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Researchers showed river structure and moisture conditions can help predict large-scale flood events.
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Scientists found a new type of cell in the adrenal glands of monogamous mice that promotes parenting behaviors.
Scientists developed a small wearable device that can identify early breast cancer using ultrasound.
Scientists in China made live monkey hybrids using cells from embryos, to help them study how animals heal and reproduce.
Researchers developed a computational tool to identify bits of the genome that move around. Their tool will help other scientists find things that don’t belong, like viruses and plasmids, in mixtures of DNA.
Researchers developed an artificial intelligence tool that surpassed doctors in identifying patients at high risk of lung cancer from their CT scans.
Scientists added soft molecules to a light-emitting polymer used in phone displays, so it could stretch to twice its original size while still emitting light.
Researchers analyzed the use of wearable AI in detecting and predicting depression. They suggested several ways to improve the technology for optimum performance.
Researchers developed a tool to visualize changes in DNA data from new sequencing technology. Their tool will help scientists "see" how changes in DNA contribute to disease.
Scientists installed a special generator onto an existing solar cell so it can use temperature changes to generate power from radiative cooling at night.
Researchers used virus proteins to deliver the CRISPR system into cells for faster and safer gene editing.
Scientists designed a unique hybrid material that stores sodium, which could improve performance and reliability of sodium-ion batteries for use in cell phones and other electronics.
Scientists developed a new biomedical device that adheres to muscle tissue and delivers contractions, promoting tissue regeneration.
Scientists developed a new model to improve the gripping performance of electroadhesive clutches in robots. Their upgraded cyber-hand was nearly 30 times stronger!
Scientists discovered superconductivity in structures of four and five layers of graphene where alternating layers are twisted to a “magic angle”.
In automobiles, aircrafts, and other large machineries, it is extremely useful to have a way to detect the amount of force certain components in these machines are experiencing. If we can monitor force in real time, we can prevent a…
Scientists devised a new method for converting energy from evaporation into electricity, using sustainable microbial biofilms. This device was able to power simple wearable electronics from human sweat.
Scientists recently tested new solids for cheaper and safer capture of carbon dioxide from internal combustion engines. This technology could help decrease greenhouse gas emissions from transportation.
A lithium ion battery with solid electrolyte is much safer than lithium ion batteries on the market today.
Scientists develop simple procedure to strain silicon, reaching record strain levels, that will have huge impact in optoelectronic devices such as LED lights, solar panels, and smoke detectors.
The materials used to build aircrafts need to be very strong, able to withstand high temperatures, and lightweight. Carbon fiber composites have attracted a lot of interest because they are durable at high temperature and their low density…
Why does this help plants? Plants can capture energy from many colors of light, but they cannot use energy from ultraviolet radiation. By turning ultraviolet radiation into red or orange light, these scientists are making “unusable”…
Researchers combined spinal cord stimulation with walking exercises to improve stroke survivors’ balance, walking symmetry, speed, and endurance.
Scientists developed an Alexa-based virtual assistant to help researchers and clinicians understand and interpret cancer genome data.
Researchers found the COVID-19 virus causes inflammation that disrupts a patient’s blood-brain barrier and contributes to brain fog.
Scientists created an artificial intelligence model, called CancerGPT, that predicted the effect of different drug combinations on patients with rare forms of cancer.
Researchers developed a new CRISPR protein that cuts viral RNA to combat diseases like yellow fever.
Scientists found melatonin alleviated simulated spinal cord injuries in mice by interacting with proteins that cause inflammation.
Scientists compared genetic data from tumors of breast cancer patients, and found patients with high body mass indexes had unique gene alterations.
Scientists developed kidneys with a mixture of human and pig cells inside pig embryos, to test whether they were viable for human transplant.
Researchers computed how genetic elements regulate gastric cancer, to help treat patients and predict their survival.
Researchers reviewed data showing biological male versus female cancer patients experience cancer differently, with different immune responses and side effects.
Scientists compared parts of the brain that correlate to speech in humans and primates to understand how speech evolved in humans.
Researchers found spore-producing microbes that can survive sanitization with 10 times the amount of bleach recommended in hospitals.
Scientists developed a new statistical method to improve genome-wide studies of diseases and traits in people with diverse ancestries.
Researchers discovered a genetic mutation that slowed the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in one man by halting protein buildup in his brain.
Researchers found fungi living in different types of human cancer. They suggested doctors could use fungal DNA in blood samples as a new diagnostic tool.
Scientists tested a new virus-based gene therapy to promote blood clotting in people with Hemophilia B.
Scientists found people with early Alzheimer’s disease have different electrical activity in their brains while they sleep.
Researchers developed a new non-invasive method to detect cancer at the early stage from DNA in blood samples.
Scientists recently combined two immunotherapy treatments to successfully reduce tumor size in patients with non-small cell lung cancer.
Researchers investigated how different mastectomy procedures affected the return of breast tumors and complications after surgery.
Researchers showed river structure and moisture conditions can help predict large-scale flood events.
Scientists tested planetary defense technology by slamming a spacecraft into an asteroid in an attempt to alter its course. They used…
Researchers from the University of Illinois compiled ground-level tornado wind speeds from more than 70 tornadoes over 30 years. They found…
On January 15th, 2022, the underwater volcano Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai violently erupted, spewing an immense plume of ash and gas into…