Groundbreaking Research Into the Value of “Thoughts and Prayers”
Groundbreaking research by a University of Wyoming economist has shed new light on the controversial topic of the value of “thoughts and prayers” in response…
Nature Documentaries Don’t Show Threats to Nature, but Increasingly Talk About Them
Researchers analyzing recent BBC and Netflix nature documentaries found that although they increasingly mention threats to nature, visual depictions of these threats remain scarce, potentially…
Scientists in New York City Use Pheromones to Track Rats
A new paper published September 17, 2019, in The Journal of Urban Ecology, published by Oxford University Press, finds that rats can be baited to,…
Is Alzheimer’s Disease Caused by Copper?
A University of Houston chemist is exploring the link between copper protein molecules in brain cells and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. “Scientists have studied Alzheimer’s…
Microscopic Biohybrid Robots Propelled by Muscles & Nerves Built by Researchers
Researchers have developed soft robotic devices driven by neuromuscular tissue that triggers when stimulated by light — bringing mechanical engineering one step closer to developing…
“Different Than Previously Thought” – Geochemists Measure Composition of Earth’s Mantle
Researchers suspect greater dynamics than previously assumed between the Earth’s surface and its mantle. What is the chemical composition of the Earth’s interior? Because it…
In Less Than 90 Minutes Raytheon’s F-35 Precision GPS Landing System Can Be Set Up Anywhere
A Raytheon Company team recently conducted a rapid set up demonstration of a land-based expeditionary version of its Joint Precision Approach and Landing System to…
Quantum Computing Breakthrough: New Detection Tool Uncovers “Noise” That Can Kill Qubits
Uncovering the hidden “noise” that can kill qubits: New detection tool could be used to make quantum computers robust against unwanted environmental disturbances. MIT and…
Study Shows Needle-Free Flu Vaccine Patch Effective
A new needle-free flu vaccine patch revved up the immune system much like a traditional flu shot without any negative side effects, according to a…
New Material – 14x Stronger & 8x Lighter Than Steel – May Lead to Next-Gen Military Armor
Army research looks at pearls for clues on enhancing lightweight armor for soldiers. Round, smooth and iridescent, pearls are among the world’s most exquisite jewels;…
Incredible New Imaging Technology Could ‘Revolutionize’ Cancer Surgery
‘This is the future, a huge step towards our ultimate goal of revolutionizing surgical oncology.’ Cancer treatment could be dramatically improved by an invention at…
Astronomers Detect Massive Neutron Star That Is Almost Too Massive to Exist [Video]
Astronomers using the GBT have discovered the most massive neutron star to date, a rapidly spinning pulsar approximately 4,600 light-years from Earth. This record-breaking object…
Stellar Nurseries of Distant Galaxies Are Dramatically Different Than Nearby Galaxies
Star clusters are formed by the condensation of molecular clouds, masses of cold, dense gas that are found in every galaxy. The physical properties of…
Stanford Researchers Discover a New Route to Carbon-Neutral Fuels From Carbon Dioxide
A new way to convert carbon dioxide into the building block for sustainable liquid fuels was very efficient in tests and did not have the…
Flavoring Ingredient in E-Cigarettes Exceeds Safety Levels
Although banned as a food additive, pulegone is unregulated in tobacco products. A potential carcinogen that has been banned as a food additive is present…
New High-Performance Photovoltaic Solar Cells That Work Indoors
Wide-gap non-fullerene acceptor enabling high-performance organic photovoltaic cells for indoor applications. Swedish and Chinese scientists have developed organic solar cells optimized to convert ambient indoor…
Johns Hopkins Breakthrough Opens the Door for Stem Cell Transplants to Repair the Brain
Transplanted brain stem cells survive without anti-rejection drugs in mice. By exploiting a feature of the immune system, researchers open the door for stem cell…
Intense Brain Activity Drives Need for Sleep, Not Just How Long You’ve Been Awake
The intensity of brain activity during the day, notwithstanding how long we’ve been awake, appears to increase our need for sleep, according to a new…