Navy gains a competitive edge with research into biological ocean swarms
Credit: (U.S Navy photo, Brad Penta) STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Miss. -- Tiny and frightening-looking creatures lurking throughout our world's oceans can wreak havoc on Navy...
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The strategy of cells to deal with the accumulation of misfolded proteins is identified
In the paper, published in the journal Cell Reports, the Schizosaccharomyces pombe yeast model has been used to investigate the protein quality control processCredit: Margarita...
How earthquakes deform gravity
New algorithm raises hope for innovative earthquake early warning systemsCredit: Earth and Planetary Science Letters, Vol 536, Zhang et al. 2020, „Prompt elasto-gravity signals (PEGS)...
Scientists crack the mystery of liquid light interactions in organic materials, laying the ground
Credit: Skoltech A team of scientists from the Hybrid Photonics Laboratory at the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech) and the University of Sheffield...
New probe developed to detect a common target of anti-inflammatory drugs
Discovery can have potential applications in cancer therapyCredit: Doris Dahl, Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Illinois The Chan group at the...
Why do whales migrate? They return to the tropics to shed their skin, scientists say
First suggested for killer whales, skin molt may drive long-distance migration for all whales that forage in cold watersCredit: John Durban/NOAA Fisheries and Holly Fearnbach/SR3...
Scientists predict state of matter that can conduct both electricity and energy perfectly
UChicago study addresses problem of generating and moving energy efficientlyCredit: University of Chicago Three scientists from the University of Chicago have run the numbers, and...
NASA measures rainfall rates in two American Samoa Tropical Cyclones
Credit: Credit: NASA/NRL There are two tropical cyclones affecting American Samoa in the South Pacific Ocean on Feb. 21. Tropical Storm Vicky has triggered warnings,...
Shaping the rings of molecules
Credit: Université de Montréal Macrocycles are molecules made of large rings of atoms. Despite being relatively big and flexible, the molecules don't always stay "floppy"...
NASA sees tropical cyclone 18p form near American Samoa
Credit: Credit: NASA Worldview The low-pressure area that has been lingering west-northwest of American Samoa for several days has organized into a tropical depression. NASA's...
Black phosphorous tunnel field-effect transistor as an alternative ultra-low power switch?
Credit: Professor Sungjae Cho, KAIST Researchers have reported a black phosphorus transistor that can be used as an alternative ultra-low power switch. A research team...
KIST researchers develop high-capacity EV battery materials that double driving range
Everyday materials and simple process used to develop new battery anode materials! Cost-effectiveness and simplicity of process and excellent properties of materials enable mass-production and...
Study examines why colon cancer is more deadly in pediatric and young adult patients
New research findings reveal the need for further investigation that may indicate why colon cancer is different in children, adolescents, and young adults, and call...
NUI Galway highlights reproductive flexibility in hydractinia, a Galway bay jellyfish
Study shows how the jellyfish Hydractinia produces eggs and sperm more flexibly than humansCredit: Dr Tim DuBuc A new study, led by Dr Tim DuBuc...
Two grants will fund research into neurotechnology, drug delivery system
Two grants will fund interdisciplinary research, including a look at how neurons and muscle cells communicate with each other and also to develop a drug...
