Graphene grows – and we can see it
Graphene is the strongest of all materials. On top of that, it is exceptionally good at conducting heat and electrical currents, making it one of...
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“European Chemical Pesticide-Free Agriculture in 2050 ”: the results of a groundbreaking foresight study
While the negative impacts of chemical pesticides on the environment and human health are well documented, European policies are struggling to make progress towards the...
Cryo-electron microscopy captures structure of a protein pump
Hailey-Hailey disease is a rare, inherited condition characterized by patches of blisters appearing mainly in the skin folds of the arm pits, groin and under...
Contrast-enhancing agents to overcome physical and practical challenges of photoacoustic imaging
A research team at POSTECH led by Professor Chulhong Kim (Department of Electrical Engineering, Department of Convergence IT Engineering, and Department of Mechanical Engineering) has...
AI “brain” created from core materials for OLED TVs
ChatGPT's impact extends beyond the education sector and is causing significant changes in other areas. The AI language model is recognized for its ability to...
Dr. Natalie Uy named chief of division of pediatric nephrology at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Komansky Children’s Hospital
Dr. Natalie Uy, a leading pediatric nephrologist, has been named chief of the Division of Pediatric Nephrology in the Department of Pediatrics at Weill Cornell...
Heated tobacco products make SARS‑CoV‑2 infection and severe COVID‑19 more likely
Heated tobacco products—an alternative to traditional cigarettes, similar to e-cigarettes or vapes—do not burn tobacco leaves, but rather allow users to inhale the vapor produced...
Simplified calculations reproduce complex plasma flows
OverviewCredit: National Institute for Fusion Science Overview Accurate and fast calculation of heat flow (heat transport) due to fluctuations and turbulence in plasmas is an...
Giant volcanic ‘chain’ spills secrets on inner workings of volcanoes
Volcanic relics scattered throughout the Australian landscape are a map of the northward movement of the continent over a ‘hotspot’ inside the Earth, during the...
THE LANCET: Health experts call for bold action to prioritize health over profit
A new Series published in The Lancet describes how, although commercial entities can contribute positively to health and society, the products and practices of some...
Black, Latinx Californians face highest exposure to oil and gas wells
Berkeley — More than 1 million Californians live near active oil or gas wells, potentially exposing them to drilling-related pollution that can contribute to asthma,...
UChicago scientists discover easy way to make atomically-thin metal layers for new technology
The secret to a perfect croissant is the layers—as many as possible, each one interspersed with butter. Similarly, a new material with promise for new...
New gene discovery points way to better alkaline tolerance in crops
Chinese scientists have identified a key gene involved in crop alkaline tolerance that may greatly improve crop yield in sodic environments through the use of...
Global natural history initiative builds groundbreaking database to address 21st century challenges
March 23, 2023 – Washington, DC, New York, NY, and London, England – A group of natural history museums, organized by the Smithsonian National Museum...
Eye color genes are critical for retinal health
Metabolic pathways consist of a series of biochemical reactions in cells that convert a starting component into other products. There is growing evidence that metabolic...
