CSIC researchers use whole living cells as ‘templates’ to seek for bioactive molecules
Lung cancer cells were used to design a methodology that could help in the future to differentiate healthy versus cancerous cellsCredit: Daniel Carbajo A study...
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Tuning the surface gives variations to metal foils
A4 paper-sized single-crystal metal foils with various surface structures are obtained by seeded annealingCredit: IBS Just as cloning in biology allows for the creation of...
A bio-inspired addition to concrete stops the damage caused by freezing and thawing
Credit: Living Materials Laboratory, University of Colorado Boulder Concrete is one of the most abundant and durable building materials used in modern-day infrastructures, but it...
Information technology played key role in growth of ancient civilizations
Credit: WSU When it comes to the great civilizations of human history, the pen really might have been mightier than the sword. That's according to...
Clean without scrubbing and using chemicals
Dresden scientists develop self-cleaning aluminium surfaceCredit: © Fraunhofer IWS Dresden For several years, scientists at TU Dresden and Fraunhofer IWS have been developing functionalised surfaces...
Study finds large disparities in use of medications for opioid use disorder in pregnancy
Credit: Davida Schiff, MD -- Massachusetts General Hospital Black non-Hispanic and Hispanic women with opioid use disorder (OUD) are significantly less likely to receive or...
Unique measurement system for 5G-MIMO and space applications
Credit: FBH/P. Immerz With the delivery of Keysight Technologies' custom-designed wideband microwave downconverters, all key components for the novel 5G-MIMO system are now in place...
Children’s temperament traits affect their motor skills
Also age and participation in organised sports are associated with motor skillsCredit: University of Jyväskylä. A recent study among 3- to 7-year-old children showed that...
System designed to improve database performance for health care, IoT
Credit: Purdue University/Somali Chaterji WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Sometimes it is best to work smarter and not harder. The same holds true when it comes...
The evolutionary puzzle of the mammalian ear
Credit: (©Anne Le Mai?tre) The vertebrate ear is a remarkable structure. Tightly encapsulated within the densest bone of the skeleton, it comprises the smallest elements...
New Materials Cloud Archive offers easier submission and record management for authors
Credit: @GiovanniPizzi The new platform, launched today, makes it easier for authors to manage their submissions and records. Personal accounts give authors an overview of...
Technology is studied that could save 12% of the energy used in pressurized irrigation
Credit: University of Córdoba Irrigation agriculture not only requires a large amount of water but it also uses a significant amount of energy, which in...
Multifunctional e-glasses monitor health, protect eyes, control video game
Credit: Adapted from ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2020, DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c03110 Fitness tracker bracelets and watches provide useful information, such as step count and heart...
Van der Waals junction spin valves without spacer layer
Credit: ©Science China Press The fundamental principle of a spin valve is that the resistance is dependent on the parallel or antiparallel configurations of the...
Study: Ultra-thin fibres designed to protect nerves after brain surgery
Credit: Johanna Zech Brain surgery poses a major threat to nerve cells. Even slight injuries can kill the sensitive cells. The drug nimodipine could help...
