Dictators’ love-hate relationship with digital communication technology
Credit: University of Konstanz Modern protest movements, from the Arab Spring to Fridays for Future to the current protests in Hong Kong, are almost unthinkable...
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Chains of atoms move at lightning speed inside metals
Superioniclike diffusion in an elemental crystal: Bcc titaniumCredit: Davide Sangiovanni A phenomenon that has previously been seen when researchers simulate the properties of planet cores...
Improving research with more effective antibodies
Scientists demonstrate flaws in protein detection tools, and outline a solutionCredit: The Neuro A new study points to the need for better antibody validation, and...
New study may have the reason why heart medication gives muscle pain
Credit: McMaster University Hamilton, ON (October 15, 2019) - A study from McMaster University has found a potential mechanism explaining why some people who take...
Heron survey fishes out detail in ghostly galaxy outskirts
Credit: R. Michael Rich, UCLA / Prof. P. Duc / Astronomy & Astrophysics Astronomers have completed the largest survey to date of the faint outskirts...
Sleep apnea treatment associated with lower health care costs
Increased PAP usage associated with reduced acute care, emergency department visitsCredit: American Academy of Sleep Medicine DARIEN, IL - Treating patients with moderate or severe...
American Indian Science and Engineering Society recognizes early-career Sandia engineer
Award will be presented in mid-October at society's annual conferenceCredit: Randy Montoya ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Geoscience engineer Dylan Moriarty has been named the 2019 Most...
Acceptance and commitment therapy may ease fear of recurrence in cancer survivors
Credit: Regenstrief Institute Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) shows promise for treating fear of cancer recurrence in women who have survived breast cancer. The first...
Quantum physics: Ménage à trois photon-style
Physicists from UNIGE have discovered a new quantum property: By placing 3 pairs of photons in a network, it is possible to entangle them and...
Researchers of the UMA analyze the role of kinesiophobia in individuals with chronic musculoskeletal pain
They have detected that fear of movement increases in these patients, while on specific cases, like whiplash, it doesn't have such a decisive influenceCredit: University...
Solving the mystery of quantum light in thin layers
A very special kind of light is emitted by tungsten diselenide layers. The reason for this has been unclear. Now an explanation has been found...
Oscillation assisted 3D printing renders ultrafast fabrication of microlens array
Credit: SUTD & SUSTech With increasing demand for miniaturization of optoelectronics, microlens array has attracted significant attention and become an important micro-optics device widely used...
Calcium batteries: New electrolytes, enhanced properties
KIT and Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU) Develop First Electrolytes for Calcium Batteries with Acceptable Properties at Room TemperatureCredit: (Photo: Markus Breig/KIT) Calcium-based batteries promise to...
Lost in combat?
Research team including Göttingen discover belongings of a warrior on unique Bronze Age battlefield siteCredit: Volker Minkus Recent archaeological investigations in the Tollense Valley led...
Are some urban settings riskier for traffic injury or death? We know less than you think
Researchers examine crash risk, crash exposure and the built environmentCredit: Florida Atlantic University How dangerous is travel in the United States? It depends on how...
