Scientists unveil least costly carbon capture system to date
RICHLAND, Wash.—The need for technology that can capture, remove and repurpose carbon dioxide grows stronger with every CO2 molecule that reaches Earth’s atmosphere. To meet that...
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Global study of hypoxia in rivers shows it is more prevalent than previously thought
RENO, Nev. – New research led by University of Nevada, Reno Assistant Professor Joanna Blaszczak shows hypoxia in rivers and streams is generally much more...
Virus plus microplastics equal double whammy for fish health
Microplastics—tiny particles generated as plastics weather and fragment—pose a growing threat to ecosystem and human health. A new laboratory study shows these threats extend beyond...
Wolves eliminate deer on Alaskan Island then quickly shift to eating sea otters, research finds
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Wolves on an Alaskan island caused a deer population to plumet and switched to primarily eating sea otters in just a few...
Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, receives prestigious award from city of Barcelona, Spain
The Barcelona City Council will honor Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, President of Mount Sinai Heart and Physician-in-Chief of The Mount Sinai Hospital, this month with...
NJIT physics professor wins 2023 Karen Harvey Prize for solar physics research
Bin Chen, associate professor of physics and researcher at NJIT’s Center for Solar-Terrestrial Research (CSTR), has been awarded the 2023 Karen Harvey Prize from the...
Researchers create a low-cost sensor that detects heavy metals in sweat
Heavy metals such as lead and cadmium are present in batteries, cosmetics, food and other things that are part of everyday life. They are toxic...
Ochsner Health among America’s greatest workplaces for diversity in 2023 by Newsweek
NEW ORLEANS, La. - Ochsner Health has been named one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2023 by Newsweek. Ochsner earned 4.5 of 5 stars on a...
Q&A: How AI can help people be more empathetic about mental health
Empathy is critical to having supportive conversations about mental health. But this skill can be tricky to learn, especially in the moment when a person...
SwRI-contributed study provides darkest view ever of interstellar ices
SAN ANTONIO — Jan. 23, 2023 —An international team including Southwest Research Institute, Leiden University and NASA used observations from the James Webb Space Telescope...
Our memory for objects might be better than we think
The next time you’re struggling to remember exactly where you left your keys, parked your car or put down your glasses, don’t necessarily give up...
New brain map reveals secrets of camouflage
New mapping of the cuttlefish brain could explain how, and why, the marine animal employs its distinct camouflage ability according to researchers from The University...
There’s something fishy about flake sold in South Australia
It is a popular takeaway choice at fish and chip shops, but new research has revealed threatened species of shark are being sold as flake...
Chicory, surrogate and roasted coffee provide new insights into mechanisms of taste perception
The composition of foodstuffs, but also the sequence of dishes, is important for the perfect taste experience of a menu. This insight, based on experience,...
New tool uses ultrasound ‘tornado’ to break down blood clots
Researchers have developed a new tool and technique that uses “vortex ultrasound” – a sort of ultrasonic tornado – to break down blood clots in...