Scientists make a discovery that may explain some forms of stroke
Scientists from the University of Sheffield have discovered a novel behaviour of the blood vessels of the brain in zebrafish that may explain some forms...
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Newly discovered immune cells at the frontline of HIV infection
New cells are more susceptible to HIV infection and transmit virus to other cellsCredit: The Westmead Institute for Medical Research Researchers at The Westmead Institute...
Ice lithography: opportunities and challenges in 3D nanofabrication
Credit: ©Science China Press Nanotechnology and nanoscience are enabled by nanofabrication. Electron-beam lithography (EBL), which makes patterns down to a few nanometers, is one of...
Media alert: New articles in The CRISPR Journal from MIT, Harvard, Editas, and others
The CRISPR Journal announces the publication of its June 2019 issue. The Journal is dedicated to validating and publishing outstanding research and commentary on all...
Mondavi Center receives grant to integrate the arts, humanities and science in new courses
Partnership is with the UC Davis Humanities Institute, University Honors and First-Year Seminars programsCredit: UC Davis Photo by Gregory Urquiaga The University of California, Davis,...
Shaken and stirred: Scientists capture the deformation effect of shock waves on a material
Credit: Scientific Reports Understanding how shock waves affect structures is crucial for advancements in material science research, including safety protocols and novel surface modifications. Using...
The pressure difference and vortex flow of blood in the heart chambers may signal heart dysfunction
Credit: FIGURE ADAPTED FROM Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol 316: H882-H888, 2019. Copyright © 2019 the American Physiological Society Japanese scientists at Tokyo University...
PSI imaging helps with rocket launches
Credit: Copyright ESA/CNES/ARIANESPACE-Service Optique CSG; JM Guillon Rockets from the European Space Agency ESA fly into space with support from the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI....
Mystery of immunosuppressive drug’s biosynthesis finally unlocked
Credit: ZHANG Wei and LI Shengying Mycophenolic acid (MPA), discovered in 1893, was the first natural antibiotic to be isolated and crystallized in human history....
Structural development of the brain
Credit: Kanazawa University The human brain consists of neurons arranged into microscopic columns. The cortex, which is the seat of most cerebral functions and forms...
Hydrogen-natural gas hydrates harvested by natural gas
A recent study has suggested a new strategy for stably storing hydrogen, using natural gas as a stabilizerCredit: KAIST A hydrogen-natural gas blend (HNGB) can...
PolyU wins two global innovation awards at TechConnect 2019
Credit: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University It is the third year in a row that PolyU research teams snatched the awards in the world's largest...
Next-gen solar cells spin in new direction
Phosphorene shows efficiency promise A nanomaterial made from phosphorus, known as phosphorene, is shaping up as a key ingredient for more sustainable and efficient next-generation...
Blue pigment from engineered fungi could help turn the textile industry green
A new platform for producing blue pigment could provide a sustainable alternative to conventional synthetic dyes and open the door for next-generation bioproductionCredit: Marilyn Chung/Berkeley...
Washable electronic textiles to usher in an era of even smarter wearable products
Transistors connected with twisted electrodes maintain functionality even after being bent and washed over 1,000 times and can activate LED or detect electrocardiogram signalsCredit: Korea...
