to continue increasing in the future. Due to limited production areas, recycling from precision equipment...
Safe bioink for artificial organ printing
The development of biomaterials for artificial organs and tissues is active due to an increase in accidental injuries and chronic diseases, along with the entry...
Disrupted rhythms of rest and wakefulness contribute to worse symptoms in schizophrenia patients
PITTSBURGH, April 13, 2023 – In a paper published today in Molecular Psychiatry, a team of scientists from the University of Pittsburgh in collaboration with...
How AI and a mobile phone app could help you quit smoking
A stop smoking mobile app that senses where and when you might be triggered to light up could help people quit – according to University...
Data can now be processed at the speed of light!
How can Marvel movie character Ant-Man produce such strong energy out of his small body? The secret lies in the “transistors” on his suit that...
Sensor system could decrease fall risk for older adults
HOUSTON – (April 13, 2023) – Knowing how to avoid falls could help adults 65 and older fend off costly health care bills and live...
Diamond cut precision: University of Illinois to develop diamond sensors for neutron experiment and quantum information science
The nuclear physics group at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is looking for evidence of new physics in neutrons, electrically neutral particles that hold atomic...
PPPL hosts workshop on fusion energy and nonproliferation
Public and private organizations around the world are developing fusion energy devices that could serve as models for fusion power plants. Scientists are striving to...
First-in-Canada clinical RNA sequencing platform may improve rare disease diagnostics in pediatrics
A new clinical RNA sequencing platform at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is helping to facilitate research into rare genetic conditions and carve a...
Rice U. engineering students’ brace puts patients first
HOUSTON – (April 13, 2023) – Body image can have a significant impact on a person’s life, especially in their youth.Credit: Photo by Brandon Martin/Rice...
Improving the accuracy of near-infrared fluorescence in cardiovascular imaging
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) or heart diseases are still the leading cause of death globally. Fortunately, doctors are now equipped with more advanced and sophisticated tools...
Humans, and piglets, and bears, oh my! Preventing dangerous blood clots
“Don’t poke the bear”, they said. But that’s exactly what a team of scientists have been doing, to discover the secrets of blood clotting.Credit: Copyright:...
The first line of vaccines was highly effective at restricting COVID-19’s damage, according to a new Concordia study
A new Concordia-led analysis concludes that the primary COVID-19 vaccines provided adequate protection against transmission, hospitalization and death. However, their effectiveness waned in subsequent months,...
Model suggests lowering hormone doses in contraceptives
The dosage of hormones in common contraceptives could be reduced by as much as 92% and still effectively suppress ovulation, according to a computational model...
