Nanomaterials
Long-hypothesized 'next generation wonder material' created for first time
For over a decade, scientists have attempted to synthesize a new form of carbon called graphyne with limited success. That endeavor is now at an end, though, thanks to new research from the University of Colorado Boulder.
May 21, 2022
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Space Exploration
Webb telescope nearly set to explore the solar system
As NASA's James Webb Space Telescope moves through the final phases of commissioning its science instruments, we have also begun working on technical operations of the observatory. While the telescope moves through space, ...
May 20, 2022
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An exploration of global patterns of trade in arachnids reveals 1,264 species from 66 families
A small team of researchers with members from Thailand, Finland and China, has found that there is a very large and active trade in arachnids across the internet. In their paper published in the journal Communications Biology, ...
Unique quantum material could enable ultra-powerful, compact computers
Information in computers is transmitted through semiconductors by the movement of electrons and stored in the direction of the electron spin in magnetic materials. To shrink devices while improving their performance—a goal ...
Quantum Physics
May 20, 2022
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MCM molecules impede the formation of DNA loops
The entire genomic material of a cell must be packed into a tiny cell nucleus in such a way, that on the one hand, it can be stored in an organized manner and, on the other hand, it can be transcribed, duplicated or repaired ...
Molecular & Computational biology
May 20, 2022
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Developmental origin of the adrenal cortex in humans and cynomolgus monkeys
Sitting atop each kidney and measuring only around two centimeters long, the adrenal glands are tiny but mighty. These glands produce steroid hormones, including those involved in stress response, blood pressure maintenance, ...
Evolution
May 20, 2022
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All-optical phase recovery and quantitative phase imaging performed instantly without a computer
Optical imaging and characterization of weakly scattering phase objects, such as isolated cells, bacteria and thin tissue sections frequently used in biological research and medical applications, have been of significant ...
Optics & Photonics
May 20, 2022
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Low concentrations of a specific metabolite in diabetics may explain why they are more susceptible to COVID symptoms
A team of researchers affiliated with a large number of institutions in China, has found that low concentrations of a certain metabolite in diabetic patients may explain why they are more susceptible to COVID symptoms. In ...
Using existing undersea fiber cables to detect seismic events
A team of researchers with the National Physical Laboratory and the University of Edinburgh, Google and Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica developed a way to use existing undersea fiber cables to detect seismic events. ...
Climate change likely to reduce the amount of sleep that people get per year
Most research looking at the impact of climate change on human life has focused on how extreme weather events affect economic and societal health outcomes on a broad scale. Yet climate change may also have a strong influence ...
Health
May 20, 2022
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Medical Xpress
US sees risk of COVID supply rationing without more funds
Spain eases Covid entry for unvaccinated tourists
Regulatory, patent reform needed for inhalers for asthma, COPD
Thousands of Covid-negative Beijing residents sent to quarantine
Europe health official warns monkeypox cases could 'accelerate'
New research shows no evidence of structural brain change with short-term mindfulness training
New clues in fight against lethal bacteria
Respiratory syncytial virus accounted for more than 100,000 deaths worldwide in children under five during 2019
Artificial intelligence predicts patients' race from their medical images
Research reveals a variety of opinions are crucial for 'fostering trust' in vaccination
Peptide delays melanoma growth in animal trials
Paper-based microfluidics offer pathway to rapid and low-cost prototyping
Vaccines may lessen long COVID for some, but more study is needed
Study: App more accurate than patient evaluation of stool samples
Children who play adventurously have better mental health, research finds
Healthy fat? Transcription factor C/EBPβ positively influences fat storage
Tech Xplore
Haptics device creates realistic virtual textures
Low-cost, battery-like device absorbs CO2 emissions while it charges
A step towards cheaper solar power
Neuromorphic memory device simulates neurons and synapses
New brain-painting method being tested for ADHD treatment
Novel catalysts promote industrial production of clean liquid fuels from syngas
How a cognitive bias is blocking the rise of electric cars
Researchers create highest efficiency 1-sun solar cell
Making advanced electronics with water
Researchers developed invisible, machine-washable solar cell technology for clothing
Integrated optimal design method of complex electromechanical systems
Method to predict the fire risk of lithium-ion cells based on thermal management
New method to kill cyberattacks in less than a second
A new method that could automatically detect and kill cyberattacks on our laptops, computers and smart devices in under a second has been created by researchers at Cardiff University.
Security
May 20, 2022
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Researchers unveil a secret of stronger metals
Forming metal into the shapes needed for various purposes can be done in many ways, including casting, machining, rolling, and forging. These processes affect the sizes and shapes of the tiny crystalline grains that make ...
Analytical Chemistry
May 20, 2022
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Mixing laser beams and X-ray beams
Unlike fictional laser swords, real laser beams do not interact with each other when they cross—unless the beams meet within a suitable material allowing for nonlinear light-matter interaction. In such a case, wave mixing ...
Optics & Photonics
May 20, 2022
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Researchers discover new 'unexpected' phenomenon in quantum physics of materials
Researchers at Northeastern have discovered a new quantum phenomenon in a specific class of materials, called antiferromagnetic insulators, that could yield new ways of powering "spintronic" and other technological devices ...
Quantum Physics
May 20, 2022
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Low-cost, battery-like device absorbs CO2 emissions while it charges
Researchers have developed a low-cost device that can selectively capture carbon dioxide gas while it charges. Then, when it discharges, the CO2 can be released in a controlled way and collected to be reused or disposed of ...
