CIGSe thin-film solar cells: EU Sharc25 project increases efficiency
Credit: HZB/Ingo Kniest Producing thin-film solar modules requires much less energy than conventional wafer-based Si PV modules, and therefore their energy payback time is much...
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Putting a finger on plant stress response
Researchers from the University of Tsukuba show that a zinc finger domain in Arabidopsis protein SIZ1 is essential for transcriptional regulation of genes required for...
Programmed vascular endothelium remodeling using a remote-controlled ‘smart’ platform
Credit: ©Science China Press According to the statistics from World Health Organization (WHO), cardiovascular disease has become the leading cause of death worldwide, inducing almost...
Faster than a speeding bullet: Asian hornet invasion spreads to Northern Germany
Credit: Mr. Martin Husemann In early September 2019, an Asian hornet (Vespa velutina nigrithorax) was collected alive in Hamburg, Germany, representing the northernmost find of...
Fastest high-precision 3D printer
KIT scientists develop new 3D system to print structures of submicrometer accuracy at record speed -- Publication in Advanced Functional MaterialsCredit: Photo: Vincent Hahn, KIT...
Fruit flies respond to rapid changes in the visual environment
Neurons in the visual system sensitive to luminance make it possible to maintain effective vision and react appropriately when encountering sudden decreases in illuminationCredit: photo/©:...
DNA-based nanorobot to fight cancer: New concept proposed by ITMO University researchers
This is the first ever nanorobot to combine two functions: cancer diagnostics and treatment. Made of DNA fragments, the nano-sized robot detects a pathogenic RNA...
What’s your brand?
A new algorithm analyzes social media data to help brands improve their marketingCredit: © 2020 Yamasaki et al. Researchers created an algorithm that successfully predicted...
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New research builds upon carbon nanotubes to create a novel functional structureCredit: © 2020 Maruyama et al. For decades, carbon nanotubes held great promise of...
Regioselective functionalization of perylenes reduces voltage loss in organic solar cells
Credit: NINS/IMS The power conversion efficiencies of organic solar cells (OSCs) based on blends of electron donor (D) and acceptor (A) semiconducting materials now exceed...
Gluten- and casein-free diets found not to affect behavior of autistic children
Credit: University of Granada A study by researchers from the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Granada (UGR) has analysed the effects of a...
Coronavirus surveillance: Regenstrief team creating unique codes for disease tracking
Electronic transmission of clinical data crucial to public health effortsCredit: Regenstrief Institute INDIANAPOLIS -- As public health leaders from around the world, including the U.S....
Choosing common pain relievers: It’s complicated
Researchers examine benefits and risks of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugsCredit: Florida Atlantic University About 29 million Americans use over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to treat pain....
Extreme weather conditions can tax urban drainage systems to the max
New design approach needed to handle impact of climate changeCredit: UBC Okanagan During a typical Canadian winter, snow accumulation and melt--combined with sudden rainfalls--can lead...
Scientists learn more about the first hours of a lithium-ion battery’s life
New technology enables nanoscale molecular view of self-assembling gateway structure withinCredit: Photo by Andrea Starr/PNNL The first hours of a lithium-ion battery's life largely determine...
