Carbon monoxide detectors could warn of extraterrestrial life
For some distant worlds, carbon monoxide may actually be compatible with a robust microbial biosphereCredit: NASA, ESA, G. Bacon (STScI) Carbon monoxide detectors in our...
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3D mammography significantly reduces breast biopsy rates
Credit: Radiological Society of North America OAK BROOK, Ill. - The use of digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), also known as 3-D mammography, may significantly reduce...
Measuring differences in brain chemicals in people with mild memory problems
Pilot study shows feasibility of measuring multiple brain metabolites simultaneously using noninvasive magnetic resonance spectroscopy to track development of Alzheimer's diseaseCredit: Johns Hopkins Medicine Using...
A study analyzes pre-installed software on Android devices and its privacy risks for users
Credit: IMDEA Networks Institute Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) and the IMDEA Networks Institute, in collaboration with the International Computer Science Institute (ICSI) at...
Computer program developed to find ‘leakage’ in quantum computers
Quantum computers are designed to process information using quantum bits, and promise huge speedups in scientific computing and codebreaking Current prototype devices are publicly accessible...
Restoring hearing loss
University of Utah engineers part of team to improve technology for the deafCredit: Dan Hixson/University of Utah College of Engineering A team of worldwide researchers...
New model IDs primate species with potential to spread Zika in the Americas
Interactive maps can guide surveillance efforts, protect human healthCredit: Carol Blyberg (Millbrook, NY) In the Americas, primate species likely to harbor Zika - and potentially...
Making xylitol and cellulose nanofibers from paper paste
Towards a green and sustainable societyCredit: Kobe University The ecological bio-production of xylitol and cellulose nanofibers using modified yeast cells, from material produced by the...
A nutty solution for improving brain health
Solutions for an ageing population Long-term, high nut consumption could be the key to better cognitive health in older people according to new research from...
Uncovering the superconducting phosphine: P2H4 and P4H6
Credit: ©Science China Press Searching high-Tc superconductor has become a hot topic in physics since superconducting mercury was first reported more than one century ago....
Milk or no milk? Study fills long-time knowledge gap on babies with genetic disorder
Credit: Pexels/rawpixel.com SPOKANE, Wash. - Milk can be lethal to babies with classic galactosemia, a rare genetic disorder that severely impairs the body's ability to...
Human diet changes influenced consonant prevalence distribution in languages
A paper by senior researcher of KFU Damian Blasi and his colleagues appeared in ScienceCredit: University of Zurich Labiodental sounds, such as F and V,...
New material will allow abandoning bone marrow transplantation
Credit: © Sergey Gnuskov/NUST MISIS Scientists from the National University of Science and Technology "MISIS" developed nanomaterial, which will be able to rstore the internal...
Electron accelerators reveal the radical secrets of antioxidants
Osaka University researcher proves the value of electron accelerators for creating free radicals and understanding their damaging effects on biological moleculesCredit: Osaka University Osaka, Japan...
GARDP and Evotec announce new partnership to discover novel antibiotics
Collaboration explores opportunities to set up antibiotic discovery and development platform and establish a joint pipeline of novel antibiotic assets. Discovery efforts will focus on...
