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20/11/2023

3D Printing BreakthroughFor the first time, researchers have succeeded in printing a robotic hand with bones, ligaments and tendons made of different polymers using a new laser scanning technique. The new technology makes it possible to 3D print special plastics with elastic qualities in one go.

For the first time, researchers have succeeded in printing a robotic hand with bones, ligaments and tendons made of different polymers using a new laser scanning technique. The new technology makes it possible to 3D print special plastics with elastic qualities in one go.

16/11/2023

Mapping the Tau ProteinResearchers have shown how the tau protein, known for its role in dementias, behaves where communication in the brain takes place.

Researchers have shown how the tau protein, known for its role in dementias, behaves where communication in the brain takes place.

15/11/2023

High-Performance Ultrafast LasersScientists demonstrate a novel approach for creating high-performance ultrafast lasers on nanophotonic chips. The new advance will enable pocket-sized devices that can perform detailed GPS-free precision navigation, medical imaging, food safety inspection and more.

Scientists demonstrate a novel approach for creating high-performance ultrafast lasers on nanophotonic chips. The new advance will enable pocket-sized devices that can perform detailed GPS-free precision navigation, medical imaging, food safety inspection and more.

14/11/2023

Found at last: Egg-laying Mammal RediscoveredA long-beaked echidna named after Sir David Attenborough and last seen by scientists in 1961 has been photographed for the first time in an Indonesian tropical forest. An international team of researchers worked with local communities to deploy over 80 camera traps to film the elusive animal.

A long-beaked echidna named after Sir David Attenborough and last seen by scientists in 1961 has been photographed for the first time in an Indonesian tropical forest. An international team of researchers worked with local communities to deploy over 80 camera traps to film the elusive animal.

13/11/2023

Chiral Phonon Crystal MagnetResearchers turned a paramagnetic material into a magnet by manipulating electrons' spin via atomic motion.

Researchers turned a paramagnetic material into a magnet by manipulating electrons' spin via atomic motion.

12/11/2023

Icy Moons and Extraterrestrial Watery WorldsEarth and space scientists document and reveal the mechanisms behind strike-slip faulting on the largest moon of Saturn, Titan, and Jupiter's largest moon, Ganymede.

Earth and space scientists document and reveal the mechanisms behind strike-slip faulting on the largest moon of Saturn, Titan, and Jupiter's largest moon, Ganymede.

08/11/2023

Strawberries: Lower Risk of DementiaNew research found that daily strawberry consumption could help reduce the risk of dementia for certain middle-aged populations.

New research found that daily strawberry consumption could help reduce the risk of dementia for certain middle-aged populations.

07/11/2023

Brain Implant Translating ThoughtsA speech prosthetic developed by neuroscientists, neurosurgeons, and engineers can translate a person's brain signals into what they're trying to say.

A speech prosthetic developed by neuroscientists, neurosurgeons, and engineers can translate a person's brain signals into what they're trying to say.

06/11/2023

Cardiac Cell TherapyResearchers have harnessed a combination of lab-grown cells to regenerate damaged heart muscle. The study addresses major challenges of using heart muscle cells, called cardiomyocytes, grown from stem cells -- takes a crucial step toward future clinical applications.

Researchers have harnessed a combination of lab-grown cells to regenerate damaged heart muscle. The study addresses major challenges of using heart muscle cells, called cardiomyocytes, grown from stem cells -- takes a crucial step toward future clinical applications.

02/11/2023

How Sunflowers See the SunSunflowers famously turn their faces to follow the sun as it crosses the sky. But how do sunflowers 'see' the sun to follow it? Plant biologists show that they use a different, novel mechanism from that previously thought.

Sunflowers famously turn their faces to follow the sun as it crosses the sky. But how do sunflowers 'see' the sun to follow it? Plant biologists show that they use a different, novel mechanism from that previously thought.

31/10/2023

Superatomic SemiconductorThe search is on for better semiconductors. A team of chemists describes the fastest and most efficient semiconductor yet: a superatomic material called Re6Se8Cl2.

The search is on for better semiconductors. A team of chemists describes the fastest and most efficient semiconductor yet: a superatomic material called Re6Se8Cl2.

30/10/2023

Climate Proof PlantsResearchers have discovered a protein that seals plant roots to regulate the uptake of nutrients and water from the soil, the discovery could help develop climate proof crops that require less water and chemical fertilizers.

Researchers have discovered a protein that seals plant roots to regulate the uptake of nutrients and water from the soil, the discovery could help develop climate proof crops that require less water and chemical fertilizers.

27/10/2023

Engineered Gut BacteriaNewly published research proves that it's possible to treat high blood pressure by using specially engineered Lactobacillus paracasei to produce a protein called ACE2 in the gut, reducing gut angiotensin II and, in turn, lowering blood pressure.

Newly published research proves that it's possible to treat high blood pressure by using specially engineered Lactobacillus paracasei to produce a protein called ACE2 in the gut, reducing gut angiotensin II and, in turn, lowering blood pressure.

