15,000-year-old viruses discovered in Tibetan glacier ice
Most of the viruses were previously unknown to humans, study findsCredit: Image courtesy Lonnie Thompson, The Ohio State University COLUMBUS, Ohio - Scientists who study...
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Machine learning models to help photovoltaic systems find their place in the sun
Scientists develop algorithms that predict the output of solar cells, easing their integration into existing power gridsCredit: https://unsplash.com/@scienceinhd With the looming threat of climate change,...
Virginia Tech scientists uncover how a molecule improves appearance of surgery scars
Researchers find clues about how molecule improves appearance of scarsCredit: (Gourdie Lab /Virginia Tech) Surgical scars treated with a molecule called alphaCT1 showed a long-term...
Data identifies turbine wake clustering, improves wind farm productivity via yaw control
Truly green energy by seeing the forest despite the treesCredit: University of Texas at Dallas WASHINGTON, July 20, 2021 -- In the wind power industry,...
New method predicts ‘stealth’ solar storms before they wreak geomagnetic havoc on Earth
For the first time, stealth coronal mass ejections can be detected before they wreak havoc on Earth without the need for dedicated spacecraftCredit: Palmerio, Nitta,...
Samara Polytech participates in the creation of new catalysts
A team of Russian scientists has identified the vectors of world researchCredit: @SamaraPolytech The concept of creating new functional materials and catalysts for the needs...
New method for uninterrupted monitoring of solid-state milling reactions
The new method based on Raman spectroscopy is a powerful tool for real-time, uninterrupted monitoring of solid-state milling reactionsCredit: Ruđer Bošković Institute A team of...
A machine learning breakthrough: using satellite images to improve human lives
Berkeley-based project could support action worldwide on climate, health and povertyCredit: (Photo by NASA via Pxfuel) Berkeley -- More than 700 imaging satellites are orbiting...
Bleak cyborg future from brain-computer interfaces if we’re not careful
Researchers warn of the potential social, ethical, and legal consequences of technologies interacting heavily with human brains.Credit: Portillo-Lara et al. WASHINGTON, July 20, 2021 --...
Farm consolidation has negative effect on wild pollinators
Traditional smallholder farming landscapes in China are being consolidated, leading to reduced wild pollinator diversityCredit: Dr Yi Zou A new study by a team of...
Climate change threatens food security of many countries dependent on fish
Millions of people in countries around the world could face an increased risk of malnutrition as climate change threatens their local fisheries.Credit: Emily Darling, Director,...
Untrained beer drinkers can taste different barley genotypes
Credit: WSU PULLMAN, Wash. - When it comes to craft beer, the flavor doesn't have to be all in the hops. As a panel of...
SARS-CoV-2 spike mutation L452R evades human immune response and enhances infectivity
Credit: Dr. Chihiro Motozono An international team of researchers led by Kumamoto and Tokyo Universities (Japan) have shown that the L452R mutation of the SARS-CoV-2...
No IgA leads to intestinal inflammation in mice
Credit: Department of Immunology, TMDU Tokyo, Japan - While researchers have known for years that immunoglobulin A (IgA) is important for gut health, it has...
Revealing the secrets of cell competition
Credit: Ana Lima / Imperial College London As multicellular life relies on cell-cell interactions, it is not surprising that this is not always peaceful: cells...
