Groundbreaking Hip-Focused Physical Therapy Reduces Low Back Pain
The first-ever clinical trial focuses on precision medicine specifically for older adults, a group often overlooked in musculoskeletal research. Two decades ago, when Gregory Hicks…
University of Delaware News
The University of Delaware (UD) is a prominent public research university located in Newark, Delaware. Established in 1743, it is one of the oldest universities in the U.S. and offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs. The university is known for its strong emphasis on research, particularly in areas such as chemical engineering, marine science, and history. UD operates several state-of-the-art research facilities and is home to a diverse student body from across the United States and over 100 countries. It fosters a collaborative and innovative educational environment that encourages interdisciplinary studies and practical learning experiences through internships and cooperative education. With a picturesque campus that combines colonial architecture and modern facilities, the University of Delaware provides a dynamic and supportive academic community for its students.
Space Salad Dilemma: Study Raises Health Concerns for Astronauts
Research team finds lettuce and other plants are more susceptible to bacterial infections in space than on Earth. Lettuce and other leafy green vegetables are…
Rethink Raking: The Lazy – Yet Eco-Friendly – Approach for a Healthier Lawn
Autumn is the season to gaze at gorgeous leaves of gold, yellow and orange as they flutter from the trees and fall on our yards…
Debunking Myths: Women Were Prehistoric Hunters, Not Just Gatherers
Team discovered little evidence to support the idea that roles were assigned specifically to each sex. It’s a familiar story to many of us: In…
Engineers Create Bacteria That Can Synthesize an Unnatural Amino Acid
The results, which have been published in the journal Nature Chemical Biology, lay the groundwork for the future development of unique vaccines and immunotherapies. Amino…
The Future of Food Safety: Detecting Pathogens Before They Cause Illness
Scientists develop an innovative and efficient system for swiftly identifying pathogens on fresh produce prior to their distribution to retail outlets and restaurants. Common food…
Alzheimer’s Breakthrough As Scientists Link NAD+ Supplements to Reduced Biomarkers in the Brain
For the first time, a researcher at the University of Delaware College of Health Sciences in collaboration with a team at the National Institute on Aging, a division…
Is Ocean Acidification Causing the Arctic To Melt?
The discovery highlights a dual danger to the survival of plants, shellfish, coral reefs, other marine species, and the climate. After finding that the western…
Eat These Vegetables To Reduce Air Pollution Toxins in Your Body
Toxins from cigarette smoke and air pollution may be absorbed by celery, carrots, parsnips, and parsley. Air pollution is defined as the release of pollutants…
Game-Changing Carbon Capture Technology To Remove 99% of CO2 From Air
University of Delaware researchers’ carbon capture advance could bring environmentally friendly fuel cells closer to market. University of Delaware engineers have demonstrated a way to…
Sustainable Materials: Creating Valuable Plastics and Chemicals From Waste
University of Delaware researchers report low-pressure method to convert industrially processed biomass into plastics, chemicals. It’s no secret that we need more sustainable materials if…
Why Eraser Enzymes Go Wrong and Lead to Cancer
Biochemist studies when enzymes in our cells go wrong and misbehave in human disease. University of Delaware researcher awarded NIH grant to study why eraser…
Rhythms of the Krill: Exploring Response to Visual Changes During Arctic Night
New research explores animals’ visual rhythms during the Arctic polar night. Around 11:30 a.m. or so, you might find yourself hankering for lunch. The reason…
New Study Reveals COVID’s Crushing Impact on Public Health
New study shows pandemic response has swamped workforce and crippled other services. The cruel impact of COVID-19, the virus that emerged in late 2019 and…
War Against Climate Change: Managed Retreat and Floating Cities of the Future
New research finds that moving off the coast and away from floods can expand options. University of Delaware disaster researcher A.R. Siders said it’s time…
Dark Matter Detection: Repurposing Optomechanical Accelerometers to Search for Dark Matter
Scientists are certain that dark matter exists. Yet, after more than 50 years of searching, they still have no direct evidence for the mysterious substance….
Mask Reuse in the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Low-Cost Way to Decontaminate PPE Equipment
University of Delaware researchers develop low-cost method to decontaminate personal protective equipment. As the weather turns cooler and people move activities indoors, the number of…
Mechanical Engineering Student Helps NASA Design Martian Helicopter
First came Aelita: Queen of Mars, a silent film from 1924 about a Russian engineer who moves to the Red Planet and falls in love…