Renewable energy, new perspectives for photovoltaic cells
In a study published in Nature Communications, scientists from the Politecnico di Milano and IFN-CNR reveal a critical mechanism for organic photovoltaic cell efficiencyCredit: Politecnico...
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Nearly half of poison control calls for supersized alcopops involve underage drinkers
A new George Mason University study found that calls to US poison control centers for supersized alcopops disproportionately involved underage drinkers compared to calls for...
The imaginary part of quantum mechanics really exists!
Credit: Source: USTC For almost a century, physicists have been intrigued by the fundamental question: why are complex numbers so important in quantum mechanics, that...
Ancient megafaunal mutualisms and extinctions as factors in plant domestication
Of the vast diversity of plants on Earth, only a few evolved to become prominent agricultural crops. Scholars now suggest they originally evolved to secure...
Better postoperative recovery for physically active
Credit: Photo: Anna Onerup People who are physically active on a regular basis recover better after surgery for colorectal cancer. However, starting to exercise only...
Planting trees to save the planet: The Chinese experience
Credit: Yangyong Ye A coordinated global effort to reduce the production of greenhouse gas emissions from industry and other sectors may not stop climate change,...
New ‘bi-molecule’ with multiple technological applications discovered
University of Granada scientist discovers a new type of 'bi- molecule' that could help develop quantum sensors with multiple technological applicationsCredit: University of Granada Dr....
More protein doesn’t mean more strength in resistance-trained middle-aged adults
Credit: Photo by L. Brian Stauffer CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- A 10-week muscle-building and dietary program involving 50 middle-aged adults found no evidence that eating a...
Duke-NUS clinician scientist and his team bag two prestigious awards
Credit: Duke-NUS Medical School Professor David Matchar and his team from the Health Services and Systems Research (HSSR) Programme at Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, bagged...
Size of grass blades offers better understanding of their vulnerability to climate change
Walt Whitman would be pleased, says UCLA plant biologist Lawren SackCredit: Alec Baird/UCLA One-third of the Earth's surface is covered by more than 11,000 grass...
SMART develops rapid deterministic lateral displacement assay to assess immune response
Novel DLD assay is capable of rapidly assessing host inflammatory response, allowing patients exhibiting a life-threatening hyper-aggressive immune response to be identified and treated expeditiouslyCredit:...
NTU Singapore scientists develop antibacterial gel bandage using durian husk
Gel works even at freezing temperatures and contains natural antimicrobial compounds derived from yeastCredit: NTU Singapore Food scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore)...
How improving acoustic monitoring of bats could help protecting biodiversity
New research on how wind energy and species conservation can be brought togetherCredit: Photo: Leibniz-IZW/Christian Voigt In order to assess the risk of bats dying...
How artificial intelligence is helping make food production smarter
Credit: Oliver Dietze/Saarland University Food production is a complex process involving the careful monitoring and management of raw materials, supply chains, market prices and much...
Hannover Messe 2021: Biomimetic surfaces, flexible production, world’s smallest transistor
"Future Hub" and "Energy Solutions": KIT showcasing selected highlights of technology development at two virtual booths from April 12 to 16Credit: (Photo: wbk, KIT) A...