A new candidate for dark matter and a way to detect it
Two theoretical physicists at the University of California, Davis have a new candidate for dark matter, and a possible way to detect it. They presented...
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Four Lehigh University engineers land prestigious 2019 NSF research fellowship grants
Graduate Research Fellowship Program recognizes research potential of women studying bioengineering, materials science, and mechanical engineeringCredit: Lehigh University It was midnight on a Tuesday and...
Researchers ‘stretch’ the ability of 2D materials to change technology
Credit: University of Rochester illustration / Michael Osadciw Two-dimensional (2D) materials - as thin as a single layer of atoms - have intrigued scientists with...
Study finds FDA dermatology advisors receive payments following drug approvals
Fifty-four percent received at least one payment from pharmaceutical companies A team of researchers led by a member of the University of Colorado School of...
Antennas of flexible nanotube films an alternative for electronics
Rice University lab claims a viable competitor for copper in 5G wireless and other applicationsCredit: Jeff Fitlow/Rice University Antennas made of carbon nanotube films are...
Sleeping with artificial light at night associated with weight gain in women
Eliminating light while sleeping could reduce obesityCredit: NIEHS Sleeping with a television or light on in the room may be a risk factor for gaining...
Combating mosquito-borne diseases with bacteria
Credit: Cassandra Koh / Monash University Viruses, spread through mosquito bites, cause human illnesses such as dengue fever, Zika and yellow fever. A new control...
Last-ditch attempt to warn of coalmine harm
Australian desert oasis at centre of disputeCredit: Coast and Country Groundwater experts from around Australia have repeated calls for further investigations into the potential effects...
Cyber of the fittest: Researchers develop first cyber agility framework to measure attacks
UTSA develops first cyber agility framework to measure network protection over timeCredit: Photo courtesy of UTSA (June 7, 2019) –- For more than a year,...
Our brains appear uniquely tuned for musical pitch
Results of study involving primates suggest that speech and music may have shaped the human brain's hearing circuitsCredit: Courtesy of Conway lab, NIH In the...
AI software reveals the inner workings of short-term memory
Short-term memory uses brain circuits differently depending on complexity of a task Research by neuroscientists at the University of Chicago shows how short-term, working memory...
Powerful lasers for fragile works of art
Professor Patrizio Antici demonstrates the power and high potential of a new method for analyzing artworks using a laser produced plasma.Credit: INRS "Time alters all...
A new picture of dengue’s growing threat
More than 6 billion people at risk by 2080 SEATTLE--Research published today in Nature Microbiology paints a startling new picture of where dengue, the world's...
International organization recognizes Saskatchewan data expert
Canada is 'better off for her efforts'Credit: Regenstrief Institute INDIANAPOLIS -The recipient of a 2019 international award for data interoperability completes the recognition of a...
Machine learning approach for low-dose CT imaging yields superior results
Findings make a strong case for harnessing the power of artificial intelligence in CT TROY, N.Y. --Machine learning has the potential to vastly advance medical...
