Bose-Einstein condensate generated in space for the first time
Credit: photo/©: Thomas Schleuss, DLR A team of scientists from Germany has succeeded in creating a Bose-Einstein condensate for the first time in space on...
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Morris Animal Foundation-funded researchers protect Ridgeway’s hawks from botflies
Eggs hatching. Larvae burrowing under the skin and feeding on surrounding tissue. It's like a scene from a horror movie. Only this isn't a movie...
China develops world’s first instrument system for raman-activated cell sorting and sequencing
The world's first instrument system for Raman-activated Cell Sorting and Sequencing (RACS-SEQ) was recently developed in East China's Qingdao City, allowing functional identification, sortin..
The Mincle receptor provides protective immunity against Group A Streptococcus
Credit: Osaka University Osaka, Japan - Group A Streptococcus (GAS), sometimes known as "flesh-eating bacteria," causes invasive infections that result in high mortality. GAS is...
Scientists: Environmentally friendly concrete from industrial waste is as strong as traditional
Credit: KTU Scientists of Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Lithuania are developing methods for producing concrete without cement, using industrial waste - fly ash. The...
Reproducing pediatric kidney disease from human iPS cells
Credit: Prof. Ryuichi Nishinakamura Scientists in Japan have found a 'skeleton key' for congenital kidney disease research. Using iPS cells generated from the skin cells...
Are we losing one of our biggest CO2 sinks?
Credit: © Christoffer Boström/Åbo Akademi University In a new study spanning coastal areas of the Northern Hemisphere, a coordinated researcher network led by MSc Emilia...
Strong ability to detect and perceive motion may prevent pilot disorientation
Credit: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Boston, Mass. -- A new study led by researchers at Massachusetts Eye and Ear found that good performance on a...
Graphene Flagship start-up Bedimensional receives 18 million private investment
(Graphene Flagship) This investment represents a stepping stone towards fulfilling the Graphene Flagship mission: bring graphene and related materials into the market.
The when, where and what of air pollutant exposure
Scientists have linked air pollution with many health conditions including asthma, heart disease, lung cancer and premature death. Among air pollutants, fine particulate matter is...
Don’t underestimate the force
Credit: Video by Shuichi Hiraoka CC-BY-ND-SA. Researchers have identified the weak molecular forces that hold together a tiny, self-assembling box with powerful possibilities. The study...
Potential markers identified for early detection and prevention of liver cancer
Liver cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, claiming 700,000 lives each year. Most cases are discovered too late for a cure...
Karate kicks keep cockroaches from becoming zombies, wasp chow
Credit: Vanderbilt University Rick Grimes has nothing on the humble American cockroach when it comes to avoiding zombification. Far from being a weak-willed sap easily...
NASA researchers teach machines to ‘see’
Credit: NASA/ University of Arizona Your credit card company contacts you asking if you've purchased something from a retailer you don't normally patronize or spent...
Next generation of watch springs
Credit: Empa Applied research is not always initiated by industry - but oftentimes it yields results that can swiftly be implemented by companies. A prime...
