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Christian A. Davies, Ph.D., has been named the recipient of the 2021 Edith and Peter O'Donnell Award in Technology Innovation from TAMEST (The Academy of...

New study suggests that college campuses are COVID-19 superspreaders

Credit: Are college campuses superspreaders? A data-driven modeling study - Lu et al, Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering College campuses are at risk...

University of Texas researcher recognized for pioneering work utilizing nanotechno

Guihua Yu, Ph.D. Named 2021 Edith and Peter O'Donnell Award recipient in EngineeringCredit: TAMEST (The Academy of Medicine, Engineering and Science of Texas) (Embargoed January...

Baylor College of Medicine neuroscientist and geneticist recognized for re

Neuroscientist and Geneticist Benjamin Arenkiel, Ph.D., is the recipient of the 2021 Edith and Peter O'Donnell Award in Medicine from TAMEST (The Academy of Medicine,...

UT Southwestern biochemist recognized for pioneering metabolic research

Credit: TAMEST (The Academy of Medicine, Engineering, and Science of Texas) DALLAS - UT Southwestern Biochemist Benjamin Tu, Ph.D., is the recipient of the 2021...

Study: Colleges can prevent 96% of COVID-19 infections with common measures

Credit: CWRU CLEVELAND--The combined effectiveness of three COVID-prevention strategies on college campuses--mask-wearing, social distancing, and routine testing--are as effective in preventing coronavirus infections as the...

Weaker skin barrier leads to faster uptake of chemicals

Credit: IMM The ability of our skin to protect us from chemicals is something we inherit. Some people are less well-protected which could imply an...

Do as the Romans: Power plant concrete strengthens with time

Credit: Ippei Maruyama, Nagoya University, and Chubu Electric Power Co. A rare mineral that has allowed Roman concrete marine barriers to survive for more than...

Energy harvesting made possible with skin temperature

Development of flexible thermoelectric devices with maximized flexibility and high efficiency; enabling mass production with high yield by automated process, commercialization of self-powered wearable devicesCredit:...

Framework sheds light on nitrogen loss of producing common food items

Credit: Shu Kee Lam January 13, 2021 - The element nitrogen is a double-edged sword. It is essential for growing plants and feeding people, but...

No-till practices in vulnerable areas significantly reduce soil erosion

Credit: College of ACES, University of Illinois. URBANA, Ill. - Soil erosion is a major challenge in agricultural production. It affects soil quality and carries...

$1.2 million grant funds a new generation of healthcare telemanipulation robots

UC MRPI award will develop advanced telehealth robots to protect healthcare workers and help isolated people connect with their communities.Credit: University of California Researchers at...

New study reveals how fences hinder migratory wildlife in the West

Researchers use animal tracking data to highlight fences that impede the movements of mule deer and pronghorn antelopeCredit: Image courtesy Wenjing Xu Berkeley -- Each...

Metabolism may play role in recurrent major depression

Researchers find that metabolites -- small molecules produced by cellular activities -- appear to predict risk of recurring depression and may be a new diagnostic...

Beating the ‘billion-dollar bug’ is a shared burden