One whale song unlocks oceans of data
Trying to find a whale song in the ocean is like trying to find a needle in a haystack. But…
Fast Four Quiz: Precision Medicine in Cancer
Bacteria ‘nanowires’ could help scientists develop green electronics
Engineered protein filaments originally produced by bacteria have been modified by scientists…
Nuisance Seaweed Found to Produce Compounds with Biomedical Potential
A seaweed considered a threat to the healthy growth of coral reefs…
Meaningful movies help people cope with life’s difficulties
Watching meaningful films – those that we find moving and poignant – can make us…
Self-adaptive material heals itself, stays tough
An adaptive material invented at Rice University combines self-healing and reversible self-stiffening properties.
Nanoparticles supercharge vinegar’s old-fashioned wound healing power
A new study suggests adding microscopic particles to vinegar can make them more effective against dangerous bacterial infections, with hopes…
High-resolution imaging shines light on nanoscale nuclear organisation
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have implemented an advanced microscopy technique to visualise multiple biomolecules inside the…
Consider a Text for Teen Suicide Prevention and Intervention, Research Suggests
Teens and young adults are making use of social networking sites and…
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Bacteria ‘nanowires’ could help scientists develop green electronics
Engineered protein filaments originally produced by bacteria have been modified by scientists to conduct electricity. In a study published recently…
Nuisance Seaweed Found to Produce Compounds with Biomedical Potential
A seaweed considered a threat to the healthy growth of coral reefs in Hawaii may possess the ability to produce…
Cotton-Based Hybrid Biofuel Cell Could Power Implantable Medical Devices
A glucose-powered biofuel cell that uses electrodes made from cotton fiber could someday help power…
New tools used to identify childhood cancer genes
Using a new computational strategy, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified 29 genetic…
New 3D printer uses rays of light to shape objects, transform product design
A new 3D printer uses light to transform gooey liquids into complex solid objects in…
One whale song unlocks oceans of data
Trying to find a whale song in the ocean is like trying to find a…
How can the same genetic mutation lead to different clinical outcomes?
Individuals that share the same deletion of a portion of chromosome 16 are at risk…
High-resolution imaging shines light on nanoscale nuclear organisation
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have implemented an advanced microscopy technique to…
New chip can protect wireless biomedical devices from quantum attacks
As quantum computers advance, they are expected to be able to break tried-and-true security schemes…
Teaching AI models to say “I’m not sure”
Confidence is persuasive. In artificial intelligence systems, it is often misleading. Today's most capable reasoning…
New approach could transform epilepsy treatment
University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have used an advanced gene-editing technique to correct…
Quantum sensors on the move
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a technique to precisely manoeuvre…
Coo-ee! Scientists tap into the inner workings of long-distance animal calls
From whale songs to lion roars, animals have evolved to stretch their voices across distances…