Modelling superfast processes in organic solar cell material
In organic solar cells, carbon-based polymers convert light into charges that are passed to an acceptor. This type of material has great potential, but to...
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SUPA St Andrews team lead the way to a brighter future
Researchers at the University of St Andrews, working with colleagues at the University of Cologne, have discovered a way of coupling light and matter to...
Compressive stress shapes the symmetry of Arabidopsis root vascular tissue
Ikoma, Japan – The generation and maintenance of tissue boundaries are fundamental to the development of functional organs in both plants and animals. In general,...
How cancer cells repair DNA damage induced by next-generation radiotherapy
A team of scientists led by Dr. Kei-ichi TAKATA from the Center for Genomic Integrity (CGI) within the Institute for Basic Science (IBS), has discovered...
Genetics as conservation tool for endangered chimpanzees
The western chimpanzees of Guinea are threatened by mining activities. Using a novel genetic approach, UZH researchers and an international team have collected information on...
Bottled water masks world’s failure to supply safe water for all, can slow sustainable development: UN
The rapidly-growing bottled water industry can undermine progress towards a key sustainable development goal: safe water for all, says a new United Nations report. Credit: UNU-INWEH...
Pusan National University researchers examine combined effects of two combustion technologies on the emission of coal-fired boilers
Coal-fired power plants have been in place for a long time to meet the global demands for power generation. Needless to say, there are environmental...
Clinical trial investigating innovative way to control Type 2 diabetes
LOS ANGELES — More than 37 million Americans have diabetes, and approximately 90-95% have Type 2 diabetes.Credit: Ricardo Carrasco III LOS ANGELES — More than...
Scientists identify 100 important questions facing plant science
What are the key research priorities that will help tackle the global challenges of climate change, the biodiversity crises and feed a growing population in...
Humans bite back by deactivating mosquito sperm
New UC Riverside research makes it likely that proteins responsible for activating mosquito sperm can be shut down, preventing them from swimming to or fertilizing...
‘Space bacteria’ set to land in Barcelona
From seed germination to healthy bones, all life processes on Earth are influenced by gravity. Studying biology in conditions where gravity forces are extremely low...
Artificial pancreas developed at UVA improves blood sugar control for kids ages 2-6, study finds
An artificial pancreas originally developed at the University of Virginia Center for Diabetes Technology improves blood sugar control in children ages 2 to 6 with...
Aging | AAV1.NT-3 gene therapy prevents age-related sarcopenia
“Considering the cost and quality of life to the individual, we believe our study has important implications for management of age-related sarcopenia.”Credit: 2023 Ozes et...
CoDe tool makes vaccine development faster and more accurate
SAN ANTONIO (March 15, 2023) — A new software tool developed by Texas Biomedical Research Institute and collaborators can help scientists and vaccine developers quickly...
Dry forests and savannas vital for Brazil’s climate goals
Brazil must protect and restore its dry forests and savannas to achieve its climate goals, new research shows.Credit: Tim Hill Brazil must protect and restore its...
