Preventing brain damage in preterm babies
SAN FRANCISCO—Mark Petersen, MD, has seen firsthand the devastating effects of brain bleeds in premature babies. It’s an exceedingly common condition that affects up to...
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Dark matter flies ahead of normal matter in mega galaxy cluster collision
Astronomers have untangled a messy collision between two massive clusters of galaxies in which the clusters' vast clouds of dark matter have decoupled from the...
Toward a quantum electron microscope: a compact pulse hollow cone hybrid TEM/SEM by CityUHK to revolutionize electron microscopy
Electron microscopes have long been indispensable tools in scientific research, offering unparalleled resolution and magnification capabilities. However, current electron microscopy technologies face significant limitations, including...
The ocean is becoming too loud for oysters
Baby oysters rely on natural acoustic cues to settle in specific environments, but new research from the University of Adelaide reveals that noise from human...
Neuromorphic optical encryption to enhance information security
In an era where the internet connects virtually every aspect of our lives, the security of information systems has become paramount. Safeguarding critical databases containing...
Faster and more sensitive: the new system to detect cannabis in saliva
With just a few drops of saliva and in a few minutes the presence of THC can be detected thanks to a technique developed by...
New study supports stable mantle chemistry dating back to Earth’s early geologic history and over its prodigious evolution
A new analysis of rocks thought to be at least 2.5 billion years old by researchers at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History helps...
Neuroscientists discover brain circuitry of placebo effect for pain relief
CHAPEL HILL, NC – The placebo effect is very real. This we’ve known for decades, as seen in real-life observations and the best double-blinded randomized...
Building a molecular brain map to understand Alzheimer’s disease
Less than a decade ago, when Dr. Hansruedi Mathys launched an ambitious project to create an annotated library of all the gene readouts stored within...
Preventing cancer cells from colonizing the liver
In brief:Credit: Photograph: ETH Zurich / Morgan Roberts, Elena Guido Vinzoni In brief: ETH Zurich researchers have discovered proteins on the surface of colorectal cancer...
Chung-Ang University researchers study real-time electricity pricing model to enhance power grid balance
With a continuous rise in the global population, energy consumption and its associated environmental and economic costs are also increasing. One effective approach to manage...
From grey to green: unveiling the future of renewable e-methanol for cleaner shipping fuels
Methanol is a crucial chemical feedstock and a potential green fuel, particularly for the shipping industry. Currently, its production predominantly relies on fossil feedstocks, leading...
The secret to finding balance: improving interoception
A new study conducted at Reichman University’s Baruch Ivcher Institute for Brain, Cognition, and Technology, led by Prof. Amir Amedi, demonstrates how the external representation...
From trash to treasure: machine learning enhances organic waste recycling
Biological treatment methods such as anaerobic digestion, composting, and insect farming are essential for managing organic waste, converting it into valuable resources like biogas and...
Reducing carbon dioxide to acetate with a polyaniline catalyst coated in cobalt oxide nanoparticles
Acetic acid, also known as acetate, and other products that can be developed from acetic acid are used in a variety of industries, from food...
