Core-shell 'chemical looping' boosts efficiency of greener approach to ethylene production
Ethylene is sometimes called the most important chemical in the petrochemical industry because it serves as the feedstock for a huge range of everyday products. It's used to produce antifreeze, vinyl, synthetic rubber, foam ...
Analytical Chemistry
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New research deciphers biomineralization mechanism
Many organisms can produce minerals or mineralized tissue. A well-known example is nacre, which is used in jewelry because of its iridescent colors. Chemically speaking, its formation begins with a mollusk extracting calcium ...
Biochemistry
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Study uncovers potential origins of life in ancient hot springs
Newcastle University research turns to ancient hot springs to explore the origins of life on Earth.
Biochemistry
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Predicting which US city populations will grow and which will fall by 2100
A trio of environmental engineers at the University of Illinois Chicago, has used census data and an annual demographics survey to make predictions about U.S. city population growth or decline in the years leading up to 2100.
Researchers study unusual late-Roman metalware hoard discovered in the British Isles
Researchers report on one of the most unusual late-Roman metalware ever discovered in the British Isles. Although the Knaresborough Hoard was discovered about 1864, there has never been any detailed analysis of the items ...
Archaeology
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Efficient antibody production 'wobbles,' new study finds
Molecular biology's central dogma posits a simple recipe for the construction of the human body: a DNA blueprint is transcribed into an RNA message, and the RNA message is translated into the proteins that make you. Translating ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Drinkable, carbon monoxide-infused foam enhances effectiveness of experimental cancer therapy
Did smokers do better than non-smokers in a clinical trial for an experimental cancer treatment? That was the intriguing question that led University of Iowa researchers and their colleagues to develop a drinkable, carbon ...
Oncology & Cancer
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Study provides insights into depression via ophthalmology
Scientists from the Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry measured the pupillary reaction of participants while they were solving a task. In healthy participants, the pupils dilated during the task in anticipation of a reward, ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
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Medical Xpress
Study provides insights into depression via ophthalmology
Neuroscientists identify 'chemical imprint of desire'
Researchers trace a form of lupus back to a single mutation
Researchers discover compound that fights leukemia and lymphoma
Research reveals an immune cell that can attack cancer
New estimate doubles likely deaths from fungal disease globally
'Big data' analysis reveals new targets for treating ovarian cancer
Why does depression cause difficulties with learning?
Psychotherapy found to be effective in treating PTSD following multiple traumatic events
Nutritional acquired immunodeficiency (N-AIDS) found to be the leading driver of the TB pandemic
COVID-19 vaccines found effective in reducing risk of long COVID symptoms
Tech Xplore
Researchers develop long-cycle, high-energy sodium-ion battery
Precise chemical doping of organic semiconductors in an aqueous solution
The challenges of regulating artificial intelligence
Women's health on show, a little, at CES
Tech innovations that caught our eye at CES 2024
From greenhouse gas to green fuel
Highlights from CES: Talking heads, airlifts and checkpoints for pets
E-bike craze in high gear at CES gadget fest
Novel AI framework generates images from nothing
Bulky additives could make cheaper solar cells last longer
Research shows artificial intelligence fails in grammar
BrainSwarming, blockchain, and bioethics: Applying engineering techniques to problems in health care and biomedicine
Researchers from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine) and the University of Oxford have successfully demonstrated how problem-solving techniques used in engineering, known as ...
Medical research
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Want safer prescribing? Provide doctors with a plan for helping patients in pain, says study
Physicians who are notified that a patient has died of a drug overdose are more judicious in issuing controlled substances if the notification includes a plan for what to do during subsequent patient visits, according to ...
Medications
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From black hole entropy to the complexity of plant leaves: An intriguing linkage
Complexity of biological forms has fascinated humankind over the years. Different species of plants have different leaf shapes. Have you ever wondered why it is so? Why does this shape diversity exist? Plants can change their ...
Cellular clean energy: Can mitochondria make more energy without collateral damage?
Is it possible to amp up the energy production of mitochondria without also boosting potentially harmful byproducts? If so, such a method could be used to treat a host of neurodegenerative diseases in which impaired mitochondria ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Neuroscientists find that animals replay incidentally encoded episodic memories
Indiana University neuroscientists have found the first evidence that rodents can call upon their episodic memory—the ability to recall seemingly unimportant streams of events from the past—and use incidentally encoded ...
Neuroscience
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Researchers create light-powered yeast, providing insights into evolution, biofuels and cellular aging
You may be familiar with yeast as the organism content to turn carbs into products like bread and beer when left to ferment in the dark. In these cases, exposure to light can hinder or even spoil the process.
Cell & Microbiology
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Investors are 'flying blind' to risk of climate lawsuits, researchers say
Polluting companies could be liable for trillions in damages from climate lawsuits. But few investors and regulators are taking these risks into account when evaluating companies' climate-related financial risks, according ...
Economics & Business
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Researchers develop long-cycle, high-energy sodium-ion battery
The constantly growing demand for energy storage is driving research and development in battery technology. The sodium-ion battery is a reliable and affordable replacement for lithium-ion batteries. The easy accessibility ...