26/10/2023

Quantum Light and Quantum SoundScientists proposed a new way of using quantum light to 'see' quantum sound. New research reveals the quantum-mechanical interplay between vibrations and particles of light in molecules. The discovery may help scientists better understand the interactions between light and matter.

Scientists proposed a new way of using quantum light to 'see' quantum sound. New research reveals the quantum-mechanical interplay between vibrations and particles of light in molecules. The discovery may help scientists better understand the interactions between light and matter.

25/10/2023

Chicken Feathers and Clean EnergyTurning unused waste from food production into clean energy: Researchers are using chicken feathers to make fuel cells more cost-effective and sustainable.

Turning unused waste from food production into clean energy: Researchers are using chicken feathers to make fuel cells more cost-effective and sustainable.

24/10/2023

Molecular Age of the EyeA team of researchers have mapped almost 6,000 proteins from different cell types within the eye. The researchers used an AI model to create a 'proteomic clock' from this data that can predict a healthy person's age based on their protein profile.

A team of researchers have mapped almost 6,000 proteins from different cell types within the eye. The researchers used an AI model to create a 'proteomic clock' from this data that can predict a healthy person's age based on their protein profile.

23/10/2023

Novel DNA Nano EngineAn international team of scientists has recently developed a novel type of nano engine made of DNA. It is driven by a clever mechanism and can perform pulsing movements. The researchers are now planning to fit it with a coupling and install it as a drive in complex nano machines.

An international team of scientists has recently developed a novel type of nano engine made of DNA. It is driven by a clever mechanism and can perform pulsing movements. The researchers are now planning to fit it with a coupling and install it as a drive in complex nano machines.

21/10/2023

Six Kinds of TasteScholars have discovered evidence of a sixth basic taste. The tongue responds to ammonium chloride, a popular ingredient in some Scandinavian candies. The OTOP1 protein receptor, previously linked to sour taste, is activated by ammonium chloride.

Scholars have discovered evidence of a sixth basic taste. The tongue responds to ammonium chloride, a popular ingredient in some Scandinavian candies. The OTOP1 protein receptor, previously linked to sour taste, is activated by ammonium chloride.

14/10/2023

Grass Lineage: Lateral Gene TransferGrass may transfer genes from their neighbors in the same way genetically modified crops are made, a new study has revealed.

Grass may transfer genes from their neighbors in the same way genetically modified crops are made, a new study has revealed.

13/10/2023

Tectonics: Remnants of Lost Mega-PlateGeologists have reconstructed a massive and previously unknown tectonic plate that was once one-quarter the size of the Pacific Ocean.

Geologists have reconstructed a massive and previously unknown tectonic plate that was once one-quarter the size of the Pacific Ocean.

12/10/2023

Assembly Theory Unifying Physics and BiologyAn international team of researchers has developed a new theoretical framework that bridges physics and biology to provide a unified approach for understanding how complexity and evolution emerge in nature.

An international team of researchers has developed a new theoretical framework that bridges physics and biology to provide a unified approach for understanding how complexity and evolution emerge in nature.

11/10/2023

Unlocking the Secrets of Neuronal FunctionScientists introduce an open-source workflow that simplifies the creation, validation and generalization of detailed neuronal models. Using this solution, researchers could build cell models for a significant portion of the rat cortex.

Scientists introduce an open-source workflow that simplifies the creation, validation and generalization of detailed neuronal models. Using this solution, researchers could build cell models for a significant portion of the rat cortex.

10/10/2023

Unlocking the Future of Infectious Disease and CancerResearchers have identified a 'guard mechanism' for a protein which attacks microbes in infected cells, opening the possibility of new treatments for Toxoplasma, Chlamydia, Tuberculosis and even cancer.

Researchers have identified a 'guard mechanism' for a protein which attacks microbes in infected cells, opening the possibility of new treatments for Toxoplasma, Chlamydia, Tuberculosis and even cancer.

10/10/2023

Scientists Regenerate NeuronsIn a new study in mice, researchers have uncovered a crucial component for restoring functional activity after spinal cord injury. The neuroscientists have shown that re-growing specific neurons back to their natural target regions led to recovery, while random regrowth was not effective.

In a new study in mice, researchers have uncovered a crucial component for restoring functional activity after spinal cord injury. The neuroscientists have shown that re-growing specific neurons back to their natural target regions led to recovery, while random regrowth was not effective.

06/10/2023

Bioprinted SkinA research article presents a significant breakthrough in the area of skin regeneration and wound healing.

A research article presents a significant breakthrough in the area of skin regeneration and wound healing.

05/10/2023

Strange Lava WorldsIn a new study, scientists have shown that sweeping molten oceans have a large influence on the observed properties of hot rocky Super-Earths, such as their size and evolutionary path.

