Random effects key to containing epidemics
The inherent randomness of contacts between infected and healthy individuals enhances the benefit of dividing a population into smaller communities for the control of epidemicsCredit:...
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Aerosol microdroplets inefficient carriers of COVID-19 virus
Modeling shows SARS-CoV2 isn't spread very well by the small droplets that linger longestCredit: University of Amsterdam WASHINGTON, October 27, 2020 -- Aerosol microdroplets, the...
Promising strategies for durable perovskite solar cells
Perovskite photovoltaics are prevalent but imperfect, so improving durability makes a big differenceCredit: Image courtesy of the authors WASHINGTON, October 27, 2020 -- Perovskite materials...
Dartmouth engineering professor elected OSA fellow
Credit: Robert Gill / Dartmouth Dartmouth engineering professor Jifeng Liu has been named a fellow of The Optical Society (OSA). Fellow membership in OSA is...
A disinfection system that could neutralize COVID-19 in a few minutes is developed
Credit: UC3M CedriĆ³n, a company supported by the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), has designed a disinfection system that could neutralise COVID-19 in just...
Photovoltaics industry can help meet Paris agreement targets
Model predicts efficiency of solar photovoltaic cells, costs to manufacture them during a transition to 100% renewable energy within the next few decadesCredit: Pierre Verlinden...
New cancer diagnostics: A glimpse into the tumor in 3D
In order to analyze tumors, they have to be cut into thin slices; now, a new technology has been developed that makes pieces of the...
A major milestone for an underground dark matter search experiment
LUX-ZEPLIN crews overcome COVID-19 obstacles to reach major milestone en route to startupCredit: Matt Kapust/Sanford Lab Crews working on the largest U.S. experiment designed to...
Scientists uncover prophage defense mechanisms against phage attacks in mycobacteria
Experimental approach reveals Butters prophage uses a two-component system to block entry of some phages, but not others, from attacking a strain of mycobacteria related...
The Grantecan finds the farthest black hole that belongs to a rare family of galaxies
An international team of astronomers has identified one of the rarest known classes of gamma-ray emitting galaxies, called BL Lacertae, within the first 2 billion...
Surprising players in acute liver failure point to potential treatment
Gut microbes and host cells jointly contribute to the progression of this mostly incurable diseaseCredit: Weizmann Institute of Science Acute liver failure is a devastating,...
TalTech chemists’ new method is a significant step towards greener pharmaceutical industry
Credit: TalTech The rapid changes in the chemical industry are connected one hand with the depletion of natural resources and deepening of environmental concerns, on...
Theoreticians show which quantum systems are suitable for quantum simulations
Credit: arƶ/HZB A joint research group led by Prof. Jens Eisert of Freie UniversitƤt Berlin and Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB) has shown a way to simulate...
Stay focused: Algae-inspired polymers light the way for enhanced night vision
Researchers from the University of Tsukuba synthesize an elastic polymer from low-cost, sustainable materials, that can be used it to fabricate lenses that help keep...
Can individual differences be detected in same-shaped pottery vessels by unknown craftsmen?
Credit: Ā©2020 Gandon et al. An interdisciplinary research team has investigated whether there are quantitative differences that can be used to identify individual potters who...
