Record-setting thermoelectric figure of merit achieved for metal oxides
Credit: Hiromichi Ohta Scientists at Hokkaido University have developed a layered cobalt oxide with a record-setting thermoelectric figure of merit, which can be used to...
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Researchers develop new way to break reciprocity law
The breakthrough makes a significant step forward in photonics and microwave technology by eliminating the need for bulky magnetsCredit: Xuchen Wang / Aalto University An...
Fighting the menace of zoonoses
Credit: Hokkaido University Hokkaido University is pleased to announce the publication of "Tackling Global Issues Vol. 3 FIGHTING THE MENACE OF ZOONOSES," a magazine the...
A scientific project studies the pollution pathways of the Mediterranean coastal lagoons
Researchers from the ICTA-UAB and the UPCT will analyze the entry routes of nutrients, trace metals and pollutants caused by human activity into the Mar...
Theory describes quantum phenomenon in nanomaterials
Osaka City University scientists have developed mathematical formulas to describe the current and fluctuations of strongly correlated electrons in quantum dots. Their theoretical predictions could...
Perfect transmission through barrier using sound
New study experimentally proved for the first time a century-old quantum theory that relativistic particles can pass through a barrier with 100% transmissionCredit: The University...
Disposable surgical masks best for being heard clearly when speaking, study finds
Credit: Photo courtesy Ryan Corey CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Researcher a target="_blank" href="http://ryanmcorey.com/">Ryan Corey recently heard from a friend who teaches at a school where some...
Molecular reporters expose the allies of the brain tumor
Credit: Gargiulo Lab, MDC Glioblastoma is the most common malignant brain tumor in adults. Roughly five in every 100,000 people develop this type of cancer...
Delicious and disease-free: scientists attempting new citrus varieties
$4.67 million helps put new fruits to the testCredit: Chandrika Ramadugu/UCR UC Riverside scientists are betting an ancient solution will solve citrus growers' biggest problem...
Model predicts where ticks, Lyme disease will appear next in Midwest states
Credit: Photo by L. Brian Stauffer CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- By drawing from decades of studies, scientists created a timeline marking the arrival of black-legged ticks,...
Results of NIH-sponsored ACTIV-3 trial published
Experimental monoclonal antibody not efficacious in Phase 3 trialCredit: NIAID Preliminary results of a phase 3, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial testing the investigative monoclonal antibody...
Putting on the pressure improves glass for fiber optics
Credit: Yongjian Yang, Penn State Rapid, accurate communication worldwide is possible via fiber optic cables, but as good as they are, they are not perfect....
Global study on bird song frequency
Competition for mates leads to a deeper voice than expected based on sizeCredit: Tomáš Albrecht An analysis of the songs of most of the world's...
Light flips genetic switch in bacteria inside transparent worms
Light-controlled genes could reveal how gut bacteria impact healthCredit: Image courtesy of Jeff Tabor/Rice University HOUSTON - (Dec. 22, 2020) - Baylor College of Medicine...
Scientists suggested a method to improve performance of methanol fuel cells
Credit: FEFU press office Fuel cells based on methanol oxidation have a huge potential in the motor and technical industries. To increase their energy performance,...
