Scientists discover new ‘boat’ form of promising semiconductor GeSe
Credit: Cava lab Princeton researchers have discovered a new form of the simple compound GeSe that has surprisingly escaped detection until now. This so-called beta-GeSe...
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Kavli Lectures: Physical chemistry of polymer networks, CRISPR systems for genome editing
WASHINGTON, March 21, 2017 -- Advances in understanding polymer networks and CRISPR-inspired genome engineering tools will be the topics of a pair of Kavli Lectures...
Could OTC medicines be the answer to alcoholism?
Researchers have long wondered if medications could treat alcohol abuse. Ihsan Salloum, M.D., chief of the Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse at the University...
Cool capabilities: Sea hunter, tern on display at sea-air-space
ARLINGTON, Va. -- Advanced software that can transform existing medium-sized vessels into unmanned ships able to autonomously complete naval missions. A four-legged, bio-inspired robot that...
New drug strategy: Target the ribosome to halt protein production
Credit: Bhushan S, Hoffmann T, Seidelt B, Frauenfeld J, Mielke T, Berninghausen O, et al. (2011) doi:10.1371/journal.pbio.1000581 The discovery of a chemical compound that halts...
New drug strategy: Target ribosome to halt protein production
Credit: Jamie Cate image. The discovery of a chemical compound that halts the production of a small set of proteins while leaving general protein production...
New plant research leads to discovery of a gene that increases seed yield in maize
Researchers from VIB-UGent have discovered a gene that significantly increases plant growth and seed yield in maize. Research into crop yield is crucial because of...
Caution needed for drugs in development for most common malignant pediatric brain tumor
Credit: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Researchers led by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists have worked out how a crucial cancer-related protein, a "histone...
Satnavs ‘switch off’ parts of the brain
Credit: Joao Pinelo Silva Using a satnav to get to your destination 'switches off' parts of the brain that would otherwise be used to simulate...
Transparent silver: Tarnish-proof films for flexible displays, touch screens
ANN ARBOR--The thinnest, smoothest layer of silver that can survive air exposure has been laid down at the University of Michigan, and it could change...
Pulverizing electronic waste is green, clean — and cold
Credit: Chandra Sekhar Tiwary/Rice University Researchers at Rice University and the Indian Institute of Science have an idea to simplify electronic waste recycling: Crush it...
CÚRAM announces international research collaboration with Mayo Clinic
International collaboration will support ground-breaking research on the blood clots that cause stroke and drive significant improvements in outcomes for patients in the future CÚRAM,...
Controlling fast X-ray pulses with laser light
When hit by light, electrons are excited and begin to move. Ultrafast x-ray pulses may make it possible to watch the motion of these electrons...
Does the universe have a rest frame?
Physics is sometimes closer to philosophy when it comes to understanding the universe. Donald Chang from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, China, attempts...
Adverse effects, quality of life of treatment vs. no treatment for men with localized prostate cancer
Two studies published by JAMA examine the adverse effects and quality of life as reported by men with localized prostate cancer who chose treatment, observation...
