HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Watch How a Map App Fills Stem Cell Research Gap
The Web Image Processing Pipeline app allows a user to interact with microscopic views of macroscopic objects.
Study on 'Gut Chip' Points Toward Anti-radiation Drugs
Using organ-on-a-chip technology has made it possible to study the potential of an anti-radiation drug in a way that would be impossible via traditional clinical trials.
Printing Method Prints Biological Structures to Help Cancer Research
Researchers have discovered a way to construct biological structures from molecules and cells from natural tissues.
Egg Whites are the Next Big Thing in Clean Energy Production
Osaka City University researchers in Japan have developed a way to use egg whites as a power source for carbon-free fuel.
Paper-based Sensors are Potential Health Monitors
When torn or subjected to pressure, the flexible sensors signal movement via piezoresistive and piezocapacitive mechanisms.
Watch: First Precise Measurement of W Boson Mass
The W boson, one of the heaviest known particles, is of particular interest because it is one of the main ingredients in the scientific equation that predicts the mass of the Higgs boson.
New Production Method Could Lead to Breakthroughs in Drug and Plastic Production
Chemical engineers from the University of Texas at Austin have developed a new production method that could revolutionize the production of plastics and pharmaceuticals.
Massive Dark Matter Detector Project Breaks Ground in South Dakota
The LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) project is now under construction in Lead, South Dakota. The project looks to build a dark matter detector utilizing seven tonnes of liquid xenon, all located nearly one mile underground.
Industry-proven XRF Coating Thickness and Material Analyzers
X-ray fluorescence coating thickness and materials analyzers perform quality control and validation testing and get the right results in seconds.
Pair Calls for More Research into "Indoor Chemistry"
Concerned that little is known about its impact on human health, two researchers — one from the Chinese Academy of Sciences in China and the other from the University of Toronto in Canada — are calling for an examination into the chemical reactions possibly occurring in homes and buildings.
NASA Set to Air Spacewalk at International Space Station Next Week
Two astronauts will be walking outside the International Space Station next week to move a robotic system into long-term storage, and NASA is planning to live stream the walk.
Watch: Microfluidic Bleeding Platform for Wound Healing Research
The microfluidic system simulates blood loss due to trauma and clot formation, and could find application as a drug discovery platform and potential diagnostic tool.
Will a Breakthrough in Vanadium Dioxyde Lead to a New Generation of Ultra-Low Power Electronic Devices?
Phase changing at high temperatures may enable new space communications technology or radar for self-driving cars.
Radio Astronomy Gets a Boost From Standard Telecom Network
Researchers have demonstrated a new technique to reliably transmit a stable frequency reference over a standard fiber optic telecommunications network, expanding possibilities for radio astronomers.
Quick Detection Method for Early HIV Diagnosis
While simple and affordable, the test is also sensitive enough to detect HIV when the virus level in blood is very low, allowing for earlier diagnosis.
With Little Known About Glitter's Impact on the Environment, Scientists Urge Consumers to Look for Eco-friendly Alternative
Glitter, largely associated with elementary school arts and craft projects and celebrations, has come under fire recently for its unknown impact on the environment.
Using an MRI to 'Read Minds'
The idea that mind-reading might someday be possible is closer to reality thanks to a new study from D'Or Institute for Research and Education.
Researchers Solve Decades-Long Chemistry Riddle and New Doors Open in Drug Development
A team of researchers from Trinity College Dublin’s School of Chemistry has discovered a method that solved this long-standing problem.
Computer Models Used to Discover How to Kill Deadly Bacteria Spores
Researchers from USC Viterbi School of Engineering have finally figured out bacteria behaviors using computer models.
Nanofoam Catalysts Could Make Hydrogen Energy Viable for Large Applications
Researchers from WSU have developed a way to generate hydrogen from water more efficiently.