Energy & Green Tech
May 20, 2022
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Haywire T cells attack protein in "bad" cholesterol
Preventing atherosclerosis, the underlying cause of heart disease, means scientists need to understand how immune cells drive inflammation in the arteries.
Cardiology
May 20, 2022
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Researchers find imperfections provide protection for system symmetry
An international research collaboration has discovered how to exploit certain defects to protect confined energy in acoustics systems. Their experimental approach provides a versatile platform to create at-will defects for ...
General Physics
May 20, 2022
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New research shows no evidence of structural brain change with short-term mindfulness training
In the mid-20th century, new evidence showed that the brain could be "plastic," and that experience could create changes in the brain. Plasticity has been linked to learning new skills, including spatial navigation, aerobic ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
May 20, 2022
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The snake trade in Indonesia is not sustainable enough—but it could be
Wildlife trade is a multimillion dollar industry. While some animals are traded legally, in compliance with legislation that aims to protect populations, wildlife trafficking continues to thrive in many places, threatening ...
Plants & Animals
May 20, 2022
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New clues in fight against lethal bacteria
New research from The Australian National University (ANU) could lead to better treatment options for a rare but very lethal type of bacterial infection.
Immunology
May 20, 2022
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Millions stranded, dozens dead as flooding hits Bangladesh and India
Heavy rains have caused widespread flooding in parts of Bangladesh and India, leaving millions stranded and at least 57 dead, officials said Saturday.
Boeing docks crew capsule to space station in test do-over
With only a test dummy aboard, Boeing's astronaut capsule pulled up and parked at the International Space Station for the first time Friday, a huge achievement for the company after years of false starts.
Rio's urban gardens produce healthy food for the poor
Gun-toting youths watch over a street in a Rio de Janeiro slum hit hard by drug trafficking, but walk a bit further and this rough area also boasts the largest urban vegetable garden in Latin America.
Where do "Hawaiian box jellies" come from?
An insightful cross-disciplinary team of University of Hawai'i (UH) at Mānoa researchers, working for over a decade, published a study recently revealing that a key number of hours of darkness during the lunar cycle triggers ...
Unraveling a perplexing explosive process that occurs throughout the universe
Mysterious fast radio bursts release as much energy in one second as the Sun pours out in a year and are among the most puzzling phenomena in the universe. Now researchers at Princeton University, the U.S. Department of ...
Geothermal drilling successes offer potential gain for petroleum industry
Texas A&M University researchers Dr. Sam Noynaert and Fred Dupriest recently presented results from a geothermal project that drastically reduced well-completion times and drill bit changeouts to an audience of mostly petroleum ...
Researchers demonstrate organic crystals can serve as energy converters for emerging technologies
New research by a team of researchers at the NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) Smart Materials Lab published today in the journal Nature Communications demonstrates that organic crystals, a new class of smart engineering materials, can ...
Key Iraq irrigation reservoir close to drying out
Iraq's Lake Hamrin, a once-vast reservoir northeast of Baghdad that is the sole source of water for irrigation across Diyala province, has nearly dried out, a senior official said Friday.
Light pollution can disorient monarch butterflies
Besides planting milkweed in the garden, people interested in helping monarch butterflies might want to turn off the porch light.
Scientists explain why meridional heat transport is underestimated
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is a phenomenon responsible for transporting ocean heat northward through the Atlantic Ocean. This process significantly influences the Arctic and North Atlantic oceanic ...
DNA contained in honey reveals honeybee health
Researchers from the B.S.R.C. "Alexander Fleming" in Greece have optimized a method to characterize DNA traces in honey, revealing the species that honeybees interact with. This collaborative work led by researcher Dr. Solenn ...
Topography and soil pH found to steer the activity-density and spatial distribution of termites in a fine-scale study
Soil fauna, especially termites, are essential for sustainable forest ecosystems and significantly influence soil quality. The community composition and activity density of termites can influence nutrient cycling and other ...
Elon Musk in Brazil to launch plan to survey and connect Amazon
Billionaire Elon Musk arrived in Brazil Friday, announcing a project to bring internet access to schools in the Amazon and improve satellite monitoring of the rainforest.
Israeli firm hopes AI can curb drownings
An Israeli city is testing whether an artificial intelligence programme that detects drowning threats can help save lives off its beaches.
Boeing's Starliner approaching ISS in high-stakes test mission
Boeing's Starliner capsule was preparing to dock with the International Space Station Friday, in a high-stakes uncrewed test flight key to reviving the US aerospace giant's reputation after a series of failures.
Wildlife officials truck Chinook salmon to cooler waters in emergency move to help them spawn
In a stopgap measure to help struggling spring- and winter-run Chinook salmon spawn in the face of rising water temperatures and lower water levels due to climate change, state and federal wildlife officials in Northern California ...
Growing number of sick and dying California brown pelicans worries animal experts
Hundreds of sick and dying California brown pelicans have recently been found across the Southern California region and are now being treated at various rescue centers along the coast, officials said.
Space agencies provide global view of our changing environment
In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, ESA, NASA and JAXA worked closely together to create an open-source platform, based on the Euro Data Cube, that used a wealth of data from Earth-observing satellites to document ...
PFAS chemicals do not last forever
Once dubbed "forever chemicals," per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, might be in the market for a new nickname.
IAP releases datasets of frequent marine heatwaves in most ocean regions over two decades
Heatwaves are extreme climatic events that occur in the atmosphere and even the oceans. Recent research indicates that marine heatwaves (MHWs) will become more frequent and intense under global warming conditions.
