Case Western Reserve University

CWRU class earns Science magazine prize for innovation

Science magazine has awarded a prize for Inquiry-Based Instruction to a Case Western Reserve University class that melds biology, computer modeling, mathematical analysis and writing.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

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Implanted biofuel cell converts bug's chemistry into electricity: Scientists take step toward cyborgs

An insect's internal chemicals can be converted to electricity, potentially providing power for sensors, recording devices or to control the bug, a group of researchers at Case Western Reserve University report.

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Jan 06, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (23) | comments 6 | with audio podcast

Discovery of earliest life forms' operation promises new therapies for key diseases

Bacteria provide a well-known playground for scientists and the evolution of these earliest life forms has shed important perspective on potential therapies for some of the most common, deadly diseases. Researchers at Case ...

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Apr 26, 2012 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Researchers find simple and cheap way to mass-produce graphene nanosheets

Mixing a little dry ice and a simple industrial process cheaply mass-produces high-quality graphene nanosheets, researchers in South Korea and Case Western Reserve University report.

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

created Mar 26, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (33) | comments 22 | with audio podcast

Parts of moon interior contains as much water as Earth's upper mantle

Parts of the moon's interior contains as much water as the upper mantle of the Earth - 100 times more of the precious liquid than measured before – research from Case Western Reserve University, Carnegie ...

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created May 26, 2011 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (29) | comments 57 | with audio podcast

Oldest fossil rodents in South America confirms animals from Africa

In a literal walk through time along the Ucayali River near Contamana, Peru, a team of researchers found rodent fossils at least 41 million years old – by far the oldest on the South American continent.

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created Oct 12, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New material absorbs, conserves oil (w/ Video)

An ultra-lightweight sponge made of clay and a bit of high-grade plastic draws oil out of contaminated water but leaves the water behind.

Chemistry / Polymers

created Feb 04, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (10) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

Magnetic nanochain detonates chemo barrage inside tumors

Medicine-toting nanochains slip into tumors and explode a chemotherapy drug into hard-to-reach cores of cancer, engineers and scientists at Case Western Reserve University report.

Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine

created Apr 18, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (8) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

A recipe for controlling carbon nanotubes

Nanoscopic tubes made of a lattice of carbon just a single atom deep hold promise for delivering medicines directly to a tumor, sensors so keen they detect the arrival or departure of a single electron, a replacement for ...

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

created Sep 20, 2009 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (7) | comments 0

Researchers image atomic structural changes that control properties of sapphires

Materials scientists from Case Western Reserve University and the Institute of Solid State Research in Julich, Germany have produced particularly clear changes in the atomic structure of sapphire following deformation at ...

Physics / Condensed Matter

created Nov 25, 2010 | popularity 3.6 / 5 (5) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Researchers develop 'wireless' activation of brain circuits

Traditionally, stimulating nerves or brain tissue involves cumbersome wiring and a sharp metal electrode. But a team of researchers at Case Western Reserve University is going "wireless."

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Feb 23, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (12) | comments 0

Engineers propose method to eliminate wasted energy in computer processors

In today's computer processors, much of the power put into running the processor is being wasted.

Technology / Engineering

created Mar 08, 2012 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (21) | comments 9 | with audio podcast

How heavy and light isotopes separate in magma

In the crash-car derby between heavy and light isotopes vying for the coolest spots as magma turns to solid rock, weightier isotopes have an edge, research led by Case Western Reserve University shows.

Physics / General Physics

created Feb 24, 2012 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (3) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

Theorists propose a new way to shine -- and a new kind of star

Dying, for stars, has just gotten more complicated. For some stellar objects, the final phase before or instead of collapsing into a black hole may be what a group of physicists is calling an electroweak star.

Physics / General Physics

created Dec 14, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (13) | comments 4

Researchers build a tougher, lighter wind turbine blade

Efforts to build larger wind turbines able to capture more energy from the air are stymied by the weight of blades. A Case Western Reserve University researcher has built a prototype blade that is substantially lighter and ...

Technology / Engineering

created Aug 30, 2011 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (7) | comments 6 | with audio podcast