The powerhouse future is flexoelectric
Researchers have demonstrated ‘giant flexoelectricity’ in soft elastomers that could improve robot movement range and…
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How is the genome like an open book? New research shows cells’ ‘library system’
The organization of the human genome relies on physics of different states of matter –…
Similarity of legs, wheels, tracks suggests target for energy-efficient robots
A new formula is leading to new insights on how to build an energy-efficient legged…
Major advance in fabrication of low-cost solar cells also locks up greenhouse gases
Engineers have created a means of vastly increasing the speed and efficiency of a key…
How HIV infection shrinks the brain’s white matter
Researchers detail the mechanism by which HIV infection blocks the maturation process of brain cells…
A new dimension in the quest to understand dark matter
As its name suggests, dark matter — material which makes up about 85% of the…
Kids who sleep with their pet still get a good night’s rest
Researchers found that the sleep quality of the surprisingly high number of children who share…
Shadow figment technology foils cyberattacks
Scientists have created a cybersecurity technology called Shadow Figment that is designed to lure hackers…
Spiders can sniff out and avoid killer ants
Spiders avoid building webs near European fire ants, their natural predators, by sensing the chemicals…
Changing the shape of soft matter using logic circuits made from DNA
The myriad processes occurring in biological cells may seem unbelievably complex at first glance. And…
The best strawberries to grow in hot locations
It’s strawberry season in many parts of the U.S, and supermarkets are teeming with these…
New nanoparticle design paves way for improved detection of tumors
Nano-sized particles have been engineered in a new way to improve detection of tumors within…
Salps fertilize the Southern Ocean more effectively than krill
Experts have experimentally measured the release of iron from the fecal pellets of krill and…
Gut to brain: Nerve cells detect what we eat
Nerve cells of the vagus nerve fulfill opposing tasks. The gut and the brain communicate…
Nanomaterials with laser printing
An interdisciplinary team presents a laser-driven technology that enables them to create nanoparticles out of…
Understanding feelings: When less is more
Researchers discover a paradoxical relationship between the intensity of emotional expressions and how they are…
Anyone can get super-hearing
Humans can observe what and where something happens around them with their hearing, as long…
Want to talk about prenups? Describe them as something else
Prenuptial agreements, or ‘prenups,’ can be difficult to talk about. But a recent study offers…
A speedy trial: What it takes to be the fastest land predator
The cheetah is the fastest land animal, but how? Not much is understood about the…
Luring bacteria into a trap
Researchers have developed a vaccine that protects animals from Salmonella. These bacteria often escape the…
Central Oregon bat survey shows value and scale-up potential of citizen science
Bat researchers say a project in Central Oregon shows citizen science’s strong potential for helping…
Electricity-eating bacteria in marine sediments may play role in combating climate change
Global oceans absorb about 25% of the carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere when fossil…
How platelets help resolve lung inflammation
Scientists have found how platelets interacting with white blood cells contribute to the resolution of…
MicroRNAs may contribute to atherogenesis in a cell-type-dependent manner
Researchers have uncovered potential mechanisms by which microRNAs (miRNA) drive atherogenesis in a cell-type-specific manner….
Juvenile white-tailed sea eagles stay longer in the parental territory than assumed
The white-tailed sea eagle is known for reacting sensitively to human disturbances. Forestry and agricultural…
Target protein identified for improving heart attack treatment
A new study has identified a protein that could be the key to improving treatment…
Newly identified atmospheric circulation enhances heatwaves and wildfires around the Arctic
Scientists have uncovered a summertime climate pattern in and around the Arctic that could drive…
Healthy diet before, during pregnancy linked to lower complications
A healthy diet around the time of conception through the second trimester may reduce the…
Researchers explore ways to detect ‘deep fakes’ in geography
It may only be a matter of time until the growing problem of ‘deep fakes’…
Effect of dexamethasone on complications or all cause mortality after major non-cardiac surgery: multicentre, double blind, randomised controlled trial
AbstractObjectiveTo assess the effect of dexamethasone on complications or all cause mortality after major non-cardiac…
‘Prescription’ to sit less, move more advised for mildly high blood pressure and cholesterol
Physical activity is the optimal first treatment choice for adults with mild to moderately elevated…
Mapping intermittent methane emissions across the Permian Basin
The Permian Basin, located in western Texas and southeastern New Mexico, is the largest oil-…
Atmospheric metal layers appear with surprising regularity
Twice a day, at dusk and just before dawn, a faint layer of sodium and…
Young T. rexes had a powerful bite, capable of exerting one-sixth the force of an adult
Scientists have experimentally measured the bite force of adult T. rexes but not of younger…
The Next Pandemic Is Already Happening – Targeted Disease Surveillance Can Help Prevent It
Sustained surveillance for disease outbreaks at global hot spots may be the key to preventing…
Can People Vaccinated Against COVID-19 Still Spread The Coronavirus?
Vaccines can be great at preventing you from getting sick, while at the same time…
Falcons have natural ‘eye makeup’ to improve hunting ability
Dark ‘eyeliner’ feathers of peregrine falcons act as sun shields to improve the birds’ hunting…
Medicare slow to respond to seniors’ increasing interest in alternative medicine – MedCity News
Medicare slow to respond to seniors’ increasing interest in alternative medicine MedCity News Read Original Article:…
UCI-led study sheds light on mysterious genotype-phenotype associations – EurekAlert
UCI-led study sheds light on mysterious genotype-phenotype associations EurekAlert Read Original Article: UCI-led study sheds light…
Jackson farm devoted to holistic health | The Globe – The Globe
Jackson farm devoted to holistic health | The Globe The Globe Read Original Article: Jackson farm…
Scientists learn what fuels the ‘natural killers’ of the immune system
Scientists are understanding more about natural killer (NK) cells, which are your allies when it…
Turning the tables — how table corals are regenerating reefs
New research shows table corals can regenerate coral reef habitats on the Great Barrier Reef…
New algorithm could help enable next-generation deep brain stimulation devices
Researchers have developed a technique that could allow deep brain stimulation devices to sense activity…
Prototype of robotic device to pick, trim button mushrooms
Researchers have developed a robotic mechanism for mushroom picking and trimming and demonstrated its effectiveness…
Innovative surgical simulator is a significant advance in training trauma teams
Simulators have long been used for training surgeons and surgical teams, but traditional simulator platforms…
Modulating rapamycin target protein promotes autophagy, lowering toxic Huntingtin protein
Recent failed clinical trials of a drug designed to clear the mutant Huntingtin protein that…
New evidence may change timeline for when people first arrived in North America
An unexpected discovery suggests that the first humans may have arrived in North America more…
Vitamin D may not provide protection from COVID-19 susceptibility or disease severity, study suggests
Observational studies have suggested that increased vitamin D levels may protect against COVID-19. However, these…
Light shed on mysterious genotype-phenotype associations
A new study analyzing the association between an individual’s genetics (genotype) and their observable characteristics…
How best to focus efforts on classifying new species to prevent their extinction?
Many organisms in need of conservation are still unknown or lumped in with similar species,…