Could the heat of the Earth’s crust become the ultimate energy source?
Scientists have developed a very stable battery cell that can directly convert heat into electricity,…
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Win or lose: Rigged card game sheds light on inequality, fairness
Researchers are using a rigged card game to shed light on perceptions of inequality. Read…
One in 270 births have ‘dual burden’ of prematurity and severe maternal complications
A quarter of women who have serious maternal complications during childbirth also have premature births,…
Ants that defend plants receive sugar and protein
The aggressiveness of ants in arid environments with scarce food supply helps protect plants against…
Shaky scaffold changes lung infrastructure
Researchers identify changes in enzymes that may contribute to lung damage in rare genetic disorder….
Modeling predicts blue whales’ foraging behavior, aiding population management efforts
Scientists can predict where and when blue whales are most likely to be foraging for…
Endangered Bornean orangutans survive in managed forest, decline near oil palm plantations
Recent surveys of the population of endangered Bornean orangutans in Sabah, the Malaysian state in…
DNA origami joins forces with molecular motors to build nanoscale machines
For decades, researchers have chased ways to study biological machines. Every mechanical movement — from…
A new material for the battery of the future
Researchers have discovered a new high performance and safe battery material (LTPS) capable of speeding…
Source of degradation in sodium batteries
Batteries power our lives: we rely on them to keep our cell phones and laptops…
Survival: For bacteria, the neighbors co-determine which cell dies first
Bacteria do not simply perish in hunger phases fortuitously; rather, the surrounding cells have a…
Harvesting energy from the human knee
Imagine powering your devices by walking. With new technology that possibility might not be far…
Red algae steal genes from bacteria to cope with environmental stresses
It’s a case of grand larceny that could lead to new fuels and cleanup chemicals….
Little genes, big conservation: Scientists study genetic rescue
A new article examines the potential and uncertainties of attempting genetic rescue, a conservation approach…
Sea level rise requires extra management to maintain salt marshes
Salt marshes are important habitats for fish and birds and protect coasts under sea level…
How kissing as a risk factor may explain the high global incidence of gonorrhea
In 2016, there were 87 million people diagnosed with gonorrhea, the most antibiotic resistant of…
Plant probe could help estimate bee exposure to neonicotinoid insecticides
Bee populations are declining, and neonicotinoid pesticides continue to be investigated — and in some…
Marijuana use may not make parents more ‘chill’
Sorry, marijuana moms and dads: Using pot may not make you a more relaxed parent,…
Living longer or healthier? Genetic discovery in worms suggests they can be separated
Gene identified in worms controls how resources are allocated for stress resilience, longevity and fertility….
Predators’ fear of humans ripples through wildlife communities, emboldening rodents
Giving credence to the saying, ‘While the cat’s away, the mice will play,’ a new…
Older adults: Daunted by a new task? Learn 3 instead
Learning several new things at once increases cognitive abilities in older adults, according to new…
Limits on pot fishing can result in win-win for fishermen and marine wildlife
The first major study into the impact of inshore potting for crab and lobster within…
Higher iron levels may boost heart health — but also increase risk of stroke
Scientists have helped unravel the protective — and potentially harmful — effect of iron in…
Rugby-style tackling may have lower force of impact than football-style tackling
The style of tackling used in rugby may be associated with a lower force of…
Insurance linked to hospitals’ decision to transfer kids with mental health emergencies
A national study finds differences in the decisions to admit or transfer children with mental…
Salt regulation among saltmarsh sparrows evolved in 4 unique ways
A new study finds that different bird species in the same challenging environment — the…
Researchers build transistor-like gate for quantum information processing — with qudits
Researchers have built what could be a quantum version of a transistor — with qudits….
Novel therapy administered after TBI prevents brain damage
Could a therapy administered 30 minutes after a traumatic brain injury prevent damage that leads…
Researchers track how cats’ weights change over time
Researchers have accessed data on more than 19 million cats and have learned that most…
Supernova observation first of its kind using NASA satellite
Researchers have published findings about a supernova observed using TESS, adding new insights to long-held…
By cutting ozone pollution now, China could save 330,000 lives by 2050
If China takes strong measures to reduce its ozone pollution now, it could save hundreds…
Cancer device created to see if targeted chemotherapy is working
Researchers have created a device that can determine whether targeted chemotherapy drugs are working on…
Intranasal sufentanil as good as IV morphine for emergency pain relief, study finds
In patients presenting to an emergency department with severe traumatic pain, intranasal sufentanil was as…
Prescribed opioids associated with overdose risk for family members without prescriptions
Access to family members’ drugs may be a strong risk factor for overdose in individuals…
Women’s stronger immune response to flu vaccination diminishes with age
Women tend to have a greater immune response to a flu vaccination compared to men,…
Speeding up science on near-earth asteroids
Modeling the shape and movement of near-Earth asteroids is now up to 25 times faster…
Chaos theory produces map for predicting paths of particles emitted into the atmosphere
Floating air particles following disasters and other geological events can have a lasting impact on…
Method to select for mammalian cells with half the number of chromosomes
Since the emergence of molecular genetics, scientists have tried to isolate haploid mammalian cells. Haploid…
Stronger earthquakes can be induced by wastewater injected deep underground
Earthquakes are getting deeper at the same rate as the wastewater sinks. Read Original Article:…
Resistance is utile: Magnetite nanowires with sharp insulating transition
Scientists have produced Fe3O4 nanowires on 10-nm length scales by deposition on an MgO substrate….
Slug, a stem cell regulator, keeps breast cells healthy by promoting repair of DNA damage
A new biomedical research study finds a transcription factor called Slug contributes to breast cell…
Why two out of three babies are cradled on the left
Over two thirds of all people prefer to carry a baby in their left arm….
Antioxidant precursor molecule could improve Parkinson’s
The naturally occurring molecule N-acetylcysteine (NAC) shows benefit in a clinical trial for Parkinson’s Disease….
Australian bee sting vaccine trial holds promise against allergic reactions
Most people have probably been stung by a bee and while it can be painful,…
An AI technology to reveal the characteristics of animal behavior only from the trajectory
Recording the movements of people and animals has become easy because of small GPS devices…
Field research in Turkmenistan’s highest mountain reveals high biological diversity
Well-known for its unique landscapes and rare wildlife, the Koytendag State Nature Reserve was yet…
‘Smart’ textiles boost connectivity between wearable sensors by 1,000 times
Researchers have incorporated metamaterials into conventional clothing to dramatically improve signal strength between wearable electronic…
Accurately describing mental health disorders
A researcher collaborated with the World Health Organization on the first study to seek input…
Get up and go bots getting closer
Robotics researchers have for the first time used a commercial 3D printer to embed complex…
Robot control system for grasping and releasing objects under both dry and wet conditions
A control system for deformable robot-fingertips was developed for grasping and releasing objects. Previously developed…