$11M NIH grant will fund biomedical research at University of Delaware
Funds will support second phase work by Center of Biomedical Research ExcellenceCredit: Composite image by Jeffrey C. Chase Biomedical research at the University of Delaware...
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New tests identify very early changes in Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms appear
Credit: Photo by University of Gothenburg and BBRC, Spain. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, together with their colleagues at the Barcelona Beta...
Laboratory experiments unravelling the mystery of the Mars moon Phobos
What causes the weathering of the Mars moon Phobos? Results from TU Wien give new insights, soon a spacecraft will retrieve soil samples.Credit: TU Wien...
Pyroclasts protect the paintings of Pompeii buried but damage them when they are unearthed
They may produce salts in artworks, the IBeA group of the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country has concludedCredit: IBeA / UPV/EHU The ancient city of...
Headset over earphone: Cancelling out unnecessary and unwanted noise
Iintegrating laser-based technology for a quieter lifeCredit: UTS Researchers from the Centre for Audio, Acoustics and Vibration at the University of Technology Sydney are exploring...
TU Graz starts CD Lab for multifunctional and highly integrated electronic components
Researchers at TU Graz are specifically looking for ways to embed passive electronic components in three dimensions while guaranteeing safe multifunctionalityCredit: Lunghammer - TU Graz...
Imagining perfect molecules using AI – a benchmarking system for generative chemistry
Insilico Medicine together with collaborators announces the publication of Molecular Sets (MOSES), a benchmarking system for generative chemistry modelsCredit: Insilico November 30, 2020 - Insilico...
Why do we love the smell of fall? (video)
Credit: The American Chemical Society WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2020 -- WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2020 -- What does fall smell like across the U.S.? (Hint: It's...
New method identifies adaptive mutations in complex evolving populations
Credit: HKUST A research team co-led by a scientist at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has developed a method to study...
N-heterocyclic phosphines: promising catalysts for transfer hydrogenation
Credit: @SCIENCE CHINA PRESS Hydride transfer is a prevailing protocol for reduction of unsaturated compounds, which is traditionally accomplished under the catalysis of transition-metals, particularly...
IPM’s dapivirine ring for women’s HIV prevention receives WHO prequalification
WHO prequalification brings the dapivirine vaginal ring another step closer to introduction, pending country approvals * Confirms that this new HIV prevention method meets global...
Why spending a long time on your phone isn’t bad for mental health
Credit: Lancaster University General smartphone usage is a poor predictor of anxiety, depression or stress say researchers, who advise caution when it comes to digital...
Separating gases using flexible molecular sieves
Credit: University of Liverpool Researchers at the University of Liverpool and the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology have made reported some exciting findings...
Game changer in thermoelectric materials could unlock body-heat powered personal devices
Conversion efficiency improved by more than 60%Credit: FLEET A new University of Wollongong study overcomes a major challenge of thermoelectric materials, which can convert heat...
Researchers find how stress and the circadian clock affect sleep
The findings could lead to the development of new therapies for sleep disorders caused by stress or a disturbed circadian rhythmCredit: Daisuke Ono A Nagoya...
