Small, adsorbent ‘fins’ collect humidity rather than swim through water
Clean, safe water is a limited resource and access to it depends on local bodies of water. But even dry regions have some water vapor...
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Towards non-toxic antifouling agents: A novel method for total synthesis of scabrolide F
Marine organisms produce many organic compounds with diverse chemical structures and biological activities. These natural marine products are regarded as potential starting points for the...
“A hearty debate” concludes plant-based meat alternatives are healthier for your heart than meat
Even though there is substantial variability in the contents and nutritional profiles of plant-based meat alternatives (PBMAs), the nutritional profiles tend to reflect a heart-healthy...
For many urban residents, it’s even hotter than their weather app says
DURHAM, N.C. -- There’s a strong chance that last week’s scorching temperatures were even hotter than reported for those living in underserved urban areas.Credit: Credit:...
Following the ‘BATT Signal:’ A new signaling pathway controlling planarian germ cells
Biogenic monoamines — molecules like dopamine and serotonin — are famous for their role as the brain’s emissaries of mood, learning and memory, stress mechanisms,...
Bladder buzz: technologies to improve bladder surgery and monitoring
A functional, healthy bladder is something that many of us take for granted. Yet millions of Americans deal with bladder issues, ranging from temporary inconveniences...
Associations of childhood, adolescence, and midlife cognitive function with DNA methylation age acceleration in midlife
“ our study brings attention to the potential influence of adolescent crystalized intelligence on age-related DNAm at older age.”Credit: 2024 Chen et al. “ our...
Large integrative medicine center implements processes to measure and understand clinical effectiveness
CLEVELAND - Led by a team of researchers at University Hospitals Connor Whole Health, a new study finds that collecting paper-based patient-reported outcome (PRO) measures...
Surprising vortex behind new solar cell and lighting materials
Metal-halide perovskites have quickly advanced in the last decade since their discovery as a semiconductor that outshines silicon in its conversion of light into electric...
Charting super-colorful brain wiring using an AI’s super-human eye
Fukuoka, Japan—The brain is the most complex organ ever created. Its functions are supported by a network of tens of billions of densely packed neurons,...
An enzyme with a smart friend
Imagine your body as a highly organised factory where workers tirelessly assemble proteins around the clock. These proteins are the machines and scaffolds that make...
NTU Singapore, PSA Singapore and Chiyoda Japan begin dehydrogenation demonstration for green heavy vehicles
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), PSA Singapore (PSA) and Japan’s Chiyoda Corporation (Chiyoda) have begun testing how hydrogen can be transported and stored as...
UT Arlington prioritizes undergraduate research to ensure student success
Studies have shown that undergraduate students who participate in research activities under the guidance of a faculty member or mentor are more likely to finish...
A model of Collaborative Ethics to guide translational research from fundamental discoveries to real-world applications
By Benjamin BoettnerCredit: Wyss Institute at Harvard University By Benjamin Boettner (BOSTON) — In sciences, disruptive research that is breaking new ground often raises new...
Frauke Gräter appointed new director at the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research
How can artificial intelligence and machine learning be used for innovative research in the field of soft matter? Frauke Gräter, the current Head of the...
