Polymers
Polymers gain fire resistance and sustainability with light-powered chemical upgrade
As demand for advanced polymeric materials increases, post-functionalization has emerged as an effective strategy for designing functional polymers. This approach involves modifying existing polymer chains by introducing ...
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Retinal prosthesis woven from tellurium nanowires partially restores vision in blind mice
A team from Fudan University, the Shanghai Institute of Technical 糖心视频ics, the Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications and Shaoxin Laboratory, all in China, has developed a retinal prosthesis woven from metal nanowires ...
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New bio-based hot glue made from industrial leftovers outperforms commercial adhesives
A new bio-based hot glue derived from a byproduct of the wood pulp industry beats traditional epoxy resins and commercial hot-melt glues in terms of adhesive performance.
Uncovering how cells allocate space to make way for new growth
Picture a living cell as if it were a city. If you were the urban planner for this (very little, very alive) city, one of the things you would have to decide is how to allocate space for different functional uses.
Cell & Microbiology
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In the quest to design vaccines that better help the body's immune system fight disease, scientists are always looking for more tools for their arsenal.
Immunology
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Using a tool called Automated Meiotic Mapping (AMM) that was developed at UT Southwestern Medical Center, a team of researchers has identified a gene that appears to be key to regulating food intake.
Genetics
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A new study published in JAMA Psychiatry makes the case that symptom provocation may significantly improve the clinical effectiveness of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), a noninvasive brain stimulation ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
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A study analyzed the brain activity of military officer cadets and civilians while they were making moral decisions and concluded that the perception of being the author of our actions and their consequences decreases when ...
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The MRI shows a brain tumor in an inauspicious location, and a brain biopsy will entail high risks for a patient who had consulted doctors due to double vision. Situations such as this case prompted researchers at Charit茅鈥擴niversit盲tsmedizin ...
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Imagine treating chronic illness not with pills, but with soft, flexible electronic implants seamlessly integrated into the body. The materials for such implants already exist鈥攖hey just needed a sweet touch.
Biomedical technology
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Modeling and simulation is being used to optimize existing battery designs and develop innovative technologies. See how in this ebook.
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Methane leaks from dormant oil and gas wells in Canada are seven times worse than thought, study suggests
Methane emissions from Canada's non-producing oil and gas wells appear to be seven times higher than government estimates, according to a new study led by researchers at McGill University. The findings spotlight a major gap ...
Earth Sciences
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Social engagement is a vital component of psychological and physical well-being linked to better health and a longer life, yet many older adults struggle to maintain relationships that support these outcomes.
Antarctic atmospheric rivers, supercharged by climate change, expected to double by 2100
Antarctica could see a doubling of extreme weather events鈥攕uch as atmospheric rivers鈥攂y 2100, with implications for future sea level rise.
Earth Sciences
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Sediment cores from Pacific Highs reveal 100 million years of environmental change
Deep sea sediments contain treasure troves of information about marine ecosystems and past climate scenarios, yet remain understudied clues into Earth's environmental future, according to researchers.
Earth Sciences
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First-ever airborne toxin detected in Western Hemisphere
Once in a while, scientific research resembles detective work. Researchers head into the field with a hypothesis and high hopes of finding specific results, but sometimes, there's a twist in the story that requires a deeper ...
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Lighting a new way to predict earthquakes: Laboratory model links fault contact area to earthquake occurrences
Researchers have developed a laboratory earthquake model that connects the microscopic real contact area between fault surfaces to the possibility of earthquake occurrences. Published in the Proceedings of the National Academy ...
Earth Sciences
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A study led by Northeastern University professor Jonathan Peelle with researchers from across the globe has confirmed that people's ability to detect background sounds varies from person to person, and is influenced by the ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
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Chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, cause recurring diarrhea, fever, pain, and significant psychological distress. Despite major advances and modern medications, treatment ...
Gastroenterology
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Aged dust particles act as 'chemical reactors in sky' to drive air pollution, study finds
Dust particles thrown up from deserts such as the Sahara and Gobi are playing a previously unknown role in air pollution, a new study has found.
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Engineered oilseed crop produces high levels of powerful antioxidant
In a major step forward for sustainable pigment production, scientists have successfully engineered the oilseed crop Camelina sativa to produce high levels of astaxanthin鈥攁 valuable red antioxidant used to color farmed ...
