Variance in tree species results in the cleanest urban air
Credit: Sasu Karttunen What kind of an effect do trees have on aerosol particle concentrations in cities? Modelling carried out at the University of Helsinki...
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New molecular auto-control system to avoid an excessive brown adipose tissue activity
Brown adipose tissue: how to auto-control its activityCredit: UNIVERSITY OF BARCELONA Scientific team found a new metabolism regulation system for the brown adipose tissue using...
Ultra-long-working-distance spectroscopy with 3D-printed aspherical microlenses
Credit: Aleksander Bogucki, ?ukasz Zinkiewicz, Magdalena Grzeszczyk, Wojciech Pacuski, Karol Nogajewski, Tomasz Kazimierczuk, Aleksander Rodek, Jan Suffczy?ski, Kenji ?by Watanabe, Takashi Taniguchi, Piotr Wasylczyk, Marek...
2D oxide flakes pick up surprise electrical properties
Rice University lab detects piezoelectric effects in nanosheets due to defectsCredit: Ajayan Research Group/Rice University HOUSTON - (May 7, 2020) - Rice University researchers have...
Stirling projects to safeguard wellbeing of carers during pandemic
Credit: University of Stirling Three University of Stirling projects will play a key role in safeguarding carers and support workers during the COVID-19 pandemic -...
Quantum jump tipping the balance
Measuring tiny differences in mass between different quantum states provides new insights into heavy atomsCredit: MPI for Nuclear Physics A new door to the quantum...
Young Scientist prize for Lancaster physicist
Credit: Lancaster University Lancaster University's Dr Samuli Autti has been awarded a Young Scientist Prize 2020 by the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics....
University of Houston researcher developing device to treat babies with blood disorders
Adapting microfluidic technology to enable leukapheresis increases access to cell-based therapiesCredit: University of Houston With severe blood disorders, such as leukemia, doctors often rely on...
A radar for plastic: High-resolution map of 1 kilometre grids to track plastic emissions in seas
Scientists in Japan develop a new method to track plastic emissions from land to seaCredit: Tokyo University of Science Plastic may be an indispensable part...
Plasma electrons can be used to produce metallic films
Credit: Magnus Johansson/Linköping University Computers, mobile phones and all other electronic devices contain thousands of transistors, linked together by thin films of metal. Scientists at...
Cardiac Imaging Company Genetesis adds TDK Ventures as strategic investor
Strategic investments round out $9.2M Series B financingCredit: Genetesis, Inc. MASON, OH, May 7th, 2020-- Genetesis Inc, a medical technology company that has developed non-invasive,...
New simple method for measuring the state of lithium-ion batteries
Mainz-based researchers present new technique for measuring the charge state, defects, and capacity losses of rechargeable batteries using atomic magnetometryCredit: photo/©: Arne Wickenbrock Rechargeable batteries...
Accurate 3D imaging of sperm cells moving at top speed could improve IVF treatments
New Tel Aviv University technology allows clinicians to identify and select better-quality sperm, potentially increasing chances of pregnancy and a healthy fetusCredit: Prof. Natan Shaked/AFTAU...
A closer look at superconductors
A new measuring method helps understand the physics of high-temperature superconductivityCredit: HZDR / Juniks From sustainable energy to quantum computers: high-temperature superconductors have the potential...
Coronavirus drugs: Where are we, and what’s next? (video)
Credit: The American Chemical Society WASHINGTON, May 7, 2020 -- Antiviral drugs could help us fight the new coronavirus, but currently, we don't have a...