In a new study, scientists have shown that sweeping molten oceans have a large influence on the observed properties of hot rocky Super-Earths, such as their size and evolutionary path.

04/10/2023

Gravity's Effect on AntimatterFor the first time, in a unique laboratory experiment at CERN, researchers have observed individual atoms of antihydrogen fall under the effects of gravity.

For the first time, in a unique laboratory experiment at CERN, researchers have observed individual atoms of antihydrogen fall under the effects of gravity.

03/10/2023

New Qubit CircuitResearchers have developed a novel superconducting qubit architecture that can perform operations between qubits with much higher accuracy than scientists have yet been able to achieve.

Researchers have developed a novel superconducting qubit architecture that can perform operations between qubits with much higher accuracy than scientists have yet been able to achieve.

02/10/2023

Advanced Fuel Cell TechnologyA research team has successfully developed a new method that can prevent the crossover of large fuel molecules and suppress the degradation of electrodes in advanced fuel cell technology using methanol or formic acid.

A research team has successfully developed a new method that can prevent the crossover of large fuel molecules and suppress the degradation of electrodes in advanced fuel cell technology using methanol or formic acid.

29/09/2023

Promising Drug Candidate for ALSA research group has found a promising drug candidate for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Cerebral dopamine neurotrophic factor CDNF prolongs the lifespan of and alleviates disease symptoms in rats and mice in animal studies.

A research group has found a promising drug candidate for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Cerebral dopamine neurotrophic factor CDNF prolongs the lifespan of and alleviates disease symptoms in rats and mice in animal studies.

28/09/2023

Mysteries of Atomic ShapesNew research has used machine learning to find the properties of atomic pieces of geometry, in pioneering work that could drive the development of new results in mathematics.

New research has used machine learning to find the properties of atomic pieces of geometry, in pioneering work that could drive the development of new results in mathematics.

27/09/2023

Nanopore Sequencing and DNA BarcodingWith the ability to map dozens of biomarkers at once, a new method could transform testing for conditions including heart disease and cancer.

With the ability to map dozens of biomarkers at once, a new method could transform testing for conditions including heart disease and cancer.

26/09/2023

Decoding Brain InflammationAn international team co-led by UNIGE and HUG has decoded the only protein that can be used to ‘‘see’’ neuroinflammation. This discovery will improve the understanding of neurological and psychiatric disease mechanisms.

An international team co-led by UNIGE and HUG has decoded the only protein that can be used to ‘‘see’’ neuroinflammation. This discovery will improve the understanding of neurological and psychiatric disease mechanisms.

25/09/2023

Carbon Found on Jupiter's Moon EuropaAstronomers using data from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope have identified carbon dioxide in a specific region on the icy surface of Europa.

Astronomers using data from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope have identified carbon dioxide in a specific region on the icy surface of Europa.

22/09/2023

Increasing Geothermal EfficiencyA new technique may help prevent 'short-circuits' that can cause geothermal power plants to halt production, potentially improving the efficiency of geothermal power.

A new technique may help prevent 'short-circuits' that can cause geothermal power plants to halt production, potentially improving the efficiency of geothermal power.

21/09/2023

Ancient Ocean On MarsThe first use of a novel method of analyzing Mars' gravitational force supports the idea that the planet once had an extensive northern ocean. In doing so, the method defines the scope of what scientists refer to as the northern Martian paleo-ocean in more detail.

The first use of a novel method of analyzing Mars' gravitational force supports the idea that the planet once had an extensive northern ocean. In doing so, the method defines the scope of what scientists refer to as the northern Martian paleo-ocean in more detail.

20/09/2023

Preeclampsia Cure?Researchers from Western and Brown University have made groundbreaking progress towards identifying the root cause and potential therapy for preeclampsia.

Researchers from Western and Brown University have made groundbreaking progress towards identifying the root cause and potential therapy for preeclampsia.

19/09/2023

Golden Future for ThermoelectricsResearchers discover excellent thermoelectric properties of nickel-gold alloys. These can be used to efficiently convert heat into electrical energy.

Researchers discover excellent thermoelectric properties of nickel-gold alloys. These can be used to efficiently convert heat into electrical energy.

18/09/2023

Dark Matter Halos
In each galaxy, a supermassive black hole at its core can evolve into a quasar, emitting intense radiation. This transformation is likely initiated by massive dark matter halos around the galaxies, directing matter into the black hole.

In each galaxy, a supermassive black hole at its core can evolve into a quasar, emitting intense radiation. This transformation is likely initiated by massive dark matter halos around the galaxies, directing matter into the black hole.

15/09/2023

Preventing Plant InfectionsSome crop pathogens use a clever trick to multiply and spread infection: they hijack the plant's cellular plumbing. Researchers figured out a possible way to block the water channel proteins and prevent infection.

Some crop pathogens use a clever trick to multiply and spread infection: they hijack the plant's cellular plumbing. Researchers figured out a possible way to block the water channel proteins and prevent infection.

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