BESSY II: What drives ions through polymer membranes
Ion exchange membranes are needed in (photo)electrolysers, fuel cells and batteries to separate ions and enable the desired processes. Polymeric membranes such as synthetically produced...
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David Hulcoop appointed as Open Targets Director
Open Targets has appointed David Hulcoop as its new Executive Director, following the retirement of Ian Dunham. Hulcoop will build on the programme’s existing capabilities...
Chemists develop sustainable method to remove ‘forever chemicals’ from water
PFAS are highly versatile chemicals. These fluorine-containing organic molecules are the reason why rain drops simply slide off outdoor jackets. They are used in the...
Treating childhood ADHD with stimulant meds not associated with increased substance use later in life, study finds
PITTSBURGH, July 5, 2023 — Children taking a prescription stimulant to manage symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) do not have more substance use...
From atoms to materials: Algorithmic breakthrough unlocks path to sustainable technologies
New research by the University of Liverpool could signal a step change in the quest to design the new materials that are needed to meet...
Artificial cells demonstrate that “life finds a way”
“Listen, if there's one thing the history of evolution has taught us is that life will not be contained. Life breaks free. It expands to...
The Ising on the cake
Life, from the perspective of thermodynamics, is a system out of equilibrium, resisting tendencies towards increasing their levels of disorder. In such a state, the...
Investigational three-month TB regimen is safe but ineffective, NIH study finds
The first clinical trial of a three-month tuberculosis (TB) treatment regimen is closing enrollment because of a high rate of unfavorable outcomes with the investigational...
A robot that performs genetic manipulations of the roundworm C. elegans
A robotic system capable of imaging and transferring the model organism Caenorhabditis elegans could replace hours of tedious lab work, according to a recent study....
A single molecule upsets symbiosis
A new study on the coexistence of bacteria and fungi shows that a mutually beneficial, functioning symbiosis can be very fragile. Researchers at the Leibniz...
Sunscreen leaching poses minimal threat to aquatic wildlife
New research reveals that sunscreen contamination may be less harmful to wildlife than previously thought. This study by Aaron Boyd, a PhD candidate at the University...
Researchers map Austria’s pig trade network for the first time
The transfer of pigs from one place to another poses the risk of spreading infectious diseases. Knowing how holdings (e.g., farms, markets, etc.) are connected...
Migrant orangutans learn which foods are good to eat by watching the locals
Orangutans are dependent on their mothers longer than any other non-human animal, nursing until they are at least six years old and living with her...
Knowledge powerhouses urged to join pioneering Africa-led mission to level up global research and restore Africa’s rightful place
Global institutions are today being called on to back a bold, transformative plan for Africa to take its rightful role in research alliances, driving forward...
Vineyard fungicides pose a threat to survival of wild birds
New research reveals that wild birds living in vineyards can be highly susceptible to contamination by triazole fungicides, more so than in other agricultural landscapes....
