A European project to develop electrodeless plasma thrusters
Credit: ERC-ZARATHUSTRA project Plasma thrusters consume less propellant than chemical combustion rockets, allowing for longer, more ambitious and economical missions. ...
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UOC to provide teachers in Europe with training to improve online teaching
The ECOLHE project, co-funded by the EU's Erasmus+ programme, involves the UOC and another six universities in Europe.Credit: (Photo: Massimiliano ...
Simple chemistry will enhance the sustainability of concrete production
Credit: Institute of Industrial Science, the University of Tokyo Tokyo, Japan - Researchers at the Institute of Industrial Science, a ...
New study reveals charge transfer at interface of spinel oxide and ceria during CO oxidation
Credit: UNIST A recent study has unveiled the reason behind the exceptional catalytic performance of non-noble metal-base mixed catalysts. This ...
NUS SmartFarm harvests air moisture for autonomous, self-sustaining urban farming
Advanced hydrogel used in SmartFarm also tested for space-based agricultureCredit: National University of Singapore A team of researchers from the ...
Unlocking richer intracellular recordings
CMU/ITT researchers develop novel microelectrode platform to access and record intracellular activityCredit: College of Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University Behind every ...
UMass Amherst joins partnership to develop sustainable food products
Big Idea Ventures chooses university collaborators for $125 million Generation Food Rural Partners fundCredit: UMass Amherst The University of Massachusetts ...
Machine learning can help slow down future pandemics
Credit: Laura Natali Artificial intelligence could be one of the keys for limiting the spread of infection in future pandemics. ...
Webcam designed like a human eye: researchers question ubiquitous technology
Credit: Thorsten Mohr With 'Eyecam' they now present the prototype of a webcam that not only looks like a human ...
Atom interferometry demonstrated in space for the first time
Researchers present results of experiments with atom interferometry on a sounding rocket / Further rocket missions set to followCredit: photo/©: ...
Skoltech studies collective behavior of nanosatellites
Credit: Skoltech Scientists from the Skoltech Space Center (SSC) have developed nanosatellite interaction algorithms for scientific measurements using a tetrahedral ...
Study shows powered prosthetic ankles can restore a wide range of functions for amputees
Credit: Aaron Fleming A recent case study from North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel ...
Smell you later: Exposure to smells in early infancy can modulate adult behavior
Scientists explore how 'imprinting' on some smells by newborn mice affects adult social behaviorsCredit: Hirofumi Nishizumi from University of Fukui ...
Researchers find genes, corresponding proteins that may lead to new depression treatments
Credit: Lisa Pessin Using an innovative protein-based approach, researchers at the Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center and nearby Emory University ...
Using genetics, researchers identify potential drugs for early treatment of COVID-19
Credit: Frank Curran A new study using human genetics suggests researchers should prioritize clinical trials of drugs that target two ...
Call for fire: ONR tests virtual training systems for JTACs, fire support marines
Credit: (Photo: David Taylor/Phocus Video) ARLINGTON, Va.--The Marine scanned the open field and spotted an enemy tank approaching. Using a ...
A lightweight and durable radiator for cooling electric vehicle batteries
The radiator was developed using friction stir welding technologyCredit: Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University Researchers from Peter the Great ...
Glass injection molding
Credit: Photo: Neptun Lab/University of Freiburg Glass is ubiquitous, from high-tech products in the fields of optics, telecommunications, chemistry and ...
The European Hexa-X project for the development of 6G technology starts
Credit: Hexa-X The Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) is participating in the development of the European Hexa-X project, through ...
New method offers insights into tension-sensitivity of potassium channels
Experiments with a novel time-lapse system show that potassium channel exhibit hysteresis in their responses to membrane tensionCredit: Masayuki Iwamoto ...