Timekeeping theory combines quantum clocks and Einstein’s relativity
Research reveals new time dilation phenomenonCredit: Petra Korlevic HANOVER, N.H. - October 23, 2020 - A phenomenon of quantum mechanics known as superposition can impact...
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Engineering drought-resistant crops with Crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM) photosynthesis
Researchers study of the effects of introducing water-saving CAM photosynthesis, which is used by plants that are able thrive in arid conditions, into C3 plants...
Coating implants with ‘artificial bone’ to prevent inflammation
Superior coating performance achieved compared to existing clinical products while reducing production cost and time' 'artificial bone' synthesis and coating on the surface of metal...
Scientist develops new way to test for COVID-19 antibodies
Credit: Seattle Children's When Dr. Stephen Smith of Seattle Children's Research Institute came down with muscle aches, gastrointestinal distress and a sudden loss of smell...
New PETA grant honors EPA administrator
Wheeler Scholarship will help scientists develop non-animal test methodsCredit: PETA Washington -- For preventing countless animals from being used in chemical tests, U.S. Environmental Protection...
Research to bring more secure software for autonomous battlefield operations
Credit: U.S. Army Operational Test Command photo/Tad Browning WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Drones and other unmanned machines can save human lives on the battlefield, but...
DNA in fringe-lipped bat poop reveals unexpected eating habits
Credit: Illustration by Amy Koehler Poop is full of secrets. For scientists, digging into feces provides insights into animal diets and is particularly useful for...
DrugCell: New experimental AI platform matches tumor to best drug combo
UC San Diego researchers use artificial intelligence to predict best approach to treating cancerCredit: UC San Diego Health Sciences Only 4 percent of all cancer...
Is spirituality a component of wisdom?
Yes, say researchers, though it's not as critical as pro-social behaviors like compassion and empathyCredit: UC San Diego Health Sciences Wisdom has gained increasing interest...
Future VR could employ new ultrahigh-res display
Credit: Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology By expanding on existing designs for electrodes of ultra-thin solar panels, Stanford researchers and collaborators in Korea have developed...
Sarah Nicole Forrester, Ann Moormann awarded $2 million NCI SeroNet grant
Storytelling approach aims to increase diversity in COVID-19 immunology study participationCredit: UMass Medical School A new, $2 million grant from the NCI Serological Sciences Network...
Comparing the promise and reality of e-scooters
A critical assessment of equity improvements and mode-shiftCredit: Michael McQueen Is shared micromobility the ideal first/last mile supplement to transit? Can electric scooters make it...
Gutmann Leadership Scholars Program created at Penn Nursing with $2M gift
Credit: University of Pennsylvania PHILADELPHIA (October 21, 2020) - University of Pennsylvania President Amy Gutmann and her husband, Michael Doyle, have a made a $2...
COVID-19 infection may be part of a ‘perfect storm’ for Parkinson’s disease
Credit: Courtesy of Trends in Neurosciences GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Oct. 22, 2020) -- Can COVID-19 infection increase the risk of developing Parkinson's disease? That's the...
NRL researchers evaluate ultraviolet sources, combat COVID-19
Credit: U.S. Navy photo by Jonathan Steffen WASHINGTON - U.S. Naval Research Laboratory researchers evaluated commercial ultraviolet (UV) sources for viral disinfection to combat COVID-19...
