Space Exploration
Apr 8, 2024
The Latest: Dallas students elated by eclipse
A total solar eclipse has begun. Totality will last up to 4 minutes, 28 seconds in certain spots.
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Space Exploration
Apr 7, 2024
Why unprotected eclipse gazing will leave you seeing stars
Just a single, unguarded glance at a solar eclipse can result in a lifetime of vision loss, eye health experts warn.
Biochemistry
Feb 22, 2024
New study shows similarities and differences in human and insect vision formation
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine have discovered profound similarities and surprising differences between humans and insects in the production of the critical light-absorbing molecule of the retina, 11-cis-retinal, ...
Biochemistry
Feb 19, 2024
Scientists create method to bond hydrogels and other polymeric materials using chitosan
Hydrogels are versatile biomaterials conquering an increasing number of biomedical areas. Consisting of water-swollen molecular networks that can be tailored to mimic the mechanical and chemical features of various organs ...
Other
Feb 10, 2024
Saturday Citations: Dark matter, a bug, and the marriageability of baritones
"Oh, hello. I didn't see you there. I was just editing a weekly roundup of science news stories for Saturday morning." This is the first line from my autobiographical one-man play about having multiple Firefox tabs open.
Optics & Photonics
Feb 8, 2024
Spiral-shaped lens provides clear vision at a range of distances and lighting conditions
Researchers have developed a spiral-shaped lens that maintains clear focus at different distances in varying light conditions. The new lens works much like progressive lenses used for vision correction but without the distortions ...
Space Exploration
Feb 5, 2024
Why you shouldn't look at a solar eclipse without eye protection
When a total solar eclipse comes to the Dallas-Fort Worth area on April 8, and the moon starts to cover the sun in the sky, it may feel safe to sneak a peek without eclipse glasses. But experts say that staring at the sun ...
Optics & Photonics
Dec 5, 2023
Replacing bone saws with smart lasers
Using lasers rather than scalpels and saws has many benefits in surgery. Yet they are only used in isolated cases. But that could be about to change: laser systems are getting smarter and better all the time, as a research ...
Biotechnology
Oct 24, 2023
New methods for effective transport of large genes in gene therapy
One problem in gene therapy is that not all genes transfer equally well into the target cells. UZH researchers have now developed a flexible method to transfer large genes efficiently and without significant side effects. ...
Bio & Medicine
Oct 19, 2023
Protein-like polymers illuminate the path to macular degeneration treatment
In the latest stride toward combating neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), a team led by Professor Nathan Gianneschi from the International Institute for Nanotechnology at Northwestern University has unveiled ...
