The ultra-fast space winds that shape the evolution of galaxies
They are called UFOs, but aliens have nothing to do with them. They are the ultra-fast outflows: space winds that emerge from the surroundings of supermassive black...
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Genetic link between two modern varieties of red and white grapes and grape varieties cultivated over 1100 years ago
International study led by TAU's Museum of Natural History and the University of HaifaCredit: Prof. Guy Bar-Oz, The University of Haifa International study led by...
Impact of health literacy on medication adherence among black Medicaid beneficiaries with hypertension
A new study showed that lower health literacy was significantly associated with lower adherence to medication among Black Medicaid beneficiaries with hypertension in Delaware. The...
Researchers decode neural mechanism for alternating memory formation and retrieval in humans
Generating new memories and remembering are two sides of the same coin, although sometimes they can appear as separate mechanisms. These mechanisms which seem to...
Discovery suggests route to safer pain medications
Strategies to treat pain without triggering dangerous side effects such as euphoria and addiction have proven elusive. For decades, scientists have attempted to develop drugs...
XFELs show the final milliseconds of oxygen formation
For the first time, scientists have been able to see the crucial final step in the reaction cycle of Photosystem II, during which oxygen is...
Transformative innovations recognized by world’s largest computing society
ACM, the Association for Computing Machinery, today announced the recipients of four prestigious technical awards. Recognizing these individuals is one way ACM educates the wider...
New reproducible and minimally invasive stroke model through an endovascular approach
Researchers of the Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology (CMN) Research Group at the Germans Trias i Pujol Institute (IGTP) have developed and established a novel, reproducible and minimally...
NTU Singapore scientists find link between excess visceral fat and cognitive performance in Asians
Scientists from the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have found that Asians with an excess amount...
How cells are influenced by their environment as tissues grow
How does an embryo develop? How do children grow, wounds heal or cancer spread? All of this has to do with the growth of body...
Eric and Wendy Schmidt announce the 2023 Schmidt Science Fellows
New York, NY, 3 May 2023 - Today, Eric and Wendy Schmidt announced the members of the 2023 cohort of Schmidt Science Fellows. The 32...
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology researchers enhance thermoelectricity with guided impurity position control
Thermoelectric materials, substances that convert temperature difference into electricity, find a multitude of applications involving the conversion of waste heat into useful electrical energy. However,...
Survey: Half of parents believe their children’s mental health suffered due to social media during the past year
COLUMBUS, Ohio (May 3, 2023) — Concerns continue to grow about the impact social media use has on the mental health and well-being of children...
A novel stem cell adhesive using mussels
Cartilage is a tissue that protects bones by providing shock absorption and facilitates smooth joint movement. Unfortunately, due to its limited intrinsic healing capacity, stem...
HKU’s innovative research novelties excel at 48th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) triumphed at the 48th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, winning a total of 19 awards, including two special...
