Solving the knotty question of soft-pretzel aroma
Whether at Oktoberfest, the movie theater or a shopping mall, the enticing aroma of soft pretzels is unmistakable. Now, researchers have identified the key compounds...
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First snapshots of trapped CO2 molecules shed new light on carbon capture
A new twist on cryo-EM imaging reveals what's going on inside MOFs, highly porous nanoparticles with big potential for storing fuel, separating gases and removing...
Are testosterone-boosting supplements effective? Not likely, according to new research
Over-the-counter 'T boosters' are a popular choice for men looking to raise testosterone levels, and are frequently marketed as an effective 'natural' option; research points...
New mouse model of Parkinson’s disease shows how it spreads from the gut
Credit: Ted Dawson et al. / Neuron, 2019 Parkinson's disease can begin in the gut and spread to the brain via the vagus nerve, researchers...
To increase bike commuters, look to neighborhoods
New research shows downtown and campus dwellers more likely to travel by bicycle COLUMBUS, Ohio--People agree that bike commuting improves health, reduces air pollution and...
UIC, AbbVie scientists develop a novel device to screen advanced crystalline materials
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago and AbbVie Inc. have developed a novel device that will help scientists and pharmaceutical companies more effectively...
Diving into water treatment strategies for swimming pools
With summer in full swing, many people are cooling off in swimming pools. However, some of the substances that are made when chlorine in the...
Trump’s tweets reveal hidden unity between Democrats, Republicans
Both parties disapprove of insults, false statements from president; Trump's attacks on women, media and Republicans harm his support BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Democrats and Republicans...
Computer scientists predict lightning and thunder with the help of artificial intelligence
Credit: Oliver Dietze At the beginning of June, the German Weather Service counted 177,000 lightning bolts in the night sky within a few days. The...
Cascade exacerbates storage diseases
Researchers at the University of Bonn show that a defective degradation enzyme triggers a series of consequential damagesCredit: (c) Photo: Volker Lannert/Uni Bonn In rare,...
Immunological discovery opens new possibilities for using antibodies
Credit: Ruth Fair-Mäkelä Many of the immune defence reactions are launched in the lymph nodes. For instance, small, foreign molecules that pass through the skin...
Significant UK air quality improvements over past 40 years cut death rates
Policies to improve air quality in the UK over the past 40 years have led to significant reductions in pollution and associated mortality rates, a...
Older adults’ independence is most significant factor for vulnerability in hot weather
Efforts to support older people during extreme heat should focus on those who lack independence or have pre-existing health issues, according to an expert from...
The observation of topologically protected magnetic quasiparticles
Credit: J-PARC(KEK/JAEA) A team of researchers from Tohoku University, J-PARC, and Tokyo Institute of Technology conducted an in-depth study of magnetic quasiparticles called "triplons." The...
ASPB names 2019 recipient of Leadership in Science Policy Public Service Award
Honor to be presented at Plant Biology 2019 in San Jose, California ROCKVILLE, MD - The American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB) is pleased to...
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