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Inorganic perovskite absorbers for use in thin-film solar cells
Credit: J. Marquez-Prieto/HZB Teams all over the world are working intensively on the development of perovskite solar cells. The focus is on what are known...
Major findings help understand bacteria’s ‘superglue’
Understanding these superglue proteins could help in the battle against antibiotic resistanceCredit: La Trobe University The discovery, published today in Nature Communications by researchers from...
DNA folds into a smart nanocapsule for drug delivery
Credit: Linko, Shen , Ijas/Aalto University New study of University of Jyvaskyla and Aalto University shows that nanostructures constructed of DNA molecules can be programmed...
Decoupled graphene thanks to potassium bromide
Credit: Department of Physics, University of Basel The use of potassium bromide in the production of graphene on a copper surface can lead to better...
New studies examine teen vaping association with sexual risk behavior and drug usage
BALTIMORE - Electronic vapor product (EVP) usage among U.S. high school students is associated with a higher likelihood of engagement in nine out of 10...
Researchers to help develop next-generation hybrid and electric vehicles
With $1.5 million award, University of Arkansas researchers will help advance the Energy Department's goal of increasing demand for electric vehiclesCredit: University Relations / University...
Novel method developed by HKBU scholars could help produce purer, safer drugs
Credit: HKBU Physics and Chemistry scholars from Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) have invented a new method which could speed up the drug discovery process...
New technique could pave the way for simple color tuning of LED bulbs
International collaboration demonstrates the possibility of tuning the color of a GaN LED by changing the time sequence at which the operation current is provided...
Fondren Foundation commits $15 million to Houston Methodist to pioneer treatments
Contribution to provide essential support for digestive and immunologic disordersCredit: Houston Methodist The Fondren Foundation has made a $15 million commitment to Houston Methodist to...
How to purify water with graphene
Credit: © NUST MISIS Scientists from the National University of Science and Technology "MISIS" together with their colleagues from Derzhavin Tambov State University and Saratov...
Study links gene to sleep problems in autism
Credit: Photo by Cori Kogan, Washington State University Health Sciences Spokane SPOKANE, Wash. - Up to 80 percent of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)...
Drexel University spinal cord injury researcher Dr. Michael Lane receives award from ASNTR
ASNTR's Molly and Bernard Sanberg Memorial Award recognizes outstanding research in brain repair Tampa, Fla. (April 29, 2019) - At its 26th Annual Conference, held...
More intensive blood pressure therapy helps patients with type 2 diabetes regardless of cardiovascular risk
DALLAS, April 29, 2019 -- People with type 2 diabetes who received intensive treatment to keep their blood pressure levels at 130/80 mm/Hg or below...
Food system improvements could make it easier to eat healthier
American Heart Association Scientific Advisory DALLAS, April 29, 2019 -- A science advisory from the American Heart Association describes system-wide innovations to the U.S. food...