Broadband enhancement relies on precise tilt
Investigators develop a quantum photonics prototype using hyperbolic metamaterials tilted at a precise angle from an optical fiberCredit: Lian Shen WASHINGTON, May 5, 2020 --...
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Fossil fuel-free jet propulsion with air plasmas
A prototype design of a plasma jet thruster can generate thrusting pressures on the same magnitude a commercial jet engine can, using only air and...
NUS researchers develop novel device to improve performance of underactive bladders
New device can be attached to the bladder to provide real-time volume detection and efficient voiding capabilitiesCredit: National University of Singapore Individuals with an underactive...
A new compound removes senescent cells and reduces toxicity in cancer treatment
Nav-Gal selectively removes tumourigenic senescent cells without attacking healthy cells and reduces the toxicity of plateletsCredit: UPV The accumulation of senescent cells plays a significant...
A drug proves effective in the treatment of intestinal ischemia-reperfusion in animals
Credit: University of Córdoba Ischemia is a disease that occurs when tissue stops receiving the vascular supply it needs. Though it can affect several organs,...
Surf and turf: Green new deal should be a ‘teal new deal’
Incorporating the oceans into climate policy is essential, scientists say in a new paperCredit: Authors of the paper Debates around the Green New Deal have...
A big comeback for a little switch
Credit: College of Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University Electrical switches, mechanical devices that make and break the connection in an electric circuit, are used everywhere. They...
Extreme Ultraviolet imaging displays potential to enhance study of Alzheimer’s disease
Credit: University of Southampton Scientists have published highly-detailed images of lab-grown neurons using Extreme Ultraviolet radiation that could aid the analysis of neurodegenerative diseases. The...
‘Loss of pleasure’ in teen sleep study
...but easy interventions can improve mental healthCredit: Flinders University Sleep patterns around the world have been disrupted as screen time increases and sleep routines change...
Sartorius launches the new Incucyte SX5® for live-cell analysis, offering new possibilities for live-cell analysis experiments
Credit: (c) Sartorius New, patent pending optical module incorporates long wavelength NIR fluorescence to reduce phototoxicity in long term live-cell experiments Up to five different...
Biocontrol most cost-effective in fight against common pest pear Opuntia stricta
Dactylopius opuntiae 'stricta' biotype is more effective as a sustainable biocontrol in the fight against the invasive common pest pear Opuntia stricta in Laikipia County,...
Gates grant funds U of I, U of Rochester team testing human milk for novel coronavirus
Credit: University of Idaho MOSCOW, Idaho -- May 5, 2020 -- University of Idaho researchers will help lead a national effort to test whether the...
Blood filter may calm the cytokine storm of COVID-19
Credit: Phil Jones, Senior Photographer, Augusta University Cytokine storms created by COVID-19 are causing major organ destruction and death, and for the first time in...
‘Unnecessary’ genetic complexity: A spanner in the works?
Overlapping versions of our entire genetic history, present in every cell, complicate the delivery of precision medicine, researchers findCredit: JD Howell, McMaster University HAMILTON, ON,...
Study shows how microorganisms survive in harsh environments
Credit: (Courtesy David Kisailus, University of California - Irvine) RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. -- In northern Chile's Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on...
