A vacuum-ultraviolet laser with submicrometer spot for spatially resolved photoemission spectroscopy
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Ultra-absorptive nanofiber swabs could improve SARS-CoV-2 test sensitivity
Credit: Adapted from Nano Letters 2021, DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.0c04956 Rapid, sensitive diagnosis of COVID-19 is essential for early treatment, contact tracing and reducing viral spread. However,...
Carbon-chomping soil bacteria may pose hidden climate risk
Credit: Judy Q. Yang Much of the earth's carbon is trapped in soil, and scientists have assumed that potential climate-warming compounds would safely stay there...
Ancient proteins help track early milk drinking in Africa
New research shows milk consumption in eastern Africa began before the evolution of lactase persistenceCredit: A. Janzen Tracking milk drinking in the ancient past is...
Genome-editing tool TALEN outperforms CRISPR-Cas9 in tightly packed DNA
Credit: Composite photo by L. Brian Stauffer CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Researchers used single-molecule imaging to compare the genome-editing tools CRISPR-Cas9 and TALEN. Their experiments revealed...
Children can bypass age verification procedures in popular social media apps
Lero study shows children can bypass apps' age verification measures by lyingCredit: Photo by Piquant Children of all ages can completely bypass age verification measures...
Pace of prehistoric human innovation could be revealed by ‘linguistic thermometer’
Physics expert joins forces with linguists to better model the pastCredit: Image from Martin Sanchez on Unsplash https://unsplash.com/ Multi-disciplinary researchers at The University of Manchester...
Secrets of traumatic stress hidden in the brain are exposed
Effects of an allostatic closed-loop neurotechnology (HIRREM) on brain functional connectivity laterality in military-relatedtraumatic stressCredit: © Cereset and Wake Forrest School of Medicine (Scottsdale, Ariz....
World’s largest opinion survey on climate change: Majority call for wide-ranging action
UNDP's 'Peoples' Climate Vote' reflects views of over half the world's population after results processed by Oxford University; 64% believe climate change is a global emergencyCredit: UNDP New York - The results...
Harpy eagles could be under greater threat than previously thought
Credit: Everton Miranda/University of KwaZulu?Natal Harpy eagles are considered by many to be among the planet's most spectacular birds. They are also among its most...
NSF grant aiding startup’s work to treat COVID-19, stop future viral pandemics
Credit: Chris Adam/Purdue University WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - A Purdue University-affiliated startup is receiving national support to pursue a strategy to treat severe COVID-19 cases...
Making wheat and peanuts less allergenic
Credit: Credit: Jonathan Windham The United States Department of Agriculture identifies a group of "big eight" foods that causes 90% of food allergies. Among these...
‘You say tomato, I say genomics’: Genome sequences for two wild tomato ancestors
University of Tsukuba research team produces genome sequences for two wild ancestors of tomato, opening the way for using novel genes to breed better tomatoesCredit:...
Partners in crime: genetic collaborator may influence severity of the rare disease, NGLY1
Credit: Photo credit: Charlie Ehlert/University of Utah Health In 2012, four-year-old Bertrand Might became the first-ever patient diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called N-glycanase...
UC study: The dangers of drugged driving are outpacing drunk driving
Sexual minorities, African Americans and males report higher instances of drugged driving in the U.S.Credit: provided by Yockey A recent study of drugged driving, by...
