APS tip sheet: Understanding the tears of wine
New research explores the fluid dynamics behind a phenomenon known as tears of wineCredit: Dukler et al. Physical Review Fluids (2020) Sometimes in a glass...
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Climate shifts prompt shrubs and trees to take root in open areas
Credit: Mariana García Criado Wild, treeless landscapes are becoming more wooded as climate change leads to warming temperatures and wetter weather, research suggests. Trees and...
Wetting property of Li metal with graphite
Credit: ©Science China Press "Rock-chair" Li-ion battery (LIB) was discovered in the late 1970s and commercialized in 1991 by Sony, which has become the priority...
More than a nice coating
Credit: Daniela Carulli Researchers at the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience (NIN) have shown that specialized aggregates of molecules enwrapping nerve cells in the brain, the...
Paper sheds light on infant universe and origin of matter
New study from researchers at IAS and University of MichiganCredit: Graphic: Harigaya and Co Photo: NASA A new study, conducted to better understand the origin...
Fatal overproduction of antibodies
Mutations in plasma cells play a key role in light chain amyloidosisCredit: Andreas Heddergott / TUM Bone marrow plasma cells produce antibodies. These comprise two...
Method yielding high rate of D-lactate using cyanobacteria could revolutionize bioplastic production
Credit: Kobe University A Kobe University led research team has illuminated the mechanism by which cyanobacteria (Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803) produces D-lactate, showing that malic...
IKBFU Physicists keep improving ‘smart’ composites for biomedical sensors
IKBFU Physicists have successfully tested the new magnetic micro wire-based concept of "smart" composites production.Credit: Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University IKBFU Physicists have successfully tested...
Modern virtual and augmented reality device can help simulate sight loss
Virtual/augmented reality devices can simulate some of the key difficulties experienced due to glaucoma, suggests new study from City, University of London.Credit: Dr Peter Jones,...
Scientists propose a flexible interface design for silicon-graphite dual-ion battery
Credit: SIAT Silicon is abundant in nature with high theoretical capacity (4200 mAh g-1), making it an ideal anode material for improving the energy density...
Making more MXene
Drexel researchers unveil a scalable system for producing the promising 2D materialCredit: Drexel University For more than a decade, two-dimensional nanomaterials, such as graphene, have...
Research shows mangrove conservation can pay for itself in flood protection
A new global study shows that mangroves provide billions of dollars worth of flood risk reduction benefits every yearCredit: © World Bank and Punto Aparte...
FAIR Health launches shared decision-making tools for palliative care
Groundbreaking decision tools pair clinical and cost information for patients with serious and chronic illnessCredit: fairhealthconsumer.com NEW YORK, NY--March 10, 2020--Today FAIR Health launched a...
Donald Rockwell elected fellow of American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
AIAA recognizes Lehigh University MechE professor's insights and novel experimentation in the study of 'unsteady aerodynamic flows and structural interactions'Credit: Lehigh University Donald O. Rockwell,...
New clinical trial examines a potential noninvasive solution for overactive bladders
The trial, led by Keck Medicine of USC, will use spinal cord stimulation that earlier research suggests might treat bladder dysfunctionCredit: Keck School of Medicine...
