Cryo-imaging lifts the lid on fuel cell catalyst layers
Thanks to a novel combination of cryogenic transmission electron tomography and deep learning, EPFL researchers…
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Arterial stiffness may cause metabolic syndrome in adolescents via an increase in fasting insulin and LDL cholesterol
Arterial stiffness may be a novel risk factor for metabolic syndrome in teens. Read Original…
Making better measurements of the composition of galaxies
A study using data from telescopes on Earth and in the sky resolves a problem…
Cheaper method for making woven displays and smart fabrics — of any size or shape
Researchers have developed next-generation smart textiles — incorporating LEDs, sensors, energy harvesting, and storage —…
Putting hydrogen on solid ground: Simulations with a machine learning model predict a new phase of solid hydrogen
Hydrogen, the most abundant element in the universe, is found everywhere from the dust filling…
How alcohol consumption contributes to chronic pain
A team showed how both alcohol intake and alcohol withdrawal can lead to increased pain…
Too much insulin can be as dangerous as too little
Researchers describe a key player in the defense mechanism that safeguards against excessive insulin in…
Colorado’s spicy ancient history of chili peppers
Recently identified chili pepper fossils from Boulder and Denver museums challenge millions of years of…
360-million-year-old Irish fossil provides oldest evidence of plant self-defense in wood
Scientists have discovered the oldest evidence of plant self-defense in wood in a 360-million-year-old fossil…
A backpack full of multiple sclerosis therapy
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that destroys the protective myelin covering around nerves….
Greener batteries
Our modern rechargeable batteries, such as lithium-ion batteries, are anything but sustainable. One alternative is…
New tool facilitates clinical interpretation of genetic information
Despite the increasing use of genomic sequencing in clinical practice, interpreting rare genetic mutations, even…
Biological age is increased by stress and restored upon recovery
The biological age of humans and mice undergoes a rapid increase in response to diverse…
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Most people feel ‘psychologically close’ to climate change
When spurring action against climate change, NGOs and governmental agencies frequently operate on the assumption…
Study shows most children recover from Lyme disease within six months of treatment
A majority of parents of children diagnosed with Lyme disease reported that their kids recovered…
Neuroptera: Greater insect diversity in the Cretaceous period
An LMU team has studied the biodiversity of larvae from the insect order neuroptera over…
Researchers publish ground breaking clinical trial in lung transplantation
Storing donor lungs for transplant at 10 degrees Celsius markedly increases the length of time…
Whales stop by Gold Coast bay for day spa fix with full body scrubs
A new Griffith University study has found that humpback whales will use sandy, shallow bay…
Newly sequenced hornet genomes could help explain invasion success
The genomes of two hornet species, the European hornet and the Asian hornet (or yellow-legged…
Arctic ice algae heavily contaminated with microplastics
The alga Melosira arctica, which grows under Arctic sea ice, contains ten times as many…
Ridgecrest faults increasingly sensitive to solid Earth tides before earthquakes
Faults in the Ridgecrest, California area were very sensitive to solid earth tidal stresses in…
Puerto Rico tsunami deposit could have come from pre-Columbian megathrust earthquake
Tsunami deposits identified in a coastal mangrove pond in Northwest Puerto Rico could have come…
New USGS-FEMA report updates economic risk from earthquakes
Even though most of the economic losses are concentrated in California and along the West…
Versatile, high-speed, and efficient crystal actuation with photothermally resonated natural vibrations
Mechanically responsive molecular crystals are extremely useful in soft robotics, which requires a versatile actuation…
Researchers identify a potential new therapeutic target in Parkinson’s disease
Scientists have identified a protein-protein interaction that contributes to Parkinson’s disease. Read Original Article: Researchers…
Impact of maternal stress during pregnancy on child’s health
New research examines the impact that maternal stress during pregnancy has on the neuro-development of…
Research collaboration aims to improve nationwide water quality, restore wetlands
The new classification system demonstrates the effects wetlands have on water quality at a continental…
Common infections linked to poorer cognitive performance in middle-aged and older adults
A new study found that signs of common infections in a sample of middle-aged and…
Sleeping pill reduces levels of Alzheimer’s proteins
Two doses of an FDA-approved sleeping pill reduced levels of Alzheimer’s proteins in a small…
Online tool found to be effective at assessing dementia risk
Scientists hope the new tool could be used to make it easier for GPs and…
Recycling lake sediments for crop production: A sustainable solution for closing the phosphorus cycle
A four-year field experiment conducted on the shores of restored Lake Mustijärv in Viljandi, Estonia,…
Chicken breeding in Japan dates back to fourth century BCE
Conclusive evidence of chicken breeding in the Yayoi period of Japan has been discovered from…
African penguins: Climate refugees from a distant past?
Imagine the view from the western coastline of southern Africa during the Last Glacial Maximum…
Polar ice sheet melting records have toppled during the past decade
The seven worst years for polar ice sheets melting and losing ice have occurred during…
Quantum computer applied to chemistry
There are high expectations that quantum computers may deliver revolutionary new possibilities for simulating chemical…
Study gives insight into cause of severe inflammatory bowel disease
Investigators have identified a genetic variant that increases people’s risk of developing perianal Crohn’s disease,…
Immediate carbon cuts, common marine heatwave terminology urged
Oceanographers provide a reality check on the limitations of carbon dioxide removal and a warning…
Surface steers signals for next-gen networks
5G signals known as millimeter-wave carry enormous amounts of information but are very easy to…
Simple test may predict cognitive impairment long before symptoms appear
In people with no thinking and memory problems, a simple test may predict the risk…
Embracing variations: Physicists analyze noise in Lambda-type quantum memory
In the future, communications networks and computers will use information stored in objects governed by…
Drinking alcohol while breastfeeding impacts health of newborns
What are the consequences of mothers consuming alcohol while breastfeeding? A research team at the…
Companies’ zero-deforestation commitments have potential to halve cattle-driven deforestation in Brazilian Amazon
Study shows better adoption and implementation of company supply chain policies for Brazilian beef and…
Trim the sugar: New HIV vaccine design improves immune response
A new HIV vaccine has shown a significantly improved ability to neutralize the virus in…
Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy increases risk for flu
A new study shows that exposure to ultrafine particles (UFPs) during pregnancy enhances respiratory viral…
Scientists identify 2022 sea urchin killer
A team of researchers has identified a single-celled organism called a ciliate as the cause…
A once-stable glacier in Greenland is now rapidly disappearing
As climate change causes ocean temperatures to rise, one of Greenland’s previously most stable glaciers…
Study links ‘stuck’ stem cells to hair turning gray
Certain stem cells have a unique ability to move between growth compartments in hair follicles,…
Teasing strange matter from the ordinary
In a unique analysis of experimental data, nuclear physicists have made observations of how lambda…
Swimming secrets of prehistoric reptiles unlocked by new study
The diverse swimming techniques of the ancient reptiles that ruled the Mesozoic seas have been…
Bird feeding helps small birds fight infection
Seeds and fat balls do more than just fill small birds’ stomachs. New research from…