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Mars Odyssey orbiter captures volcano peeking above morning cloud tops
A new panorama from NASA's 2001 Mars Odyssey orbiter shows one of the red planet's biggest volcanoes, Arsia Mons, poking through a canopy of clouds just before dawn.
Uncovering factors influencing voluntary information disclosure in Japanese listed companies
Voluntary disclosure of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) information, which is not required by law, is becoming an essential factor in gaining the trust of investors and ...
Motor protein myosin XI found to play crucial role in plants' active boron uptake
Boron, though required only in minimal amounts, is vital for plant development. It strengthens cell walls and supports the growth of roots and shoots. Normally, boron, in the form of boric acid, is passively absorbed by plant ...
Researchers report genetic homogeneity risks in kelp aquaculture across China
A research team led by Prof. Pang Shaojun from the Institute of Oceanology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (IOCAS), along with collaborators, has reported on the challenges of genetic homogeneity in aquaculture of the ...
Missing merluza: Chile's battle to save its favorite catch
Before setting sail for the South Pacific, Chilean fisherman Rodrigo Gallardo blesses himself to invoke heavenly protection and luck in his pursuit of an increasingly elusive catch: hake.
Musk's Starlink gets key license to launch satellite internet services in India
India has granted a key license to Elon Musk's Starlink, bringing the satellite provider a step closer to launching its commercial internet services in the country, a top Indian government official said on Friday.
As UN climate talks loom, Brazil's Amazon forest loses in May an area larger than NYC
Brazil's environmental goals suffered a major setback in May as deforestation in the Amazon surged 92% compared to the same month last year, according to official monitoring data released Friday.
New tool to identify toxic pigments in historic books
A groundbreaking tool developed by the University of St Andrews is transforming how cultural heritage institutions identify toxic pigments in historic books, making it easier than ever to distinguish hazardous books from ...
We tracked 13,000 giants of the ocean over 30 years, to uncover their hidden highways
Big animals of the ocean go about their days mostly hidden from view. Scientists know these marine megafauna鈥攕uch as whales, sharks, seals, turtles and birds鈥攖ravel vast distances to feed and breed.
How to break the cycle of math anxiety
It's an old joke that there are three kinds of people in the world: those who are good at math and those who aren't.
Schools need better systems to support students experiencing family and domestic violence
Australian schools need comprehensive support systems to address the learning and safety needs of young people experiencing family and domestic violence, a Monash University study recommends.
Research shows family movies stereotype males as predators and females as vulnerable prey
New research from Abertay University reveals that popular animated films featuring animal characters may be shaping harmful gender stereotypes in children.
Professor finds that exercise apps can help coworkers bond and deepen workplace connections
Projects at work can impact what's happening in our personal lives. And what's happening in our personal lives can also inspire our work.
When stressors converge, how will our forests fare?
As global temperatures rise, ecosystems face new pressures and often multiple challenges simultaneously. This was the case in 2016 in areas of the northeast that experienced a one-two punch of extreme drought and an onslaught ...
Plymouth Fish Finger project uses by-catch fish to produce food for local school meals
A pilot community project to create a new locally sourced fish finger for school lunches is making waves across Plymouth and beyond.
New research paints stark picture for young women in student employment
Employers, trade unions and education providers in England are being urged to come together to make employment fairer for students.
What are runnels, the man-made channels that help restore salt marshes?
The salt marshes that are vitally important in protecting shorelines from erosion are increasingly threatened with death by drowning, scientists say.
Construction emerges as major source of black carbon in central London
New research has revealed that construction activity is now a dominant source of black carbon emissions in central London. The research, published in the journal Environmental Sciences: Atmospheres, is the first of its kind ...
U.S. aid cuts threaten tools that reveal abuse of women, children worldwide, warn experts
Amid growing concern over U.S. public health funding cuts, experts at Washington University in St. Louis warn that pulling support from key data systems could erase decades of progress in protecting women and children from ...
Study shows expanded child tax credit helped middle-class families pay energy bills, but not the poorest
A new study from UCLA Health shows that the 2021 expanded Child Tax Credit helped prevent energy insecurity among middle-class families with children but provided no measurable benefit to the lowest-income households.