Energy & Green Tech
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New paper explores four nearby fast radio burst sources
Fleeting blasts of energy from space, known as fast radio bursts (FRBs), are a cosmic enigma. A Canadian-led international team of researchers has published new findings suggesting that supernovae are the predominant contributors ...
Astronomy
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Candida evolution disclosed: New insights into fungal infections
Global fungal infections, which affect 1 billion people and cause 1.5 million deaths each year, are on the rise due to the increasing number of medical treatments that heighten vulnerability. Patients undergoing chemotherapy ...
Evolution
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2023 was the hottest year in history—and Canada is warming faster than anywhere else on earth
In 2015, most countries, including Canada, signed on to the Paris Climate Agreement which set the objective of "holding the increase in global average temperature to well below 2 C above pre-industrial levels and pursuing ...
Researchers develop technique to synthesize water-soluble alloy nanoclusters
In recent years, ultrasmall metal nanoclusters have unlocked advances in fields ranging from bioimaging and biosensing to biotherapy, thanks to their unique molecular-like properties.
Research explores race politics associated with wearing a mask in public to combat COVID-19
Lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic that can improve the lives of Americans are still ongoing, thanks to the help and insight of UNM's Center for Social Policy (CSP.)
For female fashion models, job security and sexual harassment are often intertwined
Modeling is a dream occupation for many young women, but for those who make modeling a career, finding work can be a traumatic, sexualized nightmare, a Rutgers University-New Brunswick study finds.
NASA analysis confirms 2023 as warmest year on record
Earth's average surface temperature in 2023 was the warmest on record, according to an analysis by NASA. Global temperatures last year were around 2.1 degrees Fahrenheit (1.2 degrees Celsius) above the average for NASA's ...
Study finds carbon released during macroalgal growth has significant sequestration potential
Macroalgae are the most productive plants in coastal ecosystems. They have attracted worldwide interest due to their ability to sequester carbon. The growth of macroalgae can produce significant amounts of particulate organic ...
Light-matter interaction: Broken symmetry drives polaritons
An international team of scientists provide an overview of the latest research on light-matter interactions. A team of scientists from the Fritz Haber Institute, the City University of New York, and the Universidad de Oviedo ...
New pathways for compromise in migration policy
Migration is an increasingly dominating topic in politics and is discussed with increasing vehemence among the German population. Those in favor of migration say that the lack of skilled workers and shortage of staff will ...
Study finds 90% of textile waste generated in Catalonia ends up in landfill or incinerators
A total of 90% of the municipal textile waste generated in Catalonia ends up in landfills or incinerators, according to a study by ICTA-UAB, which shows that only 10% of textile waste is collected separately. In the case ...
Planetesimals are buffeted by wind in their nebula, throwing debris into space: Study
Before planets form around a young star, the protosolar disk is populated with innumerable planetesimals. Over time, these planetesimals combine to form planets, and the core accretion theory explains how that happens. But ...
Solar electric propulsion systems could be just what we need for efficient trips to Mars
There are many different ways to get to Mars, but there are always tradeoffs. Chemical propulsion, proven the most popular, can quickly get a spacecraft to the red planet. But they come at a high cost of bringing their fuel, ...
Satellite altimetry reveals significant changes in water levels of Chinese lakes over two decades
A recent study published in Big Earth Data has shown how scientists from the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) harnessed satellite altimetry to track changes in the water ...
Venus' atmospheric chemical anomalies may motivate future astrobiology missions
When scientists detected phosphine in Venus' atmosphere in 2020, it triggered renewed, animated discussions about Venus and its potential habitability. It would be weird if the detection didn't generate interest since phosphine ...
Study finds 10 Bacillus strains can regulate antioxidative system in response to acid stresses
Soil acidification is widely occurring in diverse terrestrial ecosystems and soil microbial communities have been reported to be highly sensitive to changes in soil pH. Soil microbes could regulate their physiological conditions ...
Exploring common types of feline mange
Mange is a skin disease that can compromise a pet's well-being, leading to discomfort and potential health complications. Though it is a more common condition for dogs, cats can also be at risk, which is why owners should ...
Picky female sparrows may be more unfaithful
Picky female sparrows may be more unfaithful, new Imperial research suggests. Cheating on social partners is common in birds, and there are clear benefits to males who can raise more offspring without investing in their care. ...
Old times revived for climate adaptation
Extreme rainfall events are becoming more extreme and periods of drought are becoming more frequent. To keep the Dutch delta livable, adaptations will be needed, such as extra water buffers. The Netherlands has a long history ...
News media trigger conflict for romantic couples with differing political views
By one estimate, as many as 30% of people in the U.S. are in romantic relationships with partners who do not share their political views. In today's hyperpartisan climate, where Democrats and Republicans have difficulty talking ...
Rare Australian parrot faces multi-virus threat
A critically endangered parrot, with a population numbering as few as 70 in the wild, could be at further risk after being found to carry a half-dozen previously undetected viruses.
How should boards handle visionary CEOs?
The recent firing and rapid rehiring of Sam Altman, the co-founder and CEO of ChatGPT creator OpenAI, illustrates the delicate dance between visionary CEOs and the boards who oversee them